Review: A Diamond in The Rough
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 09 8, 2013
"Her Sad Eyes" follows protagonist Ralph as he ventures through his city, clubbing at a couple of the hottest spots on the scene.The first impression I got of Ralph's character was that he was a bit of a douche bag, but as his night progresses, and little glimpses of his "gift" are revealed, I got really interested in finding out what this "gift" was and how it worked to shape him into the person he'd become.Ross gives us just a taste of Ralph's history, and I found it was just the tidbit I needed to become more endeared to his persona. You've got this common, country guy who drops out of community college and moves away to start a new life in a new city. At first, he is ridiculed and rebuffed by the city's "In Crowd." Later though, as he puts his special intuitive talents to work, he is accepted with open arms by people who'd otherwise regard him as little more than a bug beneath their shoes.The story is brilliant, despite the fact that the delivery needs some work. You get to see a myriad of emotions and even the occasional bit of raunchy sex. By the end I was happy I pressed through the rough parts to get a glimpse of a night in the life of the walking miracle that is Ralph. I truly enjoyed it. I'm eager to see where she takes the next installment.