Flashes and Specks

by Mark Pogodzinski

Overview

This is the story of Henry Kent, father, husband, teacher and would-be superhero. A story of right versus wrong, faith versus logic and the tenuous nature of reality and sanity. Flashes and Specks is a portrait of one man's attempt to maintain his life in the face of madness, torture and the end of the world.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940013980839
Publisher:	No Frills Buffalo
Publication date:	01/20/2010
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	215
File size:	139 KB

About the Author

Mark Pogodzinski lives in Buffalo with his understanding wife and their dogs.

Editorial Reviews

"Flashes and Specks" by Mark Pogodzinski is a mesmerizing, unforgettable, and totally unique novel which is written in thirty-five episodes, each one ending in an unresolved tease. The aforementioned adjectives also describe the characters whose dark sides slowly erode any illusions of sanity in their lives.

Bettie Tucker

I was converted enough to consider it almost a 'must read'. Flashes And Specks is just the right length for what it is but at the same time, it leaves you wanting more. Insightful, mind-bending and at times challenging to the point of being slightly depressing, Flashes and Specks will make you consider your own feelings on life's challenges. Surprisingly unforgettable.

Toni Watkins

The storyline moves at a fast pace and the subjects and issues that Pogodzinski touches on are truly thought-provoking. The layout of the novel is original making for an interesting read. “Flashes and Specks” is a complex story which is philosophical and entertaining in nature.

Kam Aures

This book will lure the reader into the psyche of a man who craves for a hero to fix things and make the villains go away. On the surface Henry seemingly lives a normal ordinary life, but underneath its really full of complex relationships and circumstances that are out of his control. The book is a fast read and I recommend it to adults who want to read a present day story that shows how life can get in the way of real life. But I would not recommend reading it during the holidays!

Michele Tater

This novel makes one suspend belief. It also holds the reader hostage: emotionally, psychologically and philosophically. Phew!

* Emotionally, because it’s an emotional roller-coaster ride. It gives a sense of normalcy, and yet at every corner, a dark and sad side makes you despair.
* Psychologically, because I am captivated by the author’s exploration of the psyche of his characters. They are ordinary people like you and me, going about the normal business of living.

Cecilia Lee