Cathedral

Amazing book. You know a short story writer is truly fantastic when each and every story hits you hard in the gut. But there's nothing spectacular or over the top about these stories - every day people in very ordinary experiences. Yet the power and special sadness of each story so sharply speaks to the experience of humans and our everyday relationships with each other. Each and every story is beautifully brief and poignant. Definitely would recommend to anyone who appreciates amazing, tactful writing.

Such a great short story - so simple and deep. Carver writes in basic, simple sentences. They are short and to the point. I loved reading this story and getting a glimpse into that time period. They had just gotten a color TV, so it takes place in the 1960's. Very “Mad Men-style” story. Great for fans of that television series.

Autore di storie magnifiche che si muovono lente nella vita di tutti giorni, da una pasticceria, da un piccolo nucleo familiare, verso qualcosa di incredibile, anche per un avvenimento banale. è così meravigliosamente realista che almeno una sua storia deve pur toccarvi qualche corda e farvi piangere un po'. :(