Book name: The First Time (Buy here – UK Version. US Version)
Author: K. Morris
Genre: Fiction, Short Stories
Source: New Author Online
Synopsis:
The First Time is a collection of 4 short stories that explores a variety of topics that leave you in deep thought.
The first story, which is also the title of the book, explores Becky’s financial dilemmas. Being a recent graduate with an unbelievable credit card debt, Becky ventures into the world of prostitution in order to steer clear of poverty. The story gives a glimpse into why young women enter into the escort services world and the sorts of difficulties they face in it.
Lucy is a story that looks at people’s reaction to an old bachelor’s sudden luck in his love life. Having secured a young, beautiful and dutiful wife that fulfils his every desire, people conclude that the only reasonable explanation for this would be that he paid for her.
Issie and Peter seem to share a loving relationship as seen when she surprises him on his birthday with a delicious looking birthday cake. The Pain Behind the Smile is a story that makes you think about appearances vs reality.
Hemlock previews a state of the art invention, a machine that has the capacity to function in society and appreciate high culture. It gives you a sneak peek into what a majority of men would seem to consider “perfect” in a terms of a partner.
My Thoughts:
The short stories are exactly what they claim to be – short and immensely packed with thought provoking issues that you will ponder on the rest of the day. The stories seem unfinished, leaving you to fill in the details of what happens next. Personally, this is how I like stories to be. It causes you to feel the predicament of wanting to know more vs using your imagination to fill in the gaps and that inciting that frustration in a reader is what makes an author for me. All four stories explore different aspects of relationships and makes you identify with the feelings of the characters even if you don’t see yourself in the kind of situations they are in.
Favourite Quotes:
“My dear sir, Man is but a machine. He takes in food to fuel his body and his very mind is but a highly intricate mechanism for processing thoughts and emotions. Becky is a machine. Why should not two machines come together?”
DISCLAIMER: This book/eBook being reviewed was provided free of charge for an honest review.
This Labyrinth I Roam 
Many thanks for taking the time to write this great review. I very much appreciate it. All the very best, Kevin
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I nominated you for the Sunshine Award! I hope it makes you feel warm and fuzzy! 😀 http://sincerelykaterz.wordpress.com/2014/02/17/cold-hands-warm-heart/
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Awww, thank you Kate!
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You’re very welcome!
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Very interesting stories! Congratulations on your talent, and sharing!
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Thanks Terry. The book is great too. You should buy it if you can
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Reblogged this on newauthoronline and commented:
Many thanks to Cupitonians for reviewing my collection of short stories, The First Time. Should you purchase The First Time or any other of my books I would appreciate it if you would consider leaving a review either on your own site or Amazon. As mentioned by Cupitonians, a free copy of The First Time was provided in return for an honest review. No money or other incentives where provided.
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Very interesting and extremely well written reviews! I am intrigued by the book now…
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Many thanks for your interest in my collection of short stories, The First Time. Please do check it out together with my other books. Kind regards, Kevin
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very good review…makes me want to buy…and add to the queue of 30 odd unread books 🙂
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Haha. You know I do that too! But I eventually make my way through them!
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I also have quite a collection of books sittting on virtual bookshelves in my Kindle library. However I will, like you get round to reading them all. I will, honestly! Kevin
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I’m new to the blog. I love that you review short stories too! I have to check out this collection.
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Thank you 🙂 Hope you are well!
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BOOK REVIEW!!!!! 🙂
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AWS2014 says `Place this on our site for best presentation and hope you get more followers’ #cuptonians
PS: And a great big thanks for all the likes ,in process of setting uosite for all our friends news – it will be simply called `Ace Friends News’ will let everyone know soon ,so you can promote your work to a wider audience ,as our way of thanking our friends. 🙂
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Wonderful review.
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Thank you Edgar!
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Hi ,fabulous review,and touchy, to see many young women choose this path to pay off their credit or to support some addiction.Beautiful reflection of the characters .Best wishes.jalal
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There is a book I think you will like I wanted to recommend after reading this. The book is called: Object Lessons: The Paris Review Presents the Art of the Short Story. Twenty contemporary authors introduce twenty sterling examples of the short story from the pages of The Paris Review.
The stories are incredible and long story short check it out
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Will do! Thank you!
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