Review: Superb Writing
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 10 23, 2013
50/50 is a collection of short stories that takes place in Ireland, but are very relatable for a reader anywhere in the worldMatthew W. McFarland is an excellent writer. He has a way with words that shows true talent. His descriptions seemed simple, not a whole lot of words but they are filled with so much meaning. He seems to weave them effortlessly and paints a picture for the reader in the way only a talented writer and good book can.Several stories were very good, Fifty/Fifty, Wee Tiny Spiders, The Seventeenth Door and The Burning Bar. They drew you in, were intriguing and engaging, and said a lot in very little space. The other stories, and hence the four stars, just didn't seem to have a purpose. They were  about everyday life, not very interesting and nothing you'd want to spend a lot of time on reading. But that's not to say the writing was not good, becasue it was. That was a constant throughout.I would love to read more of this author's work in novel form.