Floriana Hall as a Short Story Writer
sa Floriana Hall as a Short Story Writer A Review of “Out of the Ordinary:Short Stories” (Published by Ist Books, USA, 2002, pp. 200, ISBN 1-4033-6026-X) Poe understood very well the significance of “invention, creation, imagination, originality” in fictional literature. We notice these characteristics in nonfiction and fictional short stories by Floriana Hall. The stories depict life in its real complexities, and “convey definite inspirational messages. ” The stories are remarkable for their variety. “Of Prayer and Angels” reveals her belief in angels. The story is full of tenderness and pity, as the author illustrates how her faith in God was intensified at the age of seven in the summer of 1934. “The out-of body experience had a definite effect on my life…” “Shaun's Quest” is a children's story, which teaches tolerance. “One Day Later” is about the horror of the terrorist attack on Sept 11, 2001. The most br...