Every once in a while I'm caught off-guard by a very complimentary review, I'm glad people like what I write it's also a humbling experience. We all try to write something that affects others and when you succeed in that it's somewhat awesome in the realization. Without further ado here's the review!

Exhilarating!
Fascinating read! I thoroughly enjoyed it. I've found something I love in all of Jim Cherry's works but it's never the same aspect of any given story that hooks me. In fact, I don't know that I can always put a finger on what it is in each piece exactly that makes me love it. Which makes me actively seek out more reads like this... which isn't always easy. I discovered this writer via his book "The Last Stage". I really enjoyed that and as with most writers who turn my crank I seek out their other works. I've enjoyed Jim Cherry's books for years and this short story somehow eluded me for a while despite being made aware of it years ago. Once I started it I had to finish it. I was filled with regret upon finish it. Regret that I hadn't read it sooner... and I was even a little sad that it ended because I really liked the imagery Cherry's words painted upon the blank canvas that was my mind as I began to read. I'm tempted to unveil certain details of this story in this review to support some of my statements but I am not a fan of spoilers myself. Suffice to say, if you are on the fence about whether or not to read this, I say the time to hesitate is through. It's well worth your time (it's a quick yet satisfying read) and it's certainly worth the modest price this fine author is asking. One of the reasons I love his work is that it's clear he writes these fantastic visions for the love of it, he's not motivated by money or fame or anything like that. Great art is born from people who love to create for the sake of creating. I believe Cherry falls into such a category. This story is a work of art. You are effortlessly swept away into another world, one that you could never experience in reality and perhaps you'd never want to become a reality. It wasn't the first piece of his I have read by a long shot but I think would be a great place to start if you are unfamiliar with the author. Again, not MY first but it definitely won't be my last either. That is, unless Jim Cherry decides to stop putting out these addictive reads.

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