Author Shelby R. Lee III announces the release of his new collection of short stories, All Points North. Lee's fiction is comical, compelling, confounding and dramatic as he explores the psychological complexity of human experience in his patently Southern, stream of consciousness style.
Lee's thirteen short stories dramatically trace the roots of grief, anger, mental torment and sorrow in a succession of unforgettable characters drawn within a tradition of Southern fiction. The unique cast of All Points North is composed of individuals whose personalities may at first seem extreme, but finally reveal certain truths about human nature.
In "Under Veiled Thought" a "chemical hypnotic" treatment sparks two weeks of living hell for an obsessive compulsive patient already living on the edge of his precariously balanced mind.
"Boy Freud" follows in the fictional indictment of bizarre psychological therapy as a long time patient is finally able to discover the unorthodox - and illegal - treatments of his therapist.
"The Famous Duck Hunt" shows how a young man's romantic fascination with the rustic life turns an ordinary hunting trip into an increasingly dark reality. "Typical American Attitudes" reveals the surreal dynamics of a dysfunctional family - but only when their doors are shut to the outside world.
Lee's fiction gives readers a new voice and a new point of view to a psychological world usually unseen under the synthetic light of social veneer.
About the book:
All Points North by Shelby R. Lee III
ISBN: 978-1-4327-5569-0
Publisher: Outskirts Press
Date of publish: Sep 23, 2010
Pages: 191
S.R.P.: $15.95
About the author:
Shelby R. Lee III is a Southerner, steeped in the South, who considers himself a "survivor in the key of life." He has become a writer in the last few years and enjoys sailing, golden retrievers, piano music and a bit of composition.
Lee's thirteen short stories dramatically trace the roots of grief, anger, mental torment and sorrow in a succession of unforgettable characters drawn within a tradition of Southern fiction. The unique cast of All Points North is composed of individuals whose personalities may at first seem extreme, but finally reveal certain truths about human nature.
In "Under Veiled Thought" a "chemical hypnotic" treatment sparks two weeks of living hell for an obsessive compulsive patient already living on the edge of his precariously balanced mind.
"Boy Freud" follows in the fictional indictment of bizarre psychological therapy as a long time patient is finally able to discover the unorthodox - and illegal - treatments of his therapist.
"The Famous Duck Hunt" shows how a young man's romantic fascination with the rustic life turns an ordinary hunting trip into an increasingly dark reality. "Typical American Attitudes" reveals the surreal dynamics of a dysfunctional family - but only when their doors are shut to the outside world.
Lee's fiction gives readers a new voice and a new point of view to a psychological world usually unseen under the synthetic light of social veneer.
About the book:
All Points North by Shelby R. Lee III
ISBN: 978-1-4327-5569-0
Publisher: Outskirts Press
Date of publish: Sep 23, 2010
Pages: 191
S.R.P.: $15.95
About the author:
Shelby R. Lee III is a Southerner, steeped in the South, who considers himself a "survivor in the key of life." He has become a writer in the last few years and enjoys sailing, golden retrievers, piano music and a bit of composition.
I have to be honest and say that the first story in Shelby's book was very boring to me. The plot was interesting (kids sailing in a competition) but I am not a sailor, and could not understand half of the nautical terms in the story.
I really liked Under Veiled Thought. That was an interesting story about a man's reaction to a chemical treatment. It was kind of scary what he went through.
Then there was the story of Maxine Dolittle. I didn't really see the point to that 6 page story, other then to vent about a very lazy women.
Shelby has a different writing style from what I have ever read. It's hard to describe, but to me it feels rushed. I think the ideas are good, but the stories just aren't finished enough for me on paper.
Over all I would give this book 2.5 stars out of 5.
~~All opinions expressed are 100% mine. I was not paid for this review. I did receive a copy of the book to read thanks to Bostick Communications~~
2 comments:
I thought that you might like to read my review of this title at BookPleasures.com.
I like your review of "All Points North". It was encouraging to read a review similar to what I had written after I published my review.
I have put a link to your review in my review of this book. My review is at http://www.reallyrandomsite.com/thebookreview/all-points-north-by-shelby-r-lee/
It looks we have some other books in common. I plan to take a look at more of your reviews later ... allen
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