Shirley Roe, Allbooks Review Editor, just emailed me the first review of Down to a Sunless Sea. It is proof that the writer is often the last to know his worth as an artist. How do you follow a book such as The i Tetralogy? I moved from the Holocaust, to the holocausts within our lives as individuals, I imagine. I am very elated, and tearful, for at 67 a lifetime’s angst and agony is being rewarded not by filthy lucre but by the affirmation of others who I touch, in some fashion, as a writer. Here is the review in its entirety:
A collection of short stories from one of the most talented writers on today’s literary scene; Mathias Freese repeats his award winning style and skill in this, his second book.
Discerning readers that like to explore the dark corners, the psychological abyss of the human psyche will enjoy this collection. Mathias Freese has a talent for exposing the raw, painful experiences of life that we often choose to ignore or avoid, however they do not go away. The author brings them to the forefront, blatantly exposing the heart and soul of his characters. Characters that, whether we like it or not, we may identify with.
Each story is unique in character and scene. This reviewer’s favorite is “Alabaster,” however each and every chapter captivated and opened my mind to reality often unseen. “I’ll Make It, I think” is an insight into the daily life of the disabled with all of its frustrations, hopefulness and hopelessness. “Billy’s Mirrored Wall” takes a look at the often misunderstood, yet life-altering comments heard or overheard in childhood and carried into adulthood. “Juan Peron’s Hands” introduces the macabre.
Author Mathias B. Freese has experienced life as a clinical social worker and psychotherapist and uses his life experience to bring his characters to life. He has an uncanny, yet compassionate insight into the human mind and gently exposes readers to his world in an enlightening and thought provoking way.
The “i” Tetralogy was one of the most haunting, yet soul enriching books this reviewer has read. The book will stay on my personal library shelf for many years and now this second book by the same author will take up residence there. I may lend them but I will not relinquish these examples of great literary works.
Highly recommended by reviewer: Shirley Roe, Allbooks Review
