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The Last Page
Not every story begins in light.
Perhaps there was nothing I could have done differently. The atrocities I committed, the lives that I scorched from existence, the power I wielded with so little regard. Or maybe it was the love that I lost? The love that my priest father had snuffed like a candle whose flame has been violently blown out.
I have destroyed, manipulated, betrayed, and I have laughed at it all. Perhaps I lied. Perhaps every story does begin in light - a cruel and unforgiving one.
104 pages, Audiobook
First published January 1, 2008
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Richard Fierce
112 books112 followersRichard Fierce is a fantasy author best known for his novella The Last Page. He's been writing since childhood, but became seriously vested in it in 2007. Since then, he's written several novels and a few short stories.
In 2000, Richard won Poet of the Year for his poem The Darkness. He's also one of the creative brains behind the Allatoona Book Festival, a literary event in Acworth, Georgia.
A recovering retail worker, he now works in the tech industry when he's not busy writing.
He has three step-daughters, three huskies and two cats.
His love affair with fantasy was born in high school when a friend's mother gave him a copy of Dragons of Spring Dawning by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman.
In 2000, Richard won Poet of the Year for his poem The Darkness. He's also one of the creative brains behind the Allatoona Book Festival, a literary event in Acworth, Georgia.
A recovering retail worker, he now works in the tech industry when he's not busy writing.
He has three step-daughters, three huskies and two cats.
His love affair with fantasy was born in high school when a friend's mother gave him a copy of Dragons of Spring Dawning by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman.
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December 29, 2022
What an amazing, heart-wrenching short story!!
This is the first I've ever read of Richard Fierce 's works and I am totally blown away! The first page or two was a little heavy for me, but I quickly got lost in the main character's painful upbringing and the longing for something more. Victorie was a fiery treat, so full of passion and energy. I love stories from the villain's pov and seeing their dark descent. This was done so beautifully. The magic was amazing and I'm soo interested in learning more about it and the Dark Wryters. It was such a whirlwind of adventure up until the last page. It had such a powerful, amazing ending, I wondered why the author bothered with an epilogue. But then I read it and it was like ohh. OHHHHHHHH!! Fierce slammed this one out of the park!!! I highly recommend gobbling up this delicious, dark treat!!
This is the first I've ever read of Richard Fierce 's works and I am totally blown away! The first page or two was a little heavy for me, but I quickly got lost in the main character's painful upbringing and the longing for something more. Victorie was a fiery treat, so full of passion and energy. I love stories from the villain's pov and seeing their dark descent. This was done so beautifully. The magic was amazing and I'm soo interested in learning more about it and the Dark Wryters. It was such a whirlwind of adventure up until the last page. It had such a powerful, amazing ending, I wondered why the author bothered with an epilogue. But then I read it and it was like ohh. OHHHHHHHH!! Fierce slammed this one out of the park!!! I highly recommend gobbling up this delicious, dark treat!!
June 25, 2018
I kindly received a copy of the audiobook from the author with the option to leave a review. So here goes:
Can't say I liked this a whole lot. I just can't quite put my finger on it, maybe I need to give it another listen in a while. Anyway, the story revolves around a young man who grows up in an oppressive theocracy, and he yearns for freedom, a freedom he endeavours to exercise through writing. When he meets a young woman at the market (the bookstore), his life spirals out of control leading to his death (not a spoiler, it's the opening line). There are lots of ideas going on here, maybe too many for a short story. Or maybe I just didn't get it on first listen.
The narrator did a decent job, just didn't like the material too much. Give it 2.5 stars.
Can't say I liked this a whole lot. I just can't quite put my finger on it, maybe I need to give it another listen in a while. Anyway, the story revolves around a young man who grows up in an oppressive theocracy, and he yearns for freedom, a freedom he endeavours to exercise through writing. When he meets a young woman at the market (the bookstore), his life spirals out of control leading to his death (not a spoiler, it's the opening line). There are lots of ideas going on here, maybe too many for a short story. Or maybe I just didn't get it on first listen.
The narrator did a decent job, just didn't like the material too much. Give it 2.5 stars.
July 14, 2018
Disclaimer.
I had requested and received audible version of this book for free from the author, in exchange for an unbiased review.
What I liked about the book -
This book has a brilliant concept / premise that kept me mesmerized long after I was done listening. Such a multi-layered plot and complex character. I wish the book was twice or thrice its current size and I could read more of this story. It is fabulous.
What I disliked about the book -
It felt like it was very rushed. Just 100 minutes weren't enough to tell a story of such magnitude. I wish there's more.
Narration -
Kevin E. Green's narration does complete justice to the content. It drew me in and kept me engaged.
I had requested and received audible version of this book for free from the author, in exchange for an unbiased review.
What I liked about the book -
This book has a brilliant concept / premise that kept me mesmerized long after I was done listening. Such a multi-layered plot and complex character. I wish the book was twice or thrice its current size and I could read more of this story. It is fabulous.
What I disliked about the book -
It felt like it was very rushed. Just 100 minutes weren't enough to tell a story of such magnitude. I wish there's more.
Narration -
Kevin E. Green's narration does complete justice to the content. It drew me in and kept me engaged.
July 5, 2018
This isn't a simple story. There are layers to it that I wasn't expecting to find in a book of this length.
When I finished it I felt a bit dumbstruck, I wasn't sure if I loved it or if I wanted to say 'wow, what a mindf**k'.
The characters are realistic and have depth, the writing is well done, I found myself drawn in. There's a lot happening emotionally and parts of the story make me think about ethics and morality.
I want to listen to it again, and again.
The character voices are well done and the delivery conveys the tone of the story really well.
I received a free copy of this book from the author and/or narrator and/or publisher and I voluntarily wrote this honest review.
When I finished it I felt a bit dumbstruck, I wasn't sure if I loved it or if I wanted to say 'wow, what a mindf**k'.
The characters are realistic and have depth, the writing is well done, I found myself drawn in. There's a lot happening emotionally and parts of the story make me think about ethics and morality.
I want to listen to it again, and again.
The character voices are well done and the delivery conveys the tone of the story really well.
I received a free copy of this book from the author and/or narrator and/or publisher and I voluntarily wrote this honest review.
April 30, 2019
I received this book for free. I am voluntarily leaving this review and all opinions expressed herein are mine.
This is a very intriguing short story - giving the reader so many layers to think about such as good v. evil; challenge to a belief system - changing your perceptions; true love. I wish this had been a bit longer so some of these issues could have been explored a bit more in-depth. However, this story is really well written, very original, and I enjoyed the world building. This story kept my interest from the beginning.
I listened to this story -the narrator did a very good job.
This is a very intriguing short story - giving the reader so many layers to think about such as good v. evil; challenge to a belief system - changing your perceptions; true love. I wish this had been a bit longer so some of these issues could have been explored a bit more in-depth. However, this story is really well written, very original, and I enjoyed the world building. This story kept my interest from the beginning.
I listened to this story -the narrator did a very good job.
November 24, 2018
This was well written and narrated short story. It’s obvious the author was setting readers up for something bigger; however, the story suffered from the need to make it quick. I would have liked a little more of a back story, as I was confused for a large percentage of the beginning. The setting was imaginative and exciting; I wish I could have spent a little more time there.
I know this will be a great series, but I think I’ll wait until I can read or listen to the entire series at once. I’m not a fan of cliffhangers. The narrator did a great job. It sounded as if the story was written for him.
Overall I give this story a rating of 3 stars; I liked it, but it could have been better.
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I know this will be a great series, but I think I’ll wait until I can read or listen to the entire series at once. I’m not a fan of cliffhangers. The narrator did a great job. It sounded as if the story was written for him.
Overall I give this story a rating of 3 stars; I liked it, but it could have been better.
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July 15, 2018
While short, this story was packed with twists, intrigue, complexity. I was fascinated and enthralled, and really enjoyed it, crazy alternate reality. I also loved the narrator, he did an amazing job. I'd definitely recommend this one, hopefully there will be more to come in the future!
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I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
December 10, 2023
Wonderfully brilliant, engaging, thought-provoking story. The kind that leaves you satisfied but also wanting more; that leaves you with both questions and answers; the kind that nourishes the soul and makes you just a tiny bit better.
January 4, 2021
I wish it was longer, there was alot going on and it needed more time so it could go more in-depth
July 29, 2024
Felt like someone desperately trying to write in the margins.
November 21, 2016
Very interesting. And kind of heartbreaking. But also encouraging. I feel like it goes much deeper than the words you read on those pages. I can't really explain, you'll have to read and develop your own opinion. You have to get your own meaning from it. I think this is the type of story that different people will take many different messages from.
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