Black Sheep by Rory SchollMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
This was, by far, the best of the four shorts that make up the This Can’t Be Happening Collection of Amazon Original Stories. As the piece unfolds, Rory Scholl shares memories of his relationships with his parents and his irreverent maternal grandmother. The structure is brilliant, with Scholl listing five things he has in common with his grandmother and elaborating on each through recollections of familial interactions. While speaking to and meeting with his mother and father often devolves into a judgemental tribunal, Scholl’s interactions with Evelyn, his feisty, vodka-swilling grandma are full of love and laughter. The unexpected climax here is one that may tug at your heart a little, and Scholl handles it with dignity and grace that represents a coming of age. Bittersweet and funny, this is a must read for anyone who has ever felt like the black sheep.
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