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Deborah (162 KP) rated Christmas at Cold Comfort Farm in Books
Dec 21, 2018
Dana (24 KP) rated Ron Carlson Writes a Story in Books
Mar 23, 2018
In Ron Carlson’s very insightful book Ron Carlson Writes a Story, writers are able to glean information on how Carlson wrote his short story “The Governor’s Ball.” This helps give both readers and writers a better insight on how the process of writing a short story works for some writers. Though not all writers use this kind of format for all of their stories, the basic ideas can be transferred from story to story. There are always the important features such as detail, setting, and dialogue that are necessary to a story. While these are all very important to the story, there are other aspects that make the story even more compelling. However, there are also important features such as the characters, the inner story, and the outer story. The characters must be realistic, but can also have a few surprises in what they do. The inner story and the outer stories are connected to each other. The inner story relies on the outer story to exist. The outer story helps the inner story take flight. The vast amount of craft that goes into writing a story, especially a short story, is made evident in Ron Carlson’s book.
Ross (3282 KP) rated Escape from Bythos in Books
Oct 11, 2017
Excellent short story (read in under an hour) telling some of the background to the full Chronicles of the Black Gate series.
While the short story doesn't go into much detail on the world, races, geography etc this doesn't hinder enjoyment as a standalone work, as well as being a nice opener for the series as a whole.
While the short story doesn't go into much detail on the world, races, geography etc this doesn't hinder enjoyment as a standalone work, as well as being a nice opener for the series as a whole.
Obsessed book reviews (49 KP) rated Hot to the Touch (Swinging Games, #15) in Books
May 7, 2019
A very short read but the romance in this story is fun and sexy. The characters are ok but you can't really get a feel for them because it's so short. If you enjoy a story about swingers and have quick 20 minutes then give this a go.
I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book
I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book
Phil Leader (619 KP) rated The Mine in Books
Nov 20, 2019
This short story can be downloaded for free from Reilly's website and it's well worth doing. This is typical Reilly condensed into a short story. All the standard thrills are here: mystery, traps, chases and incredible escapes. All at the usual high speed and full throttle.
There really isn't anyone who does blockbuster action thrillers better.
There really isn't anyone who does blockbuster action thrillers better.
Jarom Solar Norris (177 KP) rated Cobalt Squadron: Journey to Star Wars: The Last Jedi in Books
Sep 6, 2018
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Kate (482 KP) rated Murder Around The Corner in Books
Jul 15, 2020
This book was very short - I read it in 1 day.
I prefer books to be a bit longer - it wasn't really long to even get into.
It's a crime genre which I love but it was too short to real be much of a crime book that I would normally read.
Giving a review on a short story is not easy as I didn't see the characters grow and story didn't really go anywhere.
I wouldn't read the second book in series.
I would recommend to someone who losses interest quickly or doesn't like reading a long book.
I received a complimentary copy of the book from the author via Voracious Readers Only.
I prefer books to be a bit longer - it wasn't really long to even get into.
It's a crime genre which I love but it was too short to real be much of a crime book that I would normally read.
Giving a review on a short story is not easy as I didn't see the characters grow and story didn't really go anywhere.
I wouldn't read the second book in series.
I would recommend to someone who losses interest quickly or doesn't like reading a long book.
I received a complimentary copy of the book from the author via Voracious Readers Only.
Sarah (7798 KP) rated Cycle of the Werewolf in Books
Jul 4, 2020 (Updated Jul 4, 2020)
A little too short
I'm all for a Stephen King short story/novella and as this goes this is a very good story, it's just far too short. The fact that this has been released as a separate book in it's own right is rather astounding. Not because it's not an enjoyable story, as it is, but because it doesn't even reach 130 pages. And these are very large type face, spread out pages with lots of pages of (admittedly beautiful) illustrations.
I'm guessing the illustrations are the reason why this was released on it's own, and these are some stunning illustrations, but I don't necessarily think they justify releasing this as a sole book. Despite this though, it is still a well structured and written and overall entertaining short story.
I'm guessing the illustrations are the reason why this was released on it's own, and these are some stunning illustrations, but I don't necessarily think they justify releasing this as a sole book. Despite this though, it is still a well structured and written and overall entertaining short story.