“My medium
of choice is the short story. I don’t know why they appeal to me so, but I
suspect part of the reason is their bare-boned simplicity, much like a fairy
tale. I consider it my job, as a writer, to lure you into my gingerbread house,
my false paradise. I invite you to pick up these little breadcrumbs I’ve dropped,
to follow my paths and tumble into my worlds. But make no mistake, I am the
witch.” (Davis – Intro)
Judging by
the title and the compelling introduction by Mr. Davis, one would expect to see
a parallel to Hansel and Gretel or Little Red Riding Hood. Of course, I
wasn’t expecting an exact recap, but surely there would have to have been lost
children, a wicked woman, or a big, bad wolf. Like the fairy tales, I
anticipated something sinister and playful. But these stories weren’t like
that. They were quite common, full of banality and predictability. Plus, there
didn’t seem to be a unified theme.
Writing
was okay, but the stories were unimpressive. I actually enjoyed the
introduction more than the whole collection.
My rating: 2.5 stars
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