Review of The Blandford Fly
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Review of The Blandford Fly
Do you enjoy reading short stories? Would you be interested in a story about an eco-conscious entomologist and his wife who are struggling to coexist with a bothersome fly? Would you be intrigued by a tale about a group of human slaves controlled by porcelain dolls? Would you be captivated by a narrative about a teenage girl who runs away from home to pursue her love of painting? Would a short story about a ghost searching for her baby, taken away before she was hanged on the gallows, keep you engaged? If you answered yes to these questions, you will be entertained by the book entitled The Blandford Fly by D. N. Moore.
In the initial tale, Danny and Ginger are introduced as seven-year-olds. Danny has a great passion for insects, and Ginger considers him to be magical. Ginger is not as carefree because of her dysfunctional family. However, she is untamed, unpredictable, and adventurous. Danny and Ginger complement each other. They grow up, get married, and live a perfect life together. However, they have an issue with a particular fly. You will have to read the story to find out why.
The second story features Davie, a five-year-old boy who lives as a slave under the oppressive rule of a porcelain doll family. Even though the dolls do not eat, Davie is forbidden to eat the food in the house that he cleans. One day, a doll named Miss Mary Alice allows him to have a bite of fresh bread. She also tells him about a special time of year when forgiveness and friendship are encouraged. Should Davie believe Miss Mary Alice? Read and find out!
The third story is about 15-year-old Georgia. Georgia runs away from home to live in the streets and pursue her love of painting her visions on canvas. Will her love of painting be enough to allow her to survive in the streets?
The fourth story is about mothers who live to love and protect their children. In this story, Jane meets a ghost named Alice. Alice’s restless soul asks Jane to help find her baby. Will Jane be able to help Alice?
Each of these stories captivated me with the suspense of not knowing how things would turn out for the main characters. Aside from the intriguing plots, the stories had a variety of thought-provoking themes running through them. The themes included dysfunctional families, grieving, eco-friendly methods of pest control, the power of human emotion, slavery, the debunking of stereotypes of Indigenous people, the importance of following one’s passion for the arts, and dementia.
The characters were sufficiently developed in each story. The plots evolved quickly. I was in suspense during each tale. All of the endings satisfied me. The book was well edited. I found nothing to dislike. For these reasons, I give this book a rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
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Indeed, my answer to all the questions is yes. This sounds like a very interesting read; certainly, there's a lot going on in this book. I particularly enjoy books divided into short stories, and these ones sound very strange. The author must have an incredibly creative mind. Thank you, Gerry, for the very engaging review; I love your style! All the best.Gerry Steen wrote: ↑01 Apr 2024, 20:22 [Following is a volunteer review of "The Blandford Fly" by D.N. Moore.]
Do you enjoy reading short stories? Would you be interested in a story about an eco-conscious entomologist and his wife who are struggling to coexist with a bothersome fly? Would you be intrigued by a tale about a group of human slaves controlled by porcelain dolls? Would you be captivated by a narrative about a teenage girl who runs away from home to pursue her love of painting? Would a short story about a ghost searching for her baby, taken away before she was hanged on the gallows, keep you engaged? If you answered yes to these questions, you will be entertained by the book entitled The Blandford Fly by D. N. Moore.
In the initial tale, Danny and Ginger are introduced as seven-year-olds. Danny has a great passion for insects, and Ginger considers him to be magical. Ginger is not as carefree because of her dysfunctional family. However, she is untamed, unpredictable, and adventurous. Danny and Ginger complement each other. They grow up, get married, and live a perfect life together. However, they have an issue with a particular fly. You will have to read the story to find out why.
The second story features Davie, a five-year-old boy who lives as a slave under the oppressive rule of a porcelain doll family. Even though the dolls do not eat, Davie is forbidden to eat the food in the house that he cleans. One day, a doll named Miss Mary Alice allows him to have a bite of fresh bread. She also tells him about a special time of year when forgiveness and friendship are encouraged. Should Davie believe Miss Mary Alice? Read and find out!
The third story is about 15-year-old Georgia. Georgia runs away from home to live in the streets and pursue her love of painting her visions on canvas. Will her love of painting be enough to allow her to survive in the streets?
The fourth story is about mothers who live to love and protect their children. In this story, Jane meets a ghost named Alice. Alice’s restless soul asks Jane to help find her baby. Will Jane be able to help Alice?
Each of these stories captivated me with the suspense of not knowing how things would turn out for the main characters. Aside from the intriguing plots, the stories had a variety of thought-provoking themes running through them. The themes included dysfunctional families, grieving, eco-friendly methods of pest control, the power of human emotion, slavery, the debunking of stereotypes of Indigenous people, the importance of following one’s passion for the arts, and dementia.
The characters were sufficiently developed in each story. The plots evolved quickly. I was in suspense during each tale. All of the endings satisfied me. The book was well edited. I found nothing to dislike. For these reasons, I give this book a rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
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