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happyglowlucky's review against another edition
5.0
I enjoyed this book of short stories - each story had a unique idea, and is not just a garden-variety short story. I especially liked "Origin of the Species". Nice writing style, in the sense that it's accessible but not overly-simple. The characters were generally interesting, different, and fully developed - they read like real people, even in crazy situations. I liked the short story format, too - nice to be able to read one each night before bed. An enjoyable read!
karabk's review against another edition
2.0
The soldier's story came out very easily and naturally, his thoughts fast and literal in A Horse, A Vine.
The Weatherman too, comes off in the same manner. His sort of stream of consciousness dialogue takes us through his suicidal thoughts over the mundaneness that is is career, and life.
What happens when people aren't interested in your reality show anymore, and how a "super human" suffers are some other interesting themes.
My full review is on: http://booksandbrands.blogspot.com/2018/07/tiger-tiger.html
The Weatherman too, comes off in the same manner. His sort of stream of consciousness dialogue takes us through his suicidal thoughts over the mundaneness that is is career, and life.
What happens when people aren't interested in your reality show anymore, and how a "super human" suffers are some other interesting themes.
My full review is on: http://booksandbrands.blogspot.com/2018/07/tiger-tiger.html
briarsreviews's review against another edition
2.0
I won't lie, this book was hard to read. I was super excited to read another anthology/short story book, but this one let me down!!
Each story was unique in it's idea - I thought each would have made a great novel all on their own, with the little short story being a "pilot run" for the idea. But when you read these little short stories on their own, it seems like endless rambling and pointless stories. I really wish Johanna would have expanded on each story and fully fleshed them out, because they were unique and impressive on their own.
With such incredible concepts, it's really sad to see the wasted potential. I do think this book is worth the read, because you can see the obvious talent Johanna Skibsrud.
Overall, it's a beautifully written set of short stories but comes up short for me.
Two out of five stars.
I received this book for free through Goodreads First Reads.
Each story was unique in it's idea - I thought each would have made a great novel all on their own, with the little short story being a "pilot run" for the idea. But when you read these little short stories on their own, it seems like endless rambling and pointless stories. I really wish Johanna would have expanded on each story and fully fleshed them out, because they were unique and impressive on their own.
With such incredible concepts, it's really sad to see the wasted potential. I do think this book is worth the read, because you can see the obvious talent Johanna Skibsrud.
Overall, it's a beautifully written set of short stories but comes up short for me.
Two out of five stars.
I received this book for free through Goodreads First Reads.
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