'A terrific use of the novel-in-stories as form, Eric D. I recognized parts of myself in each one of them, and I imagine this is exactly what Goodman intended. His characters are, in turn, compassionate, indifferent, bitter, sympathetic, wistful, and most of all, real. “In Tracks, Goodman manages to capture the complicated push and pull of family, of friends, of history, of life-how it bears down on each of us, pulling us apart while simultaneously pushing us together.

In Dahlia's Wake and The Four Temperaments By turns comic and poignant, these pilgrims are united in one significant way: they all seek to make sense of life’s unpredictable journey.' 'Goodman limns the lives of his characters-all travelers on the same train-with a light and sensitive touch, yet he manages to delve deep, right to their very hearts. The beautifully-written stories of strangers riding the same train will hypnotically pull you in and captivate you to the very end.' But here’s the real surprise: Once you have mental telepathy, it’s hard to call anyone a stranger anymore.” “Who among us hasn’t sat on a train and played at reading the minds of strangers? In this way, Tracks is a voyeuristic fantasy fulfilled. These intertwined stories are melodious and brim with soulful compassion.'

Sincere and empathetic, Goodman delivers. Goodman’s novel in stories, Tracks, allows the reader to journey with his characters in their moving and transforming destinies. In Tracks, Goodman skillfully weaves stories of chance encounters, lost opportunities and new beginnings into a tight, colorful, breathtaking tapestry which he says is a train ride, but seems an awful lot like life.” Goodman is a keen, compassionate and refreshingly un-ironic observer of the human condition. Goodman’s novel in stories, Tracks, I knew I was in for an enjoyable ride. Goodman takes the craft to the level of art. Short stories are often an under-appreciated art form. 'Goodman's Tracks is a most cunningly crafted tale-a perfect read for trains, planes and automobiles. Literary journals, magazines, newspapers, and book bloggers are one thing, but what do other authors and readers have to say about Tracks?

The Color of Jadeite by Eric D. Goodman