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Fine Again
What would you do after losing the love of your life?For Mike, coming to terms with his loss seems impossible. In an effort to confront his pain, he starts a diary to tell his lost love how much he misses her—and what life is like without her—as he works though his grief.While inscribing his feelings, he reflects on a lifetime of personal and romantic relationships as he struggles to move on with his life, always retaining the hope that one day his life will truly be "Fine Again."This emotional and touching story will resonate with those who have struggled to come to terms with the loss of love, and provides a flicker of hope to anyone who wonders if the pain will ever fade away.
282 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 26, 2018
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Michael S. Vassel
12 books11 followersVoted Cleveland's Best Local Author/Writer for 2023, Michael has written several dark fantasy novels. These include his supernatural series “The Castle Chronicles,” the short story collection "Bits & Bites: Tales from a Twisted Mind," the psychological thriller "The Haunting of Matthew Keys," and the dystopian thriller "THE FALL"
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July 4, 2018
I’d like to disclose that I know Michael Vassal and consider him a very good friend. However, my relationship to the author has no bearing on this review.
First, the parts that could use improvement: the dialogue is forced and simple. This could be improved in the second edition. However, for a first book, it’s quite good. Also, some parts seem unnecessary, such as the Lisa/Louise story.
Secondly, what made this novel beautiful: the diary entries. The raw emotion—the hurt, regret, and guilt—can only be written by one who has lived it. These entries screamed at me, as they would to anyone who has lost someone they loved, someone they believed was their soulmate (and not necessarily to death, as Mike lost Amy). These entries were so powerful that they triggered memories that I’d pushed away for years, but it was actually time for a good cathartic cry.
Were the rest of the novel written with the candor and feeling of the diary entries, especially the excerpts describing Mike’s time with Amy, it would’ve had award-winning potential. Regardless, I read this novel in two sittings (and it didn’t matter who the author was) because the story of Mike and Amy enthralled me!
First, the parts that could use improvement: the dialogue is forced and simple. This could be improved in the second edition. However, for a first book, it’s quite good. Also, some parts seem unnecessary, such as the Lisa/Louise story.
Secondly, what made this novel beautiful: the diary entries. The raw emotion—the hurt, regret, and guilt—can only be written by one who has lived it. These entries screamed at me, as they would to anyone who has lost someone they loved, someone they believed was their soulmate (and not necessarily to death, as Mike lost Amy). These entries were so powerful that they triggered memories that I’d pushed away for years, but it was actually time for a good cathartic cry.
Were the rest of the novel written with the candor and feeling of the diary entries, especially the excerpts describing Mike’s time with Amy, it would’ve had award-winning potential. Regardless, I read this novel in two sittings (and it didn’t matter who the author was) because the story of Mike and Amy enthralled me!
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February 7, 2019
Great read
Great book. So many kinds of love. Maybe men and women can be just best friends. It took the book to make me realize that.
Great book. So many kinds of love. Maybe men and women can be just best friends. It took the book to make me realize that.
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