Tag Archives: Short stories

“Not Safe After Dark: and other stories” by Peter Robinson – Book Review

Posted on May 29, 2022 by Fictionophile

Anthology of 19 short, crime fiction stories + one DCI Banks novella: 1) Summer Rain (an Inspector Banks story) – a young American man goes into the police station saying he witnessed a crime in the 1960s. He believes in … Continue reading →

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“The Other Side Of Stone” by Linda Cracknell – Book Review

Posted on May 25, 2022 by Fictionophile

This book is comprised of nine linked short stories that form a novella. At the heart of all the stories is a water-powered woolen mill in Perthshire, Scotland. The Other Side of Stone spans three centuries in an intimate study … Continue reading →

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“Backstories” by Simon Van der Velde – Book Review #ShortStories

Posted on May 22, 2022 by Fictionophile

Can you find the famous person hidden in every story? And once found, can you relate to their struggles? 1) “The Guitar” – a short, small-statured boy from Brooklyn is bullied. 2) “Past Time” – a young black girl in … Continue reading →

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“Animal Person” by Alexander MacLeod – Book Review

Posted on May 18, 2022 by Fictionophile

Contents: 1) Lagomorph – A long marriage disintegrates through apathy, meanwhile an elderly albino rabbit named Gunther gives the couple a common interest. 2) The Dead Want – A young man travels far to attend the funeral of his first … Continue reading →

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“The Boatman: and other stories” by Billy O’Callaghan – Book Review

Posted on March 20, 2020 by Fictionophile

“Everyone has to decide for themselves what happiness looks like.” Twelve outstanding and often poignant stories from one of Ireland’s master storytellers. The stories cover a wide range of topics, but many deal with tragic situations, regret, death, and loss. … Continue reading →

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Alistair MacLeod recognized

Posted on November 3, 2009 by Fictionophile

“Atlantic Canada”s 100 Greatest Books” reviews the top one hundred Atlantic Canadian books-both fiction and nonfiction-ever published, as chosen by a panel of local readers and literary luminaries. For fans of Canadian literature this is a great reminder of what … Continue reading →

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