Sharp writes of unrequited love, fateful meetings, romantic declarations and leaps of faith. Despite their brevity, Sharp neatly encapsulates each story, though there are some subtle links between scenes and characters. While I think most of the tales within this collection are perhaps more properly vignettes or scenes rather than short stories, it seems a negligible distinction. While grounded in an Australian setting with descriptions of familiar antipodean landscapes, A Taste of Life and Love explores the universal themes of love, desire and marriage. Other favourites include ‘A Song for Ellie’: a young man’s struggle to be noticed by a singer and ‘The Blossoming’: a young woman emerging into life and love. The book kicks off with ‘The Girl Next Door’, an engaging tale of a young man’s affection for his neighbour, which sadly goes amiss just as he summons the courage to ask her out. Synopsis: This is an easy to read volume of Short Stories, set in modern Australia. Title: A Taste of Life and Love in Australia
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