It's truly strange to rate collections. I had a genuine affection for Summer and Smoke. The story and the atmosphere it created were quite captivating. However, Suddenly Last Summer was in a league of its own. It was simply unmatched in terms of its intensity, depth, and the emotions it evoked. It left a profound impact on me.
On the other hand, Period of Adjustment was just so-so. It didn't really grab my attention or engage me on a deep level. And the way the book ended, it kind of dampened the overall reading experience for me. It felt a bit anticlimactic and left me with a sense of dissatisfaction.
Overall, while some of the works in the collection were outstanding, others fell short. It's a reminder that in any collection, there will be a mix of different qualities, and it's up to the reader to decide which ones resonate with them the most.