This well written collection of short stories, poems and essays by Author Phoebe Wilby have a common thread throughout which focuses on the truth behind the age old saying that ‘everyone has a story to tell.’ Through her creative works Phoebe aims to expand the point further by emphasising that what some people may consider to be the mundane, others can find truly fascinating, and it all really does depend on the reader or participant’s individual points of view.
Although I’m not normally a huge fan of short story collections, as I tend to feel disappointed when I become gripped with a plot line and it ends too soon, I really enjoyed reading this collection and particularly enjoyed the stories Johnny Be Goode, Fiery Angels, No Strings Attached and the Weatherman. However I must say that I found all the stories in this collection to be engaging and entertaining throughout. The characters are sufficiently developed and the dialogue is relevant and believable. The pace moves quickly, but is appropriate given their length and the simple intention of providing readers with food for thought. The essays were interesting and not too dry in their content and delivery. Overall a good read.
I award 4 stars.
