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A review by cayle
Boys, Book Clubs, and Other Bad Ideas: A Monday Night Anthology by Shay Lynam, Shay Lynam, Maria Berejan, Maria Berejan, Jennifer Swagert, Jennifer Swagert, Stephen Folkins, Stephen Folkins, Sunny Everson, Sunny Everson, Katrina Hamilton, Katrina Hamilton, Kristina Horner, Kristina Horner
adventurous
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
In this statement, I express my opinion on an anthology I recently read. While I did enjoy a portion of the collection, I found that the majority of the works were unremarkable or just "meh" to me. Specifically, some of the stories had pacing issues that made it difficult for me to fully engage with the narrative. Some stories were too slow-paced for an anthology, while others were too fast, which detracted from my overall enjoyment of the collection.
Despite my mixed reaction to the anthology, I found it fascinating to see how each author interpreted the main theme and brought it to life in their own unique way. In particular, I found the second story by Folkins to be my favorite, as it was the one that most closely captured the essence of the anthology's theme.
In my opinion, this anthology would be well-suited for readers who are looking for an adventure, particularly those in a younger age range. While I did enjoy the entire collection, I still think that it's worth recommending to others who are interested in exploring different interpretations of a central theme.
Thank you to BookTasters and 84th Street Press for providing me with an e-book in exchange for an honest review
Despite my mixed reaction to the anthology, I found it fascinating to see how each author interpreted the main theme and brought it to life in their own unique way. In particular, I found the second story by Folkins to be my favorite, as it was the one that most closely captured the essence of the anthology's theme.
In my opinion, this anthology would be well-suited for readers who are looking for an adventure, particularly those in a younger age range. While I did enjoy the entire collection, I still think that it's worth recommending to others who are interested in exploring different interpretations of a central theme.
Thank you to BookTasters and 84th Street Press for providing me with an e-book in exchange for an honest review