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pklawton's review against another edition
5.0
Though there are a few stories here that didn't do much for me on this round, on the whole this collection of stories left quite an impression of Pancake's unique worldview - young girls taking to prostitution, friends murdering dogs, serial killers, heavy drinkers, waitresses, cockfights and general depression and poverty.
sethcroisant's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-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
5.0
"...two useless children, forever ghosts, they can neither scream nor play; even dead, they fight over bones" (161)
alexanderp's review against another edition
funny
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Maybe it's the headspace I'm in at the moment, but while I love the writing here I'm not sure it "sits" with me all that well.
Not that these stories have to sit with me at all, but there's a lot there lurking under the surface and it will take a re-read or two to get the whole picture.
Not that these stories have to sit with me at all, but there's a lot there lurking under the surface and it will take a re-read or two to get the whole picture.
karinlib's review against another edition
2.0
I am reading Peter Orner's book [b:Am I Alone Here?: Notes on Living to Read and Reading to Live|28957174|Am I Alone Here? Notes on Living to Read and Reading to Live|Peter Orner|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1456963476l/28957174._SX50_.jpg|49182889], and as I am reading, I am also reading the works he discusses. I had never heard of Breece Pancake before, so I gave his book a try. I have to admit, I just didn't love his stories, though there were sentences and paragraphs that were quite good. To be honest, I liked the authors who gave an introduction and afterward. I enjoyed their discussion of Pancake's stories more.
molishka's review against another edition
5.0
Highly recommend.
This book was in the house I lived in and someone who lived there with me said I should read it, but now all of the people who lived there deny being the person who passed it to me. Mystery.
Far and away the best thing I've read in years.
This book was in the house I lived in and someone who lived there with me said I should read it, but now all of the people who lived there deny being the person who passed it to me. Mystery.
Far and away the best thing I've read in years.
tstuppy's review against another edition
4.0
These stories were powerful and quiet things. I really want to spend some time revisiting them.
horfhorfhorf's review against another edition
I can see why the man was lauded for his storytelling style and angle, but couldn't get into it myself. Doesn't seem fair to rate the book poorly just because I don't get it, so no rating it is!