![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhusHZRJhppOxmol3BvHTlhI_s90pAOpiyCj3ybjr1iYHgsF1_EO4vaupUsmqsUe_YuTibL8TMWfFUn50mHxfXZTTm5qP-GcBoqNs3cVr_5yZup0M3GU9dwSEi0hIoAbyzMcORDBAj9r2tN/s200/strangemen.jpg)
and other curious things
by Cate Gardner
Published: 2010
Genre: Short Stories
Paperback: 200 pages
Rating: 4
Description from the publisher's site:
The short story collection, Strange Men in Pinstripe Suits and Other Curious Things, is guaranteed to contain multiple instances of pinstripe suits and at least a few curious things.
My two-bits:
In-a-word(s): whimsical
Another gem of a book! Reading this book was like walking into a curio shop filled with wondrous treasures. In each story you find an interesting or strange oddity to delight. Mind you, not all sweet and happy things though.
I liked the wordplay and imagery quite often presented in one sentence. Like this one...
Amusing quote: only one of many in this book
Microscopic burlesque dancers performed a routine in her stomach.
- page 60
* review ARC copy courtesy of author