Steven's review
Werewolves in Their Youth: Stories
by Michael Chabon
Steven's review
Werewolves in Their Youth: Stories by Michael Chabon
Steven's review
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I loved the title story—what a great opening paragraph. And so many great details from the childhood perspective. “The Harris Fetko Story” really stuck in my mind, again I think it is because of the unique details, details only the character would notice, and notice in just that way. On the other hand, several of these stories are thin on events, seem to take up most of their space with long paragraphs of background information about the characters. Well written background, but the character biographies seemed excessive, over weighted. “House Hunting” is a good example. The story has some powerful events, more than enough to carry the story, but it seems overly weighed down with bio, that, while it deepens the characterizations, doesn’t really add anything to the story. “Spikes” is another excellent story, with a strong beginning. And that scene with the kid swinging at the pennies is superb. “That Was Me” really draws out a particular moment in a bar between two pe...more
