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Catherine E wrote this review 2 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
In his bestselling and lavishly praised first book of stories, Adam Haslett explores lives that appear shuttered by loss and discovers entire worlds hidden inside them. The impact is at once harrowing and thrilling.
An elderly inventor, burning with manic creativity, tries to reconcile with his estranged gay son. A bereaved boy draws a thuggish classmate into a relationship of”
“So disturbing but so well written that I got over it. That's what excellent writing does. It makes you keep reading even though you're saying to yourself, "Ew. I don't want to feel this way."”
Deborah C wrote this review Monday, September 8 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“The book was okay overall ~ some short stories were certainly better than others but the majority of the stories were entertaining.”
Trisha C wrote this review Saturday, July 26 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“I'm a fan of short stories and I was not disappointed with this author. Not for the emotionally faint of heart but very insightful and beautifully written.”
nonireads wrote this review Thursday, November 15 2007. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I love short stories and Adam writes a good one, interesting read with lots of stories that make you think or smile or both!”
robin s wrote this review Wednesday, November 7 2007. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
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