A somewhat spooky realization in today’s world of social media. Reinforces the importance of security and what can happen behind a keyboard. Real fear, real crime, and a possibly deadly turnout.

There have been quite a few books lately about social media, and if it isn't the focus, it plays a significant part of the story. The Video is one more in the list, and it is a bit different than the others that I've read. I'll skip the details on that so I don't spoil anything. Instead, I'll just talk about the things that did and didn't work for me. First, Leo's commute. Colum Dain does a great job of detailing the setting that I felt like I was sitting right there with the many colorful characters hopping on for their own commute. Then we have the video and the turmoil that followed. Leo's sense of helplessness comes through loud and clear, and as a parent, I couldn't help but think about what I would do in Leo's situation. Finally. we have the ending, which is part great and part not so great. I liked where the story went, but I felt like more time could've been spent on the tension of the story - maybe another page or two - something, I just felt like it needed something more. The twist was pretty good, but it could've been so much more with just a little more detail from the night. All in all, the book was interesting, and I did finish, but the ending was a little bit disappointing.

A great short story. Exciting and funny from the get go. Id definitely read some thing else from this author. Frightened of the Internet now.

"When you’re on social media later today, be careful what you click ‘like’ to."

I hadn't read a short story in many years, and was pleasantly surprised by this story. The depth and detail made me feel as though I was sitting on that train myself.

In just a small number of pages, this story delves into a number of issues society currently faces with major advances in technology and our subsequent reliance on these technologies.

Special thanks to Netgalley for providing me with this ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

Thankyou to NetGalley, BooksGoSocial and the author, Colum Dain,for the opportunity to read a digital copy of The Video in exchange for an honest and unbiased opinion.
Quite by accident, I was given an early draft, advanced readers copy of The Video ( originally titled Murder, I Like ). I thought it was a great read and certainly made you think about how safe social media really is. This edition of the story is even better. The author certainly has a way of sucking you in and not letting go until the final twist. I can't wait to read more from this author.
The storyline was well thought out and written with well drawn and relatable characters. You have to ask yourself the question, " What would you do? "
Well worth a read.

This 28 page short story highlighting the potential dangers of social media was definitely an interesting concept.

I enjoyed it but found the ending a teensy bit trite.

Thank you to Colum Dainties, BooksGoSocial and Netgalley for giving me this Arc in exchange for an honest review.

This was such an interesting concept and I think the message is so relevant especially during this pandemic. I wish the story would have been a little longer. A lot happened very fast and it would have been more suspenseful had the story been stretched on a little more. Overall, it was a great message and reminder to all!

This story meant to prove that we have tremendous technology advances, yet we have never gotten out of the cave.
I is just great.

Short story that could be construed as a wake up call to today's society when social media is so present in our lives and the number of likes and followers seem to be some people's preferred rating system.

I thought the setting of the story (a train ride during morning commute) was spot on and it was very well portrayed as most people will be able to identify themselves in that situation or with some of the commuters there.

The premise was interesting as well as frightful but the resolution felt a bit rushed and I would have like to read a bit more about the consequences of the video.

I know this is fiction but sadly I think that if this was a real life situation the outcome would be the same.

Thanks to Netgalley and BooksGoSocial for providing an eARC in exchange for an honest review.