The Island of the Fay

My Thoughts

This short story was a pleasant surprise. It starts off a little bit slow but for some reason, and I don't truly understand why, by the time I had read the conclusion, I was saddened... but at the same time satisfied. The symbolism is exquisitely done. I believe that after reading an abstract story filled with symbolism everyone has their own interpretation, and here is mine. The fay symbolizes our life cycle. It starts out quick, agile, and full of life. Each cycle that the made around the island made it increasingly careful and uncertain with "less of elastic joy". The darkness seemed to suck the life out of the fay until, finally, it appeared no more. This happened at the same time as the setting sun. As the sun slowly dwindled, so did the fay, as to say that the darkness has completely enveloped the entity and life is no more.

My Rating

I would rate this story a 3.2 out of 5. The beginning was filled with beauty but dragged on a little too long. The ending was superb and strangely took me away to another place for a moment.