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Black Light: Stories

Kimberly King Parsons
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Black Light: Stories

Fiction | Short Story Collection | Adult | Published in 2019

Book Brief

Kimberly King Parsons

Black Light: Stories

Fiction | Short Story Collection | Adult | Published in 2019
Book Details
Pages

224

Format

Short Story Collection • Fiction

Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Reviews & Readership

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Kimberly King Parsons' Black Light: Stories captivates with its raw, deeply human tales exploring flawed, vibrant characters. The writing style is notably sharp, merging gritty realism with lyrical prose. However, some might find the thematic darkness and fragmented narratives challenging. Overall, it's a striking debut heralding Parsons' talent for evocative storytelling.

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Who Should Read Black Light: Stories?

Readers who revel in the gritty, raw, and vividly descriptive storytelling of Black Light: Stories by Kimberly King Parsons will appreciate explorations of flawed and complex human experiences. Fans of George Saunders' Tenth of December or Lucia Berlin's A Manual for Cleaning Women will likely find this collection compelling.

Book Details
Pages

224

Format

Short Story Collection • Fiction

Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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