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American Morons

7/18/2019

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I bought this book from the author at my writers' club meeting.  I gobbled it up in three days, which says something for me. I wanted to get home from whatever I was doing so I could read more.  I found the stories amazing, especially Safety Clowns. I had to ask myself, “What would I have done?”  Like a Lily in a Flood made me go “ah-ha!” With the author’s use of one word, the entire meaning of the story was released. The story about the amusement park made me uneasy and when the characters made a decision that surprised me (I don’t want to release a spoiler here), I was surprised, and even more uneasy. The last story, The Muldoon, provided a twist ending which I really enjoyed.  If you are looking for in-your-face horror, look elsewhere. But if you like smart writing with everyday situations that hold a surprise, then do read. My only criticism is that sometimes I didn’t understand a line, or I had to reread to make sure of the imagery I had in my head. But mostly, I found myself savoring the descriptions which always promised that something a little dangerous was around the corner. 

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Grant W link
6/5/2022 04:05:19 pm

Great readding your post

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