Review of Tales of the Seventies
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Review of Tales of the Seventies
[Following is a volunteer review of "Tales of the Seventies" by David Done.]
Tales of the Seventies by David Done is a compilation of seven short stories and a novella that the author started in 1970 to 1975 but decided to produce them later. The stories are mostly premised around a San Franciscan setting where he lived during that period. The stories revolve around very real issues and being that they are from another time frame, almost half a century ago, makes them very interesting.
The first story, Point to Point After, is catastrophic as it is based on the struggles that we may experience having to deal with a loved one’s terminal illness. The Cat Burglars on the other hand is more of a comedy that talks about two thieves stealing a cat from the zoo, and the challenges they face during this burglary. Blind Franciscans is another short story that ends in a suspense; is Don a fraud? Is he just using the label of Blind Franciscans to just get richer?
What I loved about this book is the fact that the author, David Done, keeps his stories at a very realistic level which everyone can relate to. For instance, in the novella, Yesteryears Snow, the author tells us about the use of drugs, which was believed to be the key to spirituality back then. He also talks about schizophrenia and how the schizophrenic mind works, coupled with an overuse of drugs. Another story such as Mack the Knife narrates of the realities of living with a low self-esteem.
There’s nothing not to like about the book. The author enables us to get to know the characters of each story at a personal level, and even though they are short stories, each one of them has its own twists and turns that steers the plot in a positive direction. I have encountered some minor errors, which is proof that the book has not been professionally edited. I have also encountered a good amount of profanity in the book.
I rate this book at a 3 out of 4 stars because I have been very entertained by the short stories and the narration of each of the stories is spot on. However, I take away one star because of the editorial errors that I encountered. I would recommend this book to a much mature audience due to the profanity and the use of drugs illustrated in the book. The author has not dwelt on any sort of religious belief and therefore the book can be read by anyone from any religion.
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Tales of the Seventies by David Done is a compilation of seven short stories and a novella that the author started in 1970 to 1975 but decided to produce them later. The stories are mostly premised around a San Franciscan setting where he lived during that period. The stories revolve around very real issues and being that they are from another time frame, almost half a century ago, makes them very interesting.
The first story, Point to Point After, is catastrophic as it is based on the struggles that we may experience having to deal with a loved one’s terminal illness. The Cat Burglars on the other hand is more of a comedy that talks about two thieves stealing a cat from the zoo, and the challenges they face during this burglary. Blind Franciscans is another short story that ends in a suspense; is Don a fraud? Is he just using the label of Blind Franciscans to just get richer?
What I loved about this book is the fact that the author, David Done, keeps his stories at a very realistic level which everyone can relate to. For instance, in the novella, Yesteryears Snow, the author tells us about the use of drugs, which was believed to be the key to spirituality back then. He also talks about schizophrenia and how the schizophrenic mind works, coupled with an overuse of drugs. Another story such as Mack the Knife narrates of the realities of living with a low self-esteem.
There’s nothing not to like about the book. The author enables us to get to know the characters of each story at a personal level, and even though they are short stories, each one of them has its own twists and turns that steers the plot in a positive direction. I have encountered some minor errors, which is proof that the book has not been professionally edited. I have also encountered a good amount of profanity in the book.
I rate this book at a 3 out of 4 stars because I have been very entertained by the short stories and the narration of each of the stories is spot on. However, I take away one star because of the editorial errors that I encountered. I would recommend this book to a much mature audience due to the profanity and the use of drugs illustrated in the book. The author has not dwelt on any sort of religious belief and therefore the book can be read by anyone from any religion.
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Tales of the Seventies
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With so many themes and plot lines covered in this book, there must be something for everyone to enjoy. I love comedy in my stories, and I am intrigued to learn more about the cat burglars. I enjoyed reading your insightful review. Thanks!
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