Genre: Short
Story Collection/Flash Fiction
Description:
“A collection of very short, humorous-sad stories with unpredictable
endings. Dedicated to all those who supported someone suffering with cancer or
any serious illness.”
Author:
A native of Chicago, Richard Bell is a former sailor for the Navy and
bass player in rock bands. This is his first book.
Appraisal:
This collection of short stories is exactly as advertised. Short
stories with a mix of sad and humorous aspects. Most, if not all, could be
called “Flash Fiction,” which is generally defined as short stories under 1,000
words long. Quirky (as described in the subtitle) is another excellent word to
describe these stories. The only downside I found is that with such short
stories, touching on many similar things, can feel too repetitive. Short
reading sessions, reading just a few stories at a time, will prevent that.
Format/Typo
Issues:
No significant issues.
Rating: ****
Four Stars
Reviewed
by: BigAl
Approximate
word count: 60-65,000 words
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