Review: Hint Fiction: An Anthology of Stories in 25 Words or Fewer "Hint fiction" is defined as "a story of 25 or fewer that suggests a larger, more complex story. The various short tales in Hint Fiction: An Anthology of Stories in 25 Words or Fewer do just that: stories aren't longer than one sentence in many cases, but they explain a lot. Some of the stories of love, loss, and family require blunt statements and storylines to be comprehended. The hint fictions prove that hundreds or thousands of unnecessary filler words aren't required to tell a story that has a purpose, and makes the reader think. One of the stories, called "Cure," goes like this: Quote:
Those whose titles tell most of the stories are those which are incredibly vague and generalised. One hint fiction called "Houston, We Have a Problem," goes like this: Quote:
The hint fictions allow the reader to think beyond the title and stories, though. Yes, some are defined by history, such as the one mentioned above, but those aimed specifically towards love and trust can be thought out into far more complex tales than the word-limit allows. If anything, the hint fictions allow the reader for a chance to expand on their imagination, and to really think if a story doesn't make sense. You don't always need thousands of words to get the story across; the hint fictions prove that quality sometimes does prevail over quantity. Hint Fiction: An Anthology of Stories in 25 Words or Fewer goes on sale November 1, 2010, and can be purchased on Amazon.com and Amazon.co.uk. |
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