Some of the stories really knocked my socks off. Sorry Blood and Easy Pickings were my favorites, and I imagine I'll read them many times. Some of the other stories were also excellent, and there were a few that were good but not great. I will be seeking out his other books, books for sure.
The Clearing is not a book to go to if you're looking for fast-paced action or a driving narrative. It's got a slowly creeping sense of dread, but this will go down best if you're willing to accept its leisurely pace between horrific violences. It grows, slowly, until it reaches a flashover point. A...
I read only the Donna Tartt story.
Very slow paced, which is what I liked about it.
Gautreaux manages to create a sympathetic and believable antihero who, while neither incapable nor stupid, sometimes stumbles over his own complacency, uncertainty, and feelings of impotence. I can relate.
I am not usually a fan of short story collections, but I really enjoyed this one!
Quite liked this one!
Fantastic storytelling, vividly drawn characters, great read.
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