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“Reading Anthony Tognazzini is like having a surprise party thrown in your honor on every page. I Carry A Hammer In My Pocket For Occasions S... read full description

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Jun 07, 2007
Glenn rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Anthony Tognazzini’s stories show an acceptance of calamity, a knowledge that what we prepare for may never come, but something shockingly unexpected very well might. And throughout his stories, sometimes very much coming as a surprise, there are moments of pure empathetic humanity, where Anthony gives us characters simply longing for a better life.


His stories explode the artificiality of social graces and the necessity of violating them to get at the rich, rewarding or scary More...
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Dec 23, 2010
Shereese rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Tognazzini taught me how to write dialogging. I studied with him in New York in 2004. He's probably a better instructor than writer but I like this little book. These are micro stories that are perfect for reading on the train or during your lunch break. The book would also be a good gift for the person who commutes by rail or transit.
Mar 23, 2010
E.S. rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Imaginative, fresh and always snapping the reader out of reality in the best way, "Hammer" stands as an achievement in the art of flash fiction and poetic prose. I really enjoyed this collection of stories. :)
Nov 28, 2008
Doug added it
See my notes on this great collection at Snow*Vigate at http://www.snowvigate.com/review.php.
Oct 25, 2008
Christina rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Rather interesting. Absurd and sad and witty and poignant, but in ways where I either thought, "Oooh, nice!" or "Hmm. MAYBE I get it." In many places it has the air in which things seem so important but the meaning, though almost attainable, remains elusive, as seems to be the method of many prose poets. But the writing is spectacular. "Lint" was one of my favorites. Also "Same Game."

"The built-in reflector on the girl's sneaker gleamed. S More...
Mar 19, 2008
Kate rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Loved it. There's a huge sense of play in these stories and I totally love play.
Feb 20, 2008
Krista the Krazy Kataloguer marked it as to-read
I have to read it, with a title like that!
Feb 20, 2008
Jessica rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Wildly inventive & very funny stories.
Jan 13, 2012
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May 07, 2010
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