<p>This is a quintessential short story book fo r everyone who thinks they don't have any time to read. Each story is less than 55 words long - ideal for the beach, bus , train, anywhere.</p>
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A short story in 55 wordsAimpossible! Yet these stories, the world's shortest, have setting, characters, conflict, and resolution. They address murder, love, suspense, horror, betrayal, and often end with a catchy turnaround. The answer lies in the author's ability to write with amazing compression and economy, making each word count. These bite-sized stories, the haiku of short fiction, can be one long sentence or can begin every word with the same letter. As exercises for writers, they can be fun and challenging; as literature they are nibbles. One noteworthy example tells of a man seeking a hit man to kill his wife only to find out she has hired his girlfriend for a similar purpose. These stories demand considerable concentrationAone missed word and the meaning is lostAmaking them perhaps more effective in a print format. The performers, all professional actors, read with clarity and feeling, increasing the drama. At the conclusion, directions and encouragement are offered to all would-be writers of this new genre. Recommended with some reservations for public libraries.ANancy R. Ives, SUNY at Geneseo
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Audio Cassette edition.
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Audio Cassette edition.
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"The perfect gift for those who claim to be too busy to read. For the rest of us, these stories are like literary canapes . . . Irresistible." -- Sue Grafton
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Thanks to Jay Bonestell:
A SECOND CHANCE: His love had gone. In despair, he flung himself off the Golden Gate Bridge. Coincidentally, a few yards away, a girl made her own suicide plunge. The two passed in mid-air. Their eyes met. Their chemistry clicked. It was true love. They realized it. Three feet above the water.
Breathtaking!
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I read this book last summer and some of the stories are still lurking in my head... quite an amazing feat for tales only 55 words long! Each story (with few exceptions) made me feel as if I had just read a novel. This book is essential to any story-lover's library.
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Each selection is a jewel- proving that a few words can speak reams about love, hate, jealousy and humor. A must for any budding writer.
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Things that make you go, "Hmmmm"
I am amazed at how truly entertaining these stories can be in such a short space of time. The tricky endings on some came as such a surprise, that I found myself rewinding the tape... Read more
Published on Sep 29 2003 by powwowhappy
5.0 out of 5 stars
GREAT!!! It shows less is MORE!!!
This book contains incredibly complete and haunting 55-word stories (this review is 55 words). Horror. Romance. Mystery. Crime. Many have trick endings. Read more
Published on Sep 8 2003 by Joel L. Gandelman
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Very Good!
This book was so inspirational that I plan to submit some 55 Fiction for the next version.
Published on April 29 2002
4.0 out of 5 stars
A new genre -- tight writing
Perhaps we should all limit our book reviews to 55 words... Like haiku, this genre is minimalist. Like haiku, the best is eternal; the worst is DOA. Read more
Published on Jun 24 2001 by Thomas J. Brucia
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Like candy
Wonderful little treats, each one of them. Like nibbling at candy. I tried to read just a few at a time, to savour the experience, but they were just too addictive. Read more
Published on Nov 21 2000 by Roslyn Carrington
3.0 out of 5 stars
As uneven as any anthology
Short-shorts are a natural story form - parables, fables, religious teaching tales, jokes ... Stories in 55 words or less, however, are artifical - essentially placing restrictions... Read more
Published on Oct 19 2000 by M. J. Smith
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An excellent class exercise
I have used this book as an example of concise but riveting writing skills for my communications lectures. Student held their own competition using this format. Read more
Published on Oct 4 2000 by Annette Mentasti
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best Short Story Book Ever!!!!!
I loved this book. Even though each story is only 55 words long they have a twist. A good read. I think other teens will love it. I'm buying my own copy.
Published on Oct 29 1999 by Emily, 16
5.0 out of 5 stars
Clever and often hilarious
I found myself laughing out loud at many of these clever stories. Not every story is equally good, but those which are good, are really, really good.
Published on Sep 22 1999
4.0 out of 5 stars
A most excellent tease.
This book is a refreshing little dip for an author looking for some snap. About one in four are really good one way or the other. Read more
Published on July 20 1999 by Andrew Shields
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