Well, my last post listed some of my favorite books for 2014. I've already got one for my 2015 list, Wanderings on Darker
Shores, by Cora Pop. 2014, 201 pages. ISBN# = 9780993939303
I’ve read and enjoyed some of Cora Pop’s writings before at
her blog, Chick With a Quill. Mostly she had shared poetry that was dark but
very human. I loved her use of language so when I found out about Wanderings on Darker Shores I bought it.
This is a collection of mostly short stories with a few poems. The language is,
as I expected, eerie and lyrical. What I was somewhat surprised at was the
depth of story in these tales. The tales are mostly short but crammed full of thought
and detail. Like most good writers, I’m sure Ms. Pop has influences across a
broad spectrum. I particularly noted shades of Poe and Lovecraft in these
tales. My advice on this one would be: come for the language, stay for the
story.
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I'll have to check this out--I have from time-to-time read her blog
ReplyDeleteSage, good writing.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tip!
ReplyDeleteALOHA and Happy New Year to both of you from Honolulu!
ComfortSpiral
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Charles, I'm so glad you liked my stories... Thank you for the shoutout and the great review. Very, very, very much appreciated! :-) :-) :-)
ReplyDeleteIs there an electronic edition of this book? Due to space constraints, I try to buy ebooks when possible these days.
ReplyDeleteCloudia, :)
ReplyDeleteVesper, no prob. Good stories and poems.
Keith West, I don't think there is at present. I'll have to try and find out from the author about her plans.
Interesting recommendation. I like anything inspired by Poe.
ReplyDeleteCharles, I'll check this out too. That is a terrific cover.
ReplyDeleteRiot Kitty, me too generally.
ReplyDeletePrashant, yes, very cool.
I loved reading the proofs for this book, I learned more about a type of story telling I have never been very good at in those few weeks.
ReplyDeleteNo electronic edition yet Cora wanted to try traditional for her first book, but with a little nudging I think we could push her to a second which would free her mind up yo e-book this one.
I love her name!
ReplyDeleteMark, Yeah, I didn't think she'd put out the ebook yet. Great work.
ReplyDeletePatti, yes, tis cool.
I might have to give this a read.
ReplyDeleteOscar, I quite enjoyed it.
ReplyDeletenice. she def rocks....have been a fan of hers for quite some time....
ReplyDeleteNifty review of what looks to be a cool book `!
ReplyDeleteBrian, excellent.
ReplyDeleteErik, indeed it is.
I have been following Vesper's blog for ages and I agree with you on her talent. She definitely has a way with words.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Charles. I'm always looking for cool new things to read, and I had never heard of Cora Pop until this post. Please keep the recommendations coming!
ReplyDeleteSzelsofa, indeed.
ReplyDeleteShauna, tis quite good