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An excellent batch of short stories from a talented writer, Wells Tower. Tower has a real knack for description. Each of these stories was a world itself, which is, I suppose, the point of a short story. The real challenge is to make the reader care about these characters in just a few pages. Sometimes he merely sets the scene and the story ends, leaving the rest to your imagination. Many of these characters seem slightly damaged, marginal and vulnerable. I'll look forward to reading some of his other work.
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I loved these short stories. Usually I avoid short stories because they always leave me wishing there was more. Tower's stories never left me hanging while still feeling complete. I never felt like I was short-changed or duped. He has a fantastic way with words that left me ready for an all new story each and every time.
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susang
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Wonderful stories.
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Casey Woodworth
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I cannot recommend this collection highly enough. Tower has such a way with words that you end up loving characters you should be hating. That's talent! These stories are lovely, colorful, dark, and memorable. There are moments in them I will remember forever. Hoping that Tower writes a full-length novel soon, because I am eager to see what he will do with a higher word count.
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mickpro
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Wells Towers characters live in a world that I am only somewhat familiar with, but I'd welcome being there, if only for a short time. The stories are wild, wonderful and truly original.
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danacassell
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I'm on a decade-long search for something that perfectly balances the hurt of the world with just the right modicum of hope. Wells Tower does it as well as anyone I've come across - though he leans a tad too far toward the hurt for my liking. But seriously: vikings, rotting moose meat and primal screaming urges. What's not to like?
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If you love short stories be sure to add this one to your collection. Primarily these are stories of unhappy men, often making bad decisions. They argue with family members, lose jobs and inheritances, but ultimately there is hope. These stories will make you smile (at other stupidity?), and you may just learn something about human nature. The final, title, story is a hilarious viking tale, the likes of which you've never read before.
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ISBN:
9780312429294
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Publication date:
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Publisher:
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Pages:
256
Height:
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Width:
5.60IN
Thickness:
.75
Number of Units:
1
Copyright Year:
2010
Author:
Wells Tower
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