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A review by nichpierce
Battleborn by Claire Vaye Watkins
3.0
One of the most uneven short story collections I’ve read. Standouts: “Ghosts, Cowboys”, “Rondine Al Nido” & “Man-O-War”. In these you have beautiful craft, interesting structure and hooks which keep you invested in plunging darker, difficult topics.
Insufferable? The last four stories, and the detached cynicism that pervades the collection. No joy here; only temporary reprieve from suffering, often through self destructive acts, which makes for a difficult read.
Insufferable? The last four stories, and the detached cynicism that pervades the collection. No joy here; only temporary reprieve from suffering, often through self destructive acts, which makes for a difficult read.