Hark---A Christmas Collection . . .
By Justin Bog
A beautifully written collection of short stories from
critically acclaimed Pacific Northwest writer Justin Bog, Hark explores the
range of emotions surrounding the holidays. From melancholy to madness, loss
and despair to hope and forgiveness, these six tales shimmer with feelings,
some we'd rather stuff away, that Christmas can evoke.
Set in colorful locations around the United States, from
Anacortes, Washington, to Ann Arbor, Michigan, and Sun Valley, Idaho, each tale
focuses on people who struggle to make good choices, learn lessons, and maybe even
find peace during the holiday season.
A bonus story, Poseidon Eyes, from Booktrope's upcoming
reissue of Sandcastle and Other Stories---The Complete Edition, is included.
My Review
Getting cozy
with a blanket and reading Hark is a pretty magical way to welcome in the
winter season. This collection is made up of six short stories
from protagonists coming from all different walks of life. They’ve
experienced some heavy life experiences and readers follow them along as they
celebrate or for some, survive, Christmas.
My favorite short story was Bracelet. I love the depth of
the characters and the emotions it evoked as I read each page. It really made
me feel all the feelings. Hark --- A Christmas Collection... is the perfect winter
read! It’s a quick read and packs a powerful punch of vibrant descriptions, lively characters and diverse family lives.
Justin Bog lives in the Pacific Northwest on Fidalgo Island.
Justin Bog was Pop Culture Correspondent and Editor for In Classic Style. He
enjoys cooking, lawn mowing not so much, and spends time walking and handing
out treats to two long coat German shepherds, Zippy and Kipling, and two barn
cats, Ajax The Gray and Eartha Kitt’n.
Follow Justin Online:
Twitter: @JustinBog
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