Cheri read and liked Amanda Waas's review of Throw Like A Girl: Stories:

"I'm a sucker for short stories, but as a huge David Sedaris fan, I've found that most collections pale in comparison. With Thompson's Throw Like a Girl, I found a solid collection of short stories that I enjoyed reading almost as much as I enjoy read...more I'm a sucker for short stories, but as a huge David Sedaris fan, I've found that most collections pale in comparison. With Thompson's Throw Like a Girl, I found a solid collection of short stories that I enjoyed reading almost as much as I enjoy reading David Sedaris.

That being said, however, the fact that both Thompson and Sedaris are strong writers is where the comparison ends. You won't find very much humor or wit in Throw Like a Girl, rather, with each story, Thompson introduces us to a new set of characters, all of whom are fleshed out so incredibly well that you find yourself so invested within the span of five pages that you wish the stories weren't "short" at all.

There's an intense human feeling throughout the entire book, which runs the gamit of characters, from the young army bride to old ladies baking pies. Thompson's stories are relatable and heart-wrenching, but never cliche or predictable.
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