Shadows In the Sunset – Three Novellas
Author:Jonathan R. Farris
Novellas are narrative prose works of fiction that are longer than most short stories but shorter than most novels. The word novella in English comes from the Italian novella, which is a brief narrative based on real or ostensibly real events. But there are other qualities that set novellas apart even more than their length. Novellas are usually short, symbolic, and simple. Additionally, they frequently nudge the reader to reflect carefully on a main idea or query. Certain novella-length works have the “weight” to stand alone, while others are best read as part of a collection.
Shadows in the Sunset: Three Novellas is an example of a collection of novellas. Hop on and enjoy three stories about three different scenarios. The first one being “Shadows in the Sunset,” the title carrier of the book. It tells about the adventures of some young people for one summer at Big Sur that will not be forgotten—maybe ever. The next story is “Underland (The Lost Children),” about two “fools” named James and Summer visiting the country fair. And the last story is “A House with No Progression.” The story of an artist living with his girlfriend. Taking the artistic personality to the next level, they decide to live together in isolation, away from people. But then complications happen when the artist finds it difficult to separate fiction from reality.
Shadows in the Sunset: Three Novellas is available online and can be purchased at online bookstores: Writers Republic, Amazon, and Barnes & Noble.
