Where the God of Love Hangs Out

I loved this book. Read it in one day. Usually not a big fan of short story collections, the stories are so rich and ripe, like a perfect peach.

Amy Bloom is one of my favorite authors. Some of her short stories--in Love Invents Us, Come to Me and A Blind Man Can See How Much I Love You--are among the best I've ever read. And her latest story collection, Where the God of Love Hangs Out, is a worthy addition to this list. There are two sets of interrelated stories in this collection and some unrelated ones. The first set chronicles William and Clare, lifelong friends... Read Full Review

I love reading books that make me think and reflect; in essence, ponder my own relationships - both successful and failed. Amy Bloom does just this in "Where the God of Love Hangs Out" - a collection of interwoven vignettes. Often the author explores taboo relationships from the inside out; at other times she examines what it means to love. This is a deep text which needs to be savored slowly and revisited.

Amy Bloom is a great writer. Period. She, in this reviewer's opinion, is perfection. Every word is just right, every character someone you could know. And one feels privileged having been allowed to breach the forcefield of her imagination. WHERE THE GOD OF LOVE HANGS OUT is an often funny, always awe-inspiring journey into the lives of very different American families who experience the common traumas of life, such as aging... Read Full Review

This book was a joy to read. I could hardly put it down. It has real people in it- with real situations and emotions that anyone can identify with. The stories take unexpected twists and turns. The only downside is that the stories actually end. The cover of the book is a treat as well. Definitely one that will face out on my bookshelf.