Hole

by Robert Stone

Genres: Short Stories

13 pages, Paperback

Published November 1, 2023

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Reviews

[Andrew · Rating 2 out of 5]

I wasn't keen on this short story which felt more like an exercise rather than anything with a purpose. Odd scenario: tick. Unbelievably detached protagonist: tick. Unstated metaphor: tick. I've read much better from Stone, so this unfortunately disappointed.

[Alan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another beautifully written, unsettling story from Nightjar Press. A man finds the whole of his bac garden has disappeared down a hole: his reaction is odd. His neighbour doesn’t seem put out…

[Jon Kenna · Rating 4 out of 5]

Strong on atmosphere and metaphor

[LayDownYourSoul · Rating 3 out of 5]

Strange, fun little self-contained story. Pretty powerful central imagery, nicely written with a cool concept.