Customer Reviews

The Glass Heart (A Collection of Stories . . .And Such)

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Read this book a while back. Liked some stories better than others, but all were written well, all the characters unique.

Robert Levin has the natural talent to manipulate words and bend them to his will. His flair for the dramatic make each of his stories come to life right in front of you. One story in particular, The Profundity of Madness is a nonstop, verbal declaration of emotions. His characters are so true to life and his wonderful flow will keep you reading and wanting more. I would highly recommend this book along with his others, The Lizard and the Fly, as well as his new novel that is coming out April 2003, About Face. He's already received an affluent critique by the NY Times and they say the book is "Absolutely Brilliant!" This is the author to keep an eye on, he's definitely going places.

I really enjoyed this book. You can't get the stories out of your head and definitely don't want them to end. After finishing this book I bought The Lizard & the Fly which I would highly recommend also.

Read this collection on a weekend away. I found it very thought provoking. The characters are well-drawn with unique voices. Give it a try when you have time to kick back, laugh a little and perhaps shed a tear, as well. You'll come away wanting to read more.

Read this collection on a weekend away. I found it very thought provoking. The characters are well-drawn with unique voices. Give it a try when you have time to kick back, laugh a little and perhaps shed a tear, as well. You'll come away wanting to read more.

I agree with the reader from Burbank. I found the stories to be thoroughly entertaining, and the characters very colorful. I was also intrigued by the two essays in the books, something I don't normally read. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys reading, be it novels or magazines.

Where do I begin? I received an advance copy of this book, read it in a couple of days and thought, wow, Levin knows how to touch a nerve. I'd recommend The Glass heart to anyone who wants to think about what they read - someone who likes to laugh and cry, because these stories bring out a range of emotions. Very nice work!