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I was torn between a 3 and a 4 star review of this one on Goodreads. How I long for a 3 and a half! 3 is my standard. 3 means this book was good; it didn‘t wow me, but I didn‘t resent the time it took to read it. 4 stars means it wowed me. It had something above and beyond the usual fare. This one almost wowed me.

The new to me author delivers in this book a cohesive collection of stories. Some themes repeat itself, but vary enough to feel like you read something new each time.

I really enjoyed this collection. Many of the stories investigate the dynamics between men and women and feature highly-educated characters. The fluid prose illuminates Lee's narration, sometimes humorous and often insightful. Additionally, the quality of the stories is very consistent--no duds.

This is the second book in the parcel of fabulous tomes @saresmoore sent to me. I made the 'sorry-not-sorry' mistake of commenting on her review of this collection of short stories, saying that I really wanted to read it soon, and darned if she didn't send it to me all the way here in Tokyo! ❤️❤️❤️

Rebecca Lee's beautiful language & careful intention leave the reader of this collection with just a hint of uncertainty. Each story circumnavigates one romantic relationship or another, but glides effortlessly into the realm of enduring truth. I am tempted to rate this for what it's not—I think it lacked an "extrahetero" perspective—but the fluidity of the storytelling made it feel unhindered, even by character gender. Bottom line: I loved this.

I want this chair.

Also, this story collection is fabulous.

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Each story in Bobcat is both a long poem and a mini-novel. I reread it for comfort and to marvel at what language can do when Rebecca Lee is in charge. It is pure beauty; there is nothing else like it. --Olivia L., main floor.

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"A woman reading is a grave temptation." From Fialta in Bobcat and Other Stories by Rebecca Lee. Love this book!

"A woman reading is a grave temptation." From Fialta in Bobcat and Other Stories by Rebecca Lee. Love this book!

I may have bought a new book yesterday.

I planned to read the first story and then continue on with my day. But I couldn't put it down and ended up reading the whole thing this morning. Unexpected stories and wonderfully written.