Truly amazing... Can't wait to read everything else he's ever written - including Short Cuts, which I've seen on film. I recommend this book to everyo...moreTruly amazing... Can't wait to read everything else he's ever written - including Short Cuts, which I've seen on film. I recommend this book to everyone.(less)
Seemed apropos for me to finish reading this book of shorts while Matt is away in NY. Yates is said to be a writer's writer which I can understand (I...moreSeemed apropos for me to finish reading this book of shorts while Matt is away in NY. Yates is said to be a writer's writer which I can understand (I think). He doesn't aim to please and his writing closely reflects life. I appreciate that. In his art, as in life, there is not always a happy ending.(less)