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Contemplating
It’s a question of suicide. “To be or not to be,” weighing the pros and cons wondering what, if anything, is waiting on the other side. Wouldn’t it be easier? Would it finally bring peace? Would you be missed?
The answers may never be found but the struggle to find them is a daily battle.
The answers may never be found but the struggle to find them is a daily battle.
25 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 17, 2013
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May 19, 2013
Often Nick leaves us with more questions than answers. No exception in Contemplating. He has mastered the skill though, and while you are scratching your head you don't feel like you have actually missed anything.
The Invisible Man; our main character is just that. We are never given his name, but given the names of all those around him. That kind of says a lot...
Anyways, I feel like I gave him a name or some sort of identity as I was reading, but as I sit to write the review I can't recall what it was. Again, I feel like that was all part of the elaborate scheme from the genius mind of Nick Santa Rosa. Back to T.I.M., we are never told why he feels like suicide is the answer, or if he even really does. Maggie seems to be pulling T.I.M.'s strings and confusing the hell out of him. One minute she seems to care and the next she is plotting his death for him. We get a little glimpse at the beautiful relationship he has with his daughter and a brief snap shot at his relationship with his wife, which leaves me with the question; Why? While I don't know why, I do have faith he made it to morning and hopefully Maggie lets him live in a bit of peace.
We all get to plot out what got him there and where he will go after the end of the story. Beautifully written with elements that make you feel more like you are eavesdropping on a private conversation, or internal struggle,instead of reading a book.
This is a short read but I have recently developed a new appreciation for short stories. I think it takes an insane amount of talent to create a fulfilling short story. Instant gratification of sorts and these days everyone loves that.
The Invisible Man; our main character is just that. We are never given his name, but given the names of all those around him. That kind of says a lot...
Anyways, I feel like I gave him a name or some sort of identity as I was reading, but as I sit to write the review I can't recall what it was. Again, I feel like that was all part of the elaborate scheme from the genius mind of Nick Santa Rosa. Back to T.I.M., we are never told why he feels like suicide is the answer, or if he even really does. Maggie seems to be pulling T.I.M.'s strings and confusing the hell out of him. One minute she seems to care and the next she is plotting his death for him. We get a little glimpse at the beautiful relationship he has with his daughter and a brief snap shot at his relationship with his wife, which leaves me with the question; Why? While I don't know why, I do have faith he made it to morning and hopefully Maggie lets him live in a bit of peace.
We all get to plot out what got him there and where he will go after the end of the story. Beautifully written with elements that make you feel more like you are eavesdropping on a private conversation, or internal struggle,instead of reading a book.
This is a short read but I have recently developed a new appreciation for short stories. I think it takes an insane amount of talent to create a fulfilling short story. Instant gratification of sorts and these days everyone loves that.
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