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January 1st 2006
by Bluechrome Publishing
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Paperback, 156 pages
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1904781888
(isbn13: 9781904781882)
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Some books, more specifically short story collections, are like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're going to get. And I found myself thinking this about Leading The Dance, by Sarah Salway this week.
You see, I never read the stories in collections in order. I don't know why, I just don't. Last week, after many weeks of dipping in to it, I realised that sadly I was nearing the end. I probably only had one or two stories left to read, though, as I'd not read it in order, I d...more
You see, I never read the stories in collections in order. I don't know why, I just don't. Last week, after many weeks of dipping in to it, I realised that sadly I was nearing the end. I probably only had one or two stories left to read, though, as I'd not read it in order, I d...more
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I thought this was an amazing collection of short stories. The tales really stayed with me days later. The story of the housewife with an eating disorder and the strange pet-artist who paints a portrait of her fridge is wonderfully surreal, but simply inspired.
I can't recommend enough.
I can't recommend enough.
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Elegant, insightful stories. See my blog review: http://elizabethbaines.blogspot.com/2009...
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Read in February, 2009
If I were British, I'd say that these stories are deliciously wicked... Salway is completely psychotic in the most charming way possible.
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Read in November, 2007
"Quiet Hour" is one of my favorite stories.
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