Nate Graziano and Bill Roberts of Bottle of Smoke Press combine for a gritty, uncompromising collection of micro-fiction/prose-poetry about booze, drugs, guns, and the head-on collisions of doomed relationships. Graziano's most fearless book is also his best, and the book reads like a silent, objective observer on the whole crumbling scene. And the printing and binding on my numbered hardback is further evidence of BoSP's unwavering commitment to dazzling production of their entire catalog. A must-have for small press enthusiasts.
A really great collection of micro fiction (or is it prose poetry?).
A loose narrative runs through - kind of a drug-infested "Gen X" Kerouac wannabe coming-of-age tale.
Some pieces don't feel quite as strong as others, but the ones that hit really pack a gut punch in such a small package - tight control of phrase - Graziano is truly a wordsmith.
Great collection of short-shorts, that focus on the college years and coming of age. The pieces are memorable and nostalgic. Highly recommend, especially for people who enjoy short prose pieces that are well-crafted.
Really becoming a big fan of the connected flash fiction chapbook format and this is a great example of it. I wrote a review for it at Alternating Current: http://alt-current.blogspot.com/2016/...