Review: Below the Surface
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 05 6, 2014
Underwater creatures bigger than a breadbox have always concerned me. I am forever scarred after seeing Jaws in the theatre at age ten. Growing up, I was fascinated by Nessie, Ogopogo and Champ. It is the latter that is the focus of this story. At its core this is an examination of adolescent friendships. This is a subject explored by Joe Hill's father, Stephen King, many times. Hill captures the innocence and curiosity of children, as well as, family dynamics among siblings which is admirable given this is a short story. It moved with speed, stealth and packed a surprising punch at the end much like the underwater creatures I fear.