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February 27, 2025
I had to look up the word Séduire, so I could understand this compilation. What was Tremaine L. Loadholt trying to accomplish with these stories? Where was she trying to take me? Well, the definition of séduire means to seduce; to charm; to appeal to, and Ima tell y’all what...she did that. I was seduced AND charmed lol
The first half or so of this book is devoted to micro fiction, which, in this busy world, I appreciated. I left the book open on my kitchen table, so when I ate breakfast, I would simply read a story before my workout. That worked. It got a little trickier when I got to the collection of serialized tales. Sometimes, I was late for my workout!
tRE is not only a great storyteller, but she is very skilled at character-driven stories, in particular. I could literally envision each of these people, as if they were real. “The N-Word at Recess” demonstrates her storytelling ability. “Far Out” is my favorite of this collection. However, each narrative really does show how well she develops characters. You will laugh, cry, and shake your head at some of these “people,” mainly because I’m sure you’ve run across a few in your real life.
Kudos, trE!
The first half or so of this book is devoted to micro fiction, which, in this busy world, I appreciated. I left the book open on my kitchen table, so when I ate breakfast, I would simply read a story before my workout. That worked. It got a little trickier when I got to the collection of serialized tales. Sometimes, I was late for my workout!
tRE is not only a great storyteller, but she is very skilled at character-driven stories, in particular. I could literally envision each of these people, as if they were real. “The N-Word at Recess” demonstrates her storytelling ability. “Far Out” is my favorite of this collection. However, each narrative really does show how well she develops characters. You will laugh, cry, and shake your head at some of these “people,” mainly because I’m sure you’ve run across a few in your real life.
Kudos, trE!
March 7, 2025
Tremaine L. Loadholt is a master storyteller with a gift for tight, incisive short fiction. I can’t help but imagine characters from her diverse cast interacting with each other, their pain and their hopes intersecting, finding common ground in simple kindness. Loadholt’s seductive M.O. as a writer is to immerse us in a world of human experience that we may sometimes find familiar and sometimes find so painful that we want to look away. But we don’t, because the author is just that good at holding your gaze, gently but firmly, until that last line hits home. Family is a thread winding through the collection—brought closer together by loss, or by love, or by unconscionable cruelty. The characters you meet are frequently just trying to find that safe, stable place where they’re allowed to live their fullest, most genuine lives. I also have to say that Loadholt’s tart turns of phrase, and punchy descriptions are a joy, and often laugh-out-loud funny. I don’t know how she does it, but I hope she’s cooking up a new batch of stories to woo us in Volume 2.
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