Interpreting Style

What I noticed from this first short story is that Carver's style is somewhat similar to Pynchon's. It is humorous and it seems to me that like Pynchon, Carver has a way of making his writing particularly descriptive. I have noticed he stands out for the use of short sentences to add some sort of emphasis to what is going on. This I think is the opposite of what Pynchon does, for he uses long sentences containing thoughts within thoughts, instead of a group several short sentences. But both strategies amount for the same purpose, to capture a moment. Something I also noticed about Carver's style is that while reading him, it is as if you were actually hearing him speak. The way in which he writes is colloquial and unusual. Straight forward, hardly any wordy embellishments are found within his pieces. It's as if you were listening to the conversations rather than reading them. This is something I admire in his style, for I think this helps the reader get more involved in the situation, making himself a part of what is happening, and therefore making it easier and more enjoyable for him to read. In this way, the story comes to life, along with everything in it. In my opinion, this is an incredibly important element in writing, the authenticity of it and how close it comes to making the reader believe it is true.