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imlfox's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Pregnancy
Minor: Addiction, Kidnapping, and Death of parent
kelseyr713's review against another edition
dark
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I’m always on the lookout for weird/strange short story collections, and this one definitely fit the bill. I loved the interconnections and the non-linearity. All the stories have a little whimsy to them, even if they deal with darker subject matter. I definitely want to read more Kate Atkinson!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Infidelity, and Kidnapping
Minor: Sexual content