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Do Unto: A short story and twenty others
21 short stories, best described as Americana, although not all stories are set in the U.S. The style is from an ESL/EFL free of flowery prose or oblique references. The reference to the Golden Rule amounts to All of life is noticing how what you do comes back around to affect you. Short stories must, by nature, embrace this. The ones included in this volume are Do Unto (2015), PO'd (2014), Tradition (2015), The Interloper (2013), Staying Put (2013), Camo (2013), Not It (2014), Ferris Wheel (2014), Burger, Fries and a Coke (2014), The Other Guy's Fault (2014), The Pickle (2014), Suspended (2015), Kerrville (2013), Saturday Morning (2011), Foul Strike (2015), See Some ID (2015), I Call Shotgun (2015), Rite of Passage (2015), Minding One’s P’s and Q’s (2015), Double in Tinder (2015), and At the Gate (2015). Thomas Leverett's short stories have stood the test of time and are still classic.
108 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 13, 2015
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November 2, 2021
Of the short stories, the one that caught my attention first was "Other Guy's fault." It starts with an accident and ends with hilarious twists and turns and a 'broken' cell phone.
'Staying put' and 'Interloper'caught my attention too, especially how Steve dealt with the interloper of his cabin. 'Not it' was just a day in the park, as the narrator watches children play there. But was that all there was to it?
The first one - " Do unto" was entertaining as the narrator shifts between his perspective, the lady involved in the accident and the preacher. 'Some ID' was deep as Vern's problem during Halloween was brought out well. Another story 'I call shotgun' was soft and made me reflect about the character's plight.
The stories seem like episodes frozen in time as the author observed it overall and relayed what it was when he was there and it seemed like tiny snippets explaining human behaviour without judging anyone.
Enjoyed the short episodes of life.
'Staying put' and 'Interloper'caught my attention too, especially how Steve dealt with the interloper of his cabin. 'Not it' was just a day in the park, as the narrator watches children play there. But was that all there was to it?
The first one - " Do unto" was entertaining as the narrator shifts between his perspective, the lady involved in the accident and the preacher. 'Some ID' was deep as Vern's problem during Halloween was brought out well. Another story 'I call shotgun' was soft and made me reflect about the character's plight.
The stories seem like episodes frozen in time as the author observed it overall and relayed what it was when he was there and it seemed like tiny snippets explaining human behaviour without judging anyone.
Enjoyed the short episodes of life.
April 3, 2023
A range of stories has at the heart of them the ordinary, mundane and the everyday. In this electric mix, we have presented the stuff of life, not the heroic stuff, but in many ways the mundane, but all presented in such a way as to make them both exciting and interesting. Insignificant things take on a greater force and it is easy to be drawn into the stories, especially as the author’s style is intensely personal and speaks directly to the reader in many ways. An excellent read and what I’ve come to expect from the author.
July 11, 2022
"Do Unto: A short story and twenty others is a unique blend of short stories" that cover a wide range of topics.
First, let me say that AC/DC has many great songs that I can't help but sing every time they come on the radio. (Comment based on the story "The Interloper')
Second, I would've had a mental breakdown if I was stuck at the top of a Ferris wheel like the characters were in "Ferris Wheel." I'd rather ride a rollercoaster than those anytime.
I loved the not-so-cute meet story in "Other Guy's Fault." It'll make one heckuva story to tell the grandkids!
"Foul Strike" also left an impression because I've seen many parents and coaches lose their minds at games. Sadly, a game meant to be fun can be filled with so much rage. People need to relax, leave the kids to play, and allow the refs/umps to do their job to the best of their ability. Seriously, you wouldn't want random people yelling at you at your workplace, right?
I enjoyed many more stories, and I recommend anyone reading this review consider buying or downloading this book.
First, let me say that AC/DC has many great songs that I can't help but sing every time they come on the radio. (Comment based on the story "The Interloper')
Second, I would've had a mental breakdown if I was stuck at the top of a Ferris wheel like the characters were in "Ferris Wheel." I'd rather ride a rollercoaster than those anytime.
I loved the not-so-cute meet story in "Other Guy's Fault." It'll make one heckuva story to tell the grandkids!
"Foul Strike" also left an impression because I've seen many parents and coaches lose their minds at games. Sadly, a game meant to be fun can be filled with so much rage. People need to relax, leave the kids to play, and allow the refs/umps to do their job to the best of their ability. Seriously, you wouldn't want random people yelling at you at your workplace, right?
I enjoyed many more stories, and I recommend anyone reading this review consider buying or downloading this book.
June 21, 2021
Another collection of short stories from Thomas Leverett, into which he has distilled the essence of everyday small-town America of the recent past.
Here are the everyday and ordinary folk; travellers and hitchhikers, passengers and drivers, veteran cabin dwellers and students, overseas missionaries and immigrants, parents, children, brothers and sisters. We read of what befalls them in cars, airports and airplanes, parks, woodland cabins and Ferris wheels; falling in love and lust, falling ill, falling onto the wrong side of the law, forest fires and break-ins, whilst having breakfast and watching baseball, drinking in bars, texting and telephoning.
All life is here; happenings seemingly insignificant in the wider world, yet so significant in the world of those to whom they happen. Reality in fiction; a meaningful read.
Here are the everyday and ordinary folk; travellers and hitchhikers, passengers and drivers, veteran cabin dwellers and students, overseas missionaries and immigrants, parents, children, brothers and sisters. We read of what befalls them in cars, airports and airplanes, parks, woodland cabins and Ferris wheels; falling in love and lust, falling ill, falling onto the wrong side of the law, forest fires and break-ins, whilst having breakfast and watching baseball, drinking in bars, texting and telephoning.
All life is here; happenings seemingly insignificant in the wider world, yet so significant in the world of those to whom they happen. Reality in fiction; a meaningful read.
June 7, 2022
A series of shorts from 2011-2015 and the last, for me, in the series of short stories by this prolific author. These shorts are autobiographical and the intro puts all the shorts stories in chronological order.
I find that I read all all these books in a non-chronological order but it made no difference to my enjoyment. I would recommend these books to anyone, whether you like short stories, or you need to read some in order to appreciate the genre.
I find that I read all all these books in a non-chronological order but it made no difference to my enjoyment. I would recommend these books to anyone, whether you like short stories, or you need to read some in order to appreciate the genre.
August 9, 2022
Another great collection of stories! I really liked the raccoon one because they're one of my favorite animals, and I could really picture it doing those things. They're always into stuff. I liked the Ferris wheel one too, although I'd go nuts being stuck on one with its a small world on repeat. The one in China kinda blew me away because there was so many people on the street.
This collection is definitely worth checking out!
May 27, 2021
A Truthful Insight!
The way this author conveys the truth through his words are captivating and rather authentic. Though the stories are short, there is enough information within each one to immerse yourself into it. For example, travelling with multiple children and contemplating how to protect them.
As short stories go, these are worth reading and I'd recommend them to everyone!
The way this author conveys the truth through his words are captivating and rather authentic. Though the stories are short, there is enough information within each one to immerse yourself into it. For example, travelling with multiple children and contemplating how to protect them.
As short stories go, these are worth reading and I'd recommend them to everyone!
August 5, 2022
American stories. Mini shorts of a snippet into American life. I especially loved the story, "The Interloper."
December 5, 2022
Great style
The author writes with a very natural style really about any topic you like. I recommend this as a casual read about daily life. Really great observational stuff.
The author writes with a very natural style really about any topic you like. I recommend this as a casual read about daily life. Really great observational stuff.
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