In "My
Boyfriend, My Thief," a woman wonders how money could be strangely
disappearing from her bank. But when the thief somehow gets to the last of her
money from her box, she begins to ponder her own sanity...until she discovers
the cold truth. "Mark, who I always thought was my hero, was actually my
villain." (12)
"Confessions
of a Phone Scammer" gives a behind-the-scenes on those tricky phone calls
and what happens when guilt settles in.
"His
dreams had to be my dreams" was the mantra Rachel recited when she married
Aiden in "For Richer or Poorer." But when it seemed that Aiden was
being scammed by a nameless company, she couldn't help but feel that her
"reality" was putting a damper on Aiden's "perception."
Money may be
the root of all evil, but, in this life, you can't live without money. And
these characters make a point to do whatever it takes to get it, to make more
money than they ever could at their J-O-B, which stands for "Just Over
Broke." Yep, that's the song of the poor worker. These stories were so
relatable that I could not have believed them anymore if it happened to me (and
I've had similar experiences, too.) I mean, who isn't tempted by that "get
rich quick" scheme? Who doesn't strive for that "better life?" But
if something sounds too good to be true...well...The best thing about these
stories is that there's something for everyone.
Witty and
frank, these lovable shorts are a delight! The
Con Artists is a beacon to life on the wrong side of the tracks. I look
forward to more stories by Sophia Han.
My rating: 5 stars
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