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Short Collection Review: SUDDEN DEATH OVERTIME

5/19/2012

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This short collection includes the novella, Sudden Death Overtime, the short story, “Time Out,” and a preview of Nothing to Lose, by author Steve Vernon.  For the purposes of the review, I will be including my ratings and responses to the former two, as I do not like to review partial works (but with that said, I did find the preview of Nothing to Lose an enjoyable read). 

Sudden Death Overtime is a short work that begins very fluidly—almost literary in prose—and slowly transforms into a horror comedy with absurdist attributes.  The story mainly follows a small group of geriatric men, far past their prime, and their response to what they come to realize, after a number of people go missing, is an encroachment of vampires in their sleepy town.  Although I do have to admit I was disappointed when the style changed from lyrical to fast paced and abrupt, I still really enjoyed the read.  I’m typically not a fan of absurdist stories, and I’m very critical of horror comedy, but the author pulled it off.  I think a continuation of literary prose would have offered a neat juxtaposition against the backdrop that unfolded, but for what it was worth, it was a fun story and definitely a refreshing break from the onslaught of vampire tales currently going around.  I rate Sudden Death Overtime a solid 4 stars. 

“Time Out” is a lovely piece about childhood, nostalgia, and the changes that occur as we go from child to adult to older adult.  Short but sweet, “Time Out” took me back to my own childhood and the reflections I have from the perspective of my own age.  I rate this short story 4.5 stars. 

Overall, this short collection will delight anyone looking for a unique jaunt through two different genres pieced together by their common themes of hockey and youth remembered.  It’s a quick read, one I rate at 4.25 stars.
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