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Mooreeffoc
Mooreeffoc. The act of seeing the ordinary in a new and unexpected light.
Imagine, if you will, two ordinary mortals meeting in an ordinary café late one ordinary evening. What isn't ordinary is that two gods are pulling their strings behind the scenes. Only those gods know why.
But who governs the gods? Who dares make puppets of the puppet masters? The truth may surprise you.
This contemporary fantasy tale is the first collaboration of Ukraine's Tetiana Aleksina and Australia's Tony Single. They are the minds behind the popular prose and poetry blog Unbolt.
N.B. This book contains obscene language, so it isn't recommended that you read it to your children at bedtime!
Imagine, if you will, two ordinary mortals meeting in an ordinary café late one ordinary evening. What isn't ordinary is that two gods are pulling their strings behind the scenes. Only those gods know why.
But who governs the gods? Who dares make puppets of the puppet masters? The truth may surprise you.
This contemporary fantasy tale is the first collaboration of Ukraine's Tetiana Aleksina and Australia's Tony Single. They are the minds behind the popular prose and poetry blog Unbolt.
N.B. This book contains obscene language, so it isn't recommended that you read it to your children at bedtime!
- GenresFantasy
11 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 12, 2016
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About the author
Tetiana Aleksina
3 books151 followersHmmm... What do you want to know about me? My bio? OK!
My bio is laid inside my writings... or is lied. I'm not too sure. Yes, guys, English isn't my native language, but I have the impudence to write in English anyway.
So I'm an amateur writer. Surrealism, absurdism, horror, fantasy and poems. You're welcome! I'm ready for your reprimands and devastating criticism. Let's go! Fire!
Um... yep. Last but not least, I also use foul language. You may occasionally stumble over something that looks like 'fuck', so be careful and watch your step!
Enjoy reading!
My bio is laid inside my writings... or is lied. I'm not too sure. Yes, guys, English isn't my native language, but I have the impudence to write in English anyway.
So I'm an amateur writer. Surrealism, absurdism, horror, fantasy and poems. You're welcome! I'm ready for your reprimands and devastating criticism. Let's go! Fire!
Um... yep. Last but not least, I also use foul language. You may occasionally stumble over something that looks like 'fuck', so be careful and watch your step!
Enjoy reading!
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May 14, 2017
**The book was generously provided by the author in exchange for an honest review**
Catfight in one of the most literal senses ;P
Weird. If I had to describe what I just read in one word, weird would definitely be it.
It took me a couple of tries at a first page to understand what was what and who was who but after that I started to have fun. I can honestly say I never read anything like it and I probably never would again as it is not my usual cup of tea, but who knows.
So the story goes about like this: there're two people meeting at the cafe who are guided by the will of gods, who in turn are guided by their own higher powers. So the event was transpiring on sort of three dimentions. I thought it was handled very good, I liked the multilayerness of it. And the voice of Bastet was hilarious, even if I didn't particularly care for Sekhmet's attitude.
All in all it was a fun experience, if an unusual one.
Over and out
Catfight in one of the most literal senses ;P
Weird. If I had to describe what I just read in one word, weird would definitely be it.
It took me a couple of tries at a first page to understand what was what and who was who but after that I started to have fun. I can honestly say I never read anything like it and I probably never would again as it is not my usual cup of tea, but who knows.
So the story goes about like this: there're two people meeting at the cafe who are guided by the will of gods, who in turn are guided by their own higher powers. So the event was transpiring on sort of three dimentions. I thought it was handled very good, I liked the multilayerness of it. And the voice of Bastet was hilarious, even if I didn't particularly care for Sekhmet's attitude.
All in all it was a fun experience, if an unusual one.
Over and out
July 8, 2017
First, I want to point out the title, which is just awesome. It's Mooreeffoc; coffeeroom spelled backwards. It's the spot where this story takes place.
I could describe this short story as artistic, I feel like you really need to read between the lines to understand what the story is about.
The story is about two people who are unknowingly controlled by Egyptian Gods. It's short but it felt like an intelligent read.
I could describe this short story as artistic, I feel like you really need to read between the lines to understand what the story is about.
The story is about two people who are unknowingly controlled by Egyptian Gods. It's short but it felt like an intelligent read.
October 30, 2017
Fun trip through the minds of mortals and the divine
A fun, impertinent and just a very tiny bit vulgar trip through a threateningly flirty encounter between a man and a woman - and the gods that have settled with each one. An enjoyable and trippy little excursion looking at the same discussion from radically different (and supernatural) points of view.
A fun, impertinent and just a very tiny bit vulgar trip through a threateningly flirty encounter between a man and a woman - and the gods that have settled with each one. An enjoyable and trippy little excursion looking at the same discussion from radically different (and supernatural) points of view.
March 26, 2016
Poetry doesn't just come bidden, it's brought through the soul of the writer, letting go of fear and entering that space, where words transform. Mooreeffoc is such a book by such a writer. Tetiana Aleksina is a talented writer, able to write fluently in several languages with the same natural alacrity few possess in their native tongue. Every few years poetry has a revival, it's because it is a universal language and need, a color to paint emotions and experience by, and she has this and so much more. A beautiful collection worthy of wide appreciation.
August 31, 2016
Two experimental for me, it feels disjointed
August 8, 2018
I like this little book for its originality, complexity, elaborate language and openness to multiple interpretations and levels of reading comprehension according to each type of reader. At times it even becomes so shockingly absurd that you inevitably laugh. I see it as a wonderful intent to tell a story from different perspectives trying to avoid common clichés. In this respect I think the narrative matches its title, Mooreeffoc, a word used by Charles Dickens, which means “coffee-room” if you read it once you are inside that place, that is, “viewed from the inside through a glass door.” ( http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?t...)
Interestingly enough, it turns out that when a Catalan speaker like me hears this word in English the following association becomes inevitable: mooree with morir (to die) and ffoc with foc (fire), that is, to die with fire. But another and, in this case, better word association comes to my mind: moor with mur (wall, a word that comes from Latin murus, which originates the word moor in English), ee with i (and) plus ffoc with foc (fire), which would be: wall and fire or also moor and fire.
I believe the second word association would somehow connect with Mooreeffoc. This little book tells us a story of how two characters in a coffee-room are to finally get together. We could envision a symbolic wall (hurdle or barrier) or a moor (unstable ground) to be surpassed by the two characters, and also fire, the risk to take this chance. However, this is just my personal association. Mooreeffoc essentially means looking at something from a different angle, which is what this original story offers to the reader.
The two characters, Bastet and Sekhmet carry the names of two Egyptian goddesses. While Bastet is the goddess of the home, once a fierce lioness and now depicted as a cat (http://www.ancient.eu/Bastet/), Sekhmet is a warrior goddess as well as goddess of healing, protector of the pharaohs, depicted as a lioness (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sekhmet)
These names intentionally confuse the reader of Mooreeffoc because when you start reading the book (part 1, Bastet's perspective) it seems the two characters would be a man and a woman, wanting to flirt or start a love relationship in a coffee-room. As the story evolves and we read Sekhmet's account (part 2) the confusion and uncertainty grows. Two characters carrying names of Egyptian goddesses? Are we dealing with ambivalence here meaning that this relationship would be man-woman but also extended to lesbian love? The cat and the fierce lioness? Is this the authors' intention in the book? And who is the third character, the he with the black panther tatoo? According to Calibrator's account (part 3 of the book) this he is “pliable” and functions as a “trap that Bastet and Sekhmet must inevitably fall prey to.” I wonder with so much Egyptian mythology used in this narrative, could this he be the Egyptian god Ra?
As we have seen Mooreeffoc is a three-part story told from three different perspectives: Bastet's, Sekhmet's and Calibrator's. The latter appears as a kind of god or entity above the other two, a puppeteer above the puppets, apparently someone in the process of making Bastet and Sekhmet get together. If so, we are dealing with a distant mediator among the puppeteers, more powerful gods over traditional gods?, that look more like scientists in a lab experimenting with rats like their puppets Bastet and Sekhmet. I also wonder at the possibility of being this whole book an allegory of how the human race might evolve, where Bastet and Sekhmet would be common human beings behaving like gods but showing their animal instincts. Calibrator and the other puppeteers would be scientists servicing factic powers that manipulate common citizens?
But why is the puppeteer of the third part of Mooreeffoc called Calibrator? Calibrators are equipment used to adjust an instrument accuracy, in this case, adjusting Bastet and Sekhmet's relationship. And the adjustment methods are indeed quite original in this story.
Could this be a metaphor of what science might do to humans?
According to Calibrator's account, a button is pushed to create a cloud of cinnamon and anise, which seems to be the best combination to make Bastet and Sekhmet act and react the way their puppeteers,- Calibrator among them-, want them to. Then there is the use of the “pliable he”, the Wadjet symbol (again, another Egyptian goddess, the Eye of Ra) flickering on the coffee's surface, the froth of Amenti (again Egyptian mythology) and the Raudive box.
In the end, Calibrator says:
“How they [Bastet, Sekhmet and possibly others in a similar situation] use this reinstated freedom is not our business. We do not care about mortals [those Egyptian gods are now being called mortals]. We care about something else. We look at the two caged beasts and smile.” Here I wonder: why are they caged beasts? Is this again a metaphor of what science could do to human beings, promising a higher degree of our always limited freedom?
As I said before, I personally think the whole book and also its end, getting Bastet and Sekhmet together, is open to many possible interpretations, points of view and levels of reading comprehension. That is why I have enjoyed reading it. Its plot is full of imagination and I love its great sense of humor through rather shocking and absurd situations when reading things like: “Well, first I need assurances. Is your pussy willing to sign a non-disclosure agreement?”, “Perhaps I could flee and join the Witness Protection Program.”
Interestingly enough, it turns out that when a Catalan speaker like me hears this word in English the following association becomes inevitable: mooree with morir (to die) and ffoc with foc (fire), that is, to die with fire. But another and, in this case, better word association comes to my mind: moor with mur (wall, a word that comes from Latin murus, which originates the word moor in English), ee with i (and) plus ffoc with foc (fire), which would be: wall and fire or also moor and fire.
I believe the second word association would somehow connect with Mooreeffoc. This little book tells us a story of how two characters in a coffee-room are to finally get together. We could envision a symbolic wall (hurdle or barrier) or a moor (unstable ground) to be surpassed by the two characters, and also fire, the risk to take this chance. However, this is just my personal association. Mooreeffoc essentially means looking at something from a different angle, which is what this original story offers to the reader.
The two characters, Bastet and Sekhmet carry the names of two Egyptian goddesses. While Bastet is the goddess of the home, once a fierce lioness and now depicted as a cat (http://www.ancient.eu/Bastet/), Sekhmet is a warrior goddess as well as goddess of healing, protector of the pharaohs, depicted as a lioness (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sekhmet)
These names intentionally confuse the reader of Mooreeffoc because when you start reading the book (part 1, Bastet's perspective) it seems the two characters would be a man and a woman, wanting to flirt or start a love relationship in a coffee-room. As the story evolves and we read Sekhmet's account (part 2) the confusion and uncertainty grows. Two characters carrying names of Egyptian goddesses? Are we dealing with ambivalence here meaning that this relationship would be man-woman but also extended to lesbian love? The cat and the fierce lioness? Is this the authors' intention in the book? And who is the third character, the he with the black panther tatoo? According to Calibrator's account (part 3 of the book) this he is “pliable” and functions as a “trap that Bastet and Sekhmet must inevitably fall prey to.” I wonder with so much Egyptian mythology used in this narrative, could this he be the Egyptian god Ra?
As we have seen Mooreeffoc is a three-part story told from three different perspectives: Bastet's, Sekhmet's and Calibrator's. The latter appears as a kind of god or entity above the other two, a puppeteer above the puppets, apparently someone in the process of making Bastet and Sekhmet get together. If so, we are dealing with a distant mediator among the puppeteers, more powerful gods over traditional gods?, that look more like scientists in a lab experimenting with rats like their puppets Bastet and Sekhmet. I also wonder at the possibility of being this whole book an allegory of how the human race might evolve, where Bastet and Sekhmet would be common human beings behaving like gods but showing their animal instincts. Calibrator and the other puppeteers would be scientists servicing factic powers that manipulate common citizens?
But why is the puppeteer of the third part of Mooreeffoc called Calibrator? Calibrators are equipment used to adjust an instrument accuracy, in this case, adjusting Bastet and Sekhmet's relationship. And the adjustment methods are indeed quite original in this story.
Could this be a metaphor of what science might do to humans?
According to Calibrator's account, a button is pushed to create a cloud of cinnamon and anise, which seems to be the best combination to make Bastet and Sekhmet act and react the way their puppeteers,- Calibrator among them-, want them to. Then there is the use of the “pliable he”, the Wadjet symbol (again, another Egyptian goddess, the Eye of Ra) flickering on the coffee's surface, the froth of Amenti (again Egyptian mythology) and the Raudive box.
In the end, Calibrator says:
“How they [Bastet, Sekhmet and possibly others in a similar situation] use this reinstated freedom is not our business. We do not care about mortals [those Egyptian gods are now being called mortals]. We care about something else. We look at the two caged beasts and smile.” Here I wonder: why are they caged beasts? Is this again a metaphor of what science could do to human beings, promising a higher degree of our always limited freedom?
As I said before, I personally think the whole book and also its end, getting Bastet and Sekhmet together, is open to many possible interpretations, points of view and levels of reading comprehension. That is why I have enjoyed reading it. Its plot is full of imagination and I love its great sense of humor through rather shocking and absurd situations when reading things like: “Well, first I need assurances. Is your pussy willing to sign a non-disclosure agreement?”, “Perhaps I could flee and join the Witness Protection Program.”
October 29, 2017
Mooreeffoc is a perfect blend of mysterious, otherworldly, and human elements.
Not an easy task to reveal JUST ENOUGH in JUST ONE setting - A Cafe. But the way this story is structured reveals as much about the writers' state of mind and set of beliefs as it does about the characters AND the role of mystery in our life, in general.
As I have often reflected myself while there may be peace in silence, there is satisfaction in chaos. It fills our gut with a delightful feeling of.....of.....what exactly?
YES.
THAT'S the fun part. If we knew what it is that tugs at our emotion-center every time we witness disorder around us, we would try to desiccate it, try to know it to the last atom, and then what? we'll be left without any curiosity left in our being. There'll be nothing more left to discover and that'll be the end of everything - of us.
AND THAT IS WHAT Mooreeffoc is to me - A NEVER-ENDING CURIOSITY.
THESE are the kind of thoughts, questions my mind posed while reading it. And I KNOW I AM READING SOMETHING M-A-R-V-E-L-O-U-S when my thoughts take up a life a life of their own and refuse to listen to me.
The way Tati and Tony string their words - like dewdrops arranged in a perfect line - seemingly effortless - leaves me enthralled. But one thing that should be noted is that there is always an underlying quality to them, like little elves working in the background to make sure the reader takes away something MORE with each visit - FOOD FOR THOUGHT, you may call it.
You see, having been a fan of both of their writings for QUITE SOME TIME now, I may seem a little biased here, BUT ANYONE WITH A GOOD UNDERSTANDING OF WHAT A GOOD PROSE LOOKS READS LIKE, can't help but appreciate this chameleon-like nature of the authors' writing which has been and always will be the mark of a writer who knows his/her way around words - like a serpent around the body of it's prey. They clutch you in their hold. They don't let go. And there is nothing that'll delight a reader more than being held captive by the words, by the world which they create.
THERE IS PLEASURE IN THAT ENTRAPMENT.
AND NOT TO MENTION they have mastered the art of being funny at EXACTLY the right times, in EXACTLY the right way AND to EXACTLY the right degrees!!!
So, as a conclusion, all I can really say is -
THIS BOOK IS GOING TO BE ONE OF THE MOST RE-READ (and were it released in a paperback edition) THE MOST WORN-OUT OF ALL!!! <3
Not an easy task to reveal JUST ENOUGH in JUST ONE setting - A Cafe. But the way this story is structured reveals as much about the writers' state of mind and set of beliefs as it does about the characters AND the role of mystery in our life, in general.
As I have often reflected myself while there may be peace in silence, there is satisfaction in chaos. It fills our gut with a delightful feeling of.....of.....what exactly?
YES.
THAT'S the fun part. If we knew what it is that tugs at our emotion-center every time we witness disorder around us, we would try to desiccate it, try to know it to the last atom, and then what? we'll be left without any curiosity left in our being. There'll be nothing more left to discover and that'll be the end of everything - of us.
AND THAT IS WHAT Mooreeffoc is to me - A NEVER-ENDING CURIOSITY.
THESE are the kind of thoughts, questions my mind posed while reading it. And I KNOW I AM READING SOMETHING M-A-R-V-E-L-O-U-S when my thoughts take up a life a life of their own and refuse to listen to me.
The way Tati and Tony string their words - like dewdrops arranged in a perfect line - seemingly effortless - leaves me enthralled. But one thing that should be noted is that there is always an underlying quality to them, like little elves working in the background to make sure the reader takes away something MORE with each visit - FOOD FOR THOUGHT, you may call it.
You see, having been a fan of both of their writings for QUITE SOME TIME now, I may seem a little biased here, BUT ANYONE WITH A GOOD UNDERSTANDING OF WHAT A GOOD PROSE LOOKS READS LIKE, can't help but appreciate this chameleon-like nature of the authors' writing which has been and always will be the mark of a writer who knows his/her way around words - like a serpent around the body of it's prey. They clutch you in their hold. They don't let go. And there is nothing that'll delight a reader more than being held captive by the words, by the world which they create.
THERE IS PLEASURE IN THAT ENTRAPMENT.
AND NOT TO MENTION they have mastered the art of being funny at EXACTLY the right times, in EXACTLY the right way AND to EXACTLY the right degrees!!!
So, as a conclusion, all I can really say is -
THIS BOOK IS GOING TO BE ONE OF THE MOST RE-READ (and were it released in a paperback edition) THE MOST WORN-OUT OF ALL!!! <3
July 17, 2020
A little slice of life from a coffee room incident, told from multiple POVs. An enjoyable mix of thriller, supernatural, and mythological elements creatively mixed together. Nice.
September 8, 2016
Ok. umm. ok. I don't know what I just read. First it's not a book, not a novella, and I don't think its a short short. Its only 11 pages. Really? Yeap. Seems to be written in third person but its the cat and a panther's point of view. Man I am so confused. I don't think I am smart enough for this book and author. The only redeeming point this few pages had...no errors in sentence structure, no typos...I think.
February 8, 2017
“Mooreeffoc” was a short, but satisfying read. What seems like an innocent meeting at a coffee shop takes on another layer. It was intriguing how two stories over lapped and went on at the same time. It was impressive to take a limited amount of words and make them into a short story that is full and mysterious. I enjoyed it.
April 28, 2016
I loved this short but captivating story. The authors were able to draw you into this mystical world of folklore and magic seamlessly while still leaving you wanting more. I find myself reading this story over and over. I would recommend this to all of my friends.
June 11, 2016
A creative twist.
I absolutely enjoyed this little twist of fate, so to speak, on what would be an every day occurrence of human coupling. I think this will make my next trip to my favorite coffee house a little more intriguing!
I absolutely enjoyed this little twist of fate, so to speak, on what would be an every day occurrence of human coupling. I think this will make my next trip to my favorite coffee house a little more intriguing!
May 23, 2017
*** Possible Spoilers ***
-- Review at the request of the author --
This was a remarkably well-crafted book from a technical perspective. It was a short story - one incident described from three separate perspectives. Basically two Egyptian deities are incarnated into humans - one via a cat and the other via a tattoo. However neither seems to have much power over the human in question. A third supernatural entity makes use of the body of a waiter to separate the deities from their human hosts and trap them in a box. That's pretty much the basic plot.
The humans in this story have little relevance. One is busy seducing the other but the interest lies in the thoughts and feelings of the deities as they observe the proceedings. The deities in question appear to have a love-hate relationship that goes back thousands of years. In addition, a quick check of Wikipedia suggests that they may have been one deity given different names by different Egyptian religious groups. Whatever the case they wind up being free to love or hate as they choose - if being trapped in a box can be considered freedom. In any event the third entity appears to believe that they are free and takes satisfaction from that.
One thing that I particularly liked about this story was the author's use of vocabulary. Tetiana Aleksina notes in her description that English is not her first language. I believe that I have a pretty good vocabulary but she sent me off to the dictionary roughly a half-dozen times over the course of nine pages which was fairly impressive.
I don't believe that this story is for everyone. It is NOT something to be read on a cell-phone. It isn't the kind of story that you might want to read while commuting to work. It reminds me of spun crystal - beautiful, technically precise, but not something for everyday use. I think it would appeal to a more mature reader - one who is willing to invest some time contemplating what he or she has read. It doesn't have a traditional climax and I never felt myself really involved in the story. Like a work of fine art, it was something to observe as being of unique interest but not something to carry around for day-to-day use. It reminded me of something that might be crafted as an academic exercise. It might make a fairly good concept for a longer story - one that fleshed out the deities - and in particular the supernatural agent at the end about which we learn next to nothing - to a greater extent.
The author did provide me with an inadvertent chuckle - one that was unrelated to the story. In her day-to-day life it appears that she is involved in a software company that is pretty leading edge. By presenting one scene from three separate viewpoints the dialog remains the same thereby indicating that she understands the importance of driving efficiency by reusing code.
Overall I'm rating the story four stars because it is so well crafted. However it loses a point because the characters are not really that interesting and the plot is a little bit thin so a bit more character development and interaction might be in order.
-- Review at the request of the author --
This was a remarkably well-crafted book from a technical perspective. It was a short story - one incident described from three separate perspectives. Basically two Egyptian deities are incarnated into humans - one via a cat and the other via a tattoo. However neither seems to have much power over the human in question. A third supernatural entity makes use of the body of a waiter to separate the deities from their human hosts and trap them in a box. That's pretty much the basic plot.
The humans in this story have little relevance. One is busy seducing the other but the interest lies in the thoughts and feelings of the deities as they observe the proceedings. The deities in question appear to have a love-hate relationship that goes back thousands of years. In addition, a quick check of Wikipedia suggests that they may have been one deity given different names by different Egyptian religious groups. Whatever the case they wind up being free to love or hate as they choose - if being trapped in a box can be considered freedom. In any event the third entity appears to believe that they are free and takes satisfaction from that.
One thing that I particularly liked about this story was the author's use of vocabulary. Tetiana Aleksina notes in her description that English is not her first language. I believe that I have a pretty good vocabulary but she sent me off to the dictionary roughly a half-dozen times over the course of nine pages which was fairly impressive.
I don't believe that this story is for everyone. It is NOT something to be read on a cell-phone. It isn't the kind of story that you might want to read while commuting to work. It reminds me of spun crystal - beautiful, technically precise, but not something for everyday use. I think it would appeal to a more mature reader - one who is willing to invest some time contemplating what he or she has read. It doesn't have a traditional climax and I never felt myself really involved in the story. Like a work of fine art, it was something to observe as being of unique interest but not something to carry around for day-to-day use. It reminded me of something that might be crafted as an academic exercise. It might make a fairly good concept for a longer story - one that fleshed out the deities - and in particular the supernatural agent at the end about which we learn next to nothing - to a greater extent.
The author did provide me with an inadvertent chuckle - one that was unrelated to the story. In her day-to-day life it appears that she is involved in a software company that is pretty leading edge. By presenting one scene from three separate viewpoints the dialog remains the same thereby indicating that she understands the importance of driving efficiency by reusing code.
Overall I'm rating the story four stars because it is so well crafted. However it loses a point because the characters are not really that interesting and the plot is a little bit thin so a bit more character development and interaction might be in order.
January 5, 2018
This is a very unusual work. A review is only the opinion of one person. So, as always, do not let my star count override your judgement of content. More on the stars, counting, and my rating challenges later.
Google Absolutely Everything of which you are not certain. Including the title. Including all the characters’ names. Everything.
Be prepared to read the work twice. It’s not that long, but it is subtle and I didn’t make all the right guesses on my first pass. Second time through, it got, well, interesting. To put it mildly.
The work is presented with breaks like a poem. I found myself reading it as a prose narrative. Here’s what to expect. (No quotes this review, the work is too complex to give you a good feel in a just a few chosen phrases.)
You will be ‘in’ the mind of three different beings. One by one. You will experience the Egyptian / mythological equivalent of a happening. This occurs in the context of a couple in a bar or restaurant. They are in the background of the three main narratives.
The narratives overlap in time. There are clear points so you, the reader, can realize ‘when’ you are in each.
There is a resolution, which is subtly inconclusive for the main characters, and subtly teasing for the background characters.
Back to the star count. My personal guidelines, when doing any review, are as follows: five stars means, roughly equal to best in genre. Rarely given. Four stars means, extremely good. Three stars means, definitely recommendable. I am a tough reviewer. I try hard to be consistent. This is, let me repeat, an unusual work. Is it best or worst in genre? Four stars, extremely good, feels right to this reviewer. Your personal opinion may be higher.
Google Absolutely Everything of which you are not certain. Including the title. Including all the characters’ names. Everything.
Be prepared to read the work twice. It’s not that long, but it is subtle and I didn’t make all the right guesses on my first pass. Second time through, it got, well, interesting. To put it mildly.
The work is presented with breaks like a poem. I found myself reading it as a prose narrative. Here’s what to expect. (No quotes this review, the work is too complex to give you a good feel in a just a few chosen phrases.)
You will be ‘in’ the mind of three different beings. One by one. You will experience the Egyptian / mythological equivalent of a happening. This occurs in the context of a couple in a bar or restaurant. They are in the background of the three main narratives.
The narratives overlap in time. There are clear points so you, the reader, can realize ‘when’ you are in each.
There is a resolution, which is subtly inconclusive for the main characters, and subtly teasing for the background characters.
Back to the star count. My personal guidelines, when doing any review, are as follows: five stars means, roughly equal to best in genre. Rarely given. Four stars means, extremely good. Three stars means, definitely recommendable. I am a tough reviewer. I try hard to be consistent. This is, let me repeat, an unusual work. Is it best or worst in genre? Four stars, extremely good, feels right to this reviewer. Your personal opinion may be higher.
August 22, 2017
Read this review and more on my blog at [Roxie Writes].
'Mooreeffoc' by Tetiana Aleksina & Tony Single
⭐️⭐️⭐️ 3/3
Finished on August 19, 2017
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BOOK DESCRIPTION:
Mooreeffoc. The act of seeing the ordinary in a new and unexpected light.
Imagine, if you will, two ordinary mortals meeting in an ordinary café late one ordinary evening. What isn't ordinary is that two gods are pulling their strings behind the scenes. Only those gods know why.
But who governs the gods? Who dares make puppets of the puppet masters? The truth may surprise you.
This contemporary fantasy tale is the first collaboration of Ukraine's Tetiana Aleksina and Australia's Tony Single. They are the minds behind the popular prose and poetry blog Unbolt.
N.B. This book contains obscene language, so it isn't recommended that you read it to your children at bedtime!
MY REVIEW:
I was given a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
This is a uniquely written short story. It's told from three different points of view and uses language and style not many readers may be familiar with. I found myself having to slow down a few times to make sure I was fully absorbing it. It also did not help much that the ebook edition I was provided was weirdly formatted (I don't hold that against the authors, however).
It reads like a written modern art piece. One that won't be appreciated by many, even most, and I'm not sure I'm one of them. The guts of the story I get, and I like, but the style just wasn't my cup of tea. I respect Aleksina and Single for breaking the mold and creating something of their own.
'Mooreeffoc' by Tetiana Aleksina & Tony Single
⭐️⭐️⭐️ 3/3
Finished on August 19, 2017
GIVEN A FREE COPY IN EXCHANGE FOR AN HONEST REVIEW
$.99 on Kindle
BOOK DESCRIPTION:
Mooreeffoc. The act of seeing the ordinary in a new and unexpected light.
Imagine, if you will, two ordinary mortals meeting in an ordinary café late one ordinary evening. What isn't ordinary is that two gods are pulling their strings behind the scenes. Only those gods know why.
But who governs the gods? Who dares make puppets of the puppet masters? The truth may surprise you.
This contemporary fantasy tale is the first collaboration of Ukraine's Tetiana Aleksina and Australia's Tony Single. They are the minds behind the popular prose and poetry blog Unbolt.
N.B. This book contains obscene language, so it isn't recommended that you read it to your children at bedtime!
MY REVIEW:
I was given a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
This is a uniquely written short story. It's told from three different points of view and uses language and style not many readers may be familiar with. I found myself having to slow down a few times to make sure I was fully absorbing it. It also did not help much that the ebook edition I was provided was weirdly formatted (I don't hold that against the authors, however).
It reads like a written modern art piece. One that won't be appreciated by many, even most, and I'm not sure I'm one of them. The guts of the story I get, and I like, but the style just wasn't my cup of tea. I respect Aleksina and Single for breaking the mold and creating something of their own.
March 15, 2017
An interesting short story of two people who are unknowingly being controlled by gods. The story is brief but well written. It's an intriguing concept and I almost felt as though the story was too short. I wanted to know what the gods intended purpose was with the people they were controlling. It was also unclear who was capturing them though the story was wrapped up nicely. I liked the idea of old world gods inserting themselves into modern times. This was a thought provoking read though not something I would usually choose.
I would like to thank the author/narrator/publisher for generously providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an unbiased and honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
I would like to thank the author/narrator/publisher for generously providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an unbiased and honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
January 20, 2018
I loved how this short story had a basic structure, but that we kept seeing the scene from different viewpoints. Very lovely and slightly creepy. I kind of wanted there to be a little bit more.
March 18, 2017
I simply can't make myself enjoy the book. The writing is intelligent; it flows smoothly and there are no grammatical or formatting issues. I simply did not enjoy the story. That, in itself, is no reflection upon the authors' writing skills. It is just my personal preference. **I received this book in exchange for an honest review.**
October 1, 2017
This is a very interesting tale of two gods meeting at a cafe. Not much to say without spoiling the tale.
November 7, 2016
Mooreeffoc. The act of seeing the ordinary in a new and unexpected light. Imagine, if you will, two ordinary mortals meeting in an ordinary café late one ordinary evening. What isn't ordinary is that two gods are pulling their strings behind the scenes. Only those gods know why. But who governs the gods? Who dares make puppets of the puppet masters? The truth may surprise you.
This contemporary fantasy tale is the first collaboration of Ukraine's Tetiana Aleksina and Australia's Tony Single. They are the minds behind the popular prose and poetry blog Unbolt.
N.B. This book contains obscene language, so it isn't recommended that you read it to your children at bedtime!
What did I like? A very unusual story and yet it was interesting way to view a coffee shop pick up. From three very different points of view.
What are you going to like? The story is an old one boy meets girl, boy propositions girl, girl accepts but all looked at from the prospective of three Egyptian Gods. Turns that old story into something quite interesting....each different and yet not! This is a very short read and yet spells it all out in those short pages.. This is definitely not a kids bedtime story, graphic yet not!
I received this from the author for an honest review.
This contemporary fantasy tale is the first collaboration of Ukraine's Tetiana Aleksina and Australia's Tony Single. They are the minds behind the popular prose and poetry blog Unbolt.
N.B. This book contains obscene language, so it isn't recommended that you read it to your children at bedtime!
What did I like? A very unusual story and yet it was interesting way to view a coffee shop pick up. From three very different points of view.
What are you going to like? The story is an old one boy meets girl, boy propositions girl, girl accepts but all looked at from the prospective of three Egyptian Gods. Turns that old story into something quite interesting....each different and yet not! This is a very short read and yet spells it all out in those short pages.. This is definitely not a kids bedtime story, graphic yet not!
I received this from the author for an honest review.
December 16, 2016
Mooreeffoc is a very short yet somehow compelling story that starts quickly and ends way too soon. I would like more descriptions of what is going on -IE where this takes place, what time frame. I really would have liked to have much more added to the story as the story left me wanting more. the dialogue kept me going as it hooked me in on every word spoken. It is largely based on emotion and thoughts within the plot line. This can be easily read in one sitting. It does have adult content, so this is not a children’s bedtime story. If you want a quick fantasy read, this will do the trick.
November 13, 2016
I very seldom give such a low rating. It wasn't because it was bad. For me I just didn't understand it. I didn't care for some of the language used. This is told from the point of view of a cat and a panther tattoo. We all have our tastes. This one just wasn't for me.
I received a copy to facilitate my review. The opinions expressed here are my own.
I received a copy to facilitate my review. The opinions expressed here are my own.
December 14, 2016
Um.. so this was 11 pages long. It was interesting.. it was odd and unusual yet it opened your mind to different things. if you arent open minded i wouldnt try this story but it was a very interesting story and im glad i got to reviw it
September 19, 2016
Loved the characters, all of them. The setting and details were great! Very fun read. Can't wait to see what trouble they get into!
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