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Collective Ramblings Volume One
Twenty stories, four genres. See where these talented and varied authors take your imagination. Travel to worlds with superheroes, mystical, time-warped islands, a world where criminals are tortured to death, and a city plagued by mosquitoes.
Collective Ramblings Volume One is the first in an annual short story compilation by Rambunctious Ramblings Publishing Inc.
Collective Ramblings Volume One is the first in an annual short story compilation by Rambunctious Ramblings Publishing Inc.
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262 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 10, 2016
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May 5, 2016
Brilliant, brilliant collection. This is the perfect book to buy and read if, like me, you enjoy a variety of genres, all top of their game.
This collection is put together very well. It is easy to see that each of the stories has been Cadillac selected, ss each is ell above the standards of a good read. The fact that they are some of the best, in their given genre, makes the ease of use, of them being collated into one book, even more exciting and enjoyable.
I felt that the collection was put together well. Though the stories are all very unique and different from each other, they were put together so that there was a good flow, making me (more often than I'd like to admit) frequently carry on through more than one story.
If you are a fan of exciting, well-written stories and like the ease of someone compiling a lot of stories together for you. Then this is perfect. With a great blend of excitement, detail and carefully crafted plots, this is a fantastic collection to try. I am certain everyone will enjoy something in the book.
Overall, I highly recommend this collection, it is perfect for quick reads and makes for a very enjoyable read.
**I received this book for free in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion.
This collection is put together very well. It is easy to see that each of the stories has been Cadillac selected, ss each is ell above the standards of a good read. The fact that they are some of the best, in their given genre, makes the ease of use, of them being collated into one book, even more exciting and enjoyable.
I felt that the collection was put together well. Though the stories are all very unique and different from each other, they were put together so that there was a good flow, making me (more often than I'd like to admit) frequently carry on through more than one story.
If you are a fan of exciting, well-written stories and like the ease of someone compiling a lot of stories together for you. Then this is perfect. With a great blend of excitement, detail and carefully crafted plots, this is a fantastic collection to try. I am certain everyone will enjoy something in the book.
Overall, I highly recommend this collection, it is perfect for quick reads and makes for a very enjoyable read.
**I received this book for free in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion.
August 18, 2016
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I have yet to find an anthology of works where every story appeals to me in some way, however, there were more intriguing stories in this collection than in similar works I have read. Most of the stories were well written and had unique narratives.
There are only four genres covered in this book, which I prefer to an array, and jumping from one story to the next, or one genre to the next, didn’t feel jarring. That being said, a lot of the stories do not have any kind of solid conclusion. They are more like writing exercises that could lead on to a full story, and this left me unsatisfied as a reader.
My favourites were:
Island Games by Ranger Reid
Terrors Great and Small by John Langmaack
Stained by Kayla Krantz
I have yet to find an anthology of works where every story appeals to me in some way, however, there were more intriguing stories in this collection than in similar works I have read. Most of the stories were well written and had unique narratives.
There are only four genres covered in this book, which I prefer to an array, and jumping from one story to the next, or one genre to the next, didn’t feel jarring. That being said, a lot of the stories do not have any kind of solid conclusion. They are more like writing exercises that could lead on to a full story, and this left me unsatisfied as a reader.
My favourites were:
Island Games by Ranger Reid
Terrors Great and Small by John Langmaack
Stained by Kayla Krantz
May 26, 2016
***Disclaimer: I received a free copy in exchange for a review.***
What's Good: As advertised, it's a diverse collection of shorts split into four categories. Some of which I found pretty interesting and kept me turning pages, ready to find out what was happening. Never gonna complain about that.
What's Bad: too many of the stories are truncated, finishing without a true resolution or finale. Don't understand what the reason for this is and left me a feeling kinda flat.
What's Left: a nifty showcase for new authors that'll definitely spark your interest and keep you reading, regardless of how they end. Or don't.
What's Good: As advertised, it's a diverse collection of shorts split into four categories. Some of which I found pretty interesting and kept me turning pages, ready to find out what was happening. Never gonna complain about that.
What's Bad: too many of the stories are truncated, finishing without a true resolution or finale. Don't understand what the reason for this is and left me a feeling kinda flat.
What's Left: a nifty showcase for new authors that'll definitely spark your interest and keep you reading, regardless of how they end. Or don't.
May 16, 2016
I’m a fan of short stories and anthologies so I was excited to read this collection.
I’ll give you a few samples.
The first story, The Era of Super Weapons, was fun and packed with action. The super weapons were humans with extra powers, some an interesting combination of animal and human.
One such weapon, while on a mission, bumps into other super weapons, and that saying “The enemy of my enemy is my friend,” couldn’t be more true when they come up against a deadly foe.
This was fun. My imagination took over, and I visualized how these super weapons would look. Action is fast and furious, and the ending invites you to want more. I’d continue with these characters if another story became available.
Next up was Heroes. A young man, comic book heroes, and an old man. What if the comic book legends were real? The writing was strong, and while the ending left me hanging, it did make me think, what if.
All Things Change was a strange little story about a girl living in a bubble. She’s locked in her house, surrounded by plastic, and it’s been days since her parents visited her. With no clue what’s happening outside, she invites a stranger in.
I would have loved to get more of this one. I knew something dramatic was occurring but was kept as isolated as the girl in her bubble. The ending left me scratching my head.
There’s a blend of several genres. Lots of different scenarios. And some fun characters too.
While I can’t say I loved all of these stories, I did enjoy their individuality and finished the collection wondering about several of them, and I’d read other stories by these authors.
You may not like all of these, but I’m sure there are some gems you’ll enjoy. From little nibbles to bigger bites, and four categories, there’s something for everyone.
I received this book for my honest review.
I’ll give you a few samples.
The first story, The Era of Super Weapons, was fun and packed with action. The super weapons were humans with extra powers, some an interesting combination of animal and human.
One such weapon, while on a mission, bumps into other super weapons, and that saying “The enemy of my enemy is my friend,” couldn’t be more true when they come up against a deadly foe.
This was fun. My imagination took over, and I visualized how these super weapons would look. Action is fast and furious, and the ending invites you to want more. I’d continue with these characters if another story became available.
Next up was Heroes. A young man, comic book heroes, and an old man. What if the comic book legends were real? The writing was strong, and while the ending left me hanging, it did make me think, what if.
All Things Change was a strange little story about a girl living in a bubble. She’s locked in her house, surrounded by plastic, and it’s been days since her parents visited her. With no clue what’s happening outside, she invites a stranger in.
I would have loved to get more of this one. I knew something dramatic was occurring but was kept as isolated as the girl in her bubble. The ending left me scratching my head.
There’s a blend of several genres. Lots of different scenarios. And some fun characters too.
While I can’t say I loved all of these stories, I did enjoy their individuality and finished the collection wondering about several of them, and I’d read other stories by these authors.
You may not like all of these, but I’m sure there are some gems you’ll enjoy. From little nibbles to bigger bites, and four categories, there’s something for everyone.
I received this book for my honest review.
May 19, 2016
Eclectic group of authors and their short-stories
I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
As it often the case with collections and anthologies, not all stories will have the same level of quality and polish nor will appeal equally to the readers. It’s not different with this one except the number of stories I disliked was exactly ZERO. I liked some less than I enjoyed others but that was about it.
Being a writer of mainly short-stories myself, I was looking forward to reading this book and wasn’t disappointed. For an outsider, it may seem easier to write a short-story than a novel. Let me tell you – it might – emphasis on ‘might’ – be quicker but it’s not at all easier. After all, it takes talent to pack action, plot, and character development into a couple of dozen pages as opposed to three hundred. One needs to keep the reader focused, keep the flow of the story going, and keep the characters interesting. All in the space of a (relatively) few pages. But the authors in this anthology are quite talented so they deliver well-developed characters and plots to my absolute delight, which doesn’t come as a surprise because the authors won the publisher’s contests for each of the four themes that constitute the four different themes in this collection.
I’m glad this is just the first volume because I’m looking forward to the next ones. Who knows maybe with different themes? I’m just saying… LOL
I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
As it often the case with collections and anthologies, not all stories will have the same level of quality and polish nor will appeal equally to the readers. It’s not different with this one except the number of stories I disliked was exactly ZERO. I liked some less than I enjoyed others but that was about it.
Being a writer of mainly short-stories myself, I was looking forward to reading this book and wasn’t disappointed. For an outsider, it may seem easier to write a short-story than a novel. Let me tell you – it might – emphasis on ‘might’ – be quicker but it’s not at all easier. After all, it takes talent to pack action, plot, and character development into a couple of dozen pages as opposed to three hundred. One needs to keep the reader focused, keep the flow of the story going, and keep the characters interesting. All in the space of a (relatively) few pages. But the authors in this anthology are quite talented so they deliver well-developed characters and plots to my absolute delight, which doesn’t come as a surprise because the authors won the publisher’s contests for each of the four themes that constitute the four different themes in this collection.
I’m glad this is just the first volume because I’m looking forward to the next ones. Who knows maybe with different themes? I’m just saying… LOL
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