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Death and the Dream
by
J.J. Brown (Goodreads Author)
This collection of short stories set in New York explores death and dreams. From the Catskill Mountains, to New York City and it's science research labs, the stories show the psychological horror of ordinary lives. The characters, young and old, explore the fine line drawn between sanity and insanity, reality and dream, life and death. Characters include a young scientist...more
Paperback, 146 pages
Published
August 25th 2011
by Jjbrown Author
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The short stories in this collection present the reader with lyrical descriptions of life taken from a diverse group of characters. Each short story had a deeply personal quality told in a serious, reflective and possibly introspective manner. Events take place on farms near the Catskill Mountains, in research labs, city parks and a plethora of other venues.
J.J. Brown ponders answers to difficult and disturbing questions about life and death. I see someone with an immense respect for life at all...more
J.J. Brown ponders answers to difficult and disturbing questions about life and death. I see someone with an immense respect for life at all...more
I was intrigued by the title of this book and wondered what type of short stories would be included an anthology about death and dreams. Since I knew JJ was a scientist, I expected science fiction or speculative stories. Instead, I found a collection of her observations, reflections and slices of life wrapped in lyrical, almost poetic stories that evoked strong emotions.
Once upon a time, I was a scientist, too. I obtained my MA in Psychology working in the “rat room” with black and white Sprague...more
Once upon a time, I was a scientist, too. I obtained my MA in Psychology working in the “rat room” with black and white Sprague...more
I've been taking so long to write a review for this book because I haven't really been sure what to write though I jotted down my thoughts as I was reading. After careful thought, I decided to change my rating from two stars to three because I did enjoy more of the stories than not.
This is a completely different collection of short stories than I've ever read before. Sometimes I had to reread the beginning of a few of the stories (while I was still at the beginning) because I felt like I didn't...more
This is a completely different collection of short stories than I've ever read before. Sometimes I had to reread the beginning of a few of the stories (while I was still at the beginning) because I felt like I didn't...more
When J. J. Brown sent me a copy of her short story "Mouse Chimera" for pre-publication review, I found thought-provoking reflection couched in a graceful writing style. Now that I've read the entire collection, I see that the deep thought and the elegance were not one-time occurrences. Brown infuses poetry into every line, creating breath-taking beauty even in the midst of horror.
For there is horror, have no doubt. Brown takes ordinary people and showcases their darkest moments in such a subtle...more
For there is horror, have no doubt. Brown takes ordinary people and showcases their darkest moments in such a subtle...more
My favorite story is 'Mouse Chimera'. It's a dark tale (as many of these stories are) of a scientist who gets locked in a lab after dark. It's haunting to see the experimenter become the subject of some bizarre human experiment of existential questioning and reckoning with the past. This existential probing existent throughout the length of the book, made me question if it isn't life that is the frightening bit, and death perhaps not all that terrifying.
I loved these stories. They had an almost everyday tone, with just a hint of the scary underneath--reminded me of Shirley Jackson's "Just an Ordinary Day." My absolute favorite is the one in the mouse house, but will not leave spoilers; read for yourself!
Death and the Dream is a very good collection of short stories in the spirt of E. A. Poe, but with a visitng shade names O. Henry. Set in NYC and upstate NY that are very well done short stories.
A Wonderful Book Written Very Well! I Won Mine and it arrived Very Fast in Perfect Condition and was Formally Signed To Me By J.J. Brown The Book, "Death And The Dream",s Author. Thank You Very Much Jerri Davis
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J.J.Brown writes realistic fiction books. She has a Genetics PhD. From the Catskill Mountains, she has lived in New York City for 2 decades.
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