Reviewed:
There are many readers out there who are hesitant on taking a chance on reading a work submitted by a new, unknown writer. I know that feeling since I am generally one of these people. I tend to only read in progress stories submitted by writers that I know. However, for whatever reason, I found myself intrigued by a new writer's (writer 406) first story - "Jacob's Story." I took a chance and I am very glad that I did.
If you read this story, you will find yourself drawn into a wonderful story filled with well written characters that are deftly presented. The story will well presented - there are no glaring grammatical errors; the prose is well crafted and interesting. This story sucks you in - you care about the characters involved. These are not the caricatures that you often find in many (people that you often don't care about). Rather, you find a main character, Jacob, who is a recluse but a wonderful musician and song writer. This story is about him and the people that he interacts with. There is a sense of ordinariness about the characters that draws you. These are not rich people nor are they handsome nor are they well endowed. They are ordinary and in that ordinariness you find yourself identifying with them and caring about them.
As I previously said, the story draws you.; it captures you. So, my recommendation - for a first time writer, what a truly wonderful surprise. Read this story - you will note regret it one bit.
I am giving this story my highest ratings - it deserves them.