I am reviewing two shorts today in an effort to catch up with the shot story posts I missed while I was away. For UNT, I can’t for the life of me remember how I came across this short story. If you are the one who pointed me to it, please let me know. That said, this is an unusual story for a vegan who is so due to animal rights issues, to read. You’ll see why when you read my review.
Deandre met Keith at a backwoods party. She was extremely drunk:
“When I met Keith at some backwoods party my drunken mind leaped to sex. His tight white t shirt could have been another layer of skin with its soft crevices and its warmth from body heat. His khaki carpenter’s pants held a bulge as big as a baby’s elbow, and his hips were as thick as the pummel horses I saw on the Olympics. Of course his conversation about guns and hunting was completely boring. My mind amused itself as he jabbered on about ‘coon’ hunting. The word evoked some dirty sexual connotation in me.”
She was hoping for a one night stand but instead, Keith invited her to go coon hunting with him. She was not interested in the least but she was interested in him so went along. Keith handed her a gun, which she had never handled in her life. Many events followed in this short little story but I don’t want to give them away.
Okay, so I probably don’t have to say that I don’t condone hunting of any kind. However, I am here to review the story, itself. The story was well written and engaging. I felt like I was there to bear witness. In less than 9 pages, DL Stone writes a crisp story with a real plot. I would love to know your thought on this story. You can read it here.
A couple of Short Story Monday bloggers have reviewed Show Me Yours by Richard Van Camp. Of course I had to get in on the action as well. LOL!
This story is not what your dirty minds are thinking right now, so get your minds out of the gutter. LOL!
The story took place in Yellowknife where the unnamed narrator was the victim of constant bullying. However, when he started wearing a necklace that he made with his baby picture, the bullying stopped. In fact, all the guys that bullied him started wearing their baby pictures and pretty soon, most of the town followed suit.
Of course, the message is simple, we are more alike than different and we all start out as innocent babies. Hm, I wonder if everyone in peace talks had to wear their baby pictures what would happen. Would something finally get accomplished?
The Northern Lights brought a magical touch to the well written story. I would love to read more by Richard Van Camp. You can read Show Me yours, here.
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