Shimmer

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By Alex Pugsley

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Summary

Shimmer by Alex Pugsley is a poignant tale of friendship, memory, and growth. Set against the backdrop of a small coastal town, the story traces the intertwining lives of a group of friends over several decades. As they navigate through personal struggles and shared experiences, the novel captures the essence of change and the enduring nature of human connections.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy nostalgic stories set in small-town environments that explore the intricacies of friendships and personal growth. With its richly drawn characters and humour, it captures the essence of youth and the complexities of navigating life's unexpected twists and turns.

Shimmer

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Nominated for the 2023 ReLit Award for Short Fiction

Shimmer presents ten vividly told stories, following characters through relationships, within social norms, and across boundaries of all kinds as they shimmer into and out of each other's lives.

Outside a 7-Eleven, teen boys Veeper and Wendell try to decide what to do with their night, though the thought of the rest of their lives doesn't seem to have occurred to them. In Laurel Canyon, two movie stars try to decide if the affair they're having might mean they like each other. When Byron, trying to figure out the chords of a song he likes, posts a question on a guitar website, he ends up meeting Jessica as well, a woman with her own difficult music. And when the snide and sharp-tongued Twyla agrees to try therapy, not even she would have imagined the results.

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Reviewers acclaim Shimmer for Alex Pugsley's skill in crafting short stories that capture profound life experiences within limited pages. His writing style has been compared to James Joyce, offering vivid dialogues and detailed character portrayals. Critics note the emotional depth achieved through digital communication and commend the book's exploration of life's unpredictability. The collection is praised as poignant and diverse, resonating with readers in varied ways.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781771964692

Publisher: Biblioasis

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 June 2022

Country: Canada

Imprint: Biblioasis

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 133.0mm

Height: 209.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 224

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About the Author

Alex Pugsley is the author of the novels Aubrey McKee and The Education of Aubrey McKee, as well as the short story collection Shimmer. Following the publication of Aubrey McKee, he was named one of CBC's Writers to Watch. He has been nominated for Canadian Comedy Awards, Gemini Awards, Hot Doc Awards, National Magazine Awards, and is a winner of the Writers' Trust Journey Prize. His feature film Dirty Singles is available on Apple TV and Prime Video. His next novel, Silver Lake, the third book in a series about Aubrey McKee, is forthcoming from Biblioasis.

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