Unique selling points for “The Underworld Rhapsody”:
- The premise: the character takes an experimental drug. When he wakes up, he realizes he can see Unique selling points for “The Underworld Rhapsody”:
- The premise: the character takes an experimental drug. When he wakes up, he realizes he can see the “cosmic strings” tying each person to the will of their masters. - The character’s descent into (literal) hell and his escape from it is one of the most unusual and compelling scenes I’ve read in a while.
Strong spots in the story:
- Strange but unique psychological thriller with unexpected twists and turns - Strong main character - As it is always with the case with this author, great use of themes and symbols
Weak spots in the story:
- The story is sometimes “too abstract” and if you’re not a connoisseur, the symbols and references to alchemy and mythology can fly over the average reader’s head - The ending is open-ended and leaves a lot to the reader’s interpretation ...more
- The reveal that the limbo the character is trapped in is composed from the last few minutes of that characterUnique selling points for “Reprobates”:
- The reveal that the limbo the character is trapped in is composed from the last few minutes of that character’s life - Surreal imagery that seems disjoined but only come together towards the end of the story
Strong spots in the story: - Compelling main character - Unique dialogue, with plenty of symbolism - Reads like a story set in the Twin Peaks universe
Weak spots in the story: - This short-story was written by the author at a very young age, and it shows in the finer details. The execution of the limbo elements is a little bit on the nose. ...more