Reviews

Faster by Calvin Demmer

melinda_sue124's review

5.0

I really enjoyed this short story. It’s my first Calvin Demmer book and won’t be the last. I really enjoyed the way he wrote the characters and the story. It kept me on the edge of my seat and I was very intrigued from the first page. I loved the concept of the main character and the whole story. It was written really well and felt like I was watching a TV show and I loved it. I don’t really think I have read a story that had the same ideas and themes as this short story, or none that jump out at me. 5/5 stars.

flattrash's review

0.75

Brock gets his youth and vitality from others. He offers a young waitress a ride and steals her energy through a glass pyramid going 80 mph. Deal with the Devil. Mick attempts to go backwards but is stabbed instead. Delilah is possessed by the Devil’s assistant, they give Brock her and her truck

stephaniieemoon's review against another edition

3.0

A quick entertaining read. I do wish there was a bit of back story to understand the main character and what went down between him and the “devil.” I enjoyed the dialogue between characters. I would have liked the story to be a bit longer, but i do appreciate the originality of the story.

acmaltby's review

5.0

Faster by Calvin Demmer was a Great Quick Short Story. Brock makes a deal with the devil to stay alive during the war.. but the deal has a price. Can he escape it? Forward Only and Faster!

iremaltun's review

dark tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

If it had been long enough to be a novella, I would have liked it a lot more.

The book starts off very interesting, but the ending comes so quickly that it feels a bit unfinished.

I quite liked the part that was given to me, but with a little more backstory it could have been much more satisfying.

I would like to read other books by the author. 

stephaniieemoon's review

3.0

A quick entertaining read. I do wish there was a bit of back story to understand the main character and what went down between him and the “devil.” I enjoyed the dialogue between characters. I would have liked the story to be a bit longer, but i do appreciate the originality of the story.

alleykat's review

5.0

Exactly how a short story should be.

I was pleasantly entertained with this short story. Definitely worth the read. The main character, even with the description, is mysterious enough for you to want to know more and his story is that classic old tale of outrunning time!

romireads's review against another edition

dark tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

zxillaisreading's review

dark mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

bookly68's review against another edition

5.0

Demmer always gives me a nice surprise with his short stories. They’re unique, twisted, creepy and stick with you after you read them. Faster was no different. Although I have seen movies/shows with the same “idea” in mind, I’ve never seen/read this concept that Demmer uses in this story, how he achieves the way the “murderer” goes about things. It’s really fascinating! I’m trying to say things without giving anything away. So I’ll just say, DEMMER DID IT AGAIN, HE WROTE ANOTHER FIVE STAR BOOK!!!