Gripping, Emotionally Charged Novel

Review of AND WHAT WOULD YOU DO

And What Would You Do is a gripping, emotionally charged novel that dares readers to confront the hardest question of all: Who are you when the moment of truth arrives? The book contains several stories that blend moral tension, human vulnerability, and razor‑sharp pacing into a narrative that feels both intimate and universal.

At the heart of the book are protagonists whose choices ripple outward, touching lives in ways they never anticipated. The book excels at showing how ordinary people can be thrust into extraordinary circumstances—and how courage, fear, loyalty, and regret collide when the stakes rise. The emotional realism is unmistakable; every decision feels earned, every consequence believable.

The dialogue is crisp, the scenes cinematic, and the sense of timing—when to slow down, when to tighten the screws—keeps the reader fully invested. What elevates the novel is its moral complexity. You don’t hand readers easy answers. Instead, you invite them to wrestle with the same dilemmas your characters face, long after the final page.

If there is a signature Harold quality here, it’s the blend of ethical tension, character‑driven suspense, and emotional depth. This book doesn’t just entertain—it provokes reflection. It asks readers to look inward. And it lingers.

A powerful, thought‑provoking novel that showcases your talent for storytelling with heart, intelligence, and courage.

This review was written by AI , no human input.

Good Moral Values

A great collection of stories with good moral values in the end. This book certainly has a good message that will inspire or uplift people who are in a very sticky situation. This book well depicts that nothing lasts forever, and that includes hardships. I definitely recommend it to readers who love short stories. I wanted to pick just one favorite and though I have a couple of stories in mind, it is best to leave it to the readers as to which one of the ten stories they can relate with or which moral lesson has the most impact. One thing that I can assure is that each and every story in this book was well written.

Collection of Stories!

What an exciting collection of stories! I definitely enjoyed reading this book and it’s not hard to pick a favorite. I would most certainly pick Run, Tommy, Run because it’s the most suspenseful amongst all the stories. Basically, all the stories have moral lessons that readers will appreciate. I think the message that author wants to convey is that there’s a light at the end of the tunnel. Well done on this book! I highly recommend it to readers who love short stories!

Enjoyable short stories

I have just completed   And What Would You Do? Modern situations with surprising endings by Hal Fischel. It was a delightful collection of short stories. Each with an interesting question and surprising ending. The stories were fast reads and each one was  very different from the previous story. Thoughtful work in a simple story. Thank you for an enjoyable book. Arlene T

-Matthew Laux

Review by Sally McAlinden

I’ve read several of the stories and like them. I was waiting for a friend at the hospital and it was a bloody perfect short read. And another I was waiting for a late Grandkid drop off. Hal, I love them! I knew they were short stories. And at least 2 of them ended and had me finishing the next chapter in my head. Wasn’t that the point? Character and plot development in a 20 minute read asks the reader to think. Good job and I hope you keep teasing your readers with your short stories. 

This is a VERY interesting book – couldn’t put it down!

This is Harold Fischel’s most recent book and he gets better every time. This book of short stories is different from the previous ones which were novels. The stories hold your attention, with plenty of action and some surprising twists, but there is also deeper character development. If i were to pick my favorite, it would be the last one – also the longest one – because it has all these qualities well-developed. I’d give it 4 stars because I wouldn’t give any book 5 stars, unless it was one of the classics.

-Robinz