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From Havering to Bromley, a unique anthology of London stories which features new writing from 16 writers, which include Stella Duffy, Kadija George and Emma Darwin. There are acts of heroism in Hackney and Havering, a case of adultery in Lewisham, a surprise visit from a well known London character in the City, love on Wood Green High Road, and even a haunted house in Tower Hamlets. This is no small achievement. This is London at its most diverse and telling.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I loved this anthology, both the East and West volumes which, taken together, capture the range and diversity of London's people and places. The brave step of combining novice and experienced authors reflects this, and works surprisingly well. The books are beautifully produced and a pleasure to hold and read, my only criticism being that there are rather a lot of typos. Most of the stories are very well written; some are innovatively structured; and all feature strong, memorable characters. My personal favourites, from the East volume, were those by Tabitha Potts, Ricky Oh, Charlotte Judet, Emma Darwin and Emile West, and from the West volume, those by Tim Scott, Will Maxted, Rachael Dunlop, Jessica Ruston and Debi Alper. But all of the stories are worth reading for anyone who enjoys short fiction and knows something about, or would like to know more about, the fascinating, complex jumble that is London.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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Thousands of books have been written about London. Architecture, history and famous residents are all celebrated in print, and even its general population receive the occasional nod as Plague, Great Fire, Blitz and Mayoral Decision survivors. Far rarer are stories that treat London as it really is; a conglomerate of unique districts, each with a myriad of views and experiences to share.
Publisher Bobby Nayyar (whose own story appears in Volume 1) has split the conurbation into East and West, commissioning a tale from each borough. The result is a remarkable collection, deftly reflecting the true division of a London more usually perceived as being separated into North and South by the Thames.
The "East" volume, I think, should be read first - and not just because it is "Volume 1." As has ever been the case, it is the newest arrivals and least wealthy who populate many of these boroughs; and their gritty stories remind us of why anybody is drawn to the city.
Stand out tales are "The Hackney Factor" by Ricky Oh, recognising the village mentality that characterises London and passes mostly un-noticed, Bobby Nayyar's celebration of local cinema courtship "Hollywood" and Uchenna Izundu's "Nne Biko." This last, written partly in local dialect, effectively shows the dark side of ambition among the young and deprived.
Also enjoyable are the supernatural tales. Historical spirits in Angela Clerkin's bittersweet "While The City Sleeps" and "The Sugar House" by Emma Darwin, imported ones in "The Djinn" by Tabitha Potts.
If none of these appeal, there is a nifty "rags-to-riches Model" tale, stories of love lost, found and rekindled - and almost a dozen more.
Anybody who lives in London, or who feels themselves a Londonphile, will wish to have these modestly priced and neatly presented tales on their shelves; and just maybe a television producer might wish to secure rights to this kaleidoscope of delights reflecting a beloved city.
Part of this review appears in my other review for the second volume "West."
Publisher Bobby Nayyar (whose own story appears in Volume 1) has split the conurbation into East and West, commissioning a tale from each borough. The result is a remarkable collection, deftly reflecting the true division of a London more usually perceived as being separated into North and South by the Thames.
The "East" volume, I think, should be read first - and not just because it is "Volume 1." As has ever been the case, it is the newest arrivals and least wealthy who populate many of these boroughs; and their gritty stories remind us of why anybody is drawn to the city.
Stand out tales are "The Hackney Factor" by Ricky Oh, recognising the village mentality that characterises London and passes mostly un-noticed, Bobby Nayyar's celebration of local cinema courtship "Hollywood" and Uchenna Izundu's "Nne Biko." This last, written partly in local dialect, effectively shows the dark side of ambition among the young and deprived.
Also enjoyable are the supernatural tales. Historical spirits in Angela Clerkin's bittersweet "While The City Sleeps" and "The Sugar House" by Emma Darwin, imported ones in "The Djinn" by Tabitha Potts.
If none of these appeal, there is a nifty "rags-to-riches Model" tale, stories of love lost, found and rekindled - and almost a dozen more.
Anybody who lives in London, or who feels themselves a Londonphile, will wish to have these modestly priced and neatly presented tales on their shelves; and just maybe a television producer might wish to secure rights to this kaleidoscope of delights reflecting a beloved city.
Part of this review appears in my other review for the second volume "West."
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
A great short story collection exploring the boroughs of London (this is the East edition) and featuring some very well-known writers and some interesting new ones. It's also beautifully produced with a minimalist cover and printed on FSC approved paper.
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