Title: A Distinct Voice, A Charming Book
Product review: Okay, first off, try to get by the title. It sounds like a cheap romance novel, or the most sacchrine piece of writing you'll ever hope to come across. It's not.Whew, now that we got that out of the way, this book of linked stories is most distinctive for Mr. Shickler's unique voice. He writes in crisp, clear, simple sentences. At the same time, with a few simple words, he can capture a mood or the essence of a character so perfectly it can at times take your breath away.This book isn't a staggering piece of fiction. It's also not exactly a short story collection (he gives up on the finesse of interlinking stories by the last half of the book; it becomes more of a novel, albeit a good one). Mr. Shickler also hasn't written a cheesy piece of romance fiction; he's written a book that is both charming and darkly humourous in equal measure.An exciting debut for a young writer, and a great read for anyone who has ever lived in, or thought about living in New York.
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