The New Death and othersby James Hutchings
ebook
What is it about:
Death gets a roommate...
An electronic Pope faces a difficult theological question...
A wicked vizier makes a terrible bargain...
44 stories. 19 poems. No whiny vampires. There's a thin line between genius and insanity, and James Hutchings has just crossed it - but from which direction?
What did I think of it:
This is an enjoyable read.
It has many short stories and poems.
I liked the shortest stories, which were more impressions in some cases than actual stories, the most. Hutchings has a great way with words and manages to paint a mood with just a single sentence. The longer stories felt a bit like old fables or myths, but a witty observation or cynical remark from Hutchings from time to time brought the writing back to the here and now.
I didn't much care for the poems, I will confess. Most felt to forced in rhyme to be to my liking.
In conclusion: This is an original collection of short stories with a dark, mythical feel to them.
Why should you read it:
If you like fables and myths you should give this collection of modern fables a chance.
Buy it here
1 comment:
Thanks for reviewing my ebook. I've put a permanent link to your review from the 'New Death' page of my blog.
Post a Comment