Review: "The Grief Frequency"... well written: beautifully told.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 05 26, 2012
"The Grief Frequency" is a short story by author Patrick Burke that I'd put in the paranormal category. This Kindle e-book is a 256 Kb download (approx. 29 printed pages and was free (normally $1.99) at the time of writing this review.<spoiler>Paul is driving his wife and her parents home during a rainstorm. They are involved in a car accident that will changes all their lives, but none more than Paul's.<end spoiler>Some thoughts on "The Grief Frequency"...1.) every once in a while you find a near perfectly told story... such is the case here. A very bold statement for such a subjective subject. My sensitivity towards this story was because the main character said, acted and thought the same way I would have if I was put in his position. These attributes, I suppose, give you a special 'closeness' to a literary figure... making him/her special and in  a certain way, almost invisbibly bonded with the reader. That was how Paul's character struck me.2.) the paranormal occurrences begin about a quarter the way through this book and was done initially in such an unexpected, yet benign way, that it simply draws you closer into Paul's distraught state.3.) yet as great as this small tale was, I'd loved to have seen a different ending. Obviously can't say too much without spoiling the ending for others. Would really be interested to hear other readers opinion on this particular area.4.) cover art... a dark image that was maybe a little darker than what's indicated within.Conclusion:A beautifully told short tale with some paranormal implications.Loved the way the author was able to portray Paul's inner most and private thoughts to the reader... and doing so without overdoing it.As it is... 4 1/2 Stars (1/2 Star off for the ending)Ray Nicholsonraynicholsonsreviews@hotmail.com