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The Bright Report
A modern take on The Pickwick Papers with a magical realism twist!
The Bright Report is a collection of six whimsical short stories - each written by a different fictional journalist. While the stories might be strange, the human element is not. In this first volume we discover:
The truth behind the new 'word' that took the art world by storm - what does it even mean?
A snobbish reviewer finds himself stuck in a genre piece - is it a Lovecraftian nightmare or are things not as they seem?
Our sports reporter takes on the Monstrous Patagonian Snail Derby - can she beat her rival?
Our notorious car reviewer drives the Lethe D Series - can he remember where he parked it?
Mr Carmichael tracks down the secluded tribe of Cloud People - why do they worship "wife-eye"?
A literary board game where debate is more important than the pieces - luckily there are extra players in the box
The Bright Report is a collection of six whimsical short stories - each written by a different fictional journalist. While the stories might be strange, the human element is not. In this first volume we discover:
The truth behind the new 'word' that took the art world by storm - what does it even mean?
A snobbish reviewer finds himself stuck in a genre piece - is it a Lovecraftian nightmare or are things not as they seem?
Our sports reporter takes on the Monstrous Patagonian Snail Derby - can she beat her rival?
Our notorious car reviewer drives the Lethe D Series - can he remember where he parked it?
Mr Carmichael tracks down the secluded tribe of Cloud People - why do they worship "wife-eye"?
A literary board game where debate is more important than the pieces - luckily there are extra players in the box
81 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 9, 2021
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About the author
Marcel M. du Plessis
8 books66 followersMarcel M du Plessis is an author of literary fiction, horror, fantasy, and satire. He has worked as an editor, teacher, and content creator. He adores all things classical (music and movies) and all things nerdy (something with a controller or something with a set of dice). Good stories mean everything to him and he hopes to entertain and surprise you.
He is the author of The Silent Symphony, The Curse of Balar, and The Bright Report, with many more to come...
He is the author of The Silent Symphony, The Curse of Balar, and The Bright Report, with many more to come...
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Displaying 1 - 6 of 6 reviews
June 27, 2021
Disclaimer: I received this book from GoodReads as part of the First Reads program
The Bright Report is written as if it were a magazine, with each piece written by a different author on a different subject. In reality, it was all written by one author, and it's all fiction. Very funny fiction, that's quick and easy to read. The "articles" include one about an artist who invents a new nonsense word that takes the world by storm, an adventurer visiting a remote island were the primitive people go around with bright rectangular objects in their hands taking photos of everything, an automobile reviewer who's latest review is for a car so nondescript that he loses it in a parking lot, a mounted snail race, and several others. There are also biographies of the fictional authors. This was a lot of fun to read, and I'd recommend it.
The Bright Report is written as if it were a magazine, with each piece written by a different author on a different subject. In reality, it was all written by one author, and it's all fiction. Very funny fiction, that's quick and easy to read. The "articles" include one about an artist who invents a new nonsense word that takes the world by storm, an adventurer visiting a remote island were the primitive people go around with bright rectangular objects in their hands taking photos of everything, an automobile reviewer who's latest review is for a car so nondescript that he loses it in a parking lot, a mounted snail race, and several others. There are also biographies of the fictional authors. This was a lot of fun to read, and I'd recommend it.
February 26, 2021
I usually stick to science nonfiction books but read this on the suggestion of a friend. It was brilliant, a laugh a minute! There are six short stories, which not only have substance (which is difficult for short stories I can imagine), but also leave you wanting more. Plus there are some bonus bits at the end - I'm still trying to figure out a cryptic message from the book! Can't wait for the next volume.
September 4, 2021
I won this book through Goodreads Giveaways.
This was such a lovely little short story collection, but I wanted it to be longer! It was funny, charming, unique, and thoughtful. I thoroughly enjoyed it and look forward to more volumes of The Bright Report.
This was such a lovely little short story collection, but I wanted it to be longer! It was funny, charming, unique, and thoughtful. I thoroughly enjoyed it and look forward to more volumes of The Bright Report.
October 13, 2023
Some nicely twisted tales and some great jokes.
March 8, 2021
My biased opinion :P I enjoyed writing it, so that must count for something.
February 5, 2021
Rather a quirky view on what being human entails. There's hilarious moments and moments that make you think.
I love it. Well done Marcel!
I love it. Well done Marcel!
Displaying 1 - 6 of 6 reviews