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johnlynchbooks 's review for:
The Tricker-Treater, and Other Stories
by Briana Morgan
The Tricker-Treater is the latest from Briana Morgan, who also wrote one of my favorite reads of the year, unboxed. This time, Morgan comes equipped with one of the best covers of the year, and a diverse collection of stories spanning from flash fiction to longer works of shorts. The stories also vary a bit from genre.
I think there’s a bit of everything for everyone here. The Tricker-Treater and The Mistake house and The Hanging of Constance Evans. I love Morgan’s writing, and while each story feels different, Morgan’s voice is distinctly her own. There is depth while still feeling readable.
As with any collection, there are some stories that didn’t work out for me here, which unfortunately for me, was a little disappointing. The collection itself is relatively short, spanning just over 100 pages, so while that makes the hits more valuable, it also makes the ones that don’t quite land, sting a bit more than they otherwise would have.
When I finished reading the Tricker-Treater and other stories, I was unsure about where I wanted to rate this one. I struggled between 3.5 or 4, my rating would probably changing depending on what day of the week it was. This is why I hate scoring books sometimes, and wish people would pay more attention to what I write and not what I score. My one complaint about the book is the shorter length makes the stories that don’t work more impactful. This is a fun, brisk read. I think you should check it out. There’s a lot to like about it, and Briana Morgan is an author to keep an eye on.
I think there’s a bit of everything for everyone here. The Tricker-Treater and The Mistake house and The Hanging of Constance Evans. I love Morgan’s writing, and while each story feels different, Morgan’s voice is distinctly her own. There is depth while still feeling readable.
As with any collection, there are some stories that didn’t work out for me here, which unfortunately for me, was a little disappointing. The collection itself is relatively short, spanning just over 100 pages, so while that makes the hits more valuable, it also makes the ones that don’t quite land, sting a bit more than they otherwise would have.
When I finished reading the Tricker-Treater and other stories, I was unsure about where I wanted to rate this one. I struggled between 3.5 or 4, my rating would probably changing depending on what day of the week it was. This is why I hate scoring books sometimes, and wish people would pay more attention to what I write and not what I score. My one complaint about the book is the shorter length makes the stories that don’t work more impactful. This is a fun, brisk read. I think you should check it out. There’s a lot to like about it, and Briana Morgan is an author to keep an eye on.