The Trouble with Eating Clouds Edmund R Schubert 9780976846901 Books
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Edmund R. Schubert's recipe for short stories is simple Take regular people, put them in the middle of insanity, shake vigorously, and see what happens. What usually 'happens' is stories like the ones in this collection. His characters live in a world that's just a little bit off-kilter; or else reality is doing just fine, thank you, but their perspective on it doesn't quite line up with everyone else's. It's all so close to normal, yet nothing like it. Schubert is probably best known as the editor of Intergalactic Medicine Show, the online magazine founded by Orson Scott Card. But before he was an editor, he was a writer. And before he was a writer, he was a guy who played a lot of volleyball. Too much volleyball, really. And before that... well, who can remember that far back. Most of all, Schubert wants you to know that he had fun writing these stories, and he hopes you'll have fun reading them. Seriously. Have fun-or else. "Edmund Schubert gave me the best answers I've ever heard in five years of interviewing authors-answers so great, that I suspect he'll be receiving penguin-themed gifts until the end of time... (see the infamous "penguin interview" on pp.158) Even better-I have this lovely short story collection of his to keep me company and remind me what a complete carnival freak he really is. It's true Edmund and I will never be Cool. We'll just have to be Awesome instead. And we're okay with that." New York Times bestselling author, Alethea Kontis, from her introduction
The Trouble with Eating Clouds Edmund R Schubert 9780976846901 Books
One of my favorite stories in this collection is the last one, Mean Spirited, which I'd first read in an issue of IGMS a while back. I was hoping the rest of the stories would be similar in voice/tone and I wasn't disappointed. I especially appreciate the subtle humor the author sprinkles throughout his work, so much so that I'm sure I'm not the only one who reads something and thinks, "Wait, did he mean that to be funny?" (Hint: Yes, I suspect he did.)There's outright humor too with the inclusion of the "Dead & Gone" comic strip. I loved it and could totally see the strip as a syndication.
I read this book while traveling and it was a perfect read. Just grab a story and go. Kept me entertained throughout. What more can we ask from a book?
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The Trouble with Eating Clouds Edmund R Schubert 9780976846901 Books Reviews
Loved this collection of short stories from the get go with the opening story, from which the book was named. Mr. Schubert is a deft writer who makes me quickly forget I'm sitting in a chair with my nose in a book. Looking forward to reading more from him.
This is an interesting mix of short stories some Twilight-Zone type stuff, some mysteries, a beautiful historical piece, and even some comic strips about paranormal investigators. Plus there are essays about each of the stories, which gives the whole book a greater sense of continuity than books that just slap a bunch of stories together and then leave the reader to fend for themselves. The only reason I give this book four stars instead of five is that it might not be everyone's cup of tea. If you're really only into SF or only into mysteries, there will be stories that are not up your alley. But if you're just looking for a good, fun bunch of stories to read and don't get hung up with labels, this is a book that you will certainly enjoy.
One of my favorite stories in this collection is the last one, Mean Spirited, which I'd first read in an issue of IGMS a while back. I was hoping the rest of the stories would be similar in voice/tone and I wasn't disappointed. I especially appreciate the subtle humor the author sprinkles throughout his work, so much so that I'm sure I'm not the only one who reads something and thinks, "Wait, did he mean that to be funny?" (Hint Yes, I suspect he did.)
There's outright humor too with the inclusion of the "Dead & Gone" comic strip. I loved it and could totally see the strip as a syndication.
I read this book while traveling and it was a perfect read. Just grab a story and go. Kept me entertained throughout. What more can we ask from a book?
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