Review of Tales of the Seventies

[Sharon Mahabir]

[Following is a volunteer review of "Tales of the Seventies" by David Done.]

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3 out of 4 stars

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If you are looking for a book of short stories to keep you entertained, Tales of the Seventies, by David Done is one that you should certainly take the time to read.You would not be disappointed. The book has been brilliantly combined with unique stories that keeps the reader deeply engrossed.

The first story is entitled “ Point to Point After”, in which the author introduces the actors and tells about their life. While engulfed in the story and wondering how it would unfold, the story comes to an unexpected end, leaving the reader constructing a scene in the mind that goes beyond what was read. The second story, “Blind San Franciscans”, leaves the reader with questions. Was Don a bad person or not? He seemed to be conducting a business that is questionable, yet he opens his home to the homeless. Joan, one of the persons working for him, believes that he is doing something unethical and leaves the job, yet she is dating a married man. There are many unanswered questions concerning right and wrong, but of course, this is probably what Mr. Done is trying to do in the minds of the readers.

“The Cat Burglars”, exemplifies what can happen when embarking on dishonest endeavors. The entire story is hilarious, especially in the midst of their difficulties. The end of the story was indeed not disappointing! It leaves the reader smiling and wondering what would happen the next day. I believe if I had to choose a favorite, this story would be it.

“A Novella”, is quite a different story. It is a bit lengthy and a bit difficult to follow and had to be re-read a couple of times to fully grasp what was taking place. However, whilst reading one can appreciate what the writer is trying to do with this story.

In conclusion, this book was a breath of fresh air, and I found myself reaching for it whenever I wanted to relax. I happily rate it three out of four stars . This book is professionally edited and contains only a few typos. Both teenagers and adults would appreciate the varied stories from this book.

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