I’m glad that you made a comment asking for a review on a book of short stories. Here is a book that I read.
Short Stories
by Nicholas KF Matte.
There are 15 short stories in the book. Here are brief reviews of them.
(1) Midday Bus Ride
This reflects the reality of the situation in Israel. The countries may be fighting or at war, but the peoples are sociable, due to their long enduring friendships. Their countries may be at war with each other, but their native peoples are migrants in each other’s countries.
(2) Mad Jack
This is a scene from World War I. I begin to understand the author has tried to write of historical events.
(3) Kamyaka
A local tour guide in India honors an ancient sacred ground by paying tribute to its history. One tourist in the group is rewarded for his piety, when he finds a precious jade statue which was left behind by a man years ago in history. The reader knows because it is in the story.
(4) Chiharu
This is a story of how a man calls his love interest, by playing his flute.
(5) A Fictional Account of How Napoleon’s Horse Got Its Name
This is a humorous story.
(6) At The Gate
This masculine story relates how a brave man dies on the battlefield.
And so forth until story #14.
The author included a wide selection of stories as he tries hard to please as many readers as possible, from different countries, and walks of life.
How did I come across this book?
I first came across Nicholas through Rojie’s blog. He was a regular commentator. I clicked on his avatar and reached his website and youtube channel. I bought and reviewed his book for my blog content. I have no other intention. If Nicholas reaches here and reads my review, I’ll be glad. I don’t know whether I should leave a comment for Nico in somebody else’s blog.
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