The Mother Garden
by Robin Romm (Goodreads author!)
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A wonderful short story collection. Good blends of surreal imagery and honesty about the nature of relationships between lovers and parent and child. Some of the reflections on death are a bit heavy and the sexual content is very forward, but these are not so much criticism as general observations. For me, it was as refreshing as it was insightful, and there are a handful of stories worth rereading again and again.
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Robin Romm is one of the most gifted storytellers that I've read in quite some time. Her master of language and her ability to use words that make you truly feel something is remarkable. Her stories left me laughing, in tears and generally just touched deep within my soul. I recommend this book to anyone who needs a tad bit more beauty in our lives -- isn't this all of us?
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Read in April, 2008
I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this short story collection. Romm presents a series of stories that all deal with the sobering topics of loss and death, but are written in a very down-to-earth style that is often both touching and humorous. Unlike most short story compilations that I've read, I actually read every story and liked almost all of them.
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this, don waters' "desert gothic," ben percy's "refresh refresh," and jonathan messinger's "hiding out" comprise my favorite collections of 07. the stories here are wildly imaginative, fresh. above all though, they're affecting. haunting, frightening, uplifting all at once. the title story is gem.
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Read in July, 2007
the woman who wrote this book is not only from oregon but she got her mfa at state. AND it's a sweet book. why aren't you reading it right this second?
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Read in June, 2008
A beautiful book, with many moments of grace and brilliance. The down to earth stories have a quirky angle, the quirky stories are strangely down to earth. Lots of unexpected twists and turns. Considering it approaches loss from so many angles, it's also plain funny in places - a dry and tender wit. Can't speak highly enough of this collection, it's just a keeper.
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really liked her voice. The stories were surprising and fresh, i found myself emotionally involved pretty quickly.
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One of the best books I've ever read. I couldn't put the book down. Can't wait for her next book to come out.
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Read in January, 2007
i love this book --it is the book I would have have written about dealing with loss, if only I could write.
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Very depressing. Lots of short stories about mothers dying of cancer or having just died of cancer.
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