The Cat Who Would Be a Woman and Other Strange Tails |
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Author:
| Diamond, Olivia |
ISBN: | 978-1-4927-9207-9 |
Publication Date: | Oct 2013 |
Publisher: | CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | USD $8.00 |
Book Description:
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Some tails are long and some short as are the tales in this collection that offers something for every reader. The title piece sets a whimsical tone with a magical look at anthropomorphism in a way not seen before. The diverse subjects often employ bizarre characters and fantastical situations with surprise twists at the end. Some tales are a few pages that can be read in a few minutes while waiting for an appointment. The longest tale, "Cosa Distinta," takes a Chicago woman on a...
More DescriptionSome tails are long and some short as are the tales in this collection that offers something for every reader. The title piece sets a whimsical tone with a magical look at anthropomorphism in a way not seen before. The diverse subjects often employ bizarre characters and fantastical situations with surprise twists at the end. Some tales are a few pages that can be read in a few minutes while waiting for an appointment. The longest tale, "Cosa Distinta," takes a Chicago woman on a romantic Argentine adventure. The stories are quirky and unusual, the settings ranging from contemporary America to Chernobyl. Modern love relationships are explored in a humorous tone. A fractured fairy tale, "Jack on the Beam," adds to the eclectic mix of the stories. On a serious note, the death of a child in "Of Those Who Sleep" and the ravages of old age in "When the Curtain Comes Down" are explored. This collection presents a kaleidoscope of delightful tales, mostly short, on a variety of themes with a goodly mixture of humor, horror, realism and fantasy. For a quick romp through a collection of thirty-one stories that succeed in engaging the reader on many different levels, choose this book.