OVERVIEW
This is a short story by Fredrik Backman, an author I had never read before. Unfortunately, this short story and his writing are not my thing.
I do appreciate these free short stories by Amazon First Reads as I am exposed to new authors!
OVERALL REVIEW: 3.0 stars
Writing: 3.0 stars
This short story has a few humorous moments in it. But the writing was very "tongue in cheek" and didn't work for me.
Character development: 3.0 stars
The main character, Lucas, is a loner who tries to avoid all contact with other people. He stays in his apartment and orders takeout for all of his needs.
The secondary characters are the "Purple Dress" woman and the "Green Shirt" woman (we never learn their names).
The tertiary character is the "three-headed" apartment board which is only referred to as "Head 1", "Head 2", and "Head 3" AKA "Linda".
Storyline: 3.0 stars
Lucas has a problem whenever he answers the door as he has to interact with other people. The story starts with a frying pan left on the sidewalk.
The main location is possibly Stockholm, Sweden.
Memorable/Informative: 3.0 stars
Apartment boards are a pain in whatever city or country you reside in.
Book cover: 3.0 stars
Okay.
Book title: 3.0 stars
Appropriate.
LUKEWARM recommend
BOOK INFORMATION
Amazon First Reads Kindle short-story ebook
The Answer Is No by Fredrik Backman
68 pages
Amazon Original Stories
Release date of 12/01/2024
INFORMATIONAL LINKS
Amazon First Reads - November 2024
Happy reading,
Dorothea 💜
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