Vampires in the Lemon Grove
by:
Karen Russell (author)
Format: paperback
ISBN:
9780099578963 (0099578964)
Publish date: February 6th 2014
Publisher: Vintage
Pages no: 256
Edition language: English
Karen Russell is one of my favorite authors. She’s unbelievably creative, and I love how her stories come together at the ends. Usually, when I’m reading one of her short stories, I’m like, “Where is this going?” and then I suddenly get it. All of the pieces click together in an awesome way. The sto...
I wasn't really impressed with this collection of short stories. Vampires in the Lemon Grove: This was one of the stories I sort of liked. Interesting premise. Reeling for the Emipre: This seems to be the favorite of a lot of people, but I couldn't get through it. Nothing grabbed me about it. I ...
First off, let me just say that my local librarian nailed it in suggesting this book for me. I worry that she may know me a little too well at this point. Anyway, I was completely engaged throughout every one of these stories. They're funny, mysterious, sometimes moving, often unsettling, and always...
4.5
Let me start with this: I hate short stories.ETA: Let me end with this: I still do.