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A review by pizzaghost
Twisters by Kathleen Ryder
3.0
If you're new to the world of flash fiction, Twisters is a fantastic introduction. Not only does the author give us well-constructed glimpses into ten unique worlds, Ryder twists the stories on their head in ways you could never see coming.
We begin our journey with a job hunter whose interview takes a sharp turn, then visit a wedding, a psychic, an alternate reality, a dream, and a library. We finish with a deep dive into character development with the longest piece, "Seven Days." "The Cleaner," which follows an extraordinarily talented artist, was my favorite in the bunch.
Many of these stories had the potential to expand for a greater impact, so for me, they didn't all work. And I normally don't mention editing, but if you have a thing about comma usage, you may wish for an audio version of this book. The stories themselves are solid, and this quick little read includes some very satisfying storytelling.
For a sampling of well-told flash fiction and a crash course in story twists, look no further than Twisters.
I received a review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
We begin our journey with a job hunter whose interview takes a sharp turn, then visit a wedding, a psychic, an alternate reality, a dream, and a library. We finish with a deep dive into character development with the longest piece, "Seven Days." "The Cleaner," which follows an extraordinarily talented artist, was my favorite in the bunch.
Many of these stories had the potential to expand for a greater impact, so for me, they didn't all work. And I normally don't mention editing, but if you have a thing about comma usage, you may wish for an audio version of this book. The stories themselves are solid, and this quick little read includes some very satisfying storytelling.
For a sampling of well-told flash fiction and a crash course in story twists, look no further than Twisters.
I received a review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.