Guillermo Stitch

Literature is a unique read that whisks you away to a dystopia where fiction is no more!

The writing style and plot line of this book work so well together. I had never imagined a plot like this, and I loved it's creativity! Guillermo came up with such an interesting idea and it's not to be missed! This book can be seen as a drama or comedy in my opinion, or a lovely brand of satire.

Billy's life felt like it could have been a short black and white or noir film that we'd see at Cannes or a big festival. I would love to see more in this universe, because the critique of art was so cool! I couldn't see the ending coming, which was also a nice change.

I highly recommend this read! It makes fun of today's art yet feels like something that could happen. The word choice by Guillermo also paints this story's beautiful picture inside of your head - I felt like I was in the story. This commentary on today's society is a must read from me!

Four out of five stars!

I received a free copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.… (más)

Absurdist fiction (necessary for survival in this mad mad world) is alive and well and in good hands. Check out Sagging Meniscus Press, which publishes Stitch. In Lake of Urine, preposterous, finely-crafted set pieces accumulate and congeal into a weirdly affecting portrait of a life richly inhabited, wacky, poignant and outrageous. Stitch’s prose whorls and warbles; not a word is accidental. Very impressive.

“This could deepen the crisis exponentially,” said Mr. Amerideath “sending us spiraling downwards towards some sort of upheaval.”… (más)

Set in an undefined present-day/near-future world, this is the story of Billy Stringer, newspaper reporter at the last newspaper in the city. He has messed up his first big assignment not on the sports desk, he is going to be late for work, his girlfriend is spending more time working for her PhD than with him and his only available clothes are from his high school prom.

Just to make things worse, he is convinced that people are trying to kill him, because he is a terrorist. In Billy's world, new fiction powers the highways. Old-style fiction is banned. Merely possessing a book will get a person thrown in prison, if not get them a date with the gallows. Billy has become addicted to books. He suddenly fears for the safety of his girlfriend and his mother.

This is a dystopian noir thriller about the power of words. It is a world where asking questions can be very hazardous to your health. There is not much explanation of how things got to this point, but it is still a first-rate story that will keep the reader interested.… (más)