The Bottom Of The Sea

author: Zachary Jernigan

name: Wayne

average rating: 4.20

book published: 2013

rating: 4

read at: 2013/09/05

date added: 2013/09/07

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Zachary Jernigan is fast proving to be one of my favorite new writers. His writing is intelligent and imaginative and breathes new life into a genre that I love. THE BOTTOM OF THE SEA collects 5 of his stories. 4 have previously been in print and one is new to this collection. In Zachary's foreword, he mentions taking the chance to make some small changes to the stories.



The stories range all over the place. From a city racially divided after a war to a blind man dependent on a young boy to take him to the fish market daily. The title story feels like it could be in the same universe as Jernigan's excellent book NO RETURN. I loved all the stories, but if I had to pick a favorite, it would be All My Ghosts, about a father who will do anything to save his ailing child, but he is no ordinary father.



It's a short collection, but every story is a great read. I look forward to seeing what Mr. Jernigan comes out with next.





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