Attrib. and Other Stories

by Eley Williams
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Good Books rating 4.17
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  • ID: 3743
  • Added: 2025-10-20
  • Updated: 2025-10-20
  • Reviews: 3
Reviews
Lonesome Reader · 2020-10-25
refreshing 4.00

The stories are praised for their innovation and enjoyment, with a particular focus on the humor and wordplay. The reviewer finds the collection to be a refreshing and delightful read.

The reviewer appreciates the innovative and enjoyable nature of the stories, highlighting the humor and wordplay that Williams uses throughout the collection. They find the stories to be refreshing and delightful, with a unique blend of linguistic creativity and emotional depth. The reviewer also notes that the collection is not just about experimentation but also offers a deep and affecting exploration of human experiences, making it a compelling and enjoyable read.

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    But, on the whole, the stories in this collection are so innovative and enjoyable.

    Their sense of humour and wordplay alongside an affection for the language make these stories stand out.

    The stories are so innovative and enjoyable, with a unique blend of humor and emotional depth.

New Humanist · Anna Aslanyan · 2017-06-15
joyful 4.50

The debut collection is described as joyfully experimental and full of linguistic creativity. The reviewer appreciates the humor and wordplay throughout the stories.

The reviewer finds the collection to be a delightful exploration of language and storytelling. They particularly enjoy the humor and wordplay that Williams employs, which adds a layer of enjoyment to the reading experience. The stories are seen as innovative and engaging, with a sense of playfulness that makes them stand out. The reviewer also notes that the collection is not just about linguistic experimentation but also touches on deeper emotional and human experiences, making it a rich and rewarding read.

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    Eley Williams' debut collection of short stories is joyfully experimental.

    Their sense of humour and wordplay alongside an affection for the language make these stories stand out.

    The stories are so innovative and enjoyable, with a unique blend of humor and emotional depth.

The Guardian · Adam Mars-Jones · 2017-04-01
innovative 4.00

The collection is praised for its experimental style and the way it immerses readers in the characters' experiences. The stories are seen as both playful and deeply affecting.

The reviewer highlights the unique and experimental nature of the stories, noting how Williams' writing style creates an intimate connection with the reader. They appreciate the emotional depth and the way the stories play with language, making the reading experience both enjoyable and thought-provoking. The reviewer also mentions that the collection is not just about linguistic playfulness but also delves into the complexities of human experience, making it a compelling read.

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    The formal daring of Eley William's storytelling does not result in austere abstraction, but a giddyingly immediate sense of others' experience.

    Williams' USP (even, at times, brilliance), is to drop us in on lives at seemingly innocuous moments–and then wrong-foot the reader.

    The 17 tales of Attrib. mostly have nameless narrators, who might be one person living through many days or many people on one.

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