Published: Aug. 01, 2011
Words: 3,789 (approximate)
Language: English
ISBN: 9781466167742

Short description

A woman is forced to give a detailed description of her 10,000 year existence.

Extended description

"This review is more of an author review than a specific review of the authors work. I really wanted to get a feel for how Trista wrote before delving into her new novel Nails Jane.

The two stories I looked at: The Accidental Immortal and The Silent Princess were obviously written with great care and passion. There is no doubt in my mind that Trista is an accomplished writer in her ablity to pull the reader right where she wants them and make them see what she wants them to see. The writing is vibrant, which for a dark fantasy/horror author is integral to being able to capture and keep a readers attention so they do not want to put that book down. I would go so far as to say that if she really wanted to, Trista could easily enter the horror marketplace of giving her readers that cold shiver at the end of the story that makes them look over their shoulder.

The Accidental Immortal is about a woman who through time has evaded death. It gets just slightly campy at one point where she c.. (Read more) "This review is more of an author review than a specific review of the authors work. I really wanted to get a feel for how Trista wrote before delving into her new novel Nails Jane.

The two stories I looked at: The Accidental Immortal and The Silent Princess were obviously written with great care and passion. There is no doubt in my mind that Trista is an accomplished writer in her ablity to pull the reader right where she wants them and make them see what she wants them to see. The writing is vibrant, which for a dark fantasy/horror author is integral to being able to capture and keep a readers attention so they do not want to put that book down. I would go so far as to say that if she really wanted to, Trista could easily enter the horror marketplace of giving her readers that cold shiver at the end of the story that makes them look over their shoulder.

The Accidental Immortal is about a woman who through time has evaded death. It gets just slightly campy at one point where she claims she was Cleopatra, but it moves on quickly to far more interesting descriptions of who she was and how she survived. I particularly enjoyed the fact that she really didn’t know who she originally was, as her name had been lost to time. The interaction with Death at the end was a very satisfying one. The story itself displays Trista’s talent for inventive storytelling.

The Silent Princess really invoked a humorous side to this author.

“And after that, she graduated to Queen-hood so that she may spend even more speechless years sitting next to a fat, farty old husband.”

Descriptions like these really brought up the irreverent childhood insults whispered to one another about the forgetful old teachers faults. This is a story I could really hear “told” instead of just being written for us to read. It is a classic fairy tale told in a humorous way with a very satisfying ending. These short stories have convinced me that I want to read more of this authors work, and anyone who enjoys a good fantasy or dark fantasy tale is going to enjoy them too.

Look out for Tristas novel “Nails Jane”. I can’t wait to see what else this author has in store for us."
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Tags

fiction, literature, death, history, fantasy, science fiction, egypt, science, dark, anthropology, free, immortal, interview, gritty, dying, mortality, cave, grim reaper, rebirth, period, cleopatra, trista, digiuseppi, accidental immortal

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Review by: David Blake on April 20, 2013 :
After seeing all the good reviews, I was hoping for something a little better. This short story has some good ideas, including its central premise, but the actual storytelling seemed bland, most of it being an exchange of dialogue. The writing certainly doesn't engage the senses, there's no imagery, no tension, no atmosphere. I mean, when Maddie's recollections start, for example, she just states "I started off as a cave dweller." Why not have her remembering the hunger, the stress, the cold damp interior of the cave, the indignity of having to eat insects and such, before she comes out with this statement? Something to colour her words and add a bit of substance and character.
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Review by: Gayle Ramage on Oct. 09, 2011 :
A truly fantastic short story!
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Review by: Elmcha Drantur on Sep. 08, 2011 :
Everything about this story moved me. IF ever you had any ill regard for death, this story will give you a new perspective on the subject.
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Review by: Mosrana Emm on Sep. 07, 2011 :
Loved it! Beautiful work.
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Review by: Joey Jones on Aug. 09, 2011 :
Enjoyable short read. Liked this character alot.
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Review by: Joseph Pini on Aug. 07, 2011 :
Interesting story. Having read author's other shorts, I like the themes going on here. Dark fantasy stuff.
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Review by: severus seven seven snape on Aug. 07, 2011 :
What would it be like to live forever? Could you do it? Could you find yourself wrapped up in a world of neverending life, watching those around you die? Nevermind the amazing things you could do with all your time, what about how monotonous it would become? What if Death were truly a person who forgot about you? What would you think of him then? This story answers the bulk of those questions and more. I suggest it as a download for those interested in the subject of death, dying, and the human response.
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Review by: Caldwin Underdown on Aug. 07, 2011 :
A woman with a pained existence that stretches over the timespan of thousands of years? She pulled this off. And Death was anything but a responsible party.
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Review by: Beverly Rosche on Aug. 07, 2011 :
a splendid read! i loved it!
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Review by: Alejandro Gueverra Gomez on Aug. 07, 2011 :
I felt sorry for the main character. I could feel her pain. A very emotional piece of work here.
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Review by: Shannon Hue on Aug. 07, 2011 :
From cave woman to Queen, the main character in this book explains every psychological twist and turn her neverending life takes her. I was intrigued from the beginning and the story flowed beautifully. Such an awesome concept!
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Review by: greg chase on Aug. 07, 2011 :
A fabulous read! I highly recommend it if you enjoy sparse narrative. I truly felt maddie's struggle with immortal life - how she felt abandoned. Very inspiring. I want to read more by this author!
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Review by: Amira Di Abeo on Aug. 04, 2011 :
Very captivating, from beginning to end. A beautiful little story that reminds us all how important a role Death plays in the circle of life. It tells us that we should be grateful that Death has not forgotten our names, because life may be much more miserable in his absence.

From a writing perspective, the literary flow is great. It is smooth from start to finish, not pausing for little descriptive details. It has an openness to it that allows the reader to focus on the main character's story. Every emotion was played upon within those 18 pages.

Very well done, a great story that will keep me up at night reflecting life.
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