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carolynlovesbooks's review
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.75
laurenleyendolibros's review
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
lalibrairie_84's review
funny
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
kijoweaver's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
3.5 stars
I’ll start out by saying that I am not always a fan of short stories. For what this was, I did enjoy it! I do prefer Curtis’ novels but this was a nice slice of life to tide me over in the meantime!
I’ll start out by saying that I am not always a fan of short stories. For what this was, I did enjoy it! I do prefer Curtis’ novels but this was a nice slice of life to tide me over in the meantime!
lifeofpie's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-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
4.0
Love her writing. The only short story that didn’t do much for me was the toothpaste documentary/photographer one. I believe that was her only non-female narrator too.
thespinystacks's review against another edition
emotional
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
3.5
kmreadstheworld's review
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I so enjoyed this reading experience and sitting with these stories
nemtynakht's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
noralmassey's review
4.0
4/5 - I love Curtis Sittenfeld’s writing. She is a true storyteller, and that was abundantly clear in this series. Sittenfeld has an uncanny ability to transform the most mundane moments and internal musings into something meaningful, thought provoking and layered. Most of these stories weren’t happy, per se, but some were uplifting while others were left me feeling uneasy or melancholy. I don’t typically love short stories - or books for that matter - because I’m a detail gal and consuming always feels unfinished, but each of these stories left me intrigued, curious and contemplative. It’s been years since I read Prep, but I LOVE that the series ended with an update from Lee.
Thank you to @netgalley, Random House and Curtis Sittenfeld for an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review!