Review of “18 Holes”

Collections of short stories are always good for when I don’t have large blocks of time to read - this collection of short stories on golf were perfect for me the last few days when I didn’t have a lot of reading time, but enough to read one or two of the stories. Here is my review of “18 Holes.”

Title/Author:

“18 Holes” by Paul Paxton

Rating: 

4 of 5 stars (very good)

Review:

No matter the topic or whether the stories are fiction or nonfiction, a collection of short stories will always have some that are really good and some that are not so great. This collection of 18 short stories by Paul Paxton has much more of the former than the latter and the result is an interesting and quick read on various golf situations.

Many sound far-fetched, such as an assasination attempt of the President of the United States by planting a bomb in the cup on the 17th hole. There is a story about an ultra-secret service that uses golf as a cover for husbands to step out on their marriage. Another interesting one,and it was the one to me that was the most realistic, was on a Q-school player who is sweating out his chances to earn his professional card. 

The characters in most of the stories are developed fine for short stories and all of them even some of the most unrealistic ones, don’t lack in entertainment. Because each of them are fairly short, this book can be read in several short sessions. However, if a reader wants to get through it in one sitting, it won’t take long to achieve that, either. No matter how it is read, a reader who likes their golf will enjoy this collection of stories on the game. 

I wish to thank Matador for providing a copy of the book via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Link:https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/18-holes-paul-paxton/1143509113?ean=2940160778433