A debut collection of genre-bending short histories and novellas spanning 16th- through early 20th-century places and people, with themes of feminism, war, mental illness, disability, identity, and hope.
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A debut collection of genre-bending short histories and novellas spanning 16th- through early 20th-century places and people, with themes of feminism, war, mental illness, disability, identity, and hope.
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ââ?¬Å"Shoot the Horses Firstââ?¬Â? is the first collection of short stories from award-winning author Leah Angstman, and it does not disappoint! This collection, aptly called histories, guides the reader through a tremendous breadth of American history, legend, and atmosphere. In addition to the diverse collection of histories, Angstman includes several pages of historical notes and a glossary of WÃ?´panÃ?¢ak terms used in the story ââ?¬Å"A Lifetime of Fishes.ââ?¬Â? These additions enrich the histories even more, appealing to history buffs and casual readers alike.
As with any short story collection, some stories are bound to stand out to readers more than others. For me personally, ââ?¬Å"Casting Grand Titans,ââ?¬Â? ââ?¬Å"A Lifetime of Fishes,ââ?¬Â? and ââ?¬Å"The Desert Jewelââ?¬Â? captured my heart and imagination. Angstman has a true talent for developing complicated and lovable characters. Agatha of ââ?¬Å"Casting Grand Titansââ?¬Â? and Grace of ââ?¬Å"A Lifetime of Fishesââ?¬Â? are two women with similar motivations and desires for freedom, but radically different ways of achieving them and dealing with the men and world around them. Seeing similar themes with fresh presentation kept this collection original.
ââ?¬Å"The Desert Jewelââ?¬Â? provides a compelling male lead in Mitchell Castor. This story is simultaneously bittersweet and heartwarming, allowing our imperfect lead to find his own meaning in life after heartbreak. I also found stories that made me laugh out loud, like ââ?¬Å"One Night, When the Breath of August Blew Hotterââ?¬Â? and some that made me despair, like ââ?¬Å"Yellow Flowers.ââ?¬Â?
Angstman�s collection is a varied set of histories, serving as quick glimpses into America�s past. They�re stories I wish we had read in all my US History classes because of the life they give to events and times I�ve only learned dry facts about, and mostly forgotten. It is a collection that gives life to historical fiction, a genre I usually don�t read much of.
This collection would be a wonderful read for anyone passionate about women-centric historical tales, historical fiction, and the rich history of America. If you�re hesitant to read historical fiction, this collection is a great place to start. It�s a perfect slice of Americana!
