Review: "In the Mirror"... a short fantasy adventure... 4 1/2 Stars
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 16, 2012
"In the Mirror" is a short fantasy adventure by author Robin Lythgoe. This Kindle e-book was a 149 Kb download (approx. 10 printed pages) and was free (normally $0.99) at the time of writing this review.<spoilers>Since a young boy, Ethan has alway been fascinated by the old streaked and clouded upright mirror in his father's den... there's alway been just 'something' about it that drew his attention. Something odd... something different. Now as an older man, he's taken to staring more and more into the depths of the reflections he sees in the glass. Than one day he sees his father... his father who mysteriously disappeared years ago.<end spoilers>Some thoughts on "In the Mirror"...1.) I've always had a love for fantasies that involve magical mirrors. Just something about the infinite variety of scenarios that might be discovered and written about.2.) although the main story here is not exactly new, this tale does have an appeal all of its own.3.) well written with a nice sense of pace and timing for the unfolding of this small tale.4.) cover art... done in soft muted colors and giving a hint of the story within.5.) about the only minor concern was the lack of anything truly exciting or dangerous. But that being said, the foundation developed in this work could nicely fit in as a prologue for a full length novel.Conclusion:A well written and deftly told prologue-like fantasy tale.As it is... 4 1/2 Stars.Ray Nicholsonraynicholsonsreviews@hotmail.com