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Wicked Words: A Black Lace Short Story Collection: Vol 9by: Kerri Sharp January 08, 2004 Best Selling > Books > Short Stories |
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The stories in the book were just right in terms of length. Not too long as to be ponderous and heavy going, but just long enough to establish the characters and situation. I found it was a book that you could read a story a day from. Just look at the list of titles and read one that takes your fancy. One that caught my eye and sticks in my mind above the others is CAUGHT YOU by Primula Bond. That one has a particular ring to it because I heard a story very similar to that happening in real life.
A substantial book that will give a lot of entertainment, much recommended. Another book I can much recommend is FIVE MINUTE EROTICA by Carol Queen, and a new one, 100 PERCENT EROTICA by Suzie Van Aartman, which is an intriguing collection ... Read More: >>More Details |
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The Collected Tales of Nikolai Gogolby: N.V. Gogol August 01, 2003 Best Selling > Books > Short Stories |
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The version I read is in two parts: Part I is composed of 8 short stories based on Ukrainian folktales. All of the stories are weird, sport something of the macabre, are funny and insensibly wonderful. The Story of How Ivan Ivanovich Quarreled With Ivan Nikiforovich and The Night Before Christmas are favourites. Viy can easily be the inspiration for a horror movie. Some of these tales reminded me of Bulgakov though he came later. Part II is 7 stories set in St Petersburg. They are not as engaging and magical as part one but they do have spine-chilling twists too. The Nose is reminiscent of Kafka but again Kafka came later.
This was my first introduction to Gogol and he impresses mightily. This is gather around the candlelight storytelling ... Read More: >>More Details |
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The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes: v. 3 (BBC Audio)by: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle July 18, 2005 Best Selling > Books > Short Stories |
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As good as it gets: Merrison and Williams - surely the best radio Holmes and Watson - and four classic stories excellently adapted and produced.
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Love in a Cold Climate and Other Novels (Penguin Modern Classics)by: Nancy Mitford February 03, 2000 Best Selling > Books > Short Stories |
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I remember Nancy Mitford's novels being read avidly by girls at school but I never got round to reading them until now. I am not sure what my teenage self would have made of them but I'm certainly glad that I've caught up with this extraordinary writer.
Although set in a time and society that is distant to most of us, there is an enchanting freshness and immediacy about these stories. They are simply buzzing with charm and wit. The first of the novels, "In Pursuit of Love", has its strength in the characterisation with two of the most hilarious but utterly believable characters I have ever encountered: the bluff Uncle Matthew and the marvellous "Bolter". Almost every line from these two is priceless. "Love in a Cold Climate" continues with ... Read More: >>More Details |
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Edge of Desire, the (Bastion Club)by: Stephanie Laurens September 01, 2008 Best Selling > Books > Short Stories |
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I was disappointed in this book. I have agreed with other reviewers who have suggested that the quality and originality of Laurens' work has deteriorated since the glory days of the early Cynster novels but have stuck with her as I still felt the books were an enjoyable read. This one however deserves the comments I am about to level at it.
The book gets off to an extremely slow start and not enough information is given to the reader about the back story of Christian, Letitia or their previous relationship. Bottom line - by the time the romance starts to heat up you don't really understand or relate to them as characters. I fail utterly to understand Laurens' laboured points about the Vaux family - you cannot simply say to a reader that these ... Read More: >>More Details |
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Dubliners (Penguin Modern Classics)by: Joyce James February 03, 2000 Best Selling > Books > Short Stories |
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This in my opinion is JOyces most accessible work. These ultra-realistic, almost dry stories of ordinary men and women and the para-extraordinary in each of their lives, is set in Dublin, circa 1900, and is one of those collections that shows a new side of itself on every reading.
There are wine enthusiasts who claim that certain vintages are wasted on those who fail to appreciate them. I'd never go that far in trying to restrict anyone from reading anything that's out there, but in Dubliners there is a certain sense that for those who have trained their minds to seek out the nuances hidden within literature, a great reward lies waiting. >>More Details |
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Enter Jeeves: 15 Early Stories (Hilarious Stories)by: P.G. Wodehouse July 31, 1997 Best Selling > Books > Short Stories |
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Before purchasing this book I had only been aquainted with Wodehouse's most famous characters Bertie Wooster and his stalwart man servant, Jeeves; and I must say that it was a pleasant suprise to be introduced to Reggie Pepper. His stories frolic in as much fun as Bertie's and he is a man who can think for himself (althought I do miss the perspicatious Jeeves standing in a corner ever ready to solve all the world's problems). With a mixture of Bertie, Jeeves and Reggie you're sure to have a jolly old time.
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The Scarlet Letter (Penguin Popular Classics)by: Nathaniel Hawthorne January 25, 2007 Best Selling > Books > Short Stories |
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Wow, I can't even put into words how good this book was, and so much better the second time around. The classic tale of Hester Pryne, forced to wear The Scarlet Letter as a sign to all of her adultery, but she refuses to name her lover who is then forced to bear his guilt in silence.
Enough reviewers have recounted the story better than I could. Suffice it to say I loved Hawthorne's prose, it was very dense and lyrical at the same time, and you have to pay close attention or you might have to backup and reread a paragraph or two. His descriptions of the scenery and people came alive, especially the character of young Pearl. And I very much enjoyed the scenes in the forest -- it was amazing how Hawthorne brought it all to life, even the sounds of the babbling ... Read More: >>More Details |
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First Love, Last Ritesby: Ian McEwan January 03, 1998 Best Selling > Books > Short Stories |
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A sort of cross between A Clockwork Orange and The Wasp Factory; this was probably considered daring and probably well received for that reason on its publication in 1975. Macabre, and interesting mainly to see how McEwan has developed. It would be unreasonable to call this writing bad, it's just that it does not live up to the very high standards he set for himself later in Enduring Love and Atonement. Last Day of Summer, Homemade and Butterflies are the best of the stories here.
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Promised to the Sheikh (Mills & Boon 100th Birthday Collection)by: Sharon Kendrick March 21, 2008 Best Selling > Books > Short Stories |
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A sort of cross between A Clockwork Orange and The Wasp Factory; this was probably considered daring and probably well received for that reason on its publication in 1975. Macabre, and interesting mainly to see how McEwan has developed. It would be unreasonable to call this writing bad, it's just that it does not live up to the very high standards he set for himself later in Enduring Love and Atonement. Last Day of Summer, Homemade and Butterflies are the best of the stories here.
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