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  • Paperback: 256 pages
  • Publisher: Legend Press Ltd; First edition (3 Feb 2007)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0955103231
  • ISBN-13: 978-0955103230
  • Product Dimensions: 19.6 x 13 x 2.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 941,799 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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'Absorbing and surprising... a heartening testimony to the health of the new-writing scene today.' Roundtable Review --Roundtable Review

'The collection touches on a wealth of human experiences and has something to which every reader can relate.' Western Mail --Western Mail

'The stories offer a surprising range of cultural perspectives...the writing feel[s] very fresh off the press, full of energy and exuberance.' Pulp.Net --Pulp.Net


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In today's world we want everything in a quick and compact form, and today's reader is no different. "Seven Days" consists of easily accessible yet powerful snapshots of life from seven very different angles. Seven intriguing authors each delve into the consciousness of a character depicted on a single day. Named after the day described, each story offers an insight from an individual cultural perspective and together they weave a powerful and gritty portrait of human experience. A unique cross between the novel and the short story, this collection is designed for the busy modern-day reader and is an illustration of the unexpected wealth that the repackaged short story can offer.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars A good read, 24 Dec 2007
By SJSmith (UK) - See all my reviews
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I find short stories a bit hit and miss so this was a refreshing change. The stories, as you'll read in the introduction, are slightly longer than your traditional short story. What they do all have in common is that it is one day in the life of one character. So you get seven different characters whose day you have experienced. The characters are typical of their type (in my opinion) and introduce you to a range of cultures and attitudes.

Only two of them disappointed me, I think it was Thursday and Tuesday, other than that it is an enjoyable read. The writing is excellent and as each day is written by different authors your enjoyment is refreshed continually. Having not read `The Remarkable Everyday' which is what `Seven Days' follows up I couldn't say if this was an improvement or not and the introduction does say that there is a third one on its way.

Well worth a read, the beauty of these stories (being longer than traditional short stories) is that you can really get your teeth into them. Also you don't have to read them all at once, giving you time to reflect on one before starting another.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Shorter fiction for the long view, 26 Mar 2007

The concept behind the collection is that the short story is, well, sold short. Legend Press editor Tom Chalmers argues that it is in fact the ideal vehicle for fiction in our fast-paced and unrelenting commuter world. This then is the result of his conviction, seven stories, each one a day-in-the-life snapshot from seven very distinct and culturally diverse characters, more challenging than the regular fare on the market, but still easily consumable in a lunchtime. Book-ended by the two standout contributions, simply entitled Friday (by Andrew Theophilou) and Sunday (by Josie Henley-Einion), the collection touches on a wealth of human experiences and has something to which every reader can relate.

If you like your short fiction real, gritty, and with more bite than a rabid jack russell, then this is for you.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent collection of fascinating quick stories..., 7 April 2007
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I've never been into short stories until after reading '7 days' I was pleasantly suprised. It is a brilliant book containing cleverly contrasting stories with different outlooks on life that come together to compliment each other.
Each author has tackled their subject to give a fascinating insight to a range of human experiences. There is so much I could relate to or grabbed my attention with the shocking issues some stories challenged and excellent characters that you find yourself feeling their emotions. There is something for everyone in this book and I have recomended it to everyone I know!
The drug addict on the streets stood out as one of the strong pieces in the book, also The 95 year old lesbian in a nursing home which was the perfect way to end the collection.
This book suits people who live busy lives.
I want more now!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful!
This unfailingly well written book absorbed me completely. Each story takes you where you've probably never been before, but you can't help but recognise the oh so familiar human... Read more
Published on 7 May 2007 by Teacher

5.0 out of 5 stars new fiction
I very much enjoyed this collection- I'm a short story fan 'Short Cuts' is the standard, bit some of Seven Days hinted that the form is indeed alive and kicking - A Raymond Carver... Read more
Published on 28 Feb 2007 by John Brown

5.0 out of 5 stars Very worth reading
As I am one of the authors (Sunday, the last in the book), I won't comment on my own story. But I will say that I thoroughly enjoyed the other stories and I am very pleased to... Read more
Published on 23 Feb 2007 by Josie Henley-Einion

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I don't often read short stories, but really enjoyed this collection. They are varied, interesting snippets of life and easy to dip into. Read more
Published on 20 Feb 2007 by AED

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