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I never thought that six words would pack such a punch. The word choice for these stories are incredible - they truly are a complete story. I love reading them, but I also can't wait to try using this writing style for my students.

I was already familiar with six word stories before picking up and reading this title because of all the six word story challenges on Twitter. However, what I expected wasn't exactly what I read. I expected highly polished stories that gave you everything in so few words. Many of these stories were simply a play on the famous "Baby Shoes," and they didn't necessarily live up to the impact that particular story has on those who read it.

There were a few I liked, but most of the content did feel like filler. I do however appreciate the content being broken up occasionally with talk about the history and tips on crafting these stories.

Six word stories are so much fun! They make you think about what the possibilities are that could have happened from what you just read. This book has many of them that make you go hmmm. I forgot how much I enjoy reading six word stories, but will look for them again. Nicely collected stories.

Six Word Story by Doug Weller is a unique, quick read loaded with many stories all with only six words.

I like dipping into different genres and types of writing once in a while. This book was a unique take on short stories and was very much enjoyable. Some of these stories will hit you the right way and you'll be laughing or grinning or impressed while others may leave you wondering what the point was or why it's there. That's the thing with six word stories - some are going to resonate with you better than others. It will all depend on your experience and what you want to get out of the book.

The first short story about the undertaker grabbed me while the fairy tale one didn't. That's how this type of fiction goes. Regardless, if you go in ready for an interesting, little stories to make you think then you've got the right mindset. This almost feels like a school exercise (in a good way!) that is designed to have you wondering how the story might be finished.

Overall, I really enjoyed this selection of stories! They made me think and they inspired me a lot to have my mind be more creative.

Four out of five stars.

Thank you to NetGalley and Hebe Publications for providing me a free copy of this book in exchange of an honest review.

I think I went into this expecting too much because this wasn't what I made it out to be in my head. Granted there were a few stories that were witty and others that hit a little too close to home but for the most part, they were pretty average. I can't put into words what I was expecting that I didn't get with these 6-word stories. All I can say is that I wanted more and didn't get it. I know that isn't helpful to anyone so I'll just leave it at that. Overall, this book passed the time quite nicely and it did somewhat entertain me during the time that I spent reading it.

<i>* I received an eARC of this book via Netgalley. All opinions in this review are my own.</i>

Thank you to NetGalley for an ARC of Six Word Story.

This was great! So glad I was approved and got to read it.

Funny, dark, scary, sarcastic, creepy, shocking; nearly all of these one liners conveyed so much emotion in just six words.

I've heard of six word stories before but never tried it myself. After reading this, I'm going to give it a try.

I don't have much to say about this one. Some of the stories were nice, made you stop and think for a second, but quite a lot were pretty cringey, like "Pregnancy status - positive. Boyfriend status - negative". I don't remember a lot, but there were much worse...

Having read and enjoyed Six Word Wonder it was a no-brainer to seek out Doug Weller’s latest instalment of this creative and clever means of communicating in just six words.

Six Word Story takes the craft onwards and upwards. Having encouraged others to practice their own skills and being having sent hundreds of the public’s own finds or original turns of phrase. The book is a compilation of these and the author’s own research.

These sound bites are great to read and some I find really hit the spot. This however is a book to read over again for a few days as this addition reading allows the deeper meanings resonate as well.

I also like the background notes on this magical form of literature and the guidance on doing it for yourself.
Interesting the world of Politics seems to favour three word catchphrases. ‘Get Brexit Done’

“Brexit done for haulers, sandwiches nicked.”
“Brexit done for fisherfolk shared catch.”
You should try it quite rewarding and therapeutic.

This is may honest review having been provided with an ARC with the understanding I would review the book. If I was asked to review it in just six words I might fail that requirement.

‘Free book offered for honest review’
‘Read book, no words to describe...’

From the book I will share a couple of favourites.
“Brown-nosing got Rudolph a demotion.”
“Called marriage hotline. All operators engaged.”
“Infectious smile. Gave her a fever.”

Hope you can see why I like this book and I trust you’ll enjoy it too.

Six Word Story by Doug Weller provides an example of 'micro-fiction', a form of literary expression that aspires to tell a complete story in only six words. Explored within this flash fiction are a wide range of topics, each evoking some type of emotional response, from humour to sentimentality, and everything in between. The ability to craft a complete narrative in so few words requires a genuine love of language, and is nothing short of enviable when it truly hits its mark. Recommended as a quick and enjoyable read if you are looking to move outside of your literary comfort zone.

Many thanks to NetGalley, Hebe Publications, and author Doug Weller for providing an ARC of this title.