Reviewed by: BigAl
Genre: Short Story/Contemporary Fiction
Approximate word count: 7-8,000 words
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Author:
R.G.
Rankine is a thirty-something author who lives in the UK. For more, visit his website.
Description:
“When
Philip's father told him something unexpected it made him think carefully about
his relationship with his father, his family and his past. Trivial matters can
mean more than other people ever realise, they can offer up paths never before
thought of and sometimes helping others is to help yourself.”
Appraisal:
Family
dynamics are at the center of this short story, focusing on the relationship
between grown kids and their parents as well as amongst siblings. As the oldest
child in my family, I was easily able to imagine myself in the role of the
protagonist, Philip, in this tale. It was an interesting exercise trying to
decide how I would react in the same situation and picturing the reactions of
my siblings. A short, yet thought-provoking read.
FYI:
The author
is from the UK and uses his native spelling conventions.
Format/Typo Issues:
No
significant issues.
Rating: **** Four stars
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