Review: A Gnome Problem
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 03 15, 2011
While I love Michael Crane's "slice of life" stories, his dark humor pieces are oodles of fun.  The premise seems ridiculous on its face.  What could be more innocent than a little garden gnome?  With the current craze for the paranormal in books, who is to say that garden gnomes coming to life are any less likely than werewolves or glittery vampires showing up on your doorstep?It's this tension between what Pat knows has to be true, gnomes don't come to life - compared to what Spencer and eventually Pat are experiencing, that make story so fun.  What is going on?  Is this a bad, yet realistic dream?  How will it be resolved?  It is all just a little twisted and demented, perfect for a fast, fun read.  You'll never look at gnomes the same.**Originally written for "Books and Pals" book blog.**