Review: Great little short stories
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 07 21, 2012
Both of these stories are short, witty, and a lot of fun. I was very impressed with the author's ability to paint a picture without spending pages and pages describing the scenery. This is the mark of a talented writer - kudos to you.Story #1: I enjoyed this story because, despite the fantasy elements, it was a story I could easily relate to. The story, at its heart, is about a mom with two teenaged children, and a situation in which she helps out her oldest in a humorous manner. The eponymous cat is so much like some of the cats I've had in my life that I couldn't help but laugh. I especially liked the consequences of not neutering the cat - that just cracked me up!Story #2: Again, the author creates a believable scene with little elaboration. The idea of second (or third, or fourth) tier super-heroes seeking employment is a funny one. In the comics, little is said about how superheroes make their living. Bruce Wayne inherited his money; Clark Kent works at the Daily Planet, etc., but we don't know an awful lot about what Robin does for a living, now do we? It's easy to imagine a sort of employment agency for sidekicks. Yes, I'd like to place a help-wanted ad...my former sidekick will be in the hospital for several months recuperating from that last blast...lolOverall, this collection of two short stories is HIGHLY recommended. It is the matter of a few minutes work to read them both, but they provide entertainment far beyond that which their physical characteristics seem to suggest.