Review: Fabulous and Frightful!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 08 23, 2012
Dionne Lister proves herself once more an epic storyteller. Ten tales take the reader through an emotional and frightful journey. My favorites from this collection are An Awakening, The Presentation, Timmy's Escape and Heart of an Angel. An Awakening brought tears to my eyes as it spoke of doubts a spouse has over a relationship with her dying husband. It was raw, powerful and honest to a degree I have not seen. The Presentation was brilliant as well. I would go as far to say every woman on earth should read it. And every man for that matter. We do not take advantage of those beneath us in the workplace or anywhere. This story has a message in that. Timmy's Escape was heart wrenching and though, not as hopeful as the Awakening or Presentation made a powerful statement on what a broken home might do to a child. Lastly, mentioned is Heart of an Angel. I had seen documentaries on nurses like the one in this story. But, Dionne Lister adds a twist you won't expect as well as several profound statements with the victims as well. I only have a few short criticisms. The dialogue and the speech did not seem as natural as the emotions told by the narrator. At times, especially with the police in Sarah's Story it felt rushed. I realize the author's element is in the hearts and minds of her protagonist, and she is eager to get back to that but I felt the vocal interaction needed to be expanded upon. The spacing of paragraphs was slightly inconsistent as well but overall did not affect the reading. But really, buy this book. It's an incredible journey with stories you won't soon forget.