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All Points North

Shelby R. Lee III
Outskirts Press (2010)
ISBN 9781432755690
Reviewed by Andrey Bilko for RebeccasReads (12/10)

This collection of thirteen short stories consists of a mixture of sketches about characters, which are serious and funny, happy and sad. Stories, arising from Mr. Lee’s eagerness to write, delve into the inner world of feelings and human emotions. The scenes appear from the memories, with the author drawing a nice story, focusing on psychology and inner works of people, reality of facing life and challenges that come along the route. Expose of harshness of life and human actions, uneasiness, and at the same time, happiness and laughter, find their way into the stories. This rich variety of subjects creates an intriguing balance throughout the book, provoking reader’s thoughts about discussed topics and relating them to personal life and experiences, since stories are so easy to relate with.

I feel that it is interesting to note how the author describes writing these stories. Drawing from past experiences and feeling inspired, some of the stories came from writing non-stop on paper until pen ran out of ink for a duration of a couple of days, while others took months to write. This eagerness to write and share inner thoughts with others, translates onto the pages of the book making the reader restless until finishing the story. While other stories show how much thought and care were involved during the writing process. The stories are diverse topic wise, including accounts of yachting, hunting, and a curious sketch about torments experienced from meeting with a psychologist and getting unhelpful treatments. That story – “Boy Freud” was particularly interesting to me. Every story has something special in store, making it worth reading.

The book is just under 200 pages, making it a quick and satisfying read. There is not much dialogue, and the descriptions are detailed enough without becoming boring or distracting. Stories keep the reader engaged. Overall, a recommended read!

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