by Garasamo Maccagnone.Opening with a series of five poems, Maccagnone drives deeply into the hearts and minds of his characters. From a mother, to a teacher, to memories of an uncle's butcher shop and dear old dad, the author provides a provocative look at life.
"Sentiments of Blue," the title story, gives the reader a glimpse into blue collar America, as the narrator navigates a world dominated by a bully and his cronies, wishing only to break free of the shackles handed down to him by his father.
The other stories in this collection peer into our human existence with a sometimes touching, and other times cynical view. "The Note Giver" takes place over several days, where a mysterious note giver upsets the congregation of St. Isidore's. "The Conversion" finds two minor league hockey players sent up to the majors, followed by chaos and life changing decisions. Also included are "Holy Thursday" and "Perfect Game."
Sentiments of Blue is a manly collection. The talk is rough and many of the happenings aren't pretty. Maccagnone has mastered the first person narrative with these stories, connecting the reader with his main character and drawing him right in.
Title: Sentiments of Blue
Author: Garasamo Maccagnone
Publisher: CreateSpace
ISBN-10: 1456549979
ISBN-13: 978-1456549978
SRP: $12.45
The author paid me to promote his book with a virtual book tour through Pump Up Your Book! This fee did not include a review. This review contains my honest opinions, for which I received no monetary compensation.
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The phrase "manly book" is certainly apt. I shall try to express my own thoughts when I post my review later next month! :^)
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