Apex Review Of Other Likely Stories (Debra Leigh Scott)

Nov. 6, 2010 - PRLog -- Other Likely Stories
Debra Leigh Scott
ISBN: 9780984472710
Sowilo Press
Reviewed By Karynda Lewis

Official Apex Reviews Rating: 5 Stars


The 60’s and 70’s brought about an era of cultural and political upheaval the likes of which the United States had not seen since the Civil War, and throughout the pages of Other Likely Stories, the tumultuous decades serve as a fitting backdrop for the tortuous lives of sisters Rachael and Valory, and their cousin, Marlena. Through a series of deftly inter-related short stories, author Debra Leigh Scott presents the reader with the compelling saga of the young women’s upbringing, as they find themselves enthralled in everything from abuse to incest to the throes of familial mental illness. No matter how dark their days, though, the brave survivors never abandon the hope that the light of peace and salvation will ultimately shine their way.

What sets Other Likely Stories apart from similar collections is the pulsing humanity Scott infuses into each of her characters. More than just two-dimensional caricatures ambling their way through predictable situations, Rachael, Valory, and Marlena are living, breathing souls with a palpable energy that leaps off the page. With taut, tense storylines, Scott has succeeded in crafting a truly engrossing human interest tale sure to hold the reader at rapt attention as the twisted narrative of the girl’s convoluted lives unfolds. Touching on dark, disturbing truths, as well as highlighting the importance of never abandoning hope, Other Likely Stories is a truly heartrending read. An inspiring, uplifting testament to the strength and resiliency of the human spirit.

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