Review: Annabelle
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 11 7, 2013
Annabelle, the protagonist in this short story, is a lost, tragic woman. Talking to her psychiatrist, following a complete breakdown, we gradually learn the details of her early life which had led to her present situation.The only child of an artist and his wife, she had a woefully lonely childhood. Her father’s only thoughts were for his painting - canvas after canvas in which his wife was the subject. Annabelle’s mother would leave everything to pose for her passionate husband; this resulted in an emotionally neglected and lonely child. The emotional toll on Annabelle was great - she longed for her father to notice her, but when he did, the outcome was unimaginable.This story gripped me from start to finish. It is beautifully written; I felt that not a word was wasted in building a picture of Annabelle’s tragic life. I look forward to reading more by this talented writer.Thank you, Pixel Press, for enabling me to read this pre-publication, in return for an honest review.