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Butterball (A Short Story) by Brit Bennett

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emotional sad fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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4.0

Cute short story of little consequence

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3.0

A short, and mildly entertaining story about a young woman who works at the Butterball Turkey Emergency Squad during the holidays. To keep herself entertained, she makes up stories about herself as she helps frantic home cooks prepare their turkeys. There is a backstory to her life and how she will spend the holiday away from her family.

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5.0

Short, sweet, a little heart-wrenching.

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emotional fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

"Butterball" by Brit Bennett is a short story (around 20 pages long) about a young woman, Syd, who works for the Butterball Turkey Emergency Squad (yes, really).

While others are preparing to cook a delicious feast to enjoy with their families, Syd's manning the customer service lines, helping people with any turkey related questions they have and dreaming about the woman she's in love with.

A story about unrequited love, loneliness, coping mechanisms and the sacrifices people (women) make during the holidays so that others can enjoy themselves.

A great taster (sorry, sorry) of Brit Bennett's writing style, those who enjoy may like her novels "The Mothers" or "The Vanishing Half".