Strobe [Paperback]

J. M. Martinez (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 23, 2000

"Strobe" -- half urban surrealism, one quarter travelogue and one quarter bizarre love triangle -- brims with charming if slightly off-kilter characters. Henry Downs and Philip Long have fallen for the same woman, though Henry has forgotten her and Philip has not quite found her.

Lucy, distant subject of their dim affection (and sporadic psychic vampire), has been unsteadied by Henry's desire: she has a hard time remembering who or where she is.

Time breaks down. Some chase scenes ensue.

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About the Author

J.M. Martinez was born in Bucaramanga, Colombia, on October 21, 1974. He lives in Orlando, where he is pursuing a degree in

creative writing and a minor in applied computer science at the University of Central Florida. He has written for periodicals both here and in Colombia.

Product Details

• Paperback: 164 pages
• Publisher: Xlibris Corp; 1 edition (May 23, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0738822876
• ISBN-13: 978-0738822877
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,254,410 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars I don't think it is really bad at all.., August 31, 2005

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John Morrison "wing snap" (NY, NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Strobe (Paperback)

Ignore the author's disparaging remarks. This book is worth your dollars sheerly on talent alone. It does run through some unfocused spots, but for a debut novel this is great. Take the time to search out his short fiction, which is published in several avant-garde literary journals. He writes some clever satire (ie. Mephistopholes), etc.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Gah!, November 7, 2001

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J. Martinez - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Strobe (Paperback)

Hi! This novel is riddled with typos. It's clunky and awkward. There are some tremendously good moments, though they're ride scattershot through bad terrain. I have no idea what the author was thinking when he wrote half of what's in there, and he should have revised it some more, and he should have taken some more stuff out. That said, the author meant well. Had he been less impatient he could have salvaged a novella-length gem out of this promising but unwieldy rock.

If you're willing to look for the good bits there are good bits to be found. I'm glad I wrote it. I'd be happy to hear you read it.