sammystarbuck's review against another edition
4.0
I received a free copy of this book in return for an honest review.
This was not bad at all. In fact, it was rather good! There were a couple of stories that didn't work as well for me as others, but that is to be expected in any collection of this sort. On the whole though, I found these stories to be fresh, well-written and interesting in how the morality theme connects them all.
Very enjoyable read.
This was not bad at all. In fact, it was rather good! There were a couple of stories that didn't work as well for me as others, but that is to be expected in any collection of this sort. On the whole though, I found these stories to be fresh, well-written and interesting in how the morality theme connects them all.
Very enjoyable read.
sdmftn's review against another edition
5.0
There are not enough good things I can say about this collection of short stories by Dr. Appel. The title alone contains the most appropriate word - Amazing! I enjoyed every single one of these tales even though several of the characters were quite unlikable. All of the stories had the ability to draw me into the scenario and make me think and, after all, isn’t that hat a good writer does? I will most definitely be following Dr. Appel and continuing with more of his work. My highest recommendation!
kalventure's review
4.0
Thank you NetGalley and the publisher, Vandalia Press, for the electronic ARC in exchange for an honest review.
This is a delightful collection of ten short stories that are eloquently written, each dealing with a moral or ethical issue. Incredibly well written and captivating from the start, Appel has a way with words that is almost poetic. The narrators in each story vary in age and gender, as well as the ethical quandary that they face.
My favorite short story from the collection is The Children's Lottery, which essentially was some Black Mirror inspired nightmare fuel that made me think for about three hours. And now I am thinking about it again!
I really enjoyed this collection of short stories. It is a quick read and despite having the thread of morality it is in no way a cumbersome philosophical discourse on ethics... it is just a collection of stories to which the reader can relate to.
This is a delightful collection of ten short stories that are eloquently written, each dealing with a moral or ethical issue. Incredibly well written and captivating from the start, Appel has a way with words that is almost poetic. The narrators in each story vary in age and gender, as well as the ethical quandary that they face.
My favorite short story from the collection is The Children's Lottery, which essentially was some Black Mirror inspired nightmare fuel that made me think for about three hours. And now I am thinking about it again!
I really enjoyed this collection of short stories. It is a quick read and despite having the thread of morality it is in no way a cumbersome philosophical discourse on ethics... it is just a collection of stories to which the reader can relate to.
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