Tag: new book releases

  • Stay Awake by Dan Chaon – A Book Review

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    I’m a Dan Chaon fan.  His unusual ideas and interwoven plots are typically a pleasure to read.  It’s true that his work characteristically tackles difficult subject matter, but I’ve never been outright disturbed by his stories … until now. For me, Stay Awake proved a grueling read.  Not because it’s badly written – that’s not…

  • Drift: Stories by Victoria Patterson – A Book Review

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    Drift has edge, and, in the beginning, this edge made it a breathtaking—almost dangerous—read.  However, as the book concluded, its edge started to feel forced, thus negating its overall effect. Patterson has successfully written a captivating collection of intertwined stories taking place in Newport Beach (of all places).  Most of the stories star recurring female…