For this week's guest review post, we have the brand-new collection from Gage Greenwood, reviewed by Sally Feliz. Let's get to the review and be sure to pick this one up asap!
Enjoy!
LEVITATING: STORIES BY GAGE GREENWOOD
Gage Greenwood is one of the few authors that I will read whatever they put out immediately. His writing is always emotional, immersive, and wildly entertaining. Levitating is no exception. Each story in this collection is incredibly layered. The outer stories are wonderfully written and scary. If you dig a little deeper, you will find multiple instances of heartfelt emotions about life, addiction, grief, guilt, and madness.
Forgive me for being unable to pick a favorite, they are all too damn good. However, I will give you a few notes about my top 3 (or 4).
Two Shows on a Saturday- A devastating tale of a stand-up comic and his struggles with addiction, guilt, and loss. Extremely emotional with some harrowing imagery. The author's note afterward made it even more special. Thank you for sharing this one, Gage.
I Am Not Me Anymore- I absolutely love stories told in this format! Transcripts, voice recordings, emails. I enjoy the way it flows and shows different POVs so clearly. I especially love the when the story is this damn good! A psychological, coming-of-age tale.
Glawackus- You cannot beat a fantastic local cryptid story. This one was short and sweet. I loved the relationship between father and son. And it got gnarly!
Levitating- The title story was spectacular. Two alcoholics walk into a bar...and decide to be chaotic together. Emotions run high and deep simultaneously, and the more Dylan drinks, the more bizarre this tale becomes. Plus, spicy!
All of these stories run the gamut of emotions from A to Z. The layering in some of these shorts is incredibly well done. A well-paced plot makes for an enjoyable read, but these tales go much deeper if you pay attention. The author notes after each story are heartfelt and very appreciated by this reader.
Highly recommend, don't miss this one!
REVIEWED BY SALLY FELIZ/ Friend of Uncomfortably Dark and Street Team Member.
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