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City Solipsism: A Short Story (2014)

by Zack Love(Favorite Author)

4.1 of 5 Votes: 4

languge

English

genre

Middle Grade & Children's

publisher

SQ Publishing

review 1: Have you ever wanted to climb in someone else’s head and find out what they are thinking? Been in a situation where a random meeting provided so many fantastical possibilities if only one person would strike up a conversation? City Solipsism provides a male point of view of just such an encounter. It is a complete internal dialog of one man’s morning commute to the office as he finds himself in close proximity to another commuter. The body language of the other commuter causes the man to let his mind wander in so many different directions. The reader is allowed to enjoy a voyeuristic perspective of how he believes and wishes the situation to play out.City Solipsism was the perfect lunchtime read that finishes with such a flourish that surprised me in the most plea... moresant of ways.
review 2: * ARC PROVIDED BY THE AUTHOR FOR AN HONEST REVIEW *We really loved this novella. It was short, yet sophisticated and entertaining. Zack Love writes amazing story lines that are not just fun but intellectually stimulating in all the right places! He has a way with telling a story that you fall into his books and befriend his characters. Have you ever been on a train, bus, metro/subway -- or any other shared space with strangers -- and started to wonder what that person right next to you is thinking? Did you ever start to think or hope that maybe your temporary neighbor was somehow sharing your thoughts and/or desires? Ever sensed some sort of romantic connection or sexual tension and wished you could get into the individual's head, to know for sure?This story starts out with Jack who is riding on a subway in New York City. He notices a beautiful woman (Florence as he calls her) riding so close that their hands almost touch. He begins to reminisce about a past life in which he feels nostalgic for when he had another beauty for a brief moment and is comparing his encounter with his former flame to the woman riding next to him. He wants to build up the courage to talk to her, but is afraid. As he is riding, he tries to think of her next move, and can't figure out where she is going. Is it fate that they get off together? The ending is definitely not what you think will happen but it done in true Zack Love fashion! We can't wait to read what's next! less

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