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Thorn in My Side
by
Karin Slaughter (Goodreads Author)
It could have been just any night, and they could have just been any two brothers -- but it wasn't, and they weren't. The scene is an Atlanta bar. The music is loud and the dance floor is packed. The good-looking brother picks up a girl. But when dark deeds ensue out in the parking lot, what happens next can only be described in two words: vintage Slaughter.
Kindle Edition, 33 pages
Published
August 25th 2011
by Thomas & Mercer
(first published January 1st 2011)
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In whichever way one looks at this, it is indeed a unique or, rather, somewhat strange story.
The protagonists in Thorn in My Side are the conjoined twins Kirk and Wayne. They share between them the most important body parts, however the goddess of luck has decided to bless the one and fail the other. So Kirk is charming, tough and cunning, while Wayne is graceless, shy and weak. Having to share the same body makes them both unhappy, but just the one, the former, can openly express his feelings,...more
The protagonists in Thorn in My Side are the conjoined twins Kirk and Wayne. They share between them the most important body parts, however the goddess of luck has decided to bless the one and fail the other. So Kirk is charming, tough and cunning, while Wayne is graceless, shy and weak. Having to share the same body makes them both unhappy, but just the one, the former, can openly express his feelings,...more
My first taste of Karin Slaughter’s work came when I read her novel Fallen in May, I was thrilled when I heard about her new Kindle Single coming out and Pre-Ordered it when it was announced.
This Kindle Single has 880 location that is 33 pages. The story is a twisted and disturbing tale of to male thoraco-omphalopagus twins fused from the upper chest to the lower chest.
Each one has a conflicting personality from the brother who he is harnessed to. Kirk is the aggressive and violent, and Wayne th...more
This Kindle Single has 880 location that is 33 pages. The story is a twisted and disturbing tale of to male thoraco-omphalopagus twins fused from the upper chest to the lower chest.
Each one has a conflicting personality from the brother who he is harnessed to. Kirk is the aggressive and violent, and Wayne th...more
(Review originally published at Red Adept Reviews)
Overall: 4 ½ stars
Plot/Storyline: 4 ¾ stars
This is a very quirky and dark story. It's also nearly impossible to review without mentioning a certain detail, and yet I'll try, because it's only hinted at in the two descriptions on the page. I think people will probably figure it out from there alone, but I won't be the one to "say" it.
While the story is very darkly funny - the last line might as well be called a punch line - it's also just plain da...more
Overall: 4 ½ stars
Plot/Storyline: 4 ¾ stars
This is a very quirky and dark story. It's also nearly impossible to review without mentioning a certain detail, and yet I'll try, because it's only hinted at in the two descriptions on the page. I think people will probably figure it out from there alone, but I won't be the one to "say" it.
While the story is very darkly funny - the last line might as well be called a punch line - it's also just plain da...more
"Twice The Fun!"
I could not put this short story down! It reminded me of the Saturday night macabre radio show decades ago. Kirk Edgerton loves to dance and has performed in nightclubs throughout Atlanta. Kirk, 38 years old, has a twin brother, Wayne, who just doesn't muster up the good vibes that Kirk gets. People love to see Kirk dance and entertain. Kirk always gets lured by ladies of the night who frequent these nightclubs where he performs. Kirk always gets a good bargain. Kirk always gets...more
I could not put this short story down! It reminded me of the Saturday night macabre radio show decades ago. Kirk Edgerton loves to dance and has performed in nightclubs throughout Atlanta. Kirk, 38 years old, has a twin brother, Wayne, who just doesn't muster up the good vibes that Kirk gets. People love to see Kirk dance and entertain. Kirk always gets lured by ladies of the night who frequent these nightclubs where he performs. Kirk always gets a good bargain. Kirk always gets...more
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Karin Slaughter's "Thorn in my Side" is about conjoined twins, one good, one not so much. The author did an excellent job of tuning into things that two people sharing one body might be thinking, like resentment issues, bodily functions, what it would be like to be free of the other. The problem I had with this story is that Wayne and Kirk (Or at least one of them) are held accountable for an awful crime, but though some of their history and thoughts are shown, things could have been shown in mo...more
Thorn in My Side is a short story by Karin Slaughter. The story involves twin brothers, Wayne and Kirk Edgerton who are absolutely NOT like two peas in a pod. Wayne likes to garden. Kirk loathes
being outside. Wayne goes to church every Sunday. Kirk wouldn't be caught dead with a Bible in his hand. They are convinced they are polar opposites, but events one night outside a seedy Atlanta bar show them that they are two sides of the same coin. Slaughter’s latest ebook gives us an excellent plot wi...more
being outside. Wayne goes to church every Sunday. Kirk wouldn't be caught dead with a Bible in his hand. They are convinced they are polar opposites, but events one night outside a seedy Atlanta bar show them that they are two sides of the same coin. Slaughter’s latest ebook gives us an excellent plot wi...more
This is one of the Kindle singles, just a short story from Karin Slaughter and since I now like the one book I have read by her. I jumped on the chance to get this new short story. I was not disappointed. This was a great short story, a little weird but very interesting and I loved it from beginning to end.
It is really hard to explain much about this story because I don’t want to give away some of the interesting twists so I will keep this short. I loved her recent book Fallen and now want to r...more
It is really hard to explain much about this story because I don’t want to give away some of the interesting twists so I will keep this short. I loved her recent book Fallen and now want to r...more
Two brothers, Kirk and Wayne, are in a bar in Atlanta. Kirk picks up a girl and takes her back to their car. Wayne is still with them, even though he would rather be anywhere else - particularly with what is to follow...
I'd managed to avoid discovering the 'twist'. Even though it comes early on and is an essential part of the plot, it's so much better to pick up on the hints and have your suspicions confirmed rather than finding out from reviews, almost all of which seem to use the 'c' word (not...more
I'd managed to avoid discovering the 'twist'. Even though it comes early on and is an essential part of the plot, it's so much better to pick up on the hints and have your suspicions confirmed rather than finding out from reviews, almost all of which seem to use the 'c' word (not...more
Review Taken From The Pewter Wolf
This short story tells the story of conjoined twins Kirk and Wayne. One night, Kirk picks up a random girl in a bar, while Wayne has to pretend he's not there. Expect dark deeds happen in the car park that night...
Now, in theory, this should be an interesting story. The idea of what would happen if a brother did a terrible thing while his conjoined twin tried to stop him and whether the law would convict one brother for the sin of another would have made interes...more
This short story tells the story of conjoined twins Kirk and Wayne. One night, Kirk picks up a random girl in a bar, while Wayne has to pretend he's not there. Expect dark deeds happen in the car park that night...
Now, in theory, this should be an interesting story. The idea of what would happen if a brother did a terrible thing while his conjoined twin tried to stop him and whether the law would convict one brother for the sin of another would have made interes...more
Audlble.com was promoting this and I thought it was a good way to be introduced to Karin Slaughter (I don't think I have ever read anything by her). I downloaded it and was instantly intrigued! Conjoined twins are always interesting to read about because it seems like it would be so hard to live ...but these guys are very active with sex, jobs, etc. This book was only an hour listening but Karin gave so much in this few time!
This was a enjoyable listen.
This was a enjoyable listen.
I really like Karin Slaughter--will read anything she writes, happily, and find her one of the most consistent mystery/thriller/crime authors. She's very dark, but also tightly plotted and well-written.
It's hard to know what to make of this extended story. It's almost as if she set herself up with the Ultimate Situation, then tried to add a twist every page or two. What could have been intriguing just felt dirty, somehow.
It's hard to know what to make of this extended story. It's almost as if she set herself up with the Ultimate Situation, then tried to add a twist every page or two. What could have been intriguing just felt dirty, somehow.
Disturbingly intriguing! Karin Slaughter's short story THORN IN MY SIDE certainly took me by surprise. Have you ever considered one of your siblings to be a thorn in your side? Who hasn't, right? Well, Slaughter brings this idea into a whole new light. Karin wove an unsettling story together causing me to have empathy for one character and distain for the other,yet at the same time, almost feeling sorry for both of them.
This was awful...............very strange and pretty uncomfortable reading altogether, I found. I'm pleased it was only like 33 pages long as that was more than enough.
I've read Karin Slaughter before but always gave her books to charity and now I know why. I won't be bothering again.
It's about 2 brothers. One commits a crime late at night in the carpark of a local club......sounded my kinda' story but so wasn't !!
I've read Karin Slaughter before but always gave her books to charity and now I know why. I won't be bothering again.
It's about 2 brothers. One commits a crime late at night in the carpark of a local club......sounded my kinda' story but so wasn't !!
This is Karin Slaughter's first short story and I hate to admit I didn't care for it very much. While she is one of my favorite authors, I hope she sticks to writing novels. The story was rather disjointed and difficult to relate to, which is the total opposite of her novels. I am glad I purchased the story because the proceeds go to public libraries, but otherwise I can't recommend this story.
This novel was the most obscure & strangest i have ever read in my life not to mention weird it amazes me that my fav author Karin Slaughter wrote this book its jst so different frm her Grant County/Will Trent series which i so luv. This book is not a bad or terrible story jst very different like off the wall strange. It makes me glad im not a conjoined twin!!!
I've read several Karin Slaughter books and like her writing style and the Grant County series. This was a complete disappointment. Short stories are not generally up my alley so that should have been the first clue but this had no redeeming features. I don't think I'm giving anything away when I say that the ending was probably supposed to be quite clever but was really only crude.
Jan 29, 2012
Stacy {Texas Reader}
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
All Karin Slaughter fans
Shelves:
thiller-suspense
I don't usually review short stories, but I am a devout fan of Karin Slaughter and couldn't resist the temptation of this short story. She has one of the most unique and twisted imaginations I have ever read. Without giving any of the suprises and details away, I will just say that if you are a Karin Slaughter fan, you must read this.
Okay, so Karin Slaughter is entitled to have an off day here and there.
I didn't know where this novella was going, but it should have gone in the trash bin. Way too weird for me, but maybe Ms. Slaughter had to get this out of her system!
Very strange story - thought it was going somewhere at first. Would I recommend it to anyone? Meh, only if there is absolutely nothing else to read!
Thank goodness I only paid $0.99 for it and even that hurts now.
I didn't know where this novella was going, but it should have gone in the trash bin. Way too weird for me, but maybe Ms. Slaughter had to get this out of her system!
Very strange story - thought it was going somewhere at first. Would I recommend it to anyone? Meh, only if there is absolutely nothing else to read!
Thank goodness I only paid $0.99 for it and even that hurts now.
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Possibly one of the weirdest short stories I have ever read yet one of the most gripping and thrilling. I gobbled it up in the space of 15 minutes. Nothing like the authors usual style of writing she explores forbidden territory that shocks and frightens the reader whilst equally keeping them gripped!
When I saw that proceeds from the sales of the Kindle version went to libraries' operating funds, I couldn't say no. Now, I've read all of Miss Slaughter's books. Nothing should surprise me anymore. But then I read this. Perfectly Slaughter-esque, wonderfully freaky - in less than ten minutes.
Thorn In My Side is one of the growing trend of short stories by noted authors, apparently to take advantage of the ebook market. Second Son by Lee Child was another. Thorn was a good quick read (33 pages). It was interesting but not compelling like most of Karin Slaughter's other books.
The story was disturbing and interesting. Unfortunately I am not much of a short story fan, I didn't get to "know" the characters as much as I would like. The ending was bittersweet...but I won't say anything else since I don't want to spoil it for anyone else!
This short story is okay, but no more than that. The main idea is very original: siamese twins. But I think it was better to write a whole novel about it, because it is such a controversial theme. I had liked to see something more about.morality and the law system with respect to this issue.
Wow!
Was the theme of this book unusual and weird? Yes!
Did it make me feel a bit uncomfortable at times? Yes!
Is it a story I'll be forgetting any time soon? No!
And that is what Karin Slaughter is all about.
I was just reminded of why I love her as an author so much.
Was the theme of this book unusual and weird? Yes!
Did it make me feel a bit uncomfortable at times? Yes!
Is it a story I'll be forgetting any time soon? No!
And that is what Karin Slaughter is all about.
I was just reminded of why I love her as an author so much.
ODD ODD ODD ODD!!!!!
creepy and then some - as usual the character development is so good that you end up empathizing with the character anyway. The conjoined twins live as separately and are as different as can be.
creepy and then some - as usual the character development is so good that you end up empathizing with the character anyway. The conjoined twins live as separately and are as different as can be.
It was ok, or should I just say ...euwwwww, weird!
Conjoined twins, one angry the other complacent and their life changes when he/they murder a prostitute.
Just weird
Conjoined twins, one angry the other complacent and their life changes when he/they murder a prostitute.
Just weird
Interesting idea, I like how it wasn't obviously what 'type' of brothers they were. However, I felt that there were bits that needed expanding and it was rather rushed at the end.
Clever story by a great author. This was a great, fresh idea for a story plot. Conjoined twins and a murder was a fantastically fresh idea for a story. Loved the banter between the twins. I really enjoyed reading this.
wat een vaag verhaal?! Ik had de hele tijd het gevoel dat ik een foute versie van de film 'stuck on you' aan het lezen was... weet nou niet wat ik er van moet vinden?
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Karin Slaughter (born 1971), is a US author who debuted with her novel Blindsighted in 2001. It became an international success, made the Dagger Award shortlist for "Best Thriller Debut" of 2001, and has been published in 23 countries.
Slaughter was born in a small southern Georgia community, and now resides in Atlanta. She is widely credited with first coining the term "investigoogling" in 2006.
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Slaughter was born in a small southern Georgia community, and now resides in Atlanta. She is widely credited with first coining the term "investigoogling" in 2006.
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