by Kristopher Jansma
This is such a very difficult book to review, as to give away too much of the plot, or say too much about the characters would ruin the reading experience of those yet to read it.Each chapter starts with a quote from a famous author about the art of writing, the art of creating fiction or just lying...
“Tell all the truth but tell it slant.”That quote from Emily Dickinson is the driving force behind this masterful, creative, spectacular debut novel from Kristopher Jansma, and he never lets you forget that, even for a second. It’s divided into two halves: What Was Lost and What Was Found, each of w...
I received an advance copy through Goodreads First Reads.Ok, maybe I'm missing something here that everyone else got, but this book completely missed the mark for me. The premise is certainly interesting: a series of short stories, and even stories within stories, centered around three main characte...
Highly enjoyable. My full review is here: http://mwgerard.com/review-the-unchangeable-spots-of-leopards-by-kristopher-jansma/
I received a copy of this book free through Goodreads first Reads.I work at a Senior/Youth center and donate all print books I win in giveaways to the library. I hope I get a chance to check this one out in the near future!!!
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[Advance digital copy provided by Penguin's First Flights program]Kristopher Jansma's debut novel is captivating through the end. It is a breathtaking ride through the world of metafiction and an extremely well thought out story.The theme of storytelling versus fiction reminds me of what some other ...