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The Restoration Man [Kindle Edition]

Simon John Cox
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

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August 10, 2011
One man's obsession with the restoration of a near-mythical car is thrown into sharp perspective following the death of his wife.

Short story - approx. 3,600 words.

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"An author's descriptive ability is always tested in short stories. And in that area Cox excels. He does a fantastic job creating a protagonist that you can't help but feel connected to...a beautifully crafted story and well worth the read." - Alain Gomez, Book Brouhaha

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  • File Size: 24 KB
  • Print Length: 13 pages
  • Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited
  • Sold by: Amazon Digital Services
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B005GXLLIQ
  • Text-to-Speech: Enabled
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #699,986 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
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This guy has got it. August 22, 2011
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The strongest writing is like the male half of a dancing duo: his job is to display the female. The writing's job is to display the content, without calling attention to itself. In "The Restoration Man," Simon John Cox does this with subtle precision and evocative imagery. He composes sentences that flow so well they disguise the skill with which they were crafted. Every clause, every syllable, is placed so purposefully that the brain floats through the narrative uninterrupted by a shade of doubt, oblivious to the emotional osmosis that occurs between the lines.

And does it ever occur. Call me cold-hearted, but I'm not often "moved" by the weak attempts at poignancy that litter contemporary literature. But this story is not a weak attempt; it is a powerful success. This guy has got it.

The mood reminded me a little of Morvern Callar (novel by Alan Ramsey), although I'm not sure exactly why. Maybe because the way it was written was in such contrast to the main character? Maybe not... Anyway, it was really good. Check it out.
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BEAUTIFUL October 27, 2011
Format:Kindle Edition
I was blown away by this story. BLOWN AWAY. It is one of the most beautiful, poignant pieces I've ever read. And I really mean it. I read it last night, went to work today and started talking about it, to anyone who would listen. Sounds cheesy, but its true. It stayed on my mind.
You must read this. Review this. Tell others about this.
I was so moved by it. I know you will be too.
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Simon John Cox was born in Tunbridge Wells, has a degree in chemistry, a job in marketing and a black belt in Taekwon-Do. He has been writing fiction for as long as he can remember. He has had short stories published in various places, and is editing his second novel whilst trying to interest agents in his first. Simon is a founder member of the Tunbridge Wells Writers group, and is currently starring as the protagonist in his autobiography.

www.simonjohncox.com

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