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Alexander Raphael

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in London, The United Kingdom
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Ray Bradbury, Roald Dahl, Ernest Hemingway

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December 2015


Half-Mexican, half-Welsh and growing up in London, Alex Raphael was surrounded by different influences and interests. But it was always books that spoke to him most and had the greatest impact.

He started writing when at college, where his love of reading evolved into a desire to write, in particular focusing on poetry and short stories. Studying English and American Literature at university meant he took a break from writing, as well as giving him the chance to see more of Mexico on his travels. He concentrated on his journalistic career while working on different writing projects, but his favourite genre of literature has always been short stories as they are what first inspired him to write.

That’s why his first book was The Summer of Madn
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Average rating: 4.41 · 138 ratings · 109 reviews · 4 distinct worksSimilar authors
The Summer of Madness

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Always Never, Rarely Sometimes

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The Gameshow

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Illusions, Delusions

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On the Way to the Wedding by Julia Quinn
The Summer of Madness by Alexander  Raphael
"At only 27 pages I read this in one sitting and absolutely loved it. This short story is about a man who has taken his girlfriend for granted and has now lost her and he is doing everything in his power to get her back. After everything else has fail" Read more of this review »
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The Boy Who Fell Out of the Sky by Ken Dornstein
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Really low ratings but I loved this book and found it incredibly moving. A heartfelt and complex tribute to a brother who perished (along with many others) in tragic circumstances.
The Summer of Madness by Alexander  Raphael
"I tried to write a review a long time ago but finally I'm capable of doing it.

I liked how simple and easy this story was to read. The idea of using a public reading as a way to deal with a breakup felt original and kind of sweet in a messy, human way" Read more of this review »
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Illusions, Delusions by Alexander  Raphael
"This is one of those collections that quietly gets under your skin. Illusions, Delusions doesn’t feel like it’s trying to show off, but the variety and creativity in the stories really impressed me. Each piece explores what a short story can be, and " Read more of this review »
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The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
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Sombrero Fallout by Richard Brautigan
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Just a really charming and unusual book. Honestly never read anything else like it before.
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Going After Cacciato by Tim O'Brien
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