EditorYesterday, the San Diego Book Review showcased a favorable review of the latest installment in the Lowestoft Chronicle Anthology Series, titled Unfamiliar Territory. This review comes from the reputable San Diego Book Review, which is licensed by the San Francisco Book Review—a publication that first launched in 2008 and is now part of the expanding City Book Review network.
“Ranging from the poetic to the meditative to the fascinated and fascinating, there is something within this book to appeal to many different styles of readers, whether they are frequent travelers or have never left their hometown,” begins the reviewer. “The unfamiliar territory of the title often refers to the foreign countries in which the various protagonists find themselves, but they just as often find themselves in unfamiliar territory within their own minds. These voyages, too, are beautifully and intimately written, often more intimately than the voyages into unfamiliar physical territory. Sometimes the physical voyage feels like a metaphor for the literal one; other times it feels more like a veneer, an excuse for internal exploration.”
While the reviewer shamefully neglected to mention any specific writer or individual pieces within the anthology—an unfortunate oversight for any credible book reviewer—it is a mistake that can be overlooked in light of the enthusiasm they express for the work. At Lowestoft Chronicle, we celebrate the recognition of our anthologies and understand that even missteps in critique can be forgivable when they come alongside a genuine appreciation for what our magazine offers.
You can read the full review at the following web address: https://sandiegobookreview.com/product/unfamiliar-territory-a-lowestoft-chronicle-anthology-2/
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