Kergan Edwards-Stout

Songs for the New Depression is a story in three parts, told in reverse chronological order, tells the story of Gabe as he dies from AIDS. An interesting idea, except the protagonist is so decidedly unsympathetic and marcissistic that by the time we learn part of why he's so unsympathetic in the third part, I still couldn't help rolling my eyes at him. Part three is definitely the strongest one by far, and I can't help but feeling I would've liked the book more if it had been told in chronological order.… (mehr)

I received this book from Circumspect Press as an early reviewer. I was very grateful to receive the book and eager to read it. While I looked forward to the idea of the book and it's "........Tales of The Holidays", it just wasn't an enjoyable read to me. I would read some of the short stories and then wonder to myself what was I supposed to get from that particular story. Had I not felt obligated to review the book, I would not have finished reading it. I suppose it's all subjective but these types of stories missed the mark with me. ( )… (mehr)