The short story is a genre that has rather gone out of fashion which is a pity, as this collection demonstrates very well its strength as a medium of story telling. Sue Knight demonstrates skill across the range from the very short Talky Tin to the novella length Till They Dropped.
Talky Tin is the perfect short story, a piece of fiction that turns itself upside down at the end. The Martian Goes to a Party and Has a Nice Day is a wonderful example of 'making strange', as we look at our world through the eyes of a Martian visitor who is struggling with the social minefield of a party he can barely comprehend.
Klook and Plukey is a story that seems apparently gentle as two old schoolfriends meet again after a long time, but as with all good monolgue-style narratives, the truth about the speaker gradually emerges, a truth that she seems barely able to recognise, but is all too clear to the reader.
Each of these stories is a gem. Highly recommended.
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Danuta Reah
A witty and engaging collection
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 9, 2023peter hiley
Another great read in Ms Knight's series.
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