Review: Four Fantastic Novellas!!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 11 11, 2013
I have never read or heard of Kealan Patrick Burke prior to this collection, but I'm definitely going to try and track down his other works. This is a really dark collection of four novellas (as the title suggests), that draw you in as you go, and require completion in one sitting. Each story puts an incredibly interesting twist on a common subject, whether it's camping, gambling, the life of a criminal, or my personal favorite, the thoughts and desires of a writer not doing badly, but not at the top of his profession. These are four perfect examples of losing track of the fact your reading, and finding yourself in the story, as a fly on the wall, watching the events unfold and wishing you could just say or do something as you see the world start to unwind. I really enjoyed Burke's ability to twist the commonplace in horror, and I equally enjoyed his style of writing. If you have never read Kealan Patrick Burke, this is an excellent place to start. This is a quick read, that will leave you wanting more.