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2.98 AVERAGE
2.98 AVERAGE
This story had potential but it wasnt executed well. The ending was very underwhelming. Half the things weren't resolved. This would've worked better as a novella.
The Text by @clairedouglasauthor is a short story that is fast paced and definitely nail biting ! It is not easy for someone to write a murder mystery #whodoneit kind of story in 40 pgs ! Yes you heard that right 40 pages only ..So no complaints though the story line could have been slightly better ! Writing anything more about this short book will already be spoiling it for you !
The reason I picked it up was not only because it was soo short that I could finish it off during that boring , unrelated meeting I got puller into midway or this gorgeous book cover but mainly because I have read #thesistersbyclairedouglas a long time ago and I so freaking loved it ! That book is soo unpopular you guys am sure it did not receive all the love and attention it needed ! As for me I thoroughly enjoyed it and the twist just blew ma mind ! so when I saw this was from the same author I obviously signed up for it ❤️
The reason I picked it up was not only because it was soo short that I could finish it off during that boring , unrelated meeting I got puller into midway or this gorgeous book cover but mainly because I have read #thesistersbyclairedouglas a long time ago and I so freaking loved it ! That book is soo unpopular you guys am sure it did not receive all the love and attention it needed ! As for me I thoroughly enjoyed it and the twist just blew ma mind ! so when I saw this was from the same author I obviously signed up for it ❤️
A woman employee wishes her misogynist boss dead. He's dead the next day and she starts receiving mysterious messages. There was potential to this story.. But the execution and ending spoilt it all.
Got it as a kindle freebie and read it during afternoon break on my mobile while waiting in the bank foe some official work to be done.
Got it as a kindle freebie and read it during afternoon break on my mobile while waiting in the bank foe some official work to be done.
I so wish this wasn't a short story... I would love to see the full story to this.
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I liked the way the short story was written. It was easy and had a good pace. The characters were well written too. And I loved the character arc of Emily. Even if it's a short story, it teaches us valuable lessons about love, friendships and relationships. Although it was pretty predictable, it can make an impact on girls and help them come out of situations they are subconsciously ignoring or give them the courage to stand up for themselves.
Review can also be found at Snow White Hates Apples.
The Text by Claire Douglas has an intriguing premise—one that many of us can easily imagine ourselves in. I mean, on one hand, who hasn’t said or written something terrible during the heat of a moment? On the other hand, typos can easily lead to a disaster whether immediately corrected or not.
In this short story, Emily accidentally sends a text with a typo to the group chat with her colleagues instead of to her boyfriend. She doesn’t bother to correct herself in the chat the moment she realizes (which is stupid of her, really) and only does so when personally asked or prompted about it. What makes things worse is that her boss really does die the next day, consequently turning Emily into a suspect. Normally, this would lead off to a tale that’s just as nerve-wracking as it is intriguing, but that isn’t the case here.
The narrative, for one, is unconvincing. Although characters are seldom fleshed out in short stories, whatever traits the author chooses to emphasize and the character’s emotions are usually enough to make them realistic. However, the rushed narrative here does little to convince me that Emily is real enough to be someone I know, much less for me to care for her. Moreover, the twists—be it the way they’re revealed or the type of twist it is—are in no way surprising. I knew the ending from the beginning because it was just too obvious. This made this mystery less of the mystery it should’ve been.
I think if the author gave this more time (as in pacing and world-building), it’d be an incredibly fast-paced read that’ll leave the reader’s mind reeling. There’s no need to change the plot or to better flesh-out characters since those are fine, but it needs more emotional depth to make it more convincing and thriller-esque/suspenseful.
The Text by Claire Douglas has an intriguing premise—one that many of us can easily imagine ourselves in. I mean, on one hand, who hasn’t said or written something terrible during the heat of a moment? On the other hand, typos can easily lead to a disaster whether immediately corrected or not.
In this short story, Emily accidentally sends a text with a typo to the group chat with her colleagues instead of to her boyfriend. She doesn’t bother to correct herself in the chat the moment she realizes (which is stupid of her, really) and only does so when personally asked or prompted about it. What makes things worse is that her boss really does die the next day, consequently turning Emily into a suspect. Normally, this would lead off to a tale that’s just as nerve-wracking as it is intriguing, but that isn’t the case here.
The narrative, for one, is unconvincing. Although characters are seldom fleshed out in short stories, whatever traits the author chooses to emphasize and the character’s emotions are usually enough to make them realistic. However, the rushed narrative here does little to convince me that Emily is real enough to be someone I know, much less for me to care for her. Moreover, the twists—be it the way they’re revealed or the type of twist it is—are in no way surprising. I knew the ending from the beginning because it was just too obvious. This made this mystery less of the mystery it should’ve been.
I think if the author gave this more time (as in pacing and world-building), it’d be an incredibly fast-paced read that’ll leave the reader’s mind reeling. There’s no need to change the plot or to better flesh-out characters since those are fine, but it needs more emotional depth to make it more convincing and thriller-esque/suspenseful.