Review: Assume the position - and get ready to laugh!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 01 26, 2014
I haven't read a short story in eons, but Road Rash made me remember why I adore them. Unlike novels, authors must make every word count to entice readers into caring about characters and whatever dilemma they are encountering in only a few pages. Ms. Bernard has the knack, and this 48 page story is a LOL hilarious depiction of the afterlife that'll have you saying "Ain't that the s***!" when you turn off your Kindle with a smile.  I am impressed by the quick development of Wayne Wright, the recently departed, whose personality will make you smile or cringe, but will keep you so intrigued you'll want to find out where he'll spend eternity. Ms. Bernard's unique writing style is enhanced with her assortment of quirky and nicely developed characters who keep the grins coming.I never read reviews prior to writing my own, yet when I came to post, saw many reviewers had offered details about the storyline. Therefore, I'll list only one of many reasons I thoroughly enjoyed this short story. I am impressed by the author's humorous assessment of various religions, which for me hit a deeper chord, reminding me my spiritual sense wasn't derived come from inside a building where people tend to bifurcate the world into ideologies, colors, and categories while failing to appreciate transcendence.  Ours is a complicated, 15 billion year old Universe, so it's doubtful any religion can have an objective understanding of how IT all came about or how IT will end.  Maybe I'm over thinking the author's intention for this story, but that's the great thing about the written word.  No two people ever read the same book and form identical conclusions.Judge not, lest ye be judged! There were a couple of typos/errors, but nothing that hinders the hilarious, fast moving story for readers who are "dying" to know Wayne Wright's final fate. I loved it from beginning to its fabulous twist ending, and rate Road Rage an enthusiastic four and a half stars.  Buy it and get your giggle on. Recommend to friends!