Review: A wide spectrum of fine writing
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 10 8, 2012
Eclectic is one of the most well-titled books I've read for a while! These short stories cover a lot of ground, and show off the versatility of Jonathan Hill's writing.This is one for those who enjoy reading stories in rapid succession. A few were a little too short for my tastes, or didn't have as satisfying or meaningful a conclusion as I'd hoped. But I never felt much disappointment because a new one came along quickly after.Of those I enjoyed, Game Over had the potential to be a much longer tale of computer game obsession, Modern Art made me laugh the most, and The Last Laugh had the strongest twist ending. But it was the final story, Thomas Turner's Talk, which carried the biggest emotional wallop for me.Based on this selection, I am keen for Jonathan Hill to write a full-length novel, keeping the precision of his style while exploring story and characterisation with greater depth.