Here’s something to think about. Is a short story indicative of an authors talent? Has anyone read and liked a short story, only to be disappointed with the novel? Has anyone read and liked a novel, only to be disappointed with a short story?
I started to read Scent of Shadows by Vicki Pettersson first and wasn’t that crazy about it and ended up returning it before I finished it. I read her short in Holidays are Hell and I did like. So now I’m going to give the novel another try.
I am a 30-something SAHM with two adorable boys and a supportive husband who is very tolerant of my reading addiction. I love to read and easily go through about a dozen books a month – well I did before I had kids. Now, not so much. After my first son was born, I began to take my hobby of reviewing a little more serious and started Literary Escapism to help with my sanity. I love to discuss the fabulous novels I’ve read and meeting all the wonderful people in the book blogging community has been amazing.
