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rachelmcg2004's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Classism, Toxic friendship, Sexism, and Misogyny
Minor: Racism
andersouras's review against another edition
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
tophat8855's review against another edition
4.0
Listening via the Craftlit podcast.
Fun little story. I <3 Bernice's last action. Sweet sweet revenge. And I loved that Heather Ordover gave some background information- this was written before bobs were stylized- women were just going to the Barber and getting a chunk chopped off. There wasn't any shaping to it, no curls around the face: just a chop. Made me feel for Bernice.
Fun little story. I <3 Bernice's last action. Sweet sweet revenge. And I loved that Heather Ordover gave some background information- this was written before bobs were stylized- women were just going to the Barber and getting a chunk chopped off. There wasn't any shaping to it, no curls around the face: just a chop. Made me feel for Bernice.
andyourstruly's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
In high school, I committed myself to reading Fitzgerald's Tender is the Night for a book report. I hated the characters, I hated the story, I hated the experience of reading it. However, afterward I could appreciate this semi-autobiographical, semi-historical story and the way it reflected the gilding and the rot underneath of of his lifestyle and the lifestyle that preceded the Great Depression. I frlt similar when rereading Great Gatsby: an interesting message, and a great story in hindsight! I hated the experience of reading it.
Having now read two short stories by Fitzgerald, I have decided that this is certainly my preferred medium to enjoy his writing: he writes with purpose and can succinctly achieve it while still telling an interesting story. His characters all objectively suck, but you don't have to spend very long with them, so there's not enough time to grow annoyed or frustrated with them.
Bernice Bobs Her Hair makes a very interesting point that is still relevant today, using characters who are caricatures of the types of people we still see today. The ending is perfectly satisfying without being entirely happy, and I enjoyed it a lot.
Having now read two short stories by Fitzgerald, I have decided that this is certainly my preferred medium to enjoy his writing: he writes with purpose and can succinctly achieve it while still telling an interesting story. His characters all objectively suck, but you don't have to spend very long with them, so there's not enough time to grow annoyed or frustrated with them.
Bernice Bobs Her Hair makes a very interesting point that is still relevant today, using characters who are caricatures of the types of people we still see today. The ending is perfectly satisfying without being entirely happy, and I enjoyed it a lot.
littlemaia's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
joihd7's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
jessen's review against another edition
5.0
Wow, this short story surprised me. I enjoyed it much more than any novel I've read by him. I'm glad I gave his short stories a chance, I'll probably read more (though I think I'm finally calling it on his novels).
carina_liest's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0