A Bit Pricey?
June 03, 2005 (PRLEAP.COM) Entertainment News
There is no doubt that the book is priced at the higher end. But it’s a trade publication. So the text is large and well spaced, making it very easy on the eyes. In addition, there are two novellas included, which adds double the pleasure to one’s reading.If that were not enough, the stories are engaging, unique and imaginative.
With all the above features to consider, there is no debating the price.
But there’s still more. Judging from the rave reviews for “Stories for a Stormy Night, Vol. 1,” the price range is further justified.
Here is a sample of what people are saying.
Goody Niosi of the Harbour City Star writes, “’Stories for a Stormy Night, Vol. 1’ is an intriguing little book by Ladysmith resident Mario S. Fedele. The book contains two novellas, both of which contain a message…’The Fear-o-lots,’ [the first of the two], is a simple and charming [story]…[Whereas, the second in the series], ‘A sickness by Any Other Name,’ is a strange tale, highly fanciful and a strange companion to the first… At the very least this is an interesting and unusual book. The author displays a highly tuned sense of imagination.”
Of the “Fear-o-lots, Peter R. Harris indicates, “’The Fear-O-Lots’ is a charming tale by Canadian author, Mario S. Fedele… It is a great story crammed with magic and mystery. It has a simple, yet finely constructed plot that moves along at a breath-taking pace—a real page-turner. But it is also a story with a poignant message for all of us and it is the amalgamation of these two elements that makes this novella unique…I thoroughly enjoyed ‘The Fear-O-Lots’ and look forward to reading more from this talented writer.”
Concerning the second novella in the series, Vicki Stowers has this to say, “‘A Sickness by any Other Name’ is a story that will capture your attention from the beginning. It is here where Mario S. Fedele’s talent as a writer really shines. Even more so than the first, this tale is full of surprises, of twists and turns…. The ending, which comes all too soon, is sure to surprise and will make one think long and hard the next time they step out. I highly recommend ‘Stories for a Stormy Night, Vol. 1.’”
Finally, with the above reviews pegging the book at a great read, how does one place a price onto a piece that produces such fine mental stimulation? It’s obviously worth its weight in gold and should be sought out like the treasure it is.
To learn more about Mario S. Fedele and samples of his work, please visit his website at: http://www.freewebs.com/mario5o