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The Problem With Humans: And Other Stories Paperback – September 11, 2019

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In her first short story collection, “Flash in the Dark: A Collection of Flash Fiction,” Allison Spooner offered very short stories that teetered between dark and light. Her second shorty story anthology contains brief glimpses into the moments that make humans...well, human. Spooner’s stories have been called “unique works of art,” “brilliant, disturbing, and thought-provoking,” and her last book a “truly fantastic collection of short stories.”

In her second collection, she offers something for both lovers of humanity and those who are entirely fed up. From deadly mistakes and crass crimes to the sweet moments that once again give us faith in humanity, the stories in this collection will both break your heart and make you smile.

"From whimsical fantasy to the harsh realities of addiction, Ms. Spooner's stories have it all. Twists and turns and thought-provoking tales, you'll want to keep reading to see what's in store for you next." K. Lynn Smith, writer/creator of Plume and For Goodness' Sake

The problem with humans…is that they suck. They’re also deliciously complex, as shown in the pages of this collection. This sampler platter of genre—science-fiction, horror, romance, fantasy—examines the human condition from within and without, eliciting every emotional response from delight to devastation. Allison Spooner accomplishes what writers crave and what readers seek—plot twists and clever turns of phrase; subtle parallels at both sentence and story level. And she makes it look easy." Leah McNaughton Lederman, author, editor: Cafe Macabre: A Collection of Horror Short Stories and Art by Women

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independently published (September 11, 2019)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 85 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1692596004
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1692596002
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 13 - 18 years
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 4.8 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.22 x 9 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #2,415,701 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #872 in Short Stories in Teen & Young Adult Literature
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Allison Spooner is the author of two collections of genre-crossing flash fiction, Flash in the Dark and The Problem with Humans, and has contributed to several horror and science fiction anthologies. The Lost Girl: A Neverland Story is her debut novel.

Allison is also the founder of Creative Warrior, a program that helps writers and creatives fight for their creativity and find a P.A.T.H. out of writer's block.

When she isn't writing, Allison loves reading, doing yoga, trying not to kill her plants, watching bad disaster movies, and spending time with her family in her home state of Michigan.

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Eric Hull

Oooh, this is a great collection

Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2023

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Allison Spooner has a wonderfully light touch with the nuance of human emotion. Her characters are real, and with a delightful paucity of words she helps you care about them. The stories are wide-ranging - some genre, some slice-of-life, all delightful, moving, difficult moments. Highly recommended.

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A surprise on every page!

Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2023

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These stories were well written. They reminded me of Grimm’s Fairy Tales - a little dark and dreamlike. I appreciate the author’s irony. Because of the content and language, I would not recommend this book for children.

Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2023

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The Problem With Humans is filled with a wide range of thought provoking stories, centered around situations that make humans, human. It’s an enjoyable read.

Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2019

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So why has the reemergence of The Twilight Zone been so weak? Because flash fiction Allsion Spooner was not enganged as a writer. She explores the psychology of loss in A Birthday, and how technology bizarrely keeps us holding after loss in The Last Cry. She makes the macabre and fantastic familair and friendly in The Dragon Killer, Freedom, and The Last Mermaid and the related epilogues. She challenges the mundade with a warm heart in The Date. She goes straight to the heart of issues, giving her unusual mastery over flash fiction. The quickly reaches depth and clearly, writing in many voices with high credibility, making it possible for her to tell these stories, with me easily accepting the suspension of disbelief required to be entertained. And unilke many flash fiction stories that leave you hanging at the end, Spooner provides the right type of landing at the end of each tale. This is what great story-telling looking like. A good buy.

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Nannette Kreitzman

An intriguing collection!

Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2020

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The Problem with Humans is a collection of snapshots in story form. Widely ranging in topic from the complexities of life, to the mysteries of death, to the intrigue of fantasy, each story strikes a different chord on the heart strings.

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Well written collection of very short stories

Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2023

Thought -provoking, fun and interesting stories with unusual, twisted endings. Imagery left a vivid impression. Would recommend.

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Stefanie J Gilmour

Satisfying Stories in Quick Reads

Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2023

With her second collection of flash fiction, author Allison Spooner shares stories highlighting humankind’s best and worst features. As in A Flash in the Dark, Spooner effortlessly spins short tales with fully-developed characters across genres.

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Michael H.

Writing that can only come from life experiences

Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2021

I bought this book from the author, at a booth, in an alleyway, at a local event in my city.
It is one of the best collections of short fictions that I've read in ages.
I honestly can not put into words just how raw, and real these stories feel when read, and my merely recommending this author / book, falls short of what they truly deserve.

This book is a must have for lovers of short stories.

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