Strange Secrets by Mike Russell can be described as bizarre, thought-provoking, and satirical. It’s a collection of seven short stories. That discusses topics of the nature of reality, the afterlife, and our individual perceptions of our world. Each story discusses its theme well and prompts the reader to explore them deeply.
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Writing Style
Russell’s writing style is simple but paints a clear picture for the reader. His use of humor alleviates the awkward tension of scenes, which adds to the humor of the stories. Making Strange Medicine a fun and engaging read. Russell also uses repetition to enhance the story’s points. It prompts you took think about some core parts of human existence. It’s a bizarre adventure you don’t know how each story is going to end.
Characters
What stuck out to me about the characters was their aura of innocence. Each of the stories in the book had a character with an aura of innocence that was different and pushed the story forward. My favorite characters were Arnold and Maureen in Arnold’s Melting Foot. They’re are realistic and easy to relate to.
Plot
The plots of each story were easy to follow. In a couple of the stories, the plots were vague. Though there were answers to the mysteries, some were confusing. Each story starts in a reality with an easy-to-follow plot before slowly getting weirder and weirder. It’s simple but keeps the reader engaged in the story.
My Thoughts
It’s a quick read, but it makes you think. Arnold’s Melting Foot was my favorite out of the seven stories. I fully agreed with the moral of the story, we don’t fit into a category to be something. If you’re looking for something unusual to read, then check out Mike Russell’s ‘Strange Secrets.’ You can grab a copy here. If you’d like to learn more about Mike Russell and his other books, then check out the links below.
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Thank you Strange Books, for a copy of this strange, yet enjoyable book.
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