Review of The Stories I Tell

[Lisa P Cowling]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "The Stories I Tell" by Tdeans.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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"The Stories I Tell" by Tdeans is a collection of short stories that offers a captivating glimpse into the lives of different characters as they navigate a range of emotional experiences through different themes and engaging narratives. Each tale has its own unique perspective attached to it. Some of them mentioned include ‘Lab 3,’ where two characters face the consequences of their curiosity; ‘Henry,’ which details an old man's struggle in the nursing home; and ‘What are Friends For,’ which shows the power of friendship amidst the face of adversity. This book contains one story after the other that will keep you very engaged until the end.

I was very impressed by the author’s ability to weave through such engaging tales within the confines of short stories. There was always one or two things to pick from each story, but one that really stood out for me is ‘The Downfall of Kate.’ We learn that in our lives, we will face many obstacles, some we cause ourselves and others that are unforeseen. The story shows an uplifting tale of second chances that will leave readers with a sense of hope and inspiration. Another aspect I love about this book is the author's use of simple and easy-to-understand grammar, making it an easy read for a wide range of audiences. However, I believe that this book could have been more engaging if the author had dwelled more on some stories in it and also widened his storytelling. Without a doubt, it would have added an extra layer of richness to the story while still maintaining its simple nature. This is subjective, though, and did not affect this book's overall engaging quality, nor did it take anything away from it. Since I really loved the author's stories, I rate this book 5 out of 5. If you are interested in crafted short compilation stories, this book gets a nod of approval from me, and you should check it out.

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[Joe Alex 2]

From yourreview, this is a book I’d consider exploring; the diversity of themes and characters across the collection already intrigues me from the way you wrote about them. Even though I am a little bit concerned whether the stories might feel too brief, it seems like the overall quality had already made up for that. I love short stories a lot, and I’m sure that this one here would resonate with me.