R.P. Lauer Reviews: Layers: A Collection of Short Stories by Zuzanne Belec
R.P. Lauer Reviews: Layers: A Collection of Short Stories by Zuzanne Belec
The following is primarily a backup of the review I left on Goodreads and Amazon for the book, Layers: A Collection of Short Stories by Zuzanne Belec.
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Blurb from the author:
'Layers: A Collection of Short Stories' is just that; a collection of short stories, by Zuzanne Belec. There's not a lot I can say about this, other than the fact that it was a delightful read! These are all stories that have some sort of twist or 'got ya' moment at the end, where most of the fun is not knowing what is going on, or where the story is heading, and then trying to guess with each new detail. Even a brief plot blurb would potentially ruin the journey in my opinion.
There is one in particular that I do wish had been more than just a short story. It involves a death investigation (no, that does not reveal anything), and the investigative tool itself presented an extremely interesting idea. I'd absolutely love to see this method explored more in its own full-lengthed story.
Just as in shows like The Twilight Zone, the majority of these stories do end in a bit of tragedy, though one specifically was maybe a little too heartbreaking for my soul. But, I won't hold that against the author; some realities of life are too powerful (even if in a sad way) to be ignored in fiction.
Overall, if you are a fan of these types of tales - again, smaller stories that end in twist or shock - then I highly recommend picking this up! I look forward to seeing Belec does in the future, should she write full-lengthed novels.
Please check out Zuzanne Belec on her Website, Amazon Page, Goodreads or Twitter
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Blurb from the author:
Eight short stories on the power of the human spirit.
Layers is a debut collection of imaginative short stories celebrating life and the human spirit despite the ever-present spectre of melancholy in our lives today. With their distinctive blend of wit and humour, they light up any underlying darkness.
From the Americas to India, from Africa to Europe, and through a range of genres, voices and styles, layers are unraveled, revealing the textures and contrasts of old and new in the environments and cultures of today's fast-paced world.
With vivid descriptions, we are drawn into enchanting worlds with characters that leap off the page, leaving the reader lingering long after the pages have been read.
Layers is a debut collection of imaginative short stories celebrating life and the human spirit despite the ever-present spectre of melancholy in our lives today. With their distinctive blend of wit and humour, they light up any underlying darkness.
From the Americas to India, from Africa to Europe, and through a range of genres, voices and styles, layers are unraveled, revealing the textures and contrasts of old and new in the environments and cultures of today's fast-paced world.
With vivid descriptions, we are drawn into enchanting worlds with characters that leap off the page, leaving the reader lingering long after the pages have been read.
'Layers: A Collection of Short Stories' is just that; a collection of short stories, by Zuzanne Belec. There's not a lot I can say about this, other than the fact that it was a delightful read! These are all stories that have some sort of twist or 'got ya' moment at the end, where most of the fun is not knowing what is going on, or where the story is heading, and then trying to guess with each new detail. Even a brief plot blurb would potentially ruin the journey in my opinion.
There is one in particular that I do wish had been more than just a short story. It involves a death investigation (no, that does not reveal anything), and the investigative tool itself presented an extremely interesting idea. I'd absolutely love to see this method explored more in its own full-lengthed story.
Just as in shows like The Twilight Zone, the majority of these stories do end in a bit of tragedy, though one specifically was maybe a little too heartbreaking for my soul. But, I won't hold that against the author; some realities of life are too powerful (even if in a sad way) to be ignored in fiction.
Overall, if you are a fan of these types of tales - again, smaller stories that end in twist or shock - then I highly recommend picking this up! I look forward to seeing Belec does in the future, should she write full-lengthed novels.
Please check out Zuzanne Belec on her Website, Amazon Page, Goodreads or Twitter
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