I don’t have a lot to say about this collection. I have never been a big fan of short stories, feeling that they tend to be over just as one is starting to get the measure of them. Of course, that is a ridiculously sweeping judgement, and there have been some glorious examples of the form. Sadly, none of them seem to have been contributed to this volume. ( )

An enjoyable collection of short stories by ten well-known authors (although I only recognised five of them). The theme is a fresh start of some kind, whether in a job, a romantic relationship, a family connection, an inheritance, or moving on from a relationship.

The writing is crisp, the stories well-crafted, and the genre quite a mixture, from a light thriller to a gentle family story. It was an ideal book to read over a busy couple of days, as I could delve into one story and then put the book down without wondering what was coming next.

Recommended. Suitable for older teens and adults, more geared towards women than men.

Slightly longer review here: https://suesbookreviews.blogspot.com/2020/12/a-fresh-start-short-stories.html ( )