REUNION Review

Hello everyone,

I won't say too much today about my life in Victoria BC. Other than it's moving along very well. More info about that in the next week or two.

Rather I would like to post a review I did on a little book from Postscript Publishing in the UK. They put out a book recently from one of my favourite authors: Rick Hautala. You see, this guy has a lot of books out there, tons of short stories and a few screenplays. (Including some Buffy tales for those who loved that show) Anyway, I have been reading and collecting his stuff since his short story compilation BEDBUGS. (He also has another called OCCASIONAL DEMONS on the way from Cemetery Dance Publications) And of course the last book I really liked a lot of his was WILDMAN.

However, this blog is about his newest release: REUNION from Postscripts. And having read it yesterday in it's entirety here's my review.

Having just read Robert McCammon’s Boy’s Life when I received REUNION in the mail, I decided to take a rest and read something else. Something completely different. But, just like any book of Rick’s I buy, it kept singing for me to come take a peek.

So, I heeded the call and picked up the book today.

Let me state something here before I go on. Being a writer myself, I usually read to learn from others. And, it is a rare event that a book will lead me away from my learning mode, but this tome did just that. And I’m more than happy that it did.

Though the book is slight in size (105 pages), make no mistake, it has as much heart and thoughtfulness as any of the other well-known coming-of-age books. This book should be right at the top of everyone’s TBR pile.

Not only is Rick’s writing wonderful, smooth and truthful, it flows like a ghost through an unkempt cemetery. It didn’t take me long to get hooked, and I knew immediately where and about what time-period the story was situated in. You see, I am one of those on the other side of fifty. However, like Boy’s Life, don’t think you need to be in that age bracket to enjoy or become immersed in the tale. It’s terrific for anyone who remembers what it’s like to grow up with wonderment and curiosity.

I know Rick has mentioned that if you liked his short story Miss Henry’s Bottles, you’ll like this one. I agree. But more than that. This narrative needs no crutches to help it along. It stands all by itself just fine, thank you very much.

Not only is this a coming-of-age tale but it wanders into the mist of what I loosely term as science fiction/fantasy as well. As I said earlier, I had just finished reading Boy’s Life when REUNION came in the mail. And now that I’ve read this, it’s a fantastic story to cap off my month of reading coming-of-age stories. Though this tome is slight, the story is not.

Don’t wait to buy this. There weren't many printed. So, order it now before it’s too late. You won’t be disappointed.

http://store.pspublishing.co.uk/acatalog/info_471.html ($20.00 HB)

http://store.pspublishing.co.uk/acatalog/info_472.html ($40.00 HB)

And I believe right now you can order 3 different books for one low price at Postscripts Publishing.