I haven’t gotten too far into your list of links yet, but felt compelled to comment about short books. I think they can be hit or miss, as any length book can be. When I read “The Most” last year, I thought it was the right length, probably because I didn’t enjoy the book enough to read more of it (and it’s under 200pgs). However, I heard an interview with the author of “Rosarita” (on NRP’s book of the day podcast) and thought the premise of the book sounded too complex to be a short book! I’ll read it soon and figure out if the author (Anita Desai) is succinct enough to pull off the story with brevity.
Yes, I love when writers are succinct enough to make a big impact with short books. I think that’s one of the reasons I enjoy them so much. An excellent short book is kind of like poetry where no words are wasted.
I haven’t gotten too far into your list of links yet, but felt compelled to comment about short books. I think they can be hit or miss, as any length book can be. When I read “The Most” last year, I thought it was the right length, probably because I didn’t enjoy the book enough to read more of it (and it’s under 200pgs). However, I heard an interview with the author of “Rosarita” (on NRP’s book of the day podcast) and thought the premise of the book sounded too complex to be a short book! I’ll read it soon and figure out if the author (Anita Desai) is succinct enough to pull off the story with brevity.
Yes, I love when writers are succinct enough to make a big impact with short books. I think that’s one of the reasons I enjoy them so much. An excellent short book is kind of like poetry where no words are wasted.
As soon as my paw heals, I’m making those cookies!