Review: When I’m Lonely I Dream of You by Tallie
Description (from Amazon.com)
“When I’m Lonely I Dream of You” by Tallie is a captivating collection of 12 short stories that explore the complexities of human emotions and relationship with self and world. From the bustling streets of Korea to the serene mountains of Japan, each story is filled with vivid descriptions and rich characterizations that draw the reader into a world of dreams and self-discovery. The characters in Tallie’s stories grapple with depression, burnout, and detachment in ways that are both relatable and poignant. But amid the struggles, there is also hope and a sense of wonder that permeates each tale. With its focus on dreams and the subconscious, this collection is a must-read for anyone who enjoys thought-provoking and emotionally resonant fiction.
Get ready to embark on a literary journey like no other with Tallie’s debut book. As you flip through the pages you’ll discover that some of stories are not just mere figments of Tallie’s imagination – they’re actually based on her actual dreams! Can you imagine which ones?
But that’s not all – once you’ve finished reading, head to the end of the book and scan the QR code to be taken to a website where you can submit your guesses. Will you be able to accurately identify which stories were born from Tallie’s subconscious? It’s a challenge that’s sure to leave you riveted until the very end. Get your copy now and let the guessing game begin!
My Thoughts
Collections are some of my favorite reading, not because I don’t want to immerse myself in a writer’s world for 350 pages, but because I sometimes want to immerse myself in a writer’s WORLDS. Short story collections by a single author are views into the brain of another.
In When I’m Lonely I Dream of You by Tallie, the twelve worlds we are presented with may be either dreamscapes or realities which mirror dreams. Figuring which is which is part of the mystery and the fun of the book, and there’s even a quick quiz at the end to see if you were right.
Each of the stories is told in a style that, while modern, is reminiscent of some authors I have read in the past, those who weave words into wonderful narratives in bite-sized portions. By far, “Daesang” was my favorite, as it weaves those words surreally, something of which I am a fan.
Overall, I was impressed with the short story collection and with the number of genres covered. And it is short. At 98 pages, you would think there would be less. Yet less can be more, and Tallie does an outstanding job of letting you into her dreams…or not.
Available at Amazon: https://amzn.to/3pFmZ9z
