Tiny Deaths
by Robert Shearman
World Fantasy Award 2008 for Best Collection.
Analyzing the complexity, absurdity, and blessedness of seemingly ordinary people, this debut collection examines the metaphysical assumptions surrounding death. From the end of a relationship to the meaning behind its title, this anthology continually surprises and subverts, utilizing topics such as alien intelligence, reincarnation, imaginary children, and even conversations with Hitler’s childhood pet. Engaging and diverse, this compendium offers a fascinating perspective on mortality.
Contents:
- Mortal Coil
- Perfect
- Grappa
- Ashes to Ash
- Extra Ordinary
- Stuff We Leave Behind
- Damned If You Don't
- Favourite
- Static
- No Looking Back
- So Proud
- The Storyteller
- Tiny Deaths
- Meanwhile, in a Small Room, a Small Boy
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Robert Shearman
Robert Shearman (aka Rob Shearman; born 1970) is currently best-known as a writer for Doctor Who and for his ongoing association with Jarvis & Ayres Productions (Martin Jarvis and Rosalind Ayres) which has resulted in six plays for BBC Radio 4 broadcast in the station's regular weekday Afternoon Play slot, and one classic serial.
Links
Robert Shearman. Wikipedia.
