The Breath of Suspension: Stories

by Alexander Jablokov

Book Overview

A collection of ten stories creates a realm of irrelevant miracles, where civilization-building is a pastime and death is an art, and offers unique interpretations of fear, love, guilt, greed,... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0380726807
• ISBN13: 9780380726806
• Release Date: January 1996
• Publisher: Avon Books
• Length: 343 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 4.2" x 6.9"

Customer Reviews

Breath-taking collection

This diverse collection of stories runs the gamut from sly humor to dark melancholy. Like all collections, some of these stories are better than others, but the best ones are awe-inspiring. The title story, in particular, is brilliant and haunting. This man is a masterful writer.One of the best things about Jablokov's writing is the infusion of ideas that elevates great characterization and imagination. His novels, though I love them, can ramble. His short stories, however, distill his best points and this collection is a rewarding read.