chymerra
Written on Aug 3, 2017
I could go on about what was my favorite story in the book, which wouldn’t be fair because I liked them all. Each story struck me a different way and left me thinking about them after the fact.
Counting Sheep: I could see society evolve to a point where sleep is stored in batteries. I could also see it being abused like it was in the book.
Popstars – A Treatment: I actually had to read this story a couple of times. Each time, I thought to myself “This would make a great series”. A Batman like hero who took out the bad guys. I would watch it.
Gonzo: This was an odd little story and I could relate to it in some ways. I mean, who hasn’t been on a bender and lost a few days (and to be clear, this was way before I had kids).
Pinnoccio: A creepy story and a different take on the story of Pinnoccio. I still shudder remembering what Pinnoccio turned into.
He Always Arrived at Night: A different twist on vampire love stories. Very different. I would love to see a full-length book made of it, I liked it that much.
The problem….with Love & Faith: I enjoyed reading this story. A different take on mermaid stories.
Winter’s Tale: A disturbing story of a mentally ill ex-bodyguard who is hired to find the girl he used to protect.
If I had to make a complaint about the book is that I noticed several misspellings of several words in the book. It didn’t bother me but I did have to go back to reread a sentence because it didn’t make sense to me. Other than that, I enjoyed reading it.
My Summary of Counting Sheep and Other Stories: 4 stars
Counting Sheep and Other Stories is one of those books that you cannot put down. This book takes you from dreamless sleep to an ex-bodyguard who is willing to put his life on the line to protect his former charge and beyond.
Will I reread: Yes
Will I recommend to family and friends: Yes
Age range: Adult
Why: Violence, language, and sexual situations
**I received a free copy of this book and volunteered to review it**