syxykai's review against another edition
5.0
Enjoyable, bite sized
Short stories are my favorite for getting over a book hangover. Even better when they're just the right length. A few pages of bliss. Quick in and quick out.
Short stories are my favorite for getting over a book hangover. Even better when they're just the right length. A few pages of bliss. Quick in and quick out.
sstarke's review against another edition
4.0
I am not usually a huge fan of short stories because it feels like I am just getting into the story when its over. This collection is full of some really solid short stories, though. They aren't all amazing, but there are several good ones that manage to do a great deal of character development and storytelling in a very short amount of time. Overall, this was a really entertaining collection. The length of the stories also made it easy to listen on my commute or at lunch without feeling like I might lose my focus or forget where I left off.
I received a free copy of this audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left my honest review.
I received a free copy of this audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left my honest review.
kitsune's review against another edition
5.0
JT Lawrence has fast become one of my favourite authors. This collection of short stories is no exception.
The Itch and Grey Magic were two stories in this one which really stood out for me as enjoyable. JTL is great at giving just enough information for the story to work, so that the stories stay short!
The Itch and Grey Magic were two stories in this one which really stood out for me as enjoyable. JTL is great at giving just enough information for the story to work, so that the stories stay short!
clo2021's review
5.0
Really fun to read, some that made you really think and were hard to understand but at the end of each short story it pulls it altogether and makes the confusion worth it! There are some really good psychological thrillers short stories in there !
rincondejoss's review
4.0
I received this book of my own free will for an honest review.
I really liked it a lot, this 12 stories are so interesnting and creppy on their own, they were so light at the beginning and then they will scalate little by little until the end you will think like omg that just like really happened?
liked them a lot, everyone should hear them for halloween.
I really liked it a lot, this 12 stories are so interesnting and creppy on their own, they were so light at the beginning and then they will scalate little by little until the end you will think like omg that just like really happened?
liked them a lot, everyone should hear them for halloween.
bookmonkey98's review
5.0
Excellent collection of dark and sometimes funny short stories. Maybe only funny if you have a twisted sense of humor.
theodoraihs's review
2.0
Some of these short stories were better than others but none were particularly thought-provoking.
jessica42980's review
5.0
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Wow! I am a fan of short stories if they are well written and JT Lawrence is outstanding! Not every story was for me, but Lawrence’s writing pulls you in and you quickly get through each short story all the way up to the unexpected endings. These stories are dark, twisted, and delightful! It was perfect for me to listen to in the car during my commute to and from work. I will share a brief review of each of the twelve stories written below.
I had previously purchased this on my Kindle, but the author sent Kim and I an Audible version. Lawrence is from South Africa and I believe that the narrator is as well. Due to my hearing issues, I had to adjust to the narrator’s accent but I enjoyed the narration. She is clear and well spoken.
Bridge Gate
I enjoyed the communication via letter for father and daughter. I quickly figured out where dad was located. I enjoyed the letters as we saw Emily grow up. I wanted to know more about dad.
The Itch
This one would be a living nightmare! I had to scratch and did throughout this one! I dare you to NOT scratch while reading this one. I still scratch thinking about this story!
The Unsuspecting Gold Digger
I did not see that ending coming! OMG….. That is all I can say.
Traveling Slacks
This was my favorite of all the stories. It is a hidden gem. If you work with the public at all you will love this one! If only we could actually say what we think….
Something Borrowed
Another twist I did not see coming. There are so many emotions with this one. I thought it was going in one direction but it was a in reality a complete 180.
She Did It
Who is the victim and who is the suspect? What is going to happen next? Who is helping the detective?
Grey Magic
I enjoyed this one was different as it dealt with magic and witches. I’m hoping this was an introduction of sorts to the novel of the same name that Lawrence has written.
Pigeon Pair
This one freaked me out. Though I have never seen the movie The Birds, I kept thinking of it while listening to this one. I loved the ending!
The Little Pink Book
Being a midwife and helping to deliver babies should be a wonderful thing… shouldn’t it??? I wanted more to this story!!!
Off the Hinge
This one is a schizophrenic mess and that is the point. Can someone just get the lady some milk!?!?!
Sticky Fingers
What happens when you have ‘sticky fingers’? Let’s hope it doesn’t end the way this short story did with that surprising ending!
Escape
A suicidal baby. He knows he is in the wrong family and wants to correct that error. This one won’t be for everyone, but it makes you wonder just how cognitive babies really are….
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Wow! I am a fan of short stories if they are well written and JT Lawrence is outstanding! Not every story was for me, but Lawrence’s writing pulls you in and you quickly get through each short story all the way up to the unexpected endings. These stories are dark, twisted, and delightful! It was perfect for me to listen to in the car during my commute to and from work. I will share a brief review of each of the twelve stories written below.
I had previously purchased this on my Kindle, but the author sent Kim and I an Audible version. Lawrence is from South Africa and I believe that the narrator is as well. Due to my hearing issues, I had to adjust to the narrator’s accent but I enjoyed the narration. She is clear and well spoken.
Bridge Gate
I enjoyed the communication via letter for father and daughter. I quickly figured out where dad was located. I enjoyed the letters as we saw Emily grow up. I wanted to know more about dad.
The Itch
This one would be a living nightmare! I had to scratch and did throughout this one! I dare you to NOT scratch while reading this one. I still scratch thinking about this story!
The Unsuspecting Gold Digger
I did not see that ending coming! OMG….. That is all I can say.
Traveling Slacks
This was my favorite of all the stories. It is a hidden gem. If you work with the public at all you will love this one! If only we could actually say what we think….
Something Borrowed
Another twist I did not see coming. There are so many emotions with this one. I thought it was going in one direction but it was a in reality a complete 180.
She Did It
Who is the victim and who is the suspect? What is going to happen next? Who is helping the detective?
Grey Magic
I enjoyed this one was different as it dealt with magic and witches. I’m hoping this was an introduction of sorts to the novel of the same name that Lawrence has written.
Pigeon Pair
This one freaked me out. Though I have never seen the movie The Birds, I kept thinking of it while listening to this one. I loved the ending!
The Little Pink Book
Being a midwife and helping to deliver babies should be a wonderful thing… shouldn’t it??? I wanted more to this story!!!
Off the Hinge
This one is a schizophrenic mess and that is the point. Can someone just get the lady some milk!?!?!
Sticky Fingers
What happens when you have ‘sticky fingers’? Let’s hope it doesn’t end the way this short story did with that surprising ending!
Escape
A suicidal baby. He knows he is in the wrong family and wants to correct that error. This one won’t be for everyone, but it makes you wonder just how cognitive babies really are….
clairisa's review
4.0
A Great collection of short stories!
I'm a big fan of short stories and this book is one of the reasons I love reading them so much. Great characters and great story telling. I usually give a summary review of each story in a collection. But there's no need for that every one of them are good.
I'm a big fan of short stories and this book is one of the reasons I love reading them so much. Great characters and great story telling. I usually give a summary review of each story in a collection. But there's no need for that every one of them are good.