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Dreams and Assorted Nightmares
Zango is both a setting and spectre for 'Dreams and Assorted Nightmares', a collection of interconnecting short stories which explore the spaces between life and death and beyond.
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250 pages, Paperback
Published November 1, 2020
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About the author
Abubakar Adam Ibrahim
15听books97听followersAbubakar Adam Ibrahim (born 1979) is a Nigerian creative writer and journalist.
His debut short-story collection The Whispering Trees was longlisted for the inaugural Etisalat Prize for Literature in 2014, with the title story shortlisted for the Caine Prize for African Writing.
Ibrahim has won the BBC African Performance Prize and the ANA Plateau/Amatu Braide Prize for Prose. He is a Gabriel Garcia Marquez Fellow (2013), a Civitella Ranieri Fellow (2015). In 2014 he was selected for the Africa39 list of writers aged under 40 with potential and talent to define future trends in African literature, and was included in the anthology Africa39: New Writing from Africa South of the Sahara (ed. Ellah Allfrey). He was a mentor on the 2013 Writivism programme and judged the Writivism Short Story Prize in 2014. He was chair of judges for the 2016 Etisalat Flash Fiction Prize.
His first novel, Season of Crimson Blossoms, was published in 2015 by Parr茅sia Publishers in Nigeria and by Cassava Republic Press in the UK (2016). Season of Crimson Blossoms was shortlisted in September 2016 for the Nigeria Prize for Literature, Africa's largest literary prize.[14] It was announced on 12 October 2016 that Ibrahim was the winner of the $100,000 prize. Ibrahim was the recipient of the 2016 Goethe-Institut & Sylt Foundation African Writer's Residency Award.
His debut short-story collection The Whispering Trees was longlisted for the inaugural Etisalat Prize for Literature in 2014, with the title story shortlisted for the Caine Prize for African Writing.
Ibrahim has won the BBC African Performance Prize and the ANA Plateau/Amatu Braide Prize for Prose. He is a Gabriel Garcia Marquez Fellow (2013), a Civitella Ranieri Fellow (2015). In 2014 he was selected for the Africa39 list of writers aged under 40 with potential and talent to define future trends in African literature, and was included in the anthology Africa39: New Writing from Africa South of the Sahara (ed. Ellah Allfrey). He was a mentor on the 2013 Writivism programme and judged the Writivism Short Story Prize in 2014. He was chair of judges for the 2016 Etisalat Flash Fiction Prize.
His first novel, Season of Crimson Blossoms, was published in 2015 by Parr茅sia Publishers in Nigeria and by Cassava Republic Press in the UK (2016). Season of Crimson Blossoms was shortlisted in September 2016 for the Nigeria Prize for Literature, Africa's largest literary prize.[14] It was announced on 12 October 2016 that Ibrahim was the winner of the $100,000 prize. Ibrahim was the recipient of the 2016 Goethe-Institut & Sylt Foundation African Writer's Residency Award.
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October 7, 2023
A mediocre offering from a fellow Nigerian that I really wanted to rate better, a couple of the stories stand out as good reads (maybe 4-stars) but the whole presentation fell quite short of the usual tone, setting, atmosphere, prose, and everything really, that I often get from the best in these genres.
The only part I enjoyed was the aspect his writing has in which he's able to convey stunning and often haunting imagery visualizations in his readers.
I'll prepare a better exposition of the individual stories (hopefully, after a reread), and the lost in translations, lack of atmosphere and general shortfalls will be better explained (considering the author is an award winning writer in African literature) which I encountered here.
2022 Read
The only part I enjoyed was the aspect his writing has in which he's able to convey stunning and often haunting imagery visualizations in his readers.
I'll prepare a better exposition of the individual stories (hopefully, after a reread), and the lost in translations, lack of atmosphere and general shortfalls will be better explained (considering the author is an award winning writer in African literature) which I encountered here.
2022 Read
December 8, 2020
As always a solid 5 star review for Abubakar.
July 14, 2021
I think this writer should stop writing from female POVs, he's not very good at it.
January 30, 2021
4.5 stars rounded up
Book 30 of 2021
Many thanks to Masobe Books for my free copy of Dreams And Assorted Nightmares (DAAN) in exchange for a honest review. This review was written voluntarily and all opinions are my own.
I enjoyed this a lot, and buddyread with @nerdyannabelle on IG. This was a book I started last year, made it halfway through one story and dropped. Our buddyread inspired me to pick it up again, and I loved the book as much as I enjoyed our daily conversations about the stories.
My favorite stories, in no particular order, are-
*Mororo's Masterpiece
*Daughters of Bappa Avenue
*Nanzine
*What the Sand Said
I love Zango a lot. Zango is a very crazy place filled with the strangest, craziest, weirdest, and most perverted characters, but it's also such an amazing place. This book is a very sad book, and just one or two stories had what can be likened to a happy ending. Some stories were just too sad for me and I was just left gobsmacked and confused by how dark they were, like House of the Rising Sun, Melancholy, and The Weight of Silence.
Many people in this book were horrible and did very despicable things, some of them had questionable morals, and many others were just victims of circumstance you just can't help but be sad for.
I laughed a couple of times in this book, while reading Dreams and Assorted Nightmares, Mororo's Masterpiece, and What The Sand Said because I found some things to be so humorous. The author's writing is superb. How he manages to conjure such deep emotions with short stories is really something.
Overall, this is a very very entertaining book that will make you laugh, make you angry, and make you sad.
Book 30 of 2021
Many thanks to Masobe Books for my free copy of Dreams And Assorted Nightmares (DAAN) in exchange for a honest review. This review was written voluntarily and all opinions are my own.
I enjoyed this a lot, and buddyread with @nerdyannabelle on IG. This was a book I started last year, made it halfway through one story and dropped. Our buddyread inspired me to pick it up again, and I loved the book as much as I enjoyed our daily conversations about the stories.
My favorite stories, in no particular order, are-
*Mororo's Masterpiece
*Daughters of Bappa Avenue
*Nanzine
*What the Sand Said
I love Zango a lot. Zango is a very crazy place filled with the strangest, craziest, weirdest, and most perverted characters, but it's also such an amazing place. This book is a very sad book, and just one or two stories had what can be likened to a happy ending. Some stories were just too sad for me and I was just left gobsmacked and confused by how dark they were, like House of the Rising Sun, Melancholy, and The Weight of Silence.
Many people in this book were horrible and did very despicable things, some of them had questionable morals, and many others were just victims of circumstance you just can't help but be sad for.
I laughed a couple of times in this book, while reading Dreams and Assorted Nightmares, Mororo's Masterpiece, and What The Sand Said because I found some things to be so humorous. The author's writing is superb. How he manages to conjure such deep emotions with short stories is really something.
Overall, this is a very very entertaining book that will make you laugh, make you angry, and make you sad.
February 19, 2021
I wish I picked up this book with a lukewarm indifference, that way I wouldn't have to hide my face when I tell people how my feelings about the book changed, entirely. I was so certain I would not like this story and I avoided reading it for as long as I could help it (I don't even know why honestly.) I was wrong
I loved loved LOVED this book. There is a story for everyone in this book. Beautifully written, engaging plot, one cannot help but accept the superior style with which Abubakar Adam Ibrahim tells a story.
Zango is a peculiar town that promises you ordinary as well as extraordinary adventures in the collection of short stories that intertwine in the most intricate way.
You read each story thinking it is impossible for the next story to be better but he wows you each time with a stronger plot.
I will not forget Zango in a long time.
I loved loved LOVED this book. There is a story for everyone in this book. Beautifully written, engaging plot, one cannot help but accept the superior style with which Abubakar Adam Ibrahim tells a story.
Zango is a peculiar town that promises you ordinary as well as extraordinary adventures in the collection of short stories that intertwine in the most intricate way.
You read each story thinking it is impossible for the next story to be better but he wows you each time with a stronger plot.
I will not forget Zango in a long time.
July 16, 2021
Everything is connected in this story, the narration is apt. The characters are over flawed but they will also make you laugh and sigh but all in all Abubakar delivered a masterpiece just like Abba Mororo.
February 13, 2021
Dreams and assorted nightmares is a collection of short stories about the characters in a place called Zango.
Zango as described by the author is a place situated between dreams and assorted nightmares. A place where its characters would leave you laughing and crying at the same time.听 A place where dreams are made and shattered at the same time. A place where dark secrets are revealed.
I knew to expect weird stories while reading this book. What I didn't expect was how dark most of the stories turned out to be. I love the fact that the author added what we as humans face today in our society.听 I must warn you, there are more sad stories than happy ones.听 The stories covers topics such as Polygamy, Mental Health, Adultery, Superstitious beliefs, Prostitution, Rape and others. One major thing I learnt from this story is that everybody has a story and you should never judge until you hear out that story they have to tell.
The last story left me hungry for more information about what听 would be the finally result of Zaki's actions.听 I recommend this book for any one looking for a daring quick read and wouldn't mind reading some sad stories.
Zango as described by the author is a place situated between dreams and assorted nightmares. A place where its characters would leave you laughing and crying at the same time.听 A place where dreams are made and shattered at the same time. A place where dark secrets are revealed.
I knew to expect weird stories while reading this book. What I didn't expect was how dark most of the stories turned out to be. I love the fact that the author added what we as humans face today in our society.听 I must warn you, there are more sad stories than happy ones.听 The stories covers topics such as Polygamy, Mental Health, Adultery, Superstitious beliefs, Prostitution, Rape and others. One major thing I learnt from this story is that everybody has a story and you should never judge until you hear out that story they have to tell.
The last story left me hungry for more information about what听 would be the finally result of Zaki's actions.听 I recommend this book for any one looking for a daring quick read and wouldn't mind reading some sad stories.
June 4, 2021
I have to say Abubakar Ibrahim is a superb writer.
His mastery of language to conjure imagery in the mind of his readers cannot be denied.
I found myself imagining a lot of the things he described and the feelings of the characters he created.
One thing I loved about the book is the inter-relations between the characters and references to previous characters in stories. We were able to build a community of people with different struggles, celebrations and pains.
The exploration of various cultures nd beliefs (especially that of melancholy) was quite chilly for some parts. Zango was full of strange, unexplainable events which were really chilling and scary for some parts and hilarious for the rest part.
In all, it is a great book and explored humanity at its best and worst with themes of wickedness, love, pain, domestic abuse, witchcraft and a host of others.
It is a book to read and though starts slowly but picks up with later stories as they get more interesting and scary
His mastery of language to conjure imagery in the mind of his readers cannot be denied.
I found myself imagining a lot of the things he described and the feelings of the characters he created.
One thing I loved about the book is the inter-relations between the characters and references to previous characters in stories. We were able to build a community of people with different struggles, celebrations and pains.
The exploration of various cultures nd beliefs (especially that of melancholy) was quite chilly for some parts. Zango was full of strange, unexplainable events which were really chilling and scary for some parts and hilarious for the rest part.
In all, it is a great book and explored humanity at its best and worst with themes of wickedness, love, pain, domestic abuse, witchcraft and a host of others.
It is a book to read and though starts slowly but picks up with later stories as they get more interesting and scary
January 25, 2021
This was an easy read and so, so interesting!
March 2, 2021
Wow. This book didn鈥檛 start off well for me but you see that ending?? I would give it 4.5 stars just solely based on how it wrapped up nicely!
Brilliant author! Good stories.
Brilliant author! Good stories.
July 22, 2024
I have to say Abubakar Ibrahim 鈥榮 book 鈥� Dreams And Assorted Nightmares 鈥� is a compelling story that delves into complexities of life in the town of Zango . The title itself is so promising to the reader鈥檚 mind as it suggests a journey into the realms of both Dreams and nightmares . Without doubt, Abubakar Ibrahim skillfully crafts a tale that unfolds in the unique setting of Zango. Starting from it鈥檚 artistically defined cover page in which the orange colour is significant as it naturally evokes the reader鈥檚 interest and emotion the color white often symbolizes purity, innocence, and cleanliness. In the context of a book 鈥淒reams and Assorted Nightmares 鈥渢he significance of white may vary depending on the themes and motifs of the story. It could represent the purity of the protagonist鈥檚 intentions or the innocence of a character. Additionally, white may symbolize hope or a new beginning, especially if the story involves themes of redemption or renewal. reading through the story I am compelled to say the title of the book is written in Black to evoke sense of danger , misery and the dark secrets beneath the cover page. One thing to note before you continue is that Abubakar Adam Ibrahim is no angel Gabriel, he doesn鈥檛 come bearing good tidings. This book, Dreams and Assorted Nightmares, like all his other books, is a collection of sad and relatable stories.
The story explores the intricacies of relationships and societal expectation and the impact one鈥檚 actions at the fabric of most African communities. It weaves together the characters actions against the backdrop of Zango creating a tapestry of drama and struggles within polygamous marriages ,the book digs deeper into excavating hidden secrets and divining oracles and charms as it intertwine the subject of superstition and mysteries happening in the mind blowing Zango community. Zango is full of strange, unexplainable events which were really chilling and scary for some parts and hilarious for the rest part. Zango is place where its characters would leave you laughing and crying at the same time. A place where dreams are made and shattered at the same time. A place where dark secrets are revealed , a place where families are broken due to mistrust and hatred.
鈥淣o one knew what to call the place that was halfway between dreams鈥� 鈥� looking at this, the author introduces Zango as a place suspended between dreams and reality, a place that has a lot of superstitual activities happening . The vivid description of Zango sets a smooth stage for the narrative. The author uses Zango as a metaphorical space like most African countries where characters grapple with the consequences of their choices. The in- between nature of Zango mirrors the characters 鈥� own uncertainties and unfulfilled desires. 鈥淏efore this place was called Zango it was once called Mazade by a people consumed by a plague 鈥� 鈥� ,by implying this, the narrative dips into Zango鈥檚 history of transformation. The historical perspective adds depth to the storyline emphasizing the cyclical nature of life and the resilience of people of Zango.
鈥淭he padlock on of door lingered for days and nights until Laminde came to the conclusion that her co-wife had fled their matrimonial home this brought to the attention of the protagonist that something was not right because even her child鈥檚 friend has distant her self from her . Although all along she had been feeling betrayed by her husband marrying the second wife , she tries to suppress her skeptical hurting feeling towards Ramatu but to the contrary, she finds her self more isolated and subjected to rumors and hatred right from her marriage , Ramatu鈥檚 relatives and then entire community . The community See鈥檚 her as a source of Kankat madness.
The author brings in Ramatu as a symbol of dis-unity and to portray the characteristics of the proverbial hyena 鈥�:鈥淭he cessation of Ramatu鈥檚 taunting songs and her expansionist sanitations surprised Laminde much as her sudden belligerence had.鈥� This quotation showcases the shifting dynamics between Laminde and Ramatu, illustrating the complex relationships between the characters. The author deftly explores the themes of jealousy and betrayal, delving into the psychological depths of the characters and their motivations.
To finish with,, Dreams And Assorted Nightmares is a great book and explored humanity at its best and worst with themes of wickedness, love, pain, domestic abuse, witchcraft and a host of others The author鈥檚 skillful storytelling and vivid descriptions bring the town of Zango to life, immersing the reader in a world filled with intrigue and drama. .It is a book to read and though starts slowly but picks up with later events as they get more interesting and scary . This book is recommend for any one looking for a daring quick read and wouldn鈥檛 mind reading some sad and compelling stories at the same time
I knew to expect weird acts while reading this book, what I didn鈥檛 expect was how dark most of the acts turned out to be. I love the fact that the author added what we as humans face today in our society. I must warn you, there are as much sad events as happy ones. The events covers topics such as Polygamy, Mental Health, Adultery, Superstitious beliefs wand others. One major thing I learnt from this story is that everybody has a story and you should never judge until you hear out that story they have to tell , for instance the character Laminde had her own certified reasons why she visited Kankat.
However what I disliked about the book is that Abubakar writes in female perspectives in this book and I find it a bit out of place and obvious when a male author writes in female perspective, I say this because it brings out women as the cause of problems in the society. However that doesn鈥檛 take away from the fact that this was a good book, despite the fact that the book present It self to be irresolute as the conflict between Laminde , her husband and the Co- wife are not resolved hence the story seem like it supports revenge and ingnorance in the society rather than solving issues . The book also seem to confirm and support the use of witchcraft (kamothe) in relationships which to me fall short of the societal expectations and the rich African culture.
The book stand out as good reads (maybe 3.5-stars) but the whole presentation fell quite short of the usual tone, setting, atmosphere, prose, and everything really, that I often get from the best in these me time.
Review by Kimtai Ngetich
Call./whatsapp +254 797669033
Twitter @254kiim
Email. veloveking7@gmail.com
The story explores the intricacies of relationships and societal expectation and the impact one鈥檚 actions at the fabric of most African communities. It weaves together the characters actions against the backdrop of Zango creating a tapestry of drama and struggles within polygamous marriages ,the book digs deeper into excavating hidden secrets and divining oracles and charms as it intertwine the subject of superstition and mysteries happening in the mind blowing Zango community. Zango is full of strange, unexplainable events which were really chilling and scary for some parts and hilarious for the rest part. Zango is place where its characters would leave you laughing and crying at the same time. A place where dreams are made and shattered at the same time. A place where dark secrets are revealed , a place where families are broken due to mistrust and hatred.
鈥淣o one knew what to call the place that was halfway between dreams鈥� 鈥� looking at this, the author introduces Zango as a place suspended between dreams and reality, a place that has a lot of superstitual activities happening . The vivid description of Zango sets a smooth stage for the narrative. The author uses Zango as a metaphorical space like most African countries where characters grapple with the consequences of their choices. The in- between nature of Zango mirrors the characters 鈥� own uncertainties and unfulfilled desires. 鈥淏efore this place was called Zango it was once called Mazade by a people consumed by a plague 鈥� 鈥� ,by implying this, the narrative dips into Zango鈥檚 history of transformation. The historical perspective adds depth to the storyline emphasizing the cyclical nature of life and the resilience of people of Zango.
鈥淭he padlock on of door lingered for days and nights until Laminde came to the conclusion that her co-wife had fled their matrimonial home this brought to the attention of the protagonist that something was not right because even her child鈥檚 friend has distant her self from her . Although all along she had been feeling betrayed by her husband marrying the second wife , she tries to suppress her skeptical hurting feeling towards Ramatu but to the contrary, she finds her self more isolated and subjected to rumors and hatred right from her marriage , Ramatu鈥檚 relatives and then entire community . The community See鈥檚 her as a source of Kankat madness.
The author brings in Ramatu as a symbol of dis-unity and to portray the characteristics of the proverbial hyena 鈥�:鈥淭he cessation of Ramatu鈥檚 taunting songs and her expansionist sanitations surprised Laminde much as her sudden belligerence had.鈥� This quotation showcases the shifting dynamics between Laminde and Ramatu, illustrating the complex relationships between the characters. The author deftly explores the themes of jealousy and betrayal, delving into the psychological depths of the characters and their motivations.
To finish with,, Dreams And Assorted Nightmares is a great book and explored humanity at its best and worst with themes of wickedness, love, pain, domestic abuse, witchcraft and a host of others The author鈥檚 skillful storytelling and vivid descriptions bring the town of Zango to life, immersing the reader in a world filled with intrigue and drama. .It is a book to read and though starts slowly but picks up with later events as they get more interesting and scary . This book is recommend for any one looking for a daring quick read and wouldn鈥檛 mind reading some sad and compelling stories at the same time
I knew to expect weird acts while reading this book, what I didn鈥檛 expect was how dark most of the acts turned out to be. I love the fact that the author added what we as humans face today in our society. I must warn you, there are as much sad events as happy ones. The events covers topics such as Polygamy, Mental Health, Adultery, Superstitious beliefs wand others. One major thing I learnt from this story is that everybody has a story and you should never judge until you hear out that story they have to tell , for instance the character Laminde had her own certified reasons why she visited Kankat.
However what I disliked about the book is that Abubakar writes in female perspectives in this book and I find it a bit out of place and obvious when a male author writes in female perspective, I say this because it brings out women as the cause of problems in the society. However that doesn鈥檛 take away from the fact that this was a good book, despite the fact that the book present It self to be irresolute as the conflict between Laminde , her husband and the Co- wife are not resolved hence the story seem like it supports revenge and ingnorance in the society rather than solving issues . The book also seem to confirm and support the use of witchcraft (kamothe) in relationships which to me fall short of the societal expectations and the rich African culture.
The book stand out as good reads (maybe 3.5-stars) but the whole presentation fell quite short of the usual tone, setting, atmosphere, prose, and everything really, that I often get from the best in these me time.
Review by Kimtai Ngetich
Call./whatsapp +254 797669033
Twitter @254kiim
Email. veloveking7@gmail.com
May 2, 2024
3.5, rounded up
June 13, 2021
A delightful book narrating the stories of the characters living in the community of fictional Zango, a small African Town. There are thieves, murderers, sangomas, prostitutes and liars among those residents, as well as hard-working men and faithful wives. In fact it is probably typical of many small towns anywhere in the world, apart from the superstition and ghosts; these have an essentially African flavor. The night watchman who claims he sees a ghostly young woman; the djinns haunting a married couple鈥檚 house; the single unnamed white tree standing in the middle of the forest whose falling leaves are said to predict death; these are quintessentially African.
There are amusing stories of unfaithful and cowardly husbands, and whores who fight among themselves; unsettling stories of men who possess superior strength terrifying the residents; sad stories of women who long for a child. There is a thread of melancholy running through the entire book.
The author cleverly ties most of the stories together in the final chapter.
A very interesting and quirky read.
There are amusing stories of unfaithful and cowardly husbands, and whores who fight among themselves; unsettling stories of men who possess superior strength terrifying the residents; sad stories of women who long for a child. There is a thread of melancholy running through the entire book.
The author cleverly ties most of the stories together in the final chapter.
A very interesting and quirky read.
February 20, 2021
12 incredible short stories. I am overwhelmed. These tales, all based in the fictional town of Zango, which seems to have a consciousness all it's own, are full of the joys and pains of life. They are hauntingly beautiful, but also deeply thought provoking. Already I want to reread them, to take them in all over again!
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October 5, 2022This is my first Nigerian book this year, and the second short stories collection I have ever read. This book is awesome. Easy read, with a rich undertone. Please give this book a chance, you won't be disappointed. Cheers
December 28, 2023
As you can see it took me almost 3 months to finish this book and honestly I literally had to force myself to pick it up after putting it it down on many occasions, I found some of the stories in the beginning quite boring, however the authors exquisite writing style made me hold onto the idea that the book would get better and it did, I love the way he uses words to evoke strong feelings from his readers even though you can鈥檛 necessarily relate to the stories on a personal level, if that makes sense.
However he frequently writes in female perspectives in this book and I usually find it a bit out of place and obvious when a male author writes in female pov, because it鈥檚 always painfully obvious it was written by a man.
However that doesn鈥檛 take away from the fact that this was a good book.
However he frequently writes in female perspectives in this book and I usually find it a bit out of place and obvious when a male author writes in female pov, because it鈥檚 always painfully obvious it was written by a man.
However that doesn鈥檛 take away from the fact that this was a good book.
March 17, 2024
An easy 5/5 rating. This one of my favorite books of ALL time. That's just how good it is. 'Dreams and Assorted Nightmares' is a collection of short stories all set in Zango.
Every single story is spectacular, unusually dark and once you see how they all connect I promise you it'll blow your mind away.
There's a good reason Abubakar Adam Ibrahim won the 2016 NLNG Nigeria Prize for Literature. What a writer!
Every single story is spectacular, unusually dark and once you see how they all connect I promise you it'll blow your mind away.
There's a good reason Abubakar Adam Ibrahim won the 2016 NLNG Nigeria Prize for Literature. What a writer!
February 3, 2021
Excellent book. The overarching concept was really intriguing. Loved it!
April 3, 2021
I loved love loved loved this!! The stories just kept getting better and better.
Definitely a 5 star read for me.
Definitely a 5 star read for me.
June 5, 2021
If you have to read this book, please do!
June 16, 2023
Perfect for a little mix of reality and fantasy. A truly perfect assortment of nightmares
January 1, 2024
I enjoyed the stories but still meh mehh
August 21, 2024
Every word, every thought, sentence and page is worth every second of your precious time!
October 1, 2024
How do you measure the weight of silence? Or the impact of a lie?
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 11, 2025
Some stories are alright but the book as a collection is very very mid.
April 5, 2022
Since I began my reading spree months ago, this book has taken me the longest time to read.
And it isn't even the biggest I've read! I've read books twice this size in days or even a week but this one...there was something about it.
I couldn't quite pin point the feeling it evoked in me while I read and after reading but the only thing that I was entirely certain about was this: I DIDN'T want to finish this book.
I had read the first two stories when I made this decision. I would take out this book from my shelf EVERY DAY, glance at it and drop it beside me on the bed. This became a sort of ritual.
I eventually broke the jinx and gathered the courage to finish the smartly weaved and interconnected short stories about interesting inhabitants of a fictional city that seems as real as this review you're reading. I could feel Zango.
I WAS IN ZANGO!
I would say I don't have a favourite among the short stories in this book, but then I'd be lying. There was ONE that brought unforseen tears to my eyes. I had to place my bookmark in between the pages, keep the book aside and cry. Funny thing is...from the beginning of that particular story, I thought it was going to be my worst and possibly the most annoying, but look at me!馃槄.
I highly recommend!
And it isn't even the biggest I've read! I've read books twice this size in days or even a week but this one...there was something about it.
I couldn't quite pin point the feeling it evoked in me while I read and after reading but the only thing that I was entirely certain about was this: I DIDN'T want to finish this book.
I had read the first two stories when I made this decision. I would take out this book from my shelf EVERY DAY, glance at it and drop it beside me on the bed. This became a sort of ritual.
I eventually broke the jinx and gathered the courage to finish the smartly weaved and interconnected short stories about interesting inhabitants of a fictional city that seems as real as this review you're reading. I could feel Zango.
I WAS IN ZANGO!
I would say I don't have a favourite among the short stories in this book, but then I'd be lying. There was ONE that brought unforseen tears to my eyes. I had to place my bookmark in between the pages, keep the book aside and cry. Funny thing is...from the beginning of that particular story, I thought it was going to be my worst and possibly the most annoying, but look at me!馃槄.
I highly recommend!
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