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Strange Love: Short Stories and Twisted Tales (Strange Stories) Paperback – Large Print, July 9, 2012

by Victoria Pearson (Author)
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 23 ratings
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Love brings us together, but it can also tear us apart. Dive into ten very different tales sharing the theme of love; the good, the bad, and the hideously ugly. Expect no happy endings in this collection of Strange Stories.

Maternal love turns into obsession, infidelity leads to heartbreak, and a Prince ends up very disappointed with his lot. Snow White, Rapunzel, your family cat, you may have seen one or two of these characters before, but never in this light. You may never look at your snowman in the same way again.

Twisted perspectives on old tales, and new stories whose characters will stay with you forever...

Love is our greatest gift, and our greatest curse.

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Victoria Pearson lives behind a keyboard in rural Bedfordshire, dreaming things up and writing them down so they don't run away and get into mischief. She has four children and a dog, and can't remember where she put her car keys.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform; Large Print edition (July 9, 2012)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 67 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1477588396
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1477588390
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.68 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.16 x 9 inches
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Victoria Pearson lives behind a keyboard somewhere in rural Bedfordshire, with her husband, her four children, and her dog. She writes very strange stories.

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mr dead
5.0 out of 5 stars I was really into this
Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2022
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It sort of got me, this one. I'm normally a slow reader and take my time with several books going at the same time. But I had to race right through this one.

It's a collection of short stories, and that happens to be one of my favorite type of book to read. Sometimes it's a longer story and sometimes its flash fiction. But as you read through you get really into it. Strange is the operative word here. You have different themes going on with a Rapunzel type of story, a couple of humorous stories from a cat perspective and one about a woman developing her erotic relationships with snowmen.
I couldn't help catching this acid house vibe from the book. No I'm not comparing. They are not the same. What I mean is the stories are out there and weird but in a way that leaves you wanting more and not sure what to expect, but loving the flow and the off the wall twists.
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VSW
5.0 out of 5 stars Well written and diverse
Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2012
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The short stories in this collection are beautifully written and challenge the traditional view of love. Sometimes emotional and sometimes funny, the range of stories was really great and it was a really good read.
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Beeza
5.0 out of 5 stars Emotional, Amusing & Epic
Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2012
Enter Strange Love: Short Stories and Twisted Tales, the debut release by Victoria Pearson.

Inside the haunting cover, discover ten deliciously written tales that invite you in, lead you down the narrative path and then, just when you think you know where you are, you turn that page to find a twist, or a smile, or a laugh... or a tear awaiting you as Ms Pearson delivers that final line!

There is something for everyone in this `short' collection. You'll find new takes on old fairy tales, cold love that will never die and a seasonal lady whose wonderful description by the author, will actually warm you as you read. Add to that animal tales that will make you look at your pets in a whole new light - and the biggest grin on your face - and you realise what a unique and wonderful talent Ms Pearson is.

I don't want to spoil any of these wonderful stories because the only way to experience them is without any prior knowledge of the subject matter.

But,

I have to make special mention of three of them. `Another New Beginning', `Old Eyes' and `The Promise'

By anyone's standards, these three works are simply a tour-de-force of writing. The feelings experienced when reading them is indescribable.

Sufficed to say, the stories mentioned will stay with the reader for a very long time, and if, like me, you appreciate writing of the highest standards, you will re-read these again and again with no diminishment of feeling and a deep respect for an author who probably doesn't realise just how good she is at the artistic form called storytelling.

I genuinely look forwards to any new works by Victoria Pearson.

Hers is a name I think we'll be hearing a lot more of!!
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msigmond
4.0 out of 5 stars Refreshingly interesting and solid collection
Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2013
Victoria Pearson has given us a delightful collection of short stories - most so short I would call them "flash fiction" - of which each involves variations on the theme of love, and each has a twist, either of perspective, or expectations, or character. I found the writing to be very easy to read, the stories clever and thoroughly vetted. Most refreshingly, I found the reading experience to be very consistent; whereas in many collections you find a number of standouts and a number of duds, in this collection every story had its place, and, with the possible exception of Nine Lives, which seemed redundant, each was compelling in its own way.

The writing was smooth and competent, very rarely distracting, which I thought was an accomplishment because most of the stories were driven by sleight of hand. Occasionally, I found lines that I considered poetry:

"I huddled in my bed, a small ball of non-feeling in a sea of warm, heavy quilts."

but these were generally offset by lines that seemed a bit heavy-handed:

"I watch the dog piss into the snow, staining it like shame, never to be pure again."

Both of these experiences were the exception, and overall it was a soothing narration that allowed me to focus on the stories being presented.

And it was definitely an interesting mix of stories. Even cursory summaries would give too much away, so I will just say that the author has a way of conveying pathos for the unusual. Each story feels like a peek beyond the edges of everyday experience, and yet the reader is taken down the path completely, so that the emotions feel vivid and real.

While reading these stories I had the feeling that the author was telling me the most important parts of the story, with no wasted words. There is a sense that these are real stories, and the author knows them well, but just shares what will convey the experience most effectively. In one story, for example, it was clear that Ms. Pearson had worked out an entire religion for cats; only snippets were revealed to us, and yet the revelations felt profound.

Overall, this is a refreshingly interesting and solid collection, and I would definitely recommend it. The only thing keeping it from being a 5 star experience for me is an extra edge of grittiness; a bit of poignant redemption or bitter heartbreak, perhaps. However, I can see the potential for that in this author's writing, and I will be on the lookout for their future work.

I was given a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
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C. Plunkett
5.0 out of 5 stars Expect the unexpected!
Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2013
I downloaded this book to read on a car journey and literally didn't look up from it until I had finished. (Don't worry I wasn't the driver!)
Each story was expertly written and, as the title would suggest, there was a strange twist at the end.
The author showed such great imagination and her crafting of each tale was beautifully done, even the stories with a darker side to them. My particular favorite was a reworking of the classic story Rapunzel. To my mind it was even better than the original. The description that went into showing Rapunzel plaiting her hair transported me into that tower with her and not wishing to spoil the story I will say it had a unique yet fabulous ending, a totally modern twist on an old tale.
I would highly recommend this book and shall be looking out for more books from this author in the future.
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travellin' man
5.0 out of 5 stars A great writer in the making...
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 19, 2016
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I always say that the mark of a great writer is one who can take me out of my reading comfort zone and challenge my perceptions. Strange Love Stories and Twisted Tales is about as far removed from my usual reading as it's possible to get, and yet I really enjoyed it.

This collection of short stories - I won't describe each one, read other reviews, or, even better, check them out for yourself - is a compendium of tales that spans an eclectic subject range, in which each story stands alone in it's own right, and yet when combined, gels seamlessly into a compendium that is much greater than the sum of its parts. Delivering such diverse styles of writing so successfully is a testament to the writing skills of Ms Pearson, who I think is destined for greater things.

Read this and then read her other collection of short stories - you won't be disappointed. When you've done that, tell as many people as you can about this great, new up and coming writer.
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C. Plunkett
5.0 out of 5 stars Expect the unexpected!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 28, 2013
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I downloaded this book to read on a car journey and literally didn't look up from it until I had finished. (Don't worry I wasn't the driver!)
Each story was expertly written and, as the title would suggest, there was a strange twist at the end.
The author showed such great imagination and her crafting of each tale was beautifully done, even the stories with a darker side to them. My particular favourite was a reworking of the classic story Rapunzel. To my mind it was even better than the original. The description that went into showing Rapunzel plaiting her hair transported me into that tower with her and not wishing to spoil the story I will say it had a unique yet fabulous ending, a totally modern twist on an old tale.
I would highly recommend this book and shall be looking out for more books from this author in the future.
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Tam Thread
5.0 out of 5 stars The imagination of Borges combined with the humour of Bulgakov
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 13, 2012
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I have to confess I'm not a great fan of short stories but this book proved to be an exception. If you took the writing skills and imagination of Jorge Borger, the strange humour of Mikhail Bulgakov, a pinch of the wit of Terry Pratchett and a big dose of originality you end up with a book like Strange Love. I read the stories at one sitting, then went back and read it again: reading more slowly with care. On the first read I though it was entertaining on the second read I realised this was the work of someone who I'm sure one day recognised as one of the great writers of the twenty first century. I can't recommend these stories highly enough.
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Dave
4.0 out of 5 stars Strange, Short and Sweet
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 1, 2013
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Love is tough to write. The balance between honest emotion and hallmark diabetic coma is a fine one but it's one that's skilfully executed in this little gem.
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Louise Richardson
5.0 out of 5 stars A simply beautiful debut!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 19, 2012
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This collection of short stories is breathtaking in its diversity and depth, spanning the paranoia of an over-protective mother's love, the devotion of our furry friends and even a convincing and compassionate take on an obsession that would leave most "cold". There is so much here to make you think and question your perception of love, but also to embrace its beauty. Humour and pathos are mixed artfully to evoke both smiles (Heart of Ice) and tears (The Nature of Loyalty). I also view Rapunzel and Snow White in a completely different light now! Victoria Pearson is a talented young author whose quirky view is brilliantly translated into beautiful prose, and is certainly one to watch. I await her further work with impatience!
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