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3.67 AVERAGE
3.67 AVERAGE
maria_dedelis's review against another edition
4.0
With its subtle humour, enchanting details and witty reflections on film, literature, past relationships, journeys inwards and outwards, Ali Smith's prose is one of the most brilliant modern voice in our times. I liked some of the stories better, some a bit less, but all of them carried hope and light and poetry of everyday life, of different people, different backgrounds. An inspiring read.
whatrachyreads's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
elj_ne's review against another edition
4.25
These short stories were so lovely - often very short and sweet. One of my fave short story collections and I think her oldest published work.
jammyisreading's review against another edition
emotional
funny
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.5
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ivulikkivulik's review against another edition
Not giving a rating for this one as I found it confusing/hard to focus on but it speaks more about my mindset at the moment rather than Ali Smithโs writing.
ioanjoo's review against another edition
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Complicated
3.75
lizslay's review
emotional
hopeful
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
rainbowarpaint's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
gareth_beniston's review against another edition
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Complicated
4.0
Nor sure how memorable these will turn out to be? However, the last story, The World with Love, is a good lesson to read ALL stories in a collection. Tenderness and little earnest pangs of heartache.