Urban Fairytales (Paperback)

by Donna Fair (Author)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description
Urban Fairytales is a collection of African American adult short stories. Inside of each story, you will either find characters with unique personality traits or characters in unique situations. Readers will find mystical stories such as Erica's Tale. Meet a woman whose guidance I hope you'll never need. Be forewarned she leaves a lasting mark on all who cross her path! Readers will find true love in the Nubian Princess Tale. Live through Wanda's journey of struggle deciding whether she will stay with her fiancee or give into her desire for the handsome stranger that has come into her life. Readers will open the door to the Skeletons in the Closet. Discover the ties that bind three friends as they share each other's joys, sorrows and dreams for the future. You will identify with these kindred sisters and the life experiences that they share. Read these stories and many more in Urban Fairytales.

Product Details

• Paperback: 194 pages
• Publisher: SaySo Publishing Co (November 4, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0976587009
• ISBN-13: 978-0976587002
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,014,746 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Weekend Read, March 15, 2006

By	Marian E. "www.bettmarr.com" (Central Florida) - See all my reviews

Urban Fairytales is comprised of thirteen easy to read short stories of varying themes. Ms. Fair opens with `Erica's Tale,' in which Esther makes her debut as the mysterious shopkeeper mixing potions and powders at the House of Meditation. From time to time in various stories, we hear more of Esther and The House of Meditation as those in need make their appeals to her. For readers intrigued by the occult you will get a fix in Urban Fairytales. There are strange occurences in some stories while in a few others lonely souls manage to find a love connection. There is also an element of mystery and suspense as some characters find themselves in dreadful predicaments, while others are full of spite and then there are those bent on exacting revenge.

There were a few places that I felt the build up outweighed the actual payoff and more could have been done in that area. In general, I commend Ms. Fair for her efforts because bringing a story together in so few words is most definitely a challenge and a skill to master. She has done well in creating stories that capture your attention and holds it right through the last story. Urban Fairytales is a good book to curl up with on a lazy Sunday afternoon and with its quick pacing you may find that you've ran through the whole book before you call it a night.

Marian E.
APOOO BookClub

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Urban Fairtales by Donna Fair, December 21, 2005

By	L. Perry "Avid reader" (Maryland) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is delicious and will leave you wanting a second serving. Each short story embraces you as your imagination runs. As each story ends you may find yourself spending a few moments crafting the `next phase' of a character's journey in life. You can relate to many of the characters as if they are your sister, brother, cousin, or even grandparents. The stories are warm, with an underlying message of love, faith and hope! It's a wonderfully refreshing book. I am looking forward to reading more stories written by this young, innovative author!

Lealie

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fairytales, September 4, 2006

By	pj "sweetthang" (JAMAICA, NY USA) - See all my reviews

I had the great pleasure to meet the author at the Queens Book Fair and was introduced to her book. We had a delightful conversation about life.
Well, I read the book and was amazed at the characters on how they were introduced. It made you ponder, think and sigh as you read each story.
With careful reading it makes you wonder do we have a character within our families? or crossed the path of someone such as the characters she written about.
I do recommend the book and it should be presented to the high school level because there is so much information that can be interpret.