Review: Four multi-faceted short stories
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 09 3, 2012
I have been enjoying Keith Blackmore's other books and was glad I ran across this collection of short stories.  A good short story, I believe, is harder to write than a novel.  Blackmore, in my opinion, does a great job on both.  There aren't too many short stories I will read because I am usually disappointed.  It's darn hard to stuff beginning, middle and a good ending into a small amount of words.  Blackmore comes through, especially with knock-em-dead endings.1.  EAT - Gluttony is one of the cardinal sins and EAT explores what happens to a group of professional eaters during a private eating contest.  Probably my least favorite of the four stories but still a strong story.2.  EXPANSION - What happens in Wolfville, Nova Scotia when an EMP hits and the earth movers move in?  Character development/study done well even for a short story as the author explores an EOTWAWKI scenario.3.  YE OLDE FISHING HOLE - I love fishing and this story brings a whole new light to lake fishing.  I loved the concept and the way the author shows the father/son relationship also.4.  THE HOSPITAL - I liked this story the best because I just finished readingMountain ManandSafari (Mountain Man Book Two).  This short story with Gus Berry and deadly nurse Alice answered questions brought up in MOUNTAIN MAN.  Actually, I would recommend reading this story before reading the novels.  Loved it just like I loved the books.