The Metempsychosis Collection, by Nicholas Conley
Welcome back to R ainy Day Reviews. Today, I’m reviewing The Metempsychosis Collection , by Nicholas Conley . About The Metempsychosis Collection is a set of seven short stories, each with a memorable and gripping premise. Below, I give a brief outline of each story. 1) He Told Her the Bad News A wife and mother receives devastating news, facing a paralysing decision regarding whether or not to confess the truth to her loved ones. 2) Powers that Be A mysterious event leaves some with superpowers. However, there are ‘good’ powers and ‘bad’ powers, as documented by the news. This is a story of pain and the resulting prejudice that it can produce. However, it is also a story of love, betrayal, and forgiveness. 3) Resurrecting the Torn Edge A man’s work project does not always mirror the reality of what once was. This short tale explores our memories and human tendency to present a more palatable impression of ourselves to others. 4) Trucker This was one of my f...
