Review of Illustrated Short Fiction of William H. Coles: 2000-2016
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Review of Illustrated Short Fiction of William H. Coles: 2000-2016
[Following is a volunteer review of "Illustrated Short Fiction of William H. Coles: 2000-2016" by William H. Coles.]
Illustrated Short Fiction of William H. Coles: 2000-2016 is a masterpiece comprised of 33 short fictional stories, a novella, and two graphically illustrated pieces. The author, William H. Coles, has used various themes and different writing styles set in various eras to evoke deep psychological emotions in his readers. The most common themes are love, betrayal, death, and infidelity. Various stories piqued my interest throughout their plots. These are 'The Gift,' 'Homunculus,' 'Suchin's Escape,' and 'Dr. Greiner's Day in Court'.
'The Gift' is the first story in the collection, and the author is trying to communicate acceptance, being content, and the harrowing journey of finding happiness. When Catherine misses her period, her pregnancy is confirmed shortly by the family doctor. Her mother goes through many hurdles to hide this secret, and she is ashamed of her granddaughter. Read this piece to see how failing to accept others might push us away from our loved ones. A young girl from China is entangled in a dangerous sex trafficking ring in 'Suchin's Escape.' It was one of the most emotional plots because I did not anticipate the ending.
I did enjoy reading this book. As an avid reader and huge fan of short stories, this has to be among the best pieces I have read so far. The plots are written in beautiful and artistic ways that help readers form imagery as they read. All the themes discussed are very contemporary, making the whole book relatable. At first, I thought the themes were too dark and morbid but the themes addressed are real-life problems that cannot always be swept under the rug. The characters were also well-formed making it easy to pull into their stories.
There wasn't any part of the book that did not impress me. I found a few errors, which meant that the novel was exceptionally edited. I found all characters well developed and the plot to be very intriguing. The ending of most of the stories is unexpected and very creative. Portraying this book in any negative light would be unfair and unjust. It certainly did tick all the right boxes for me.
I would rate this book 4 out of 4 stars. I have to admit that I thoroughly enjoyed all the stories. This is an impressive book that I would recommend to an adult audience, especially lovers of short stories. It contains profane words and violent scenes that would be inappropriate for a younger audience.
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Illustrated Short Fiction of William H. Coles: 2000-2016
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Illustrated Short Fiction of William H. Coles: 2000-2016 is a masterpiece comprised of 33 short fictional stories, a novella, and two graphically illustrated pieces. The author, William H. Coles, has used various themes and different writing styles set in various eras to evoke deep psychological emotions in his readers. The most common themes are love, betrayal, death, and infidelity. Various stories piqued my interest throughout their plots. These are 'The Gift,' 'Homunculus,' 'Suchin's Escape,' and 'Dr. Greiner's Day in Court'.
'The Gift' is the first story in the collection, and the author is trying to communicate acceptance, being content, and the harrowing journey of finding happiness. When Catherine misses her period, her pregnancy is confirmed shortly by the family doctor. Her mother goes through many hurdles to hide this secret, and she is ashamed of her granddaughter. Read this piece to see how failing to accept others might push us away from our loved ones. A young girl from China is entangled in a dangerous sex trafficking ring in 'Suchin's Escape.' It was one of the most emotional plots because I did not anticipate the ending.
I did enjoy reading this book. As an avid reader and huge fan of short stories, this has to be among the best pieces I have read so far. The plots are written in beautiful and artistic ways that help readers form imagery as they read. All the themes discussed are very contemporary, making the whole book relatable. At first, I thought the themes were too dark and morbid but the themes addressed are real-life problems that cannot always be swept under the rug. The characters were also well-formed making it easy to pull into their stories.
There wasn't any part of the book that did not impress me. I found a few errors, which meant that the novel was exceptionally edited. I found all characters well developed and the plot to be very intriguing. The ending of most of the stories is unexpected and very creative. Portraying this book in any negative light would be unfair and unjust. It certainly did tick all the right boxes for me.
I would rate this book 4 out of 4 stars. I have to admit that I thoroughly enjoyed all the stories. This is an impressive book that I would recommend to an adult audience, especially lovers of short stories. It contains profane words and violent scenes that would be inappropriate for a younger audience.
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Illustrated Short Fiction of William H. Coles: 2000-2016
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon | on iTunes | on Smashwords
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