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100 Malicious Little Mysteries Author: A collection of stories with unexpected twists, delectable puzzles, or devastating revelations, from such writers as Bill Pronzini, Elsin Ann Graffam, Ed Dumonte, Carroll Mayers, John Lutz, Elaine Slater, Edward D Hoch, others. — Contents, 100 tales: — Introduction: Snacks by Isaac Asimov; — -- Six Words / Lew Gillis; — -- Little Things / Isaac Asim... more »
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2 member(s) found this review helpful.
Another entry into the 100 little stories series.
This one was not the best one. Many of the stories suffered from editor fatigue or maybe editing intern fatigue. Most of the stories didn't allow the short-story format to shine. Roughly 10 of the stories made the foray into this anthology worthwhile, though not exactly satisfying. Mystery, the most popular genre after romance, becomes formulaic at the twitch of a corpse's finger. If you are a student of short-stories, or of writing, you may find this book an interesting exercise to figure out who may have started the formula for a given style of story (Christie, Doyle, Chandler, etc), or perhaps how to create a more satisfying version of the story that was presented. Either way, enjoy!
This one was not the best one. Many of the stories suffered from editor fatigue or maybe editing intern fatigue. Most of the stories didn't allow the short-story format to shine. Roughly 10 of the stories made the foray into this anthology worthwhile, though not exactly satisfying. Mystery, the most popular genre after romance, becomes formulaic at the twitch of a corpse's finger. If you are a student of short-stories, or of writing, you may find this book an interesting exercise to figure out who may have started the formula for a given style of story (Christie, Doyle, Chandler, etc), or perhaps how to create a more satisfying version of the story that was presented. Either way, enjoy!
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When you are short on time, these stories will pass the time and at times give you a chuckle. There are only a few duds.
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