Review: A nine-punch combination
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 09 3, 2012
I came to Nigel Bird's work after reading the very enjoyable collections that he helped oversee, Pulp Ink 1 and 2. I wanted to see more of his own work and I'm glad I did. These are nicely polished stories with no waste that evoke a variety of responses. By turns they are sad, funny, violent, and at times tender in a unique and curious way. What's also good is that I really can't think of an author to whom I'd compare Bird because his voice is distinctive. The only vaguely similar writer who comes to mind is Irvine Welsh.These stories are excellent short entertainment and you simply can't get better value than $0.99. (P.S. to Nigel: I like your taste in music.)