Sun Review

Posted on May 9th, 2008 by Niki

The SUN reviewed my book today under the Something for the Weekend section. Here’s what they said:

9.05.08

“This debut novel is a collection of short stories which is perfect to dip in and out of at your leisure. Each tale takes us to a different country, spanning London to America. Along the way we meet a beautiful woman trapped in a marriage because her husband is so determined that money is the only thing of importance, a man who is at his happiest in his shed writing a story he knows he will never finish and a woman who is terrified of the rain after a traumatic experience during her childhood. Aguirre has an amazing imagination and each story is individual and thought-provoking. This collection of tales is perfect bedtime fodder.”

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    29 Ways to Drown is the debut collection of Niki Aguirre, featuring 10 short stories spanning the US, London and Latin America. Purchase at Flipped Eye Store

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