Emily is a
likable and sensible character full of integrity and hope. Most people will be
able to relate to her wide-eyed naiveté as she struggles with her mistakes and
tries to learn from them, but, in all honesty, you’d probably relate to her
better if you were a mom (which I am not.)
In “A Mother’s Love,” Emily experiences fear
and angst as she figures out how to deal with the consequences of one
passionate night. Terror follows Emily in “The Halloween Party.” “An Unplanned
Wedding” reminded me of the days I traveled through the streets of Rome with
sights such as Piazza di San Pietro, Colosseo, Fontana di Trevi, The Roman
Forum, and Palatine Hill, while “Emily’s Birthday Getway” prompted me to jot
down places to see when I visit New York.
The stories
express endurance, happiness, and love in one tight, little package. At times,
they felt a little dry and flavorless. Sometimes “brevity is the soul of wit,” and
I think the stories could’ve benefited more from that to avoid some of the
mundane details. There were also a few typos scattered about; some would completely
change the meaning of the sentence, which might’ve been confusing if you
weren’t paying attention.
Overall, the
stories were okay. Clearly they were intended for the sentimental crowd,
especially since they were originally published for a family-oriented magazine.
I may check
out her other stories. Veronica’s Soap
Opera Life and Just.Another.Common.Killer
sound more compelling.
My rating: 2.5 stars
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