Wa alaykum assalam,
I've just finished reading through them all. So many genres and styles of writing ma'sha'Allah.
me too, I just finished them all. I got up to reading Rusty last night, and stopped there - there was a lot to process. So I thought I'd take a break, before I moved onto the final two. And yes, what varied writing styles, mashaAllah.
It honestly doesn't take long to read through them all, it took me around 30 minutes, and it's definitely worth it.
You're right, doesn't take long at all. I have this thing I do, where I stop and let my imagination fill in the details I see fit into the scene, and when I feel satisfied, I carry on reading. Takes longer, but is more enjoyable.
I liked them all so much, can't wait to discuss them inshaAllah.
IB Book Club (hint)
To begin with, I 'The King Without the Crown' is written in the style of those age-old fables I read so much as a child, really has that nostalgic fairy-tale like feel to it.
I really did enjoy that one a lot, it was very classical.
And 'Rusty' is completely difference, a sci-fi story through and through, I liked the Muslim twist to it.
I really enjoyed
Rusty. A Muslimah Deunan Knute - I didn't see that one coming. This story had me gripped from the start, as I am a bit of a sci-fi fan lol, especially the mecha sub genre. If you don't know what I am talking about, check out Appleseed Ex Machina. This story, Rusty, is worthy of another few parts. Yes, I'm left wanting more... those goggles were left blinking faintly. There's more, I know it.
Ghoul was really engrossing, but I'm not a fan of the genre. Having said that, i did read and I did enjoy. The dialogue was dark and full of intent which made me uneasy. I guess that is the desired effect for horror fans though, so in that sense a job well done.
Blank Paper was interesting to read. First person story telling is always hard to pull off. Takes a lot of internalising to know how to paint the scene in when it's just one voice doing everything in the narrative, but I have to say, the attempt was decent and for that, I liked it.
The King without a Crown, as I mentioned, this is classical story telling which is fading fast in this world of film, pop art and pfft... this story has the charm which appeals to all ages, in all times. A triumph in itself, as the story is one I've not actually read before, nor been told before. And one, I will definitely be telling my Nieces and Nephews in sha Allah.
Human Life is Very Precious. I was a little wary reading this, as it is a true story. So when I finished, I sat and had a long think. And in some ways, I haven't stopped. That's a compliment. Thought provoking stories are always welcome sustenance for both, the mind and heart.
Tom. What can I say, as short and silly as this was, I loved it. Like it was written by a seven year old for his five year old sister, a story about their Sunday afternoon playing imagination in the garden... for what it's worth, it's a little gem
Emotional Abyss was very different, not sure what the author intended here but it had a weirdness to it I think some might enjoy.
Scimi
