Review: Deep impact
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 03 2, 2013
"Destroyer of Worlds" by Dennis Sharpe is the story of David, a man who lost his daughter all too soon, a man whose marriage has ended and a man who drinks way too much. With great insight in to the human psyche and with a deep and almost philosophical narrative Sharpe shows us how David's small world has fallen apart.Then one day, due to extra-planetary events, it comes to light that the inevitable destruction of the world is at handThis short story is a well written and cleverly constructed piece with great command of the language and despite its dark theme it has a great life-affirming message about the importance to keep going in one's life.The title character refers to a mystery woman that David meets and who is responsible for the impeding Armageddon. Loss on a small and on a bigger scale - this comparison between the personal life and life in general is cleverly explored and showcased in this short story. The individual life which can be the entire world for every one of us and the placing of it in the larger context - and vice versa - are well set off against each other.I am not a huge fan of short stories but this one does make an important point in a great way, yet it is enjoyable for the fantasy aspects of it too. The language and the writing are flawless as ever, making it very easy to recommend this book with a deserved 5 stars.