{"product_id":"quests-flash-fiction-stories-william-colson-9781919610092","title":"Quests - Flash Fiction Stories by William Colson","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuests: Flash Fiction Stories\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eby William Colson\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn Quests, William Colson reveals a unique talent in flash fiction to describe the insidious moments when lives change, almost always without notice, and often without compassion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe stories traverse diverse times and places: the post-war America and Europe, the Soviet Era, the backwoods of mountains, the odd diner, distant forests, the lives of ordinary people facing extraordinary challenges. Every single story is a brave emotional illustration of acts of mourning, love, trust and doing what has to be done.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe style is concise, observant and humane. Colson's characters-children, soldiers, fathers, wanderers and survivors-are almost always at the threshold of a life changing act, meeting or moment of realization.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese aren't massive, heroic quests. They are internal and deeply personal. Every single story is a world of its own. Yet taken as a whole, the stories are a convergence of thoughts on the essence of fortitude and the nature of suffering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe book is a delight for: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe readers of literary flash fiction and short stories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntrospective stories focusing on character development\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReaders of historical fiction and stories reflecting the essence of humanity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReaders looking for the impact of stories long after the last line has been read\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eQuests is a book intended for those who prefer substance to size, and who are convinced that even the minutest stories can contain enormous truth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e William Colson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 191961009X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781919610092\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Seventh Quarry Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/13\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 126\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.60lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.18h x 6.74w x 0.34d","brand":"William Colson","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":50665253863679,"sku":"9781919610092","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_9f720076-9fd7-4f17-aa02-850d8a42b43d.jpg?v=1792010958","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/quests-flash-fiction-stories-william-colson-9781919610092","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}