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A review by servemethesky
Alligator and other stories by Dima Alzayat
3.0
This was an interesting collection, though not a favorite among those I've read recently. It was helpful for my own writing to know that stylistically, not all stories have to be similar to belong in a collection together. There was nice variety here.
The title story, "Alligator" was unique in its experimental nature. It was cool to see how Alzayat pieced together so many different sources and forms to tell this story. At times it seemed like there was too much going on, but I thought it all wove together in a thought provoking manner.
Liked some stories more than others, for sure. "Summer of the Shark" may have been a surprise favorite, Sorry to Bother You vibes with a 9/11 twist at the end.
Strong writing overall, a good reminder that a short story doesn't have to be all about plot or growth or change to be effective or engaging.
The title story, "Alligator" was unique in its experimental nature. It was cool to see how Alzayat pieced together so many different sources and forms to tell this story. At times it seemed like there was too much going on, but I thought it all wove together in a thought provoking manner.
Liked some stories more than others, for sure. "Summer of the Shark" may have been a surprise favorite, Sorry to Bother You vibes with a 9/11 twist at the end.
Strong writing overall, a good reminder that a short story doesn't have to be all about plot or growth or change to be effective or engaging.