Review: Crisp and gritty
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 09 30, 2013
This is the first book I have read by Nik Korpon. Even though I have never been a huge fan of short stories, I did like these stories a lot. In fact, there were a few that I really wish would have continued into a novel. I love the way Nik writes. It is very quiet, crisp, and sharp. It reminds me of a soft spoken maniac telling me some stories over dinner.My favorite was His Footsteps are Made of Soot. This was a story of a *doctor* practicing plastic surgery in his basement. The young man that helps him with his practice is a caring, soft spoken man. The assistant is a diligent son who cares for his blind mother by cooking for her and singing her to sleep each night. Unfortunately, the son is not as caring as we were led to believe. I will leave it at that.I would recommend this book for anyone who digs dark, gritty stories. The style of writing is wicked and I see many more books in Nik's future.