Ékleipsis
Author: Tamel Who
Genre: Short Story / Horror / Crime / Psychological Thriller
Publication Date: 18th December 2020
Publication Date: 18th December 2020
Book Description:
The sun has finally set on humanity…
What happens when we give in to the darkness?
Ékleipsis is a debut short story collection written by Canadian author Tamel Wino, with hints of Chuck Palahniuk’s and Cormac McCarthy’s stripped, vivid writing styles. This gripping book explores the havoc wreaked when ordinary people abandon their humanity to pursue their darkest desires, and questions just how far people will go to follow their baser instincts.
Each story takes a version of a person we’ve known in our own lives and transforms them into something completely unnerving—yet all too familiar.
These dark, complex characters and twisted tales of the once ordinary will change your perception of humanity forever.
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MY REVIEW
Ékleipsis is a collection of short stories that explores the characters' inner most desires to the extent where it proves to be detrimental to society. I enjoyed all five stories, but I think my favourite was All-In, about a down-on-his-luck gambling addict who is offered a once-in-a-lifetime chance to clear all his debts. These stories are very thought-provoking and insightful. They really do make you wonder whether you truly know what you're capable of and whether or not you can predict your reaction in a given situation. There are some serious topics at hand that make Ékleipsis feel all too familiar at times, which I am certain will be able to resonate with many readers. The collection explores topics such as alcoholism, PTSD, gambling addiction etc.
Due to the length and lack of thoroughness of short stories, I usually find it hard to connect with the stories and characters, but that wasn't a problem with this collection. I found the execution of the characterisation and plot cleverly done and very in depth. It was certainly a collection marked by thoroughness and accuracy. It's a pity the plot was so predictable as I would have enjoyed it so much more if I wasn't able to foretell what was around the corner. I was waiting to be surprised, but that didn't happen for me. Despite the lack of surprise, I found it exciting to delve into the minds of these characters and the world they inhabit.
There were a few sentences in the collection that were well put, but there was one line in All-In that jumped out at me that just loved. It goes: "Even a broken clock is right twice a day; it's a fact."
It's a well-written collection full of excitement and intrigue.
VERDICT
Award: Gold
Rating: 4 out of 5 Stars
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