Review by Vivdija -- Tales of the 70's by D.Done

Vivian Jabeya · Post by **Vivian Jabeya** » 30 Apr 2021, 07:23

[Following is a volunteer review of "Tales of the 70's" by D.Done.]

4 out of 4 stars

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Tales of the 70s by David Done is a collection of seven short stories and a novella. David drafted these stories between the years 1970 and 1975. He rewrote the stories years later after his retirement. Some of the stories were inspired by the writer’s life experiences when he lived in San Francisco while others were inspired by the articles that he read.

The stories in the book are very interesting. This is because the writer explained the events and characters in detail. As a result, I could picture them in my mind. It was easy to understand the mood and emotions of the characters as well as the reasons why they acted in a particular way.

My favourite short story was called The Cat Burglars. The main characters of this story were Mark and Lee. Lee wanted to work with Mark. However, Mark loved working alone. To convince Mark that he was worth being his partner, Lee asked Mark to select a task that they would work on together. The two decided to steal an Ocelot from the zoo. This seemed like a very easy thing for them to do but they soon realised that they were in for a ride. I loved this story because every event was explained in detail. I could picture everything that happened when the two characters went to the zoo to carry out what they had planned. The writer used humour in this story and I laughed when reading some parts.

The main themes of the stories in this book are love, family, friendships, deceit and drug abuse. The first story reminded me of the movie called The Notebook. This amazed me because the story was written more than two decades before the movie was aired. The novella focused on the effects of drug abuse.

There are two things that I loved about this book. The first thing is that the writer used simple language. As a result, the stories are easy to understand. Secondly, the writer used figurative language like irony, humour, metaphors and similes in different parts of the book. This made the book more interesting. There is nothing that I disliked about this book.

There were a few grammatical errors in the book. I rate this book 4 out of 4 stars because I loved the author’s writing style and the stories were intriguing. This book is suitable for people who love reading short stories.

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markodim721 · Post by **markodim721** » 18 May 2021, 16:02

I think The Cat Burglars is definitely the best conceived and written story in the entire book. It’s actually perhaps the best short story I’ve read lately.

Dzejn_Crvena · Post by **Dzejn_Crvena** » 19 Jun 2021, 12:11

Figurative speech boosts creativity among writers.
I look forward to reading the short stories in this book.
Thanks for your review.

Leen282 · Post by **Leen282** » 10 Aug 2021, 07:33

I love the seventies, I love San Francisco, I love that the author picked up his writing again after his retirement. This feels like a great book to relax and enjoy, and the sample is promising enough to put it on my want to read list.

Mira Tanjona · Post by **Mira Tanjona** » 10 Aug 2021, 07:50

This book contain different human relation and behavior. Thanks for review!

Ferdinand_Otieno · Post by **Ferdinand_Otieno** » 10 Aug 2021, 07:53

This is an interesting historical fiction novel highlighting seven short stories between the years 1970 and 1975. The book is temporarily discounted on Kindle Unlimited and has a well-written OnlineBookClub review. Congrats
@DavidDone20 on the BOTD selection.

María Andrea Fernández Sepúlveda · 10 Aug 2021, 07:56

The main themes of the stories in this book are love, family, friendships, deceit and drug abuse. The first story reminded me of the movie called The Notebook. This amazed me because the story was written more than two decades before the movie was aired. The novella focused on the effects of drug abuse

These topics are pretty much universal, so I guess this is a highly relatable book, even if it takes place in the 70s. Plus, The Notebook is one of my favorite movies. I'm sold!
Thank you for your fascinating review!

Jorge Leon Salazar · Post by **Jorge Leon Salazar** » 10 Aug 2021, 08:08

In general, I enjoy short stories. These ones address attractive topics like love, family, friendships, deceit, and drug abuse. Also, I like the fact that they were drafted in the seventies. Sounds interesting.

Funmilayo Adenuga · Post by **Funmilayo Adenuga** » 10 Aug 2021, 08:09

I am fascinated with the story of The Cat Burglars. Each chapter arouses my curiosity about the story and I can boldly say tumbs up to the brain behind this story.

Sou Hi · Post by **Sou Hi** » 10 Aug 2021, 08:09

Thanks for your review. I had the chance to read this collection of short stories before. The one about the two thieves trying to steal the ocelot was quite hilarious indeed.

Brenda Creech · Post by **Brenda Creech** » 10 Aug 2021, 08:10

Short stories about the 1970s sounds interesting. Having been a young adult in the 70s I will probably enjoy this book of short stories. Thanks for the great review!

Bethany Nystrand · Post by **Bethany Nystrand** » 10 Aug 2021, 08:13

Well this certainly seems like quite the book! This is a newer genre for me as a reader, but your review makes me want to check the book out. I read the sample and agree that the style and language is both accessible and beautiful. As for your comparing the first story with the Notebook? I agree! It really does have Notebook vibes, and I only read the sample.

Eddy E · Post by **Eddy E** » 10 Aug 2021, 08:23

This seems like a very exciting book. I like short stories. Just like you mentioned in the review, books are always nicer and easier to understand when simple language is used.

Amy Luman · Post by **Amy Luman** » 10 Aug 2021, 08:26

The ‘70’s were a great time. Come to think of it, maybe I just feel that way because I was a kid and had no responsibility?

Neelakshi jain · Post by **Neelakshi jain** » 10 Aug 2021, 08:26

I love stories. The author shares his life experiences and some other stories in the book with 70's theme. I think it is going to be a good read. Thank you for this review.