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etakloknok's review
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
wpsmith17's review against another edition
5.0
4.5 for this very strong collection. There is a lot to love about the open road and a lot that is frightening about the highways and byways we travel along. Most of these stories encapsulate themes of isolation, paranoia, and claustrophobia; our truest fears coming to haunt us when we are at our lowest. Favorites include: "A Life That Is Not Mine," "Not From Detroit," "No Exit," "Jim's Meats," "Requital," "That Pilgrim's Hands Do Touch," "Outrunning The End," "Motel Nine," "Room 4 at the Haymaker," "The Widow".... I just realized I basically listed all of them.
But the absolute standout of this collection that gave me the deep down shivers was the "Back Seat" by Bracken Macleod. A truly outstanding story that will is worth the price of admission.
Enjoy the ride.
But the absolute standout of this collection that gave me the deep down shivers was the "Back Seat" by Bracken Macleod. A truly outstanding story that will is worth the price of admission.
Enjoy the ride.
armand_rosamilia's review against another edition
5.0
Very rarely do you get an anthology with this many stories and not find a bad one in the bunch. There's always a weak story or two, or those that don't hold up to the others in the book. Not in this one!
I can only imagine the stories that were rejected for this anthology, because from start to finish, every story was unique and great on its own. I really hope a second volume will be published in the future, but this will be a tough act to follow.
I can only imagine the stories that were rejected for this anthology, because from start to finish, every story was unique and great on its own. I really hope a second volume will be published in the future, but this will be a tough act to follow.
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