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A Splendid Salmagundi Kindle Edition

4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 13 ratings

A Splendid Salmagundi is a delicious salad of short stories seasoned with a light dusting of poems, covering a variety of genres. You will find one or two true stories, some humour, some horror, fantasy, adventure and science fiction. Many are Amazon published authors whose work you may already have read. Others will soon be favourites.

Contributors are alphabetically, DM Andrews, Tim Arnot, RJ Askew, Baarbaara, Andrew Barrett, Kath Brinck, Michael Brookes, Alexandra Butcher, DD Chant, Mel Comley, Lexie Conyngham, Raymond Daley, Ian Ellis, Robert Franks, Cornelius Harker, Mark R Faulkner, Vic Heaney, Jonathan Hill, Darren Humphries, Andrew Lawston, Stephen Livingston, Will Macmillan Jones, M T McGuire, Kath Middleton, Marc Nash, Harry Nicholson, Jenny Shaw, Rosen Trevithick, Simon Turpin, David Wailing, Jim Webster, Philip Whiteland.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B009RBQSA4
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 694 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 259 pages
  • Customer reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 13 ratings

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Customers find the book offers a compelling mix of short stories and poetry. They appreciate the variety of clever and engaging stories, and the opportunity to try different genres. Readers praise the quality writing and the fine sense of creative balance. The book is described as delightful and enjoyable reading.

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9 customers mention ‘Story quality’9 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the compelling mix of short stories and poetry in this book. They find the poems and stories well-placed, providing a reflective balance. The stories keep readers interested throughout with unexpected ending twists that keep them captivated.

"...on the bole of the oak tree on the front cover of this fine anthology really tickle me...." Read more

"...is excellent, and there is some really touching and thought-provoking work here...." Read more

"...It was a good mix and I liked the way the poetry and stories were placed giving a reflective breathing space between the chapters. Tasty!..." Read more

"...was impressed by the quality of the writing and there are so many stories in this book that it will keep you busy for sometime reading it all!..." Read more

6 customers mention ‘Variety’6 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the variety of stories and poems in the book. They find it a nice selection of clever and engaging stories that offer an opportunity to try different genres.

"...I found myself amazed at the diversity of the content...." Read more

"...There is so much variety and good reading here it would be almost impossible to pick out one I enjoyed the most...." Read more

"...Its also a lovely opportunity to try a different genre and find you liked it...." Read more

"What a fantastic collection of stories and poems, there is so much variety that there is surely something for everyone...." Read more

6 customers mention ‘Writing quality’6 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the writing quality of the book. They find it readable and enjoyable, with clever stories and engaging poems. The collection is described as a fairground of writerly rides and coconut shies. Readers appreciate the fine sense of creative balance the editor has achieved.

"...It's a fairground of writerly rides and coconut shies. You can lose yourself in a book like this. You can hop around. It's great. A reading holiday...." Read more

"...early today and have barely put it down , such was the quality of the writing. I found myself amazed at the diversity of the content...." Read more

"...The quality of writing throughout is excellent, and there is some really touching and thought-provoking work here...." Read more

"I finished reading this book this morning. I was impressed by the quality of the writing and there are so many stories in this book that it will..." Read more

5 customers mention ‘Readability’5 positive0 negative

Customers find the book easy to read and engaging. They say it offers a variety of good reading material that will charm their eyes.

"...You can lose yourself in a book like this. You can hop around. It's great. A reading holiday. A change. New weather...." Read more

"...There is so much variety and good reading here it would be almost impossible to pick out one I enjoyed the most...." Read more

"...I really enjoyed the book overall and there are authors in there that I will definitely read more of...." Read more

"A Simply Splendid Salmagundi...." Read more

Top reviews from United Kingdom

  • Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 23 October 2012
    I don't know exactly why it is so, and it does not really matter, but those two little eyes peering out from the hidey-hole on the bole of the oak tree on the front cover of this fine anthology really tickle me. There is something engaging about them that seems to perfectly capture the character of this tastefully eclectic salad of writerly talent.

    This is not one of the numberless kissass covers to be found at every e-turn from rising authors stutting their 'brand'. I wonder which genius decided that authors now have to be brands? For some reason those two little eyes a-peering out really make me want me to peer into their realm. What shy little creature lurks within?

    This is good. I am won more by those two little eyes than by a No.1. cacophany of tartly-branded visual hammer blows. Yes, I am a-judging a book by its cover. But then those two little eyes a-peering out really do make my eyes want to peer in. Because... I do not know why, and it does not matter. All I know is this, if you look at those two eyes for long enough, I swear to you that you will see them blink.

    I know this is all a double rum, but I instinctively sense there is a link between those two little bewtiching eyes and the nature of the art to be found within the e-covers of A Splendid Salmagundi, an art which will charm-e the eyes of all those curious enough and wise enough to want to taste it.

    The joy of reading anthologies is not knowing what will grab you until you stumbles into its outstretched arms and are half hugged to death by it. You dip in, you try a bit of this, a bit of that on a read-one-like-one-read-one-maybe-read-one-love-one-basis. It wld be a very picky reader indeed who does not find a good few read-one-love-ones here-e. You just don't know what's coming. It's a fairground of writerly rides and coconut shies. You can lose yourself in a book like this. You can hop around. It's great. A reading holiday. A change. New weather. A break from the all the know-where-you-are genres.

    Yes, this is not kickass branded product, with a nailed-down narrative gunning for a film deal (yawn). That said, it has most definitely been painstakingly and lovingly arranged by an editor with a fine sense of creative balance - an art in itself - and I commend it to you strongly in the hope that you will enjoy it and in turn re-commend it to your friends, suggest it to your book group, e-gift it to your relatives in chilly Moose Jaw this Christmas, tweet it to Stephen Fry, facebook it, spread the word, Salmagundi, Salmagundi.

    Just look into those little front cover eyes. If you see them blink - which I swear you will - have a look inside. You are sure to find something to charm your eyes. I know which is my absolute fave story is and my two next faves, but I am not going to tell you as that wld spoilt if for you and we most certainly can't have that. *add to your trolly now!*
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  • Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 18 October 2012
    I downloaded this anthology early today and have barely put it down , such was the quality of the writing.
    I found myself amazed at the diversity of the content. Where else could one read of pigeons alongside buffalo, Santa following on from demons and sexy reminiscences, reviews of wrinkle plasters and the shortcomings of hygiene facilities in public toilets in the same contents table as haunted car rides , eerie mountains and inspired poetry.
    There are trolls and fantasy friends.Feuds and spaceships share space with resurrected detectives, barn sized computers and pyramids, not to mention, traumatised fathers, dying girlfriends, a poignant funeral and country villages named Slaughter!
    I will dream tonight of darkened corridors and creatures at my door seeking permission to enter while my life support machine is switched off and God speaks to tell me the end is nigh.
    I am however comforted to know those pesky vampires won't be having a suck tonight and I will still be enjoying eggs fresh from the nest tomorrow while proudly wearing my oak tree lapel pin in the hope that a handsome spy comes knocking and if I am truly blessed he will bring David and his chocolate fountain with him.
    No! I am not rambling ( well maybe I am a bit) all this and more is included in this glorious book. There is indeed something for everyone regardless of your preferred genre. Like me you may even be surprised and find yourself drawn to themes you may not have previously considered and in so doing discover some new authors to help you through the dark winter nights ahead.
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  • Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 19 October 2012
    A Splendid Salmagundi kept me awake late last night as I was so keen to greedily finish all the tasty delights it has to offer. There is so much variety and good reading here it would be almost impossible to pick out one I enjoyed the most. I would recommend that anyone who has already read any of the contributing authors should read it, as you may find something different from their usual. If you are unfamiliar with these writers you should also read it - you may find a new favourite!
    The quality of writing throughout is excellent, and there is some really touching and thought-provoking work here. I intend to reread the anthology over the next few days, more slowly this time to savour all the different flavours!

    Highly recommended!
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  • Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 25 October 2012
    The book was described as a delicious salad, and that is a perfect description. As with all salads there are some items that appeal more than others according to taste. Its also a lovely opportunity to try a different genre and find you liked it. I really enjoyed the book overall and there are authors in there that I will definitely read more of. It was a good mix and I liked the way the poetry and stories were placed giving a reflective breathing space between the chapters. Tasty!

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  • Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 25 October 2012
    I finished reading this book this morning. I was impressed by the quality of the writing and there are so many stories in this book that it will keep you busy for sometime reading it all! There is something for everyone here - humour, romance, horror, mystery. As I read it I laughed, I cried and was constantly surprised by twists to the endings. An excellent collection of quality writing. Well done to all who contributed!
    9 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 23 October 2012
    What a fantastic collection of stories and poems, there is so much variety that there is surely something for everyone.

    As I finished each story I kept thinking to myself "Oh, that's my favourite so far" don't ask me to narrow it down! This is the kind of book that everyone should own and dip into every now and then, there is a story for every occasion and mood.
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  • Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 11 January 2013
    A fun book of short stories and poems! I enjoyed some more than others but isn't that the way. Jenny Shaw is a stand out author and I can't wait until she gives in to my demands and quits her job to become a full time author ;)
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  • Vivinfrance (Vivienne Blake)
    3.0 out of 5 stars A lovely mish-mash
    Reviewed in France on 5 January 2013
    A nice combination of poetry and fiction of varied styles - short pieces, easy reading. A book to pick up when time for reading is limited.

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