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Jigs & Reels

By Joanne Harris

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| Hardcover | 9780385606424

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Book Description

Novelist Joanne Harris has received widespread critical acclaim as the creator of richly evocative tales that vividly bring to life the world, rituals, and cuisine of rural France. Now the bestselling author of Holy Fools and Chocolat widens her horizons with Jigs & Reels -- her first ever collecContinue

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Bookreporter.com - JIGS & REELS: Stories by Joanne Harris

Joanne Harris, author of CHOCOLAT, BLACKBERRY WINE and FIVE QUARTERS OF THE ORANGE, cooks up a surprise for her many fans in this anthology: Not only can she write short stories, she can also display an amazing range. These pieces are completely unli ... (read full critics)

bookreporter published on Sat, 28 Aug 2010

3 Reviews

I'm not normally a lover of short stories as they don't give you enough time to get into them. However, Jigs and Reels has to be the best collection I have read to date. Yes, it surpasses the collection of Dylan Thomas that we read at school! This author has fantastic observational skills and the ... (continue)

I'm not normally a lover of short stories as they don't give you enough time to get into them. However, Jigs and Reels has to be the best collection I have read to date. Yes, it surpasses the collection of Dylan Thomas that we read at school! This author has fantastic observational skills and the ability to collect information that can be woven into something quite fantastic. If you like short stories then these are a must and if like me, you are a bit sceptical, give this collection a go. You will be pleasantly surprised.

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Booketta said on Sep 22, 2011 about the Paperback edition | Add your feedback

I have never enjoyed the short story genre. However as this collection is by one of my favourite authors, I have dipped into it unsuccessfully.

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Lindyloumac said on Sep 28, 2009 about the Paperback edition | Add your feedback

Clever collection

Joanne's short stories are as good as her novels. Sorts out the men from the boys :) Shows that one is never too old for red high heels and literally cooking up a monster.

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iljlee said on Aug 16, 2007 | Add your feedback