Stranded: Stories from the edge of infinity...
by Kimberly Raiser
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Author: Kimberly RaiserEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2008-03-24
ISBN: 1432706012
Number of pages: 172
Publisher: Outskirts Press
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Book Review: Worth a read
Summary: 4 Stars
"Stranded: Stories from the Edge of Infinity" is a combination of the thoughtful, the quirky, the funny, and the bizarre. Several of the tales are extremely short, or "flash," fiction. The brevity of these stories, far from detracting from their enjoyability, increases the impact of the point each makes. The longer stories in the volume have benefited from the room provided for the development of the characters and the framework within which they have been so skillfully placed. The combination of story lengths make this volume convenient for those who want to be entertained but only have a short time in which to read, and yet is re-readable for those who have the leisure to consider.
Ms. Raiser uses some unusual perspectives and premises in the course of her stories. What if I waited precisely one minute before performing each deliberate act? If I were a rock, what would I think? What if I could consciously completely forget anything and everything that I wanted to forget? She also provides a new take on some old questions. Why is the sky blue? What is "Hell?"
Individually, each story provides something for your brain to chew on. Even the shortest stories made me stop and think for at least a moment before moving on to the next. In a few instances, I decided to re-read the story I had just completed because the point I was pondering seemed too profound to be contained within such a small package. In others, I just didn't get it. Overall, I enjoyed this book.
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