Donkey Boy and Other Stories
Today’s book review is about Mary Smith’s – Donkey Boy and Other Stories – a quick paced, short stories read creating a pause for thought after reading each one.
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Blurb:
Shot through with flashes of humour the stories here will entertain, amuse, and make you think. Mary Smith’s debut collection of short stories is a real treat, introducing the reader to a diverse range of characters in a wide range of locations. A donkey boy in Pakistan dreams of buying luxuries for his mother; a mouth artist in rural Scotland longs to leave the circus; a visually impaired man has a problem with his socks; and a woman tries to come to terms with a frightening gift – or curse.
My 5 Star Review:
Smith brings us some short stories set in various parts of the world. In this book of tales such as Donkey Boy and other stories, they all offer some thought provoking dilemmas and situations where the characters find themselves questioning others and themselves.
In Donkey Boy, a young Pakistani boy is denied education in order to help out with the family chores. When he receives a generous tip from tourists one day, he finds an unfamiliar dilemma with having extra money in his pocket and is forced to decide how he will spend the tip.
These stories are all fictional, but include the elements of moral dilemmas and humanity. Smith can still find a way to inject humor in some of these stories despite an inner sadness some of the themes evoke in her stories. A heartfelt read.
DGKayewriter.com 
I bought the paperback of this last week as a treat for myself, Debby. Looking forward to the read even more now. Thanks for a great review. ❤
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Wonderful Judith! ❤
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Thank you, Judith – hope you enjoy them.
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Wonderful shares Debby, thank you, Have a very peaceful Sunday.. Mega Hugs.. Sue xxx
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Thanks Sue. xxxx
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I like have a book of stories around (digitally) so I can read them when I don’t have all that much time. This sounds good.
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This is a perfect book for that Jacqui. 🙂
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I have said you can read them in the bath without getting wrinkled 🙂
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Thanks so much for your lovely review of Donkey Boy & Other Stories, Debby. I’m so pleased you enjoyed them.
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My pleasure Mary. 🙂 x
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I’ve read very good things about this and have several of Mary’s books on my Kindle. Thanks for the reminder, Debby and great review.
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Thanks Olga. Enjoy! 🙂 x
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Nice review, Debby. I enjoyed Mary’s “No More Mulberries” and can imagine these stories are just as wonderful. Thanks for the recommendation!
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Pleasure Diana. 🙂 x
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Lovely review, Deb. This book is on my TBR ❤
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Thanks T. I think you will enjoy it! ❤
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I also loved this book, Debby. I really wonderful read.
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Thanks for adding that Robbie. 🙂
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I like the sound of this book, Debby. It’s good to have stories that stimulate discussion about ethical and moral situations. We can learn a lot from each other in such discussions.
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Absolutely Norah. And those are the types of books I love to read – and write! 🙂
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I know! 🙂
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Sounds like an interesting book – especially the different locations, dilemmas and cultural aspects. Perfect for “a story a night”, before falling asleep!
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Yes, you are so right. And short stories are nice for those with time constrictions for reading too. 🙂
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A terrific review! Short story collections are some of the best, most thoughtful reading. And, this book looks to be a winner.
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It is. And short stories are great when we’re short on time too. 🙂
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Definitely!
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