Elijah David has written a collection of short stories. Some, most maybe, stand alone but they also collectively build a tapestry of a small Florida town. From a man snake bit to wheel chair races in a school hallway, to monsters, to people living under the legacy of the infamous John Lucius the stories are fun and enjoyable.
It is reminiscent of Faulkner's more extensive works around his fictional town of Yoknapatawpha county, MS. Some stories resonated with my own experiences growing up win a small town (I too was bit by a snake) while others reminded me of the charm and the darker side of a small community. Overall, well written and worthwhile if you enjoy southern fiction.
I read through the collection in two sittings. They were fun and easily accessible. There was enough real and enough wonder to keep me engaged.
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The Path of Lucius Park: Stories by Elijah DavidMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
Elijah David has written a collection of short stories. Some, most maybe, stand alone but they also collectively build a tapestry of a small Florida town. From a man snake bit to wheel chair races in a school hallway, to monsters, to people living under the legacy of the infamous John Lucius the stories are fun and enjoyable.
It is reminiscent of Faulkner's more extensive works around his fictional town of Yoknapatawpha county, MS. Some stories resonated with my own experiences growing up win a small town (I too was bit by a snake) while others reminded me of the charm and the darker side of a small community. Overall, well written and worthwhile if you enjoy southern fiction.
I read through the collection in two sittings. They were fun and easily accessible. There was enough real and enough wonder to keep me engaged.
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