Review: Simple but effectively written tale
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 12 1, 2012
A Mediocre Man begins with an interesting device; the titular man (Mr. Humbleton) is dead, and his story is told via recollections of the people he interacted with. Two detective inspectors run all about town, revealing that this seemingly mediocre man was in fact capable of very great acts of good. Meanwhile the news outlets follow the investigation, but always manage to twist or get the details wrong, making Mr. Humbleton look like a salacious monster. It's a short tale, but still entertaining and worthy of a read. It was interesting to hear how Mr. Humbleton changed the lives of the people around him, and I was eager to find out who the killer was and their motives.The writing is simple and easy to understand, although it becomes bogged down by overly detailed descriptions at some points. The story isn't filled with metaphors and symbols, and is an easy read. Editing is still needed to tighten up the writing. There are punctuation errors and word mistakes (aloud/=allowed). I liked the moral of the story and the overall tale.