I enjoyed reading this short story collection, some scary, some thought-provoking, and some a little too simple for my taste. But that’s the beauty of this format: like a box of candy you take what you like and leave the rest for others.
One thing I really liked was a story that had a character that last appeared way back in an older book. I read Cujo back in junior high school, and it was an odd feeling to have that same character (a much older version) appear in this book.
The stories have quite a bit of variation – there are thoughts on talent, belief, fate, and even a few aliens thrown in there too. Sometimes the main characters tended to blend together – most of them are old guys (much like the author, I suppose) and I would have liked more diverse personalities.
But if you like the author’s writing, this book continues in the same style. It was a satisfying read.
Next I am reading Here After by Amy Lin.
