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This book is a collection of twenty-two short stories and twenty-two poems written by Sommer Nectarhoff. The stories cover a wide variety of genres, ranging from fantasy to satire, but they are generally dark and speculative in nature. Similarly, the collection of poetry is eclectic, although the individual pieces are tied together by their free verse form and oftentimes surrealist tendencies. 22 is Nectarhoff's first published work.
--Excerpt From "The Judged"--
“You presume judgment over me, yet you are fools. I am the Judge. I am the Executioner. I alone drew this fate.”
--Excerpt From "The Judged"--
“You presume judgment over me, yet you are fools. I am the Judge. I am the Executioner. I alone drew this fate.”
180 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 19, 2014
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July 9, 2014
This is the perfect book to read when you are having a really great day and want to be reminded that in the end, we all die. Of course, I can't actually think of anyone ever really having that desire. So I wonder about the target audience for this collection of short stories and poems. Perhaps it would appeal to people who are miserable and want to see everyone else in the same shape. On the other hand, it could be for the type that likes to sit in smoky coffee houses, wearing their pretentious and intellect like badges while they talk about the deep meanings and look down on anyone that disagrees.
The problem with these stories is that they were depressing beyond belief. The main themes were death or loss. Either the loss of accomplishment, meaning, or reason, were all displayed here. Several stories and poems featured the character or the artist who had lost his meaning and now felt his art was worthless even though he put his life (sometimes literally) into it.
Most of the stories felt more like scenes from a story instead of a real story. I felt that they might be a more worthwhile read if they were just expanded. Strangely enough though, the longest (and most fleshed out) story was utterly predictable, especially after having read some of the other stories. Another strange thing was that some of the poems were the same as some of the stories with the only difference being their formats. The few stories that I came closest to liking were filled with harsh language which wasn't seen in other stories.
I have often heard that authors should write what they know. I sincerely hope that is not the case here.
The problem with these stories is that they were depressing beyond belief. The main themes were death or loss. Either the loss of accomplishment, meaning, or reason, were all displayed here. Several stories and poems featured the character or the artist who had lost his meaning and now felt his art was worthless even though he put his life (sometimes literally) into it.
Most of the stories felt more like scenes from a story instead of a real story. I felt that they might be a more worthwhile read if they were just expanded. Strangely enough though, the longest (and most fleshed out) story was utterly predictable, especially after having read some of the other stories. Another strange thing was that some of the poems were the same as some of the stories with the only difference being their formats. The few stories that I came closest to liking were filled with harsh language which wasn't seen in other stories.
I have often heard that authors should write what they know. I sincerely hope that is not the case here.
July 22, 2014
Simple but bold!
Simple but bold!
The stories are very well written - very picturesque loved how each story was so random you didn't know what to expect next
Simple but bold!
The stories are very well written - very picturesque loved how each story was so random you didn't know what to expect next
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