Oh dear, I meant to blog about Not So Perfect ages ago, but life got in the way. And now Hubby has run off with the book (which is in itself a recommendation).
I've 'known' Nik Perring online for a while now so I was delighted when he had this collection of very short stories published. Every story is a gem, they are succinct, quirky and moving. It's hard to pick a favourite, because the quality of the collection is very even, but if I really had to I think it would be When You're Frightened Honey, Think of Strawberries, a story which I'd previously read online and which had stayed with me for a long time.
The book itself is a small square design, perfect for popping into a handbag, and it accompanied me to coffee shops and hospital appointments. I was genuinely sad to reach the end of the final story, as it's a fine debut collection of flash fiction.
9 comments:
I've heard so many good things about this book and it's been on my TBR list for ages. I MUST check it out! Thanks for the review!
Thank you!! Thrilled you liked it!
Nik
Oh yes, I really enjoyed reading Nik's book of stories! I want more now though...
Great review. I loved this collection of short stories and keep dipping back into them, so that I can pretend I haven't actually finished reading them!
You're welcome, Nik.
DJ and Kath, we'll just have to nag lovely Nik to write us another collection :)
Yep, have got to agree with every word of your spiffing review. Hurry up and write some more, Nik - your ladies need you!
If I only carried a handbag, then I could get this book! You girls get all the breaks!
Aw, don't be jealous Paul, it's such a cute little book it would probably fit in your pocket.
SpiralSkies, I really hope do Nik will write us some more stories soon. No pressure then :)
Aw, thanks all!
As for more stories, well, I'm working on it...
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