One for the Trouble: Book Slam Volume 1

Book Slam #1

by Patrick Neate (Editor), William Boyd, Hari Kunzru

One for the Trouble - Book Slam Volume One is Book Slam's first annual, a collection of newly commissioned stories and poetry from some of their illustrious alumni, available as hardback, eBook, Audiobook and, shortly, multiplatform app.

Genres: Fiction, Poetry, Short Stories, Anthologies, Audiobook, 21st Century

176 pages

First published November 24, 2011

Reviews

[HillbillyWizard · Rating 5 out of 5]

I had to take a break from my deep research into survival guides for the Trumpocalypse. According to Alex Jones the correct nomenclature for his conspiracy theories is "Key Intel". Well my key intel, Mormon upbringing and organic paranoia brought on by years of LSD-25 in the 80's tells me that I should hope for the best but prepare for the worst. But like I said I needed a break from that, so I finished this tremendous, primal concept masterpiece of short stories that includes my favorite British author, Jon Ronson and favorite Scottish author, Irvine Welsh. But alas it's like methadone for a junkie and just makes me yearn for a new full length expose' from Ronson or a Novel by Irvine.

[Vylūnė · Rating 4 out of 5]

1. Great game of associations. The beggining of each piece makes a reader curious and anticipating to learn how one or another title was interpreted.
2. If there is a possibility, going for the audio book is strongly recommended. Most of the pieces are read by the authors who give that authentic emotions, narrative pace, etc to the text.

[Megan · Rating 3 out of 5]

I only read (and stumbled upon) this book because of Patrick Ness. I love his work and was desperate to read new material from him (short story, so be it). I thoroughly enjoyed and appreciated each short story or poem in this collection.

[Toria · Rating 2 out of 5]

Some interesting stories going for new styles or etc, some not so interesting. Read this because I'm an Oyeyemi fan. The one with the comedian and the imaginary pet ant, and the one with the Russian clown, also stick in my brain.

[Katy Derbyshire · Rating 4 out of 5]

VERY nicely done anthology of exciting British writing.

[BAM who is Beth Anne · Rating 3 out of 5]

decent collection of short stories.

[Angus McKeogh · Rating 4 out of 5]

First sampling of Patrick Ness. Great stuff. Everyone else is their usual great self.

[Ana · Rating 4 out of 5]

After reading this anthology, there are so many new (to me) authors I'm determined to read a lot more from. I'm surprised it has so little ratings on Goodreads.

[Blow Pop · Rating 4 out of 5]

Review tba

[James · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's a anthology. It ranges from pretty good to ok. Probably only worth it as a rarities collection if you're a fan of any of the featured writers.