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From Westminster to Croydon, this is a unique anthology of London stories which features new writing from 17 writers including Daisy Goodwin, Nicola Monaghan and Debi Alper. There is a hunt for an urban fox in Lambeth, a marriage ceremony in jeopardy in Merton, the perfect samosa in Brent, a successful teenager fighting for his life in Camden and a game of chess across Harrow - a showcase of London at its most diverse and telling.
''New Publishing house Glasshouse Books has come up with such an ingenious idea for an anthology that you wonder why no one has thought of it before. It takes 33 new, up-and-coming and established writers and presents 33 new short stories each set in a London borough...All the stories are full of infectious fondness for the places they detail, making 33 recommended reading for anyone who loves London as much as these writers clearly do.'' Time Out
''New Publishing house Glasshouse Books has come up with such an ingenious idea for an anthology that you wonder why no one has thought of it before. It takes 33 new, up-and-coming and established writers and presents 33 new short stories each set in a London borough...All the stories are full of infectious fondness for the places they detail, making 33 recommended reading for anyone who loves London as much as these writers clearly do.'' Time Out
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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; but perhaps the "West" volume contains an even richer and more varied set of tales as its more established population often tell stories that move beyond mere survival.
For short story fans, the final one "How Lucky You Are" by Debi Alper packs a punch making you glad you purchased these books. Earlier, Neil Ramsrorrun's "Dukwane's Deliverance" manages equal impact and must inspire anger in any sensitive reader. Mixing the surreal and political, "The Hunt" by Tom Bromley is also unexpectedly deep.
Three tales, coincidentally all concerning young women, are also unforgettable. Melanie Magee's anarchically hilarious escape from Wandsworth "Chicken Run;" Nicola Monaghan's beautifully crafted coming of age "Belmont Nights" and Rachael Dunlop's honest "Holding Patterns" linger long in the mind.
Also exerting a firm hold Nikesh Shukla's "The Simosa Whisperer" is a construct that readers can practically taste, thanks to some superb writing.
As a London resident, in this volume another small joy of these books becomes apparent. It is a pleasure to relate to a few of the actual locations - and wonderful to think of stories happening within 500 yards of your own doorstep. Tim Scott's inspired "Maybe It's Because I'm A Londoner, That I Live In London" is a terrific smile-inducer, while Jemma Wayne packs "The Outsider" with layers of detail I appreciated - including the much missed "Walking Man;" and had me debating whether the 113 or 240 was the better connection to Golders Green from Copthall.
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 review of the first volume in this set, "33 East."
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; but perhaps the "West" volume contains an even richer and more varied set of tales as its more established population often tell stories that move beyond mere survival.
For short story fans, the final one "How Lucky You Are" by Debi Alper packs a punch making you glad you purchased these books. Earlier, Neil Ramsrorrun's "Dukwane's Deliverance" manages equal impact and must inspire anger in any sensitive reader. Mixing the surreal and political, "The Hunt" by Tom Bromley is also unexpectedly deep.
Three tales, coincidentally all concerning young women, are also unforgettable. Melanie Magee's anarchically hilarious escape from Wandsworth "Chicken Run;" Nicola Monaghan's beautifully crafted coming of age "Belmont Nights" and Rachael Dunlop's honest "Holding Patterns" linger long in the mind.
Also exerting a firm hold Nikesh Shukla's "The Simosa Whisperer" is a construct that readers can practically taste, thanks to some superb writing.
As a London resident, in this volume another small joy of these books becomes apparent. It is a pleasure to relate to a few of the actual locations - and wonderful to think of stories happening within 500 yards of your own doorstep. Tim Scott's inspired "Maybe It's Because I'm A Londoner, That I Live In London" is a terrific smile-inducer, while Jemma Wayne packs "The Outsider" with layers of detail I appreciated - including the much missed "Walking Man;" and had me debating whether the 113 or 240 was the better connection to Golders Green from Copthall.
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 review of the first volume in this set, "33 East."
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.
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