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A review by ashleighm11
Ox-Tales: Fire by Mark Ellingham, Mark Haddon, John le Carré, Peter Florence, Geoff Dyer, Jeanette Winterson, Victoria Hislop, Lionel Shriver, William Sutcliffe, Vikram Seth, Ali Smith, Sebastian Faulks, Xiaoulu Guo
4.0
The Island
I love Haddon's writing. This story repulsed yet intrigued me at the same time. It was enjoyable, in some sick and twisted fashion. 4/5
Playing With...
I thought this was clever & witty. It was funny, fun & it made me smile. It wasn't too long & it was generally pretty good. But it seemed a little bit, I don't know, empty in places. 3/5
Aflame in Athens
I loved this one <3 So very much. It had me from the very beginning, I loved the flow & I loved the outcome. 5/5
A Family Evening
Good. Short. Sweet. I liked the flow & feel of this one. It wasn't too heavy, it got across what was intended. It was good & I enjoyed it 3/5
The King Who Never Spoke
Totally loved this one. It had the feel of a fairy tale, you know? I think that was the intention but I really loved it. =D 5/5
Into the World
I liked the change of culture in this one. It interested me. The writing was good & I liked the alternating point of views. 4/5
Sandcastles: A Negotiation
So brutally honest & so funny. I liked the flow, the humour. Very funny. It made me smile. 4/5
Last
I love Ali Smith. I lovelovelove Ali Smith. This wasn't my favourite story in the collection, nor is it my favourite short story of hers. But it was enjoyable and the pace & flow were pretty good. I love how she tells stories 4/5
Long Time, No See
I just couldn't get into this one. I don't know why I just, it didn't click with me like all the rest have. Don't get me wrong, his writing is amazing. His language just flows but I just didn't connect 2/5
Dog Days
I think this was just beautiful. It was probably my favourite story in the collection. Perfect way to finish off the collection. 5/5
Overall works out at 3.9/5. But I round up so 4/5 overall. Perfect for a summers day reading ^_^
I love Haddon's writing. This story repulsed yet intrigued me at the same time. It was enjoyable, in some sick and twisted fashion. 4/5
Playing With...
I thought this was clever & witty. It was funny, fun & it made me smile. It wasn't too long & it was generally pretty good. But it seemed a little bit, I don't know, empty in places. 3/5
Aflame in Athens
I loved this one <3 So very much. It had me from the very beginning, I loved the flow & I loved the outcome. 5/5
A Family Evening
Good. Short. Sweet. I liked the flow & feel of this one. It wasn't too heavy, it got across what was intended. It was good & I enjoyed it 3/5
The King Who Never Spoke
Totally loved this one. It had the feel of a fairy tale, you know? I think that was the intention but I really loved it. =D 5/5
Into the World
I liked the change of culture in this one. It interested me. The writing was good & I liked the alternating point of views. 4/5
Sandcastles: A Negotiation
So brutally honest & so funny. I liked the flow, the humour. Very funny. It made me smile. 4/5
Last
I love Ali Smith. I lovelovelove Ali Smith. This wasn't my favourite story in the collection, nor is it my favourite short story of hers. But it was enjoyable and the pace & flow were pretty good. I love how she tells stories 4/5
Long Time, No See
I just couldn't get into this one. I don't know why I just, it didn't click with me like all the rest have. Don't get me wrong, his writing is amazing. His language just flows but I just didn't connect 2/5
Dog Days
I think this was just beautiful. It was probably my favourite story in the collection. Perfect way to finish off the collection. 5/5
Overall works out at 3.9/5. But I round up so 4/5 overall. Perfect for a summers day reading ^_^