Annalee doesn't mind what people call her. After all, a name's just a name. What she does mind, though, is the dwarf trying to wall her in. Struggling between reality and hallucination, a black cat and a talking skeleton her only companions along the way, Annalee fights for her sanity, and a way out.
Delightfully quirky, funny, &
exceedingly original. This novella is a psychedelic journey of discovery through one
woman's mind and—quite literally—her soul, as she seeks to repair
the damage of a difficult and tumultuous childhood. I really enjoyed
this book, and I loved the offbeat cast of characters. Where else
will you find a closet skeleton sidekick, or a manipulative dwarf
with a skill for psychic masonry? The descriptions are vivid and
excellent, and the story kept me hooked straight from the beginning
to the satisfying conclusion. It's not always fun and games, as some
dark and disturbing events do occur, particularly about midway
through, but I thought this was definitely deserving
of a full complement of stars. The novella is available for 99 cents on Amazon.
Review score: 5 stars.
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