Middle Aged Boys and Girls is an entertaining and enlightening collection of short stories that explores the lives of girls and women and their compliMiddle Aged Boys and Girls is an entertaining and enlightening collection of short stories that explores the lives of girls and women and their complicated relationships with men, women, themselves.
Each story is told in first person through the eyes of the protagonist, her reflections, her emotions as she moves through past, present and future.
The wife whose husband is obsessed with their attractive young tenant; the woman both fascinated and repulsed by her overweight room-mate’s confidence in exposing her body; a mother who discovers her teenage daughter’s sexy, online photos; the former-model who is forced to accept age and the ‘thickness’ of her once sought after body; the non-fiction, and award winning story of a daughter reflecting on her relationship with her strict and stoic father, learning in the end, how his snobbery teaches her to survive. And so many more.
These women are all of us, maneuvering through the paths in an attempt to understand, self reflect and come to terms with our choices.
Excellent collection of short stories - each one unique in style and content. Varghese is a talented writer with a vivid imagination and courage to teExcellent collection of short stories - each one unique in style and content. Varghese is a talented writer with a vivid imagination and courage to tell each story without hesitation. ...more
Quirky, funny, dark and entertaining short stories! Scott Colby is a talented storyteller with a vivid imagination that takes you to places you never Quirky, funny, dark and entertaining short stories! Scott Colby is a talented storyteller with a vivid imagination that takes you to places you never expected....more
This is a complex piece of art. Very well written with so many gems that spark a memory, a trigger, a thought. Each character is introduced chapter byThis is a complex piece of art. Very well written with so many gems that spark a memory, a trigger, a thought. Each character is introduced chapter by chapter until their connections become clear. People doing their best to live their lives through a harrowing experience that involves someone they know.
This book was gifted to me and probably not something I would have picked up myself. But it was a good read. Taught me a bit about Yup'ik culture and This book was gifted to me and probably not something I would have picked up myself. But it was a good read. Taught me a bit about Yup'ik culture and life in Alaska. It is a timely read with some historical references and social justice issues that makes you think. It's a well crafted story but a bit long and a bit repetitive in some areas with the long trek. ...more
This was a good read. I was intrigued by the plot which moved along at a great pace. It was also informative about nature and wildlife in the marsh.
NThis was a good read. I was intrigued by the plot which moved along at a great pace. It was also informative about nature and wildlife in the marsh.
Now, here is the one thing that baffled me - the main character, in my opinion was not realistic. I realize she was educated through books, which was great. But I never saw the raw, wildness of a person who grew up in isolation and was socially ostracized.
I saw someone who was smart, somewhat sophisticated in her language and considering she had been abandoned so many times, I did not feel her pain. I did not see depth in this character.
Otherwise, it was a good summer read. Entertaining for sure....more
This is a slow burn. The author takes you through the life of the protagonist, you learn about her culture with lots of food descriptions and historicThis is a slow burn. The author takes you through the life of the protagonist, you learn about her culture with lots of food descriptions and historical facts. You move along throughout the story until it all comes to a crescendo. I didn't realize how emotionally invested I was until the end. Worth the read but bear in mind, it is a brutal reality. ...more
Great writing. Very creative idea and likeable characters. I loved how she put the slavery as the backdrop and focused on the character's journey. TheGreat writing. Very creative idea and likeable characters. I loved how she put the slavery as the backdrop and focused on the character's journey. The subtle references to the injustice and horror of the time still surface and makes you live through the experiences of Washington. The story moved and continued to capture my interest until the end. There were some unclear situations that were loose ends that were not believable, eg.the octopus. But it's a great read. ...more
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