Take a photo of a barcode or cover
dlrosebyh 's review for:
The Dangers of Smoking in Bed
by Mariana Enríquez
dark
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I have yet to find a short story collection that can make me go 'wow'. Because this was not it.
It had everything I want in a short story collection. It was directed to people who tend to result to pain, to fear, to anxiety. But I found this book...lacking? I don't know, I only liked maybe three stories and that's about it. My favorite is absolutely Rambla Triste. If the rest of the collection was written like that, then maybe I would have rated this higher.
Also, the last story has the t slur. I have not seen anyone mention it, which is weird...
It had everything I want in a short story collection. It was directed to people who tend to result to pain, to fear, to anxiety. But I found this book...lacking? I don't know, I only liked maybe three stories and that's about it. My favorite is absolutely Rambla Triste. If the rest of the collection was written like that, then maybe I would have rated this higher.
Also, the last story has the t slur. I have not seen anyone mention it, which is weird...
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Self harm
Moderate: Pedophilia, Suicide, Trafficking
Minor: Transphobia