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Bang to Begin
Reality is Relative.
There is no such thing as universal truth.
But lies are always lies.
From auctions to assassinations, from cosmos to subconscious mind, the roots feeding into these short stories start fine, but thicken and tangle as they grow deeper.
Follow these wayward souls through their darkest moments, each beginning with a bang and each trying desperately to avoid ending with the same.
A metaphysical, visionary exploration of the human psyche and all that it means to be real - discussed via an anthology with a difference.
There is no such thing as universal truth.
But lies are always lies.
From auctions to assassinations, from cosmos to subconscious mind, the roots feeding into these short stories start fine, but thicken and tangle as they grow deeper.
Follow these wayward souls through their darkest moments, each beginning with a bang and each trying desperately to avoid ending with the same.
A metaphysical, visionary exploration of the human psyche and all that it means to be real - discussed via an anthology with a difference.
169 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 22, 2020
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August 30, 2021
Full disclosure, I received a free audiobook code via a contest the author ran on Twitter - and he warned me that it was "dark."
Having said that, after listening to the first story in this anthology (about a macabre charity auction), and remembering the author's "dark" disclosure, I began to worry that this book would be a case of an author writing dark themes simply to shock. However, by the second story, I was delighted with the twists already coming at me. Weyman set me up for certain expectations, then threw me for a 180. It was delicious.
This collection of short stories, all interconnected (though I won't explain much so as not to ruin its brilliance) elicit terror, chills, thrills, and even laughs. Readers will find themselves wondering what in the world is going on one moment, then minutes later find themselves delighted at how Weyman threaded his stories together. Well-written and fabulously narrated with deliciously evil descriptions, all of the characters and scenes dripped with grotesque sci-fi and horror elements, while somehow still staying grounded in reality.
That's quite an accomplishment.
Most impressive to me, Weyman opened this collection with a story so dark that hoping for this book to end on a positive note seemed pointless. However, in the end, I found that I was left with a vengeful smile. Maybe the world is shit, but that doesn't mean that stories can't have a hopeful ending. Even if the journey is a bit fucked up.
Definitely recommend it to all horror, thriller, and sci-fi readers.
Having said that, after listening to the first story in this anthology (about a macabre charity auction), and remembering the author's "dark" disclosure, I began to worry that this book would be a case of an author writing dark themes simply to shock. However, by the second story, I was delighted with the twists already coming at me. Weyman set me up for certain expectations, then threw me for a 180. It was delicious.
This collection of short stories, all interconnected (though I won't explain much so as not to ruin its brilliance) elicit terror, chills, thrills, and even laughs. Readers will find themselves wondering what in the world is going on one moment, then minutes later find themselves delighted at how Weyman threaded his stories together. Well-written and fabulously narrated with deliciously evil descriptions, all of the characters and scenes dripped with grotesque sci-fi and horror elements, while somehow still staying grounded in reality.
That's quite an accomplishment.
Most impressive to me, Weyman opened this collection with a story so dark that hoping for this book to end on a positive note seemed pointless. However, in the end, I found that I was left with a vengeful smile. Maybe the world is shit, but that doesn't mean that stories can't have a hopeful ending. Even if the journey is a bit fucked up.
Definitely recommend it to all horror, thriller, and sci-fi readers.
June 13, 2020
One of the strangest and most remarkable books I’ve ever read. Disparate episodes, which the author calls ‘short stories’, are linked by tantalising hints which increasingly mesh and unfold into a coherent whole. Few would attempt, in a short novel, to tell a story involving humans and other entities across multiple times and universes, which can also be read as an allegory of the conflicts within the psyche itself, but Weyman succeeds.
The writing is excellent, a crisp, concise style moving the narrative on. As the plot slowly unfolds and its connections become apparent, he demonstrates command of a variety of genres from historical novel to horror, impressive to say the least in a book of this length, while remaining in full control of a plot replete with complex interactions. In this respect at least I was reminded of David Mitchell’s Bone Clocks or Cloud Atlas.
If you are a reader unafraid of making connections from clues, like meanings hinted at rather than stated, and enjoy a narrative which works on more than one level, you’ll be intrigued by this book. Be prepared to want to read it again as soon as you finish. Its writer comes across as a debut author still flexing his muscles, playing a little with what he can do. What he moves on to next is going to be worth watching.
The writing is excellent, a crisp, concise style moving the narrative on. As the plot slowly unfolds and its connections become apparent, he demonstrates command of a variety of genres from historical novel to horror, impressive to say the least in a book of this length, while remaining in full control of a plot replete with complex interactions. In this respect at least I was reminded of David Mitchell’s Bone Clocks or Cloud Atlas.
If you are a reader unafraid of making connections from clues, like meanings hinted at rather than stated, and enjoy a narrative which works on more than one level, you’ll be intrigued by this book. Be prepared to want to read it again as soon as you finish. Its writer comes across as a debut author still flexing his muscles, playing a little with what he can do. What he moves on to next is going to be worth watching.
July 3, 2020
Bang to Begin is best described as a book for writers, not readers. The language is lovely and tightly controlled, perfectly executed. Natural distance between the many narrators and the reader is first introduced by the use of present tense and further amplified by the constantly shifting identities of the first-person narration. You won't forget yourself in this read, because you'll need to exercise perfect discipline to keep track of who is talking and where they are. The author shifts effortlessly from tense, thrilling action scenes to internal philosophizing and does an excellent job carrying the reader through multiple settings of both time and place. A fascinating exercise to observe. Those who have already read some of the author's micro fiction in other venues will be well-rewarded by this foray into longer work.
August 5, 2021
Cloud Atlas meets Black Mirror
I was given a free audible code by the author in exchange for an honest review and had no idea what to expect (one shouldn't look a gift horse in the mouth, after all). I have to admit; I was not prepared for this.
What immediately caught my attention was the writing. It's not just good, it's great. First person present is my favourite perspective, but few writers manage to get it right. Weyman does. His writing is witty, sharp and concise. There's never a dull moment between sentences. And the stories are brilliant! The different genres and the way they fit together got me praising and cursing the author in equal amounts.
Definitely the most original read of the year for me.
I recommend this book to anyone who appreciates a complex and well-written story.
I was given a free audible code by the author in exchange for an honest review and had no idea what to expect (one shouldn't look a gift horse in the mouth, after all). I have to admit; I was not prepared for this.
What immediately caught my attention was the writing. It's not just good, it's great. First person present is my favourite perspective, but few writers manage to get it right. Weyman does. His writing is witty, sharp and concise. There's never a dull moment between sentences. And the stories are brilliant! The different genres and the way they fit together got me praising and cursing the author in equal amounts.
Definitely the most original read of the year for me.
I recommend this book to anyone who appreciates a complex and well-written story.
September 5, 2020
A roller-coaster of strange going-ons. The author successfully writes some spine chilling stories to get you thinking. I found a few parts a little disturbing (I'm a huge wimp) and yet I couldn't bring myself to put the book down. If you're looking for something to get you thinking and to thrill you then this book is for you!
I failed to read the synopsis before diving into the book and didn't realise that it was a series of short stories. Therefore, I found the beginning rather confusing! An error on my part but I'm probably not the only one who downloads a book then forgets the synopsis before getting round to starting the book.
I failed to read the synopsis before diving into the book and didn't realise that it was a series of short stories. Therefore, I found the beginning rather confusing! An error on my part but I'm probably not the only one who downloads a book then forgets the synopsis before getting round to starting the book.
July 1, 2020
Thought provoking Willy Wonka boat ride
The author’s bio states his goal is to make you go “what the hell was that all about”? and in this, he certainly succeeded. This is not a book or a story; rather a collection of instances and thoughts constructed to engage critical thinking. There was a few grammatical errors, though it is possible they serve to make the reading as jarring as the scenes his characters find themselves in. Definitely have not read anything like this before.
The author’s bio states his goal is to make you go “what the hell was that all about”? and in this, he certainly succeeded. This is not a book or a story; rather a collection of instances and thoughts constructed to engage critical thinking. There was a few grammatical errors, though it is possible they serve to make the reading as jarring as the scenes his characters find themselves in. Definitely have not read anything like this before.
September 4, 2020
PREPARE TO BE AMAZED:
Bang to Begin is an amazing book with one of the best plot lines I've ever read. Though the story didn't seem to make sense in the beginning, everything was brought into a great flow towards the end. I would gladly read it over to make note of things I've missed the first time. I admire the author's brilliant writing skills and the way the story progressed. It was a great read and a good page-turner. I would gladly recommend this book to every suspense/thriller/horror book lovers out there.
Bang to Begin is an amazing book with one of the best plot lines I've ever read. Though the story didn't seem to make sense in the beginning, everything was brought into a great flow towards the end. I would gladly read it over to make note of things I've missed the first time. I admire the author's brilliant writing skills and the way the story progressed. It was a great read and a good page-turner. I would gladly recommend this book to every suspense/thriller/horror book lovers out there.
January 8, 2021
It blew my mind in the most delicious way
This was the first book of Metaphysical Fiction I have read. I was not prepared for what awaited me. Bang to Begin takes the reader on a mind-expanding journey. What first appears as a series of short stories subtly weave together to form an intricate tale transcending time and space and comes to a powerful conclusion. Strong and punchy, Weyman’s writing makes for a visceral, immersive and thoroughly happening read. The reader is drawn into scenes of raw emotion in every setting. The pacing is fast and the note of tension that begins in the first chapter builds to a crescendo that makes this book hard to put down. Bang to Begin invites several re-reads to discover and connect clues and connections scattered throughout. Fans of Black Mirror and Christopher Nolan’s films will adore this.
This was the first book of Metaphysical Fiction I have read. I was not prepared for what awaited me. Bang to Begin takes the reader on a mind-expanding journey. What first appears as a series of short stories subtly weave together to form an intricate tale transcending time and space and comes to a powerful conclusion. Strong and punchy, Weyman’s writing makes for a visceral, immersive and thoroughly happening read. The reader is drawn into scenes of raw emotion in every setting. The pacing is fast and the note of tension that begins in the first chapter builds to a crescendo that makes this book hard to put down. Bang to Begin invites several re-reads to discover and connect clues and connections scattered throughout. Fans of Black Mirror and Christopher Nolan’s films will adore this.
July 23, 2020
What a rollercoaster!
First of, I have to say, I was blown away by the first chapter! My jaw literally hit the floor! A very creative and haphazard read that makes you feel as if you're thrust into one dream after the next. I did find it a bit hard to follow at times because the stories and characters weren't congruent, however, the writing style really made me feel as if I awoke in the middle of a crazy dream sequence and when I finally found my footing, the rug was pulled out from under me. A very interesting read that kept me on my toes, peppered with haunting images!
First of, I have to say, I was blown away by the first chapter! My jaw literally hit the floor! A very creative and haphazard read that makes you feel as if you're thrust into one dream after the next. I did find it a bit hard to follow at times because the stories and characters weren't congruent, however, the writing style really made me feel as if I awoke in the middle of a crazy dream sequence and when I finally found my footing, the rug was pulled out from under me. A very interesting read that kept me on my toes, peppered with haunting images!
June 25, 2020
Beautifully written and deliciously disturbing!
I have been a fan of Jethro Weyman's prose since reading the first page. There are many reasons to fall in love with this book, but for me, it's all about the graceful way Jethro weaves his words. Don't get me wrong, I love the dark themes and the horrific situations the characters find themselves in, but I am in awe of Jethro's descriptions and the unique cadence of his prose.
There are some chapters that feel like the imaginings of a fever dream and others that hit a little too close to home in their raw honesty. Each chapter could stand alone, unique and beautiful, but they all intertwine into an ethereal, mind-bending, heart-stopping ride you'll want to take over and over.
Definitely recommend!
I have been a fan of Jethro Weyman's prose since reading the first page. There are many reasons to fall in love with this book, but for me, it's all about the graceful way Jethro weaves his words. Don't get me wrong, I love the dark themes and the horrific situations the characters find themselves in, but I am in awe of Jethro's descriptions and the unique cadence of his prose.
There are some chapters that feel like the imaginings of a fever dream and others that hit a little too close to home in their raw honesty. Each chapter could stand alone, unique and beautiful, but they all intertwine into an ethereal, mind-bending, heart-stopping ride you'll want to take over and over.
Definitely recommend!
August 13, 2020
Reading this collection of short stories feels a bit like walking down a dark and twisty road.
These stories have an almost Inception-like feel to them and will have you constantly questioning what is going on and where they’re going next...though these answers are left open to interpretation.
Jethro Weyman has a beautiful writing style that feels very poetic at times. His sentences are deep and rich, and often pack a lot of punch. I found myself re-reading them at times to make sure I fully understood and hadn’t missed anything.
If you’re looking for something different that will keep you guessing, you’ll definitely want to check this out!
These stories have an almost Inception-like feel to them and will have you constantly questioning what is going on and where they’re going next...though these answers are left open to interpretation.
Jethro Weyman has a beautiful writing style that feels very poetic at times. His sentences are deep and rich, and often pack a lot of punch. I found myself re-reading them at times to make sure I fully understood and hadn’t missed anything.
If you’re looking for something different that will keep you guessing, you’ll definitely want to check this out!
May 31, 2020
Definitely worth reading
This story line doesn’t fit into one genre comfortably. It obliterates definition by crossing between, thriller, mystery, si-fi and horror. Some might even find it psychologically disturbing what will be found is something totally new.
Are we limited by gravity, substance, experience, memory, fate, necessity, purpose? Although death and destruction is a constant, within the context, you can still relate to the characters if only assisted by a woven ribbon of a protective albeit maladaptive parent child relationship.
Definitely worth reading
This story line doesn’t fit into one genre comfortably. It obliterates definition by crossing between, thriller, mystery, si-fi and horror. Some might even find it psychologically disturbing what will be found is something totally new.
Are we limited by gravity, substance, experience, memory, fate, necessity, purpose? Although death and destruction is a constant, within the context, you can still relate to the characters if only assisted by a woven ribbon of a protective albeit maladaptive parent child relationship.
Definitely worth reading
July 18, 2020
Very well written and an interesting way of weaving stories together. Use of different genres of which I preffered the crime/thriller ones. Sometimes I had trouble getting my head wrapped around it, but I couldn't stop reading.
December 15, 2020
Nothing short of phenomenal!
Weyman creates a world and drowns you in it with his fabulous and gripping narration and mind twisting tales!
I downloaded this book while the free e-book promotion was on. It sat in my library for too long and finally I decides to read it. Bang! I didn't understand a thing in first few chapters. But...
My habit of not putting down a book even if it's unreadable came to my aid here. And I'm so glad I read this one. You won't find an equally awesome book. Just go and buy this one!
Weyman creates a world and drowns you in it with his fabulous and gripping narration and mind twisting tales!
I downloaded this book while the free e-book promotion was on. It sat in my library for too long and finally I decides to read it. Bang! I didn't understand a thing in first few chapters. But...
My habit of not putting down a book even if it's unreadable came to my aid here. And I'm so glad I read this one. You won't find an equally awesome book. Just go and buy this one!
December 11, 2020
In this short story collection, Jethro Weyman takes us on a journey through the darkness in us all. Each story stands alone, though many sections deal with auctions, some a mindful search, and the few remaining are tied together with an underlying theme.
This book is an exploration of genres. It exhibits the author’s ability to write in multiple tones and points of view. I recommend this book to readers of fantasy, sci-fi, historical fiction, and many more. There is a chapter for everyone in this book.
I received this book for free for this review.
This book is an exploration of genres. It exhibits the author’s ability to write in multiple tones and points of view. I recommend this book to readers of fantasy, sci-fi, historical fiction, and many more. There is a chapter for everyone in this book.
I received this book for free for this review.
July 10, 2020
A wonderfully ambitious novel
A collection of short stories and so much more.
This is a wonderfully ambitious novel and the fact that it comes in at under 170 pages means that every page is exploding with ideas, finely executed. There's no filler to be found here.
The themes and genres covered are various - crime, horror, sci fi, fantasy, metaphysical, ethereal. It will make your head hurt and will also make you think, like any good book should.
As you think, you will notice the seemingly separate stories begin to coalesce into a singular story that builds to a crescendo ending that doesn't disappoint.
I would highly recommend Bang to Begin and look forward to reading more from this author.
A collection of short stories and so much more.
This is a wonderfully ambitious novel and the fact that it comes in at under 170 pages means that every page is exploding with ideas, finely executed. There's no filler to be found here.
The themes and genres covered are various - crime, horror, sci fi, fantasy, metaphysical, ethereal. It will make your head hurt and will also make you think, like any good book should.
As you think, you will notice the seemingly separate stories begin to coalesce into a singular story that builds to a crescendo ending that doesn't disappoint.
I would highly recommend Bang to Begin and look forward to reading more from this author.
October 6, 2020
A Stream of Consciousness, Action, and Chaos.
Bang to begin has flourishes of rich imagery, nonstop action, and reads like a volcanic explosion in reverse. I was thrown into confusion at the outset of this book, but the disparate parts crept back to a unified whole by the ending.
Bang to begin has flourishes of rich imagery, nonstop action, and reads like a volcanic explosion in reverse. I was thrown into confusion at the outset of this book, but the disparate parts crept back to a unified whole by the ending.
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June 14, 2021*NOTE: I read the audiobook version*
I wasn't quite sure what I was getting into when I pressed 'play' on Bang to Begin. That's probably for the best, because nothing I would have imagined would have prepared me for the reality.
The opening story started innocuous enough, though with an eerie atmosphere that left me supposing all was not well. Sure enough, everything soon became disjointed and frail at its seams, taking an intense and catastrophic turn in the story "After the End" that deftly clinched this title into its 'horror' genre. Each subsequent story a new terror, until about halfway through, the tells started to take shape. Like a slow revealed blueprint, a picture takes form that ties all the disparate tales together.
I'll be blunt: if you're squeamish, this is not the book for you. There's gore, disturbing images, kidnapping, murder, assassinations ... but an ending that oddly sets a tone that almost erases that which comes before. That said, in order to get to the end, you do have to get through a lot of darkness, so be prepared.
As far as the writing itself, it's quite a strange combination of sparse and detailed. It takes some getting used to in a few of the stories that are more disjointed. Because of that, as well as the plot, this isn't a set of stories that you can tune in and out of and be able to follow along. I'd dedicate some time to listen to this in small spurts rather than binging it.
Overall, if you're a fan of horror, dark fantasy, or science fiction with a twilight zone twist, I'd take a chance on this audiobook.
I wasn't quite sure what I was getting into when I pressed 'play' on Bang to Begin. That's probably for the best, because nothing I would have imagined would have prepared me for the reality.
The opening story started innocuous enough, though with an eerie atmosphere that left me supposing all was not well. Sure enough, everything soon became disjointed and frail at its seams, taking an intense and catastrophic turn in the story "After the End" that deftly clinched this title into its 'horror' genre. Each subsequent story a new terror, until about halfway through, the tells started to take shape. Like a slow revealed blueprint, a picture takes form that ties all the disparate tales together.
I'll be blunt: if you're squeamish, this is not the book for you. There's gore, disturbing images, kidnapping, murder, assassinations ... but an ending that oddly sets a tone that almost erases that which comes before. That said, in order to get to the end, you do have to get through a lot of darkness, so be prepared.
As far as the writing itself, it's quite a strange combination of sparse and detailed. It takes some getting used to in a few of the stories that are more disjointed. Because of that, as well as the plot, this isn't a set of stories that you can tune in and out of and be able to follow along. I'd dedicate some time to listen to this in small spurts rather than binging it.
Overall, if you're a fan of horror, dark fantasy, or science fiction with a twilight zone twist, I'd take a chance on this audiobook.
February 7, 2021
Jethro Weyman’s Bang to Begin certainly begins with a bang. The opening episode is dark, disturbing, wickedly clever and sucked me in. Much of what follows had me thinking, “What the hell is going on?” I’m still not sure if this was a series of loosely related short stories or a really disjointed train-of-thought novel. Honestly it doesn’t matter. Weyman has a way about him, and I really enjoyed his “I never met a metaphor I didn’t like” style – some of them oddly poetic while others raucously over-the-top. In the more noirish episodes, his prose is staccato and suspenseful. The POV and time (and dimension?) hopping recalled Cloud Atlas while his taste for gratuitous violence and wordplay reminded me of Tarantino.
It doesn’t always jell though, and I almost gave up when the latter third of the opus derails into metaphysical nonsense with characters named Death, Time, the Twelve, and a “possessed” dachshund. At least Weyman gets points for creativity here. And then, bang, like the beginning, there is an epilogue that ties it all nicely into a bow and made me nod my head, thinking, “Yeah, ok, man, I get it…I think…wait…huh? Ok.”
This is not typically my type of thing, but, wow, if it is your type of thing, it’s probably one of the more audacious and entertaining examples of that thing.
It doesn’t always jell though, and I almost gave up when the latter third of the opus derails into metaphysical nonsense with characters named Death, Time, the Twelve, and a “possessed” dachshund. At least Weyman gets points for creativity here. And then, bang, like the beginning, there is an epilogue that ties it all nicely into a bow and made me nod my head, thinking, “Yeah, ok, man, I get it…I think…wait…huh? Ok.”
This is not typically my type of thing, but, wow, if it is your type of thing, it’s probably one of the more audacious and entertaining examples of that thing.
January 12, 2022
I debated for two days on how many stars to give this book, and I ended up on 5 stars. Five stars is reserved for stories that are perfect. I've only dished out five of them since I've started reviewing fiction. But Weyman deserves it, and here's why:
All of the stories start with a bang just like the title promised, and you just run with the plot. There's event after event after event and then PLOT TWIST, and I didn't see any of them coming. Because of Weyman's originality, none of these are stories you've been told before. So good luck guessing these endings.
If I could keep your attention that long, I'd list every instance of literary brilliance. But then again, that'd practically be copy-pasting the entire book. There were entire chapters that were enchantingly poetic and then chapters where description was so spot on it was like a photograph with words.
Weyman earned this 5-star review. Some stories left me jaw dropped. Others had me clenching the book with anticipation and thrill and fear. Definitely my favorite multi-genre collection thus far. Storytelling like I've never read before. Action-packed pages from start to finish. I'll be recommending this book at every opportunity because readers will not be disappointed spending time with these characters and these stories.
All of the stories start with a bang just like the title promised, and you just run with the plot. There's event after event after event and then PLOT TWIST, and I didn't see any of them coming. Because of Weyman's originality, none of these are stories you've been told before. So good luck guessing these endings.
If I could keep your attention that long, I'd list every instance of literary brilliance. But then again, that'd practically be copy-pasting the entire book. There were entire chapters that were enchantingly poetic and then chapters where description was so spot on it was like a photograph with words.
Weyman earned this 5-star review. Some stories left me jaw dropped. Others had me clenching the book with anticipation and thrill and fear. Definitely my favorite multi-genre collection thus far. Storytelling like I've never read before. Action-packed pages from start to finish. I'll be recommending this book at every opportunity because readers will not be disappointed spending time with these characters and these stories.
March 26, 2021
Bang. My head just exploded.
You know those articles titled "Ones to Watch?", well, Jethro is the content of such articles. This is the first book I've read of his, and despite the topics not being to my usual taste, I was hooked to read more (even if I had to grimace and take a breath here or there).
As a literary piece, it really is explosive. The description, the language, the prose, just the way it's written is captivating and provoking.
I am definitely left thinking, "wtf just happened" but in a good way, because his words have jostled my mind to question things that I have otherwise ignored.
Definitely worth a read, and as I said at the start, definitely a name to keep an eye on.
You know those articles titled "Ones to Watch?", well, Jethro is the content of such articles. This is the first book I've read of his, and despite the topics not being to my usual taste, I was hooked to read more (even if I had to grimace and take a breath here or there).
As a literary piece, it really is explosive. The description, the language, the prose, just the way it's written is captivating and provoking.
I am definitely left thinking, "wtf just happened" but in a good way, because his words have jostled my mind to question things that I have otherwise ignored.
Definitely worth a read, and as I said at the start, definitely a name to keep an eye on.
February 21, 2021
Wow - my head exploded whilst reading this one. This has to be one of the most original and unpredictable books I’ve come across in some time. It comes highly recommended, mainly because I’ve never read anything quite like it, so hats off to the author for his originality and bold storytelling.
Other reviewers have done a far more competent job than I can of summarising the plot, but it is essentially a series of short stories that transcend time and space. There aren’t many books that begin with a child kidnapping and end with an interdimensional battle between divine entities. Just read it, you won’t regret it.
Other reviewers have done a far more competent job than I can of summarising the plot, but it is essentially a series of short stories that transcend time and space. There aren’t many books that begin with a child kidnapping and end with an interdimensional battle between divine entities. Just read it, you won’t regret it.
July 19, 2021
Thrillingly dark and different
These deviously, deliciously interconnected tales are dark and poetic and deserve a wider audience for their author's imagination and wordsmithery alone. They won't be for everyone, and I did prefer the more action-packed narrative stories to the more metaphysical stream of consciousness episodes, but make no mistake this is a bold and brave collection and if you like your prose a little bit different then you should check it out.
These deviously, deliciously interconnected tales are dark and poetic and deserve a wider audience for their author's imagination and wordsmithery alone. They won't be for everyone, and I did prefer the more action-packed narrative stories to the more metaphysical stream of consciousness episodes, but make no mistake this is a bold and brave collection and if you like your prose a little bit different then you should check it out.
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