A Small Fiction: Illustrated Micro-Fiction Collection
A Small Fiction is an illustrated collection of brief stories spanning science fiction, fantasy, contemporary fiction, folklore, and humor. Its micro-fiction format suits readers looking for compact pieces that suggest larger worlds, rather than extended narratives.
At a glance
- Illustrated micro-fiction, with stories described as 140 characters or less.
- The collection spans science fiction, fantasy, contemporary fiction, folklore, and humor.
- The publisher description ranges from funny to bleak, including dystopian and dog-focused stories.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Very brief stories make the collection easy to read in small intervals.
- Illustrations accompany tales designed to evoke larger worlds beyond their compact length.
- Genre variety offers shifts between speculative, contemporary, folkloric, and humorous pieces.
Technical specifications
11 specifications| Publisher | Andrews McMeel Publishing, LLC |
|---|---|
| Publication date | October 6, 2020 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 226 pages |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1524866228 |
| File size | 16.7 MB |
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| Screen Reader | Supported |
| Enhanced typesetting | Enabled |
| X-Ray | Not Enabled |
| Word Wise | Enabled |
| Page Flip | Enabled |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers who enjoy short, illustrated fiction and ideas that leave room for reflection.
- Fans of micro-fiction who want variety across humor, speculative fiction, folklore, and contemporary themes.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking long-form plots, sustained character arcs, or a single consistent genre.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Customer feedback highlights the short stories as imaginative, funny, thought-provoking, and able to suggest full worlds in very little space. Readers also describe emotional shifts, including both sadness and warmth. That response fits the listing's compact, multi-genre format, though readers seeking developed plots or a consistent mood may find the pieces brief and varied.
Positive themes
- Customers report enjoying the brief stories and their capacity to suggest larger worlds.
- Feedback praises the collection's creativity, humor, thought-provoking quality, and readability.
Mixed feedback
- Customers describe the emotional effect as mixed, with stories that can feel both sad and heartwarming.
Frequently asked questions
What kind of stories are in A Small Fiction?
The listing describes illustrated micro-fiction across science fiction, fantasy, contemporary fiction, folklore, and humor, with tones from funny to bleak.
How long are the stories?
The publisher description says the stories are told in 140 characters or less.
Is this a long-form novel?
No. It is presented as a collection of brief illustrated stories, so readers looking for a sustained novel-length plot may prefer another format.
What do customers say about the collection?
Customer feedback describes the stories as short, creative, funny, thought-provoking, and emotionally varied. These are reported impressions, not a guarantee that every story will suit every reader.
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