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Seesaw [Kindle Edition]

Rosen Trevithick
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)

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A short story collection by number 1 bestseller, Rosen Trevithick.


Whose are those strange knickers at the foot of the bed? Is the kidnapped girl gone forever? How do you transport a dead dog across central London? What on earth is wrong with the man next door? And is he going to kill me?

So called because of its alternation between laugh out loud comedy and more sinister, psychological tales, "Seesaw" showcases some of Rosen's most loved shorts, alongside some previously unpublished bite-sized tales.

Contents:
Preface
The Other Daughter
There's Something Wrong With the Man Next Door
London, the Doggy and Me
Introducing Boris
On the Rocks
The Selfish Act
Is He Going To Kill Me?
Lipstick and Knickers
The Other Mother
Knitting Man at the Door

"A deeply moving and emotional read."
- D. Jones ("The Other Daughter").

"A very short story which made a very big impact, I actually found myself at one point holding my breath."
- A. Coburn ("The Other Daughter").

"Oh my goodness, what a laugh!"
- J. Allison ("Lipstick and Knickers").

"I wish I could give this more than 5 stars. Again, Trevithick has shown herself as a master of the short story."
- N. Blackburn ("The Selfish Act").

This is a book for adults.

~70,000 words


Product details

  • Format: Kindle Edition
  • File Size: 422 KB
  • Print Length: 264 pages
  • Publisher: Kernow-Isca Publications; 1.0.9 edition (1 Mar 2012)
  • Sold by: Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B007GC5J9M
  • Text-to-Speech: Enabled
  • X-Ray: Enabled
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #106,510 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A Serious Talent 2 April 2012
By L K Jay
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
I started reading this anthology of short stories on a train journey to Leicester. It isn't very often I'm able to drown out the sound of screaming children on a train but these stories were so engrossing, I didn't hear a word. In fact, I couldn't wait for the return journey the next day so that I could finish this book.

Seesaw is an anthology of short stories that range from the psychological 'The Other Daughter' to the comic 'London, the Doggy and Me.' There is an eclectic mix of genres here, 'Lipstick and Knickers' shows the hilarious search as one man tries to find out who he has slept with the morning after the night before and there is tension and painful emotions with the stories, 'On the Rocks' and 'The Selfish Act.'

Each one of these stories is a little masterpiece. They are all gripping, well paced and the characterisation is superb. The quality of the writing is flawless and quite simply I was not able to put my Kindle down until I had reached the very end. This writer is a serious talent for the future and if a publisher doesn't snap her up soon, then I'll eat my hat.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A seesaw ride indeed 10 Mar 2012
Format:Kindle Edition
I've mentioned in reviews before about Rosen being able to write across genres and this collection of short stories and flash fiction reinforces that belief.

Some of these stories have been published on their own and are readable in their own right, but unlike another reviewer, I thought this collection went well together. Just like the title says, this is a seesaw ride. The ups are oh so funny, the downs are quite heartbreaking. I am not ashamed to say I was in tears more than once. The last story (not flash fiction) just blew me away when I got to it.

This is definitely the best collection of stories I've read in a long while and I'm sure I will read them again.

UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES READ THIS IN PUBLIC (you will cry, I guarantee it)
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars HIGHLY RECOMMEND 3 Mar 2012
By Amanda TOP 500 REVIEWER
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
Seesaw is a collection of ten short diverse stories, five of which have not been published before. Containing a mixture of emotive, witty and entertaining tales, this makes a lovely read.
I believe Rosen Trevithick has a true talent for writing about subjects that one can empathise with, making it very easy to connect with both characters and storylines. Enjoy!
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
3.0 out of 5 stars It's ok
I got this as a free Kindle book. As a male approaching retirement age it is not my sort of thing, but I always finish a book! Read more
Published 7 months ago by S Edmondson
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it
I read a lot of short stories, and it is very rare to find an author that can do funny and touching so well. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Zoe
5.0 out of 5 stars Ups and downs expertly written
'Seesaw' is an exceptionally strong compilation of short stories. Rosen Trevithick has a true talent for writing both comically and dramatically and these tales show off this gift... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Jonnyboy (Jonathan)
3.0 out of 5 stars Too formulaic
Initially thought these short stories "fitted the bill" for bus journeys travelling to work however after first two or three stories found them to be somewhat repetitive, although... Read more
Published 9 months ago by davieg
4.0 out of 5 stars Worth reading
I bought this book as sometimes I want to just read a short story rather than getting into anything too heavy. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Elaine
5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely brilliant
this is a fantastic selection of short stories, each worthy of being a novel in their own right

the one that stands out the most though has to be london, the doggy and... Read more
Published 10 months ago by catwoman
5.0 out of 5 stars Good stories with an interesting slant
This is the first book I've read that made me feel what it might be like to suffer from mental health problems. Well done.
Published 10 months ago by Love to read Ruth
5.0 out of 5 stars Very Special
Rosen Trevithick has managed to combine a wide-spectrum of topics and genres in this collection of short stories. Read more
Published 10 months ago by B.R. Snow
5.0 out of 5 stars Engaging and thought-provoking
An engaging mix of short stories ranging from very short and laugh out loud to longer, more thought-provoking and serious pieces. Read more
Published 10 months ago by M. Berney
5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous
I downloaded this book on a whim but it was a brilliant collection of stories, gripping from the start! I would definitely recommend it.
Published 11 months ago by Lydabuff
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