Item: The Summer of Madness
Author: Gina

The Summer of Madness by Alexander Raphael is a short, romantic tale of unrequited love and an intriguing cast of characters. My review is part of the book’s blog tour with Rachel’s Random Resources. I would like to thank Rachel and Alexander for the opportunity to participate.

The Summer of Madness by Alexander Raphael
Published by Independently on March. 2019
Genres: Fiction, Literary Fiction, Romantic Comedy, Short Stories
Format: eBook, Paperback
Pages: 43

In the summer of love, or rather of madness, a whole set of stories are emerging. But there is one that has got everyone talking. When Kurt Vannes decides to win back his ex-girlfriend with the help of a literary classic, he sets off a string of events that will build to a dramatic finale.

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My thoughts on The Summer of Madness by Alexander Raphael

The Summer of Madness by Alexander Raphael is a short, romantic tale of unrequited love. First, there is the main character with his lost love, followed by a series of secondary characters that just miss connecting.

As each person is drawn into the circle of Kurt’s grand gesture, snippets of their life give the short story an unexpected depth.

It’s difficult to write too much without giving away important details. Will Kurt’s plan succeed or will it backfire? Does a simple love story play as well in today’s world of intense media coverage? You must read this unique story to find out.

The Nietztche quote in the final paragraph is a perfect ending for The Summer of Madness.

i read this book through the Kindle Unlimited program, as well as receiving a copy from the author. This review is my honest, unbiased opinion.

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The Summer of Madness by Alexander Raphael

About Alexander Raphael

Half-Welsh, half-Mexican, and growing up in London, Alex Raphael was surrounded by different influences and interests. But it was always books that spoke to him most and had the greatest impact.

He started writing when at college, where his love of reading evolved into a desire to write, in particular focusing on poetry and short stories. Studying English and American Literature at university meant he took a break from writing, as well as giving him the chance to see more of Mexico on his travels. He concentrated on his journalistic career while working on different writing projects, but his favourite genre of literature has always been short stories as they are what first inspired him to write.

That’s why his first book was The Summer of Madness, a romantic short story that tells of a guy who goes out to try to win his ex-girlfriend back. Will you be rooting for Kurt and his big public gesture or is it more complicated than that and you don’t want her to date him again? Either way, you’ll get to know a memorable set of characters along for the ride.

His second book Illusions, Delusions reflects Raphael’s love of alternative short stories from the writers of his childhood and challenges the idea of the narrative. Will your favourite be the story in the form of a questionnaire, a poem or a set of jokes, among the seven very different styles?

Alex Raphael is currently working on his third collection of short stories, which will provide a wide blend of genres and an assortment of very original premises and distinctive character, with his trademark imagination, humour, and memorable dialogue.

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