Review: Great collection of short stories.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 05 30, 2013
This collection of short stories is great if you want lots of action in a quick read. The author weaves a intriguing and mysterious tale with every story that leaves the reader guessing what will happen next. Each story has its own mood as we encounter many twists and turns. Some of the stories have a darker, edgy feel as they deal with the supernatural and death. The stories are well written and the characters are well developed despite the relatively little space that author used for each story.As another reviewer  already mentioned this book does have many stories that are full of moral lessons or go with the theme of an old adage such as things are not always what they appear. The majority of these characters are likable people and they feel real as the author gives us glimpses into their thoughts. The author does execute her stories in such a way that it is hard to predict the ending, unlike so many writers now a days.I also enjoyed that the book was written from a different perspective than I am used which is that of a European. While I have read numerous pieces of British literature (being an English major and all) these are generally the more classic literature collections and I have not read much contemporary literature by European authors. As an American looking in, I enjoyed all the little details about Europe that we in the States can't regularly experience. I have a weakness for the charms of the Old World, I suppose.If you are looking for a bit of mystery and suspense for your summer reading The Other Side of the Door is a great place to start.