Review: A concept that goes deeper than you might imagine
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 22, 2014
Told in first person by a series of people who, one after the other, come into possession of the same lighter, this short story at first might seem to be based on a light, arbitrary concept -- but the author shows tremendous skill in weaving together all these disparate lives, finding meaning in surprising places, and giving each owner of the lighter a unique and distinctive voice. This story is by turns serious, touching, and unexpected, and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a short, intriguing read.