LOOK AWAY, LOOK AWAY, Dixieland Short Stories of a Peculiar Nature,
brings together a remarkable collection of stories so varied in
subject and voice it may be difficult for a reader to believe that
the same author crafted all ten stories and never bogged down in
description overkill. Each story has its definite style and tone,
and translates smoothly to the reader who will applaud the creative
structuring, dialectic spelling and the exciting use of fragments
and institutional "no-nos" other authors might be fearful of
putting in their manuscript.There's a definite unencumbered writing
style with a rapid-fire approach, creating a strong punch in
movement, covering more ground without losing the poetic details
astute readers expect and enjoy. Clearly defined and independent,
the stories deliver common themes relative to underdogs and
outcasts, the beauty of innocence in youth, and complications of
"living a life, sometimes out-of-bounds," all serving as a backbone
from one story to the next, bonding the collection in an
interesting reading adventure. Each story speaks of people, places,
and events but never feels stretched, stale or dishonest. Readers
quickly believe where the characters take them, through conflict,
their pasts, their futures, through suspense, twists and turns,
doubts, and surprises in the plots, and in the end, there's just
enough detail for readers to piece it together on their own. From
the prognostication in "The Browning," the tragedies of "A Good
Son" to the heartfult sweetness of "Christmas Cakes" and "The Last
Time I saw Paris," the author has created lovable characters, and
other characters of questionable notions. The writing style of the
author is beautifully crafted, providing entertainment that quickly
envelopes the reader. The stories are about today, our society:
race, outcasts and underdogs, death, regret, burdensome secrets,
and the beauty of innocnece in youth...all sweetened with superior
Southern storytelling. Look Away, Look Away is a unique reading
experience, highly enjoyable and pleasing, to be read again and
again.
General
Imprint: |
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
October 2013 |
First published: |
October 2013 |
Authors: |
Bill Hunt
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Dimensions: |
198 x 129 x 11mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
Pages: |
196 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-4904-2390-6 |
Categories: |
Books >
Fiction >
General & literary fiction >
Modern fiction
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LSN: |
1-4904-2390-7 |
Barcode: |
9781490423906 |
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