I was surprised by how much I liked the short story Just Before the Black, mostly because of the author: James Franco. If you're anything like me, you're probably feeling a little skeptical right now. To be honest, he just doesn't seem the type. Maybe I'm relying far too much on stereotypes, but I wouldn't expect this from the kind of actor and celebrity that Franco is. Granted, the story is by no means classical; it revolves around a jaded, reckless and seemingly depressed teenager who is high for most of the tale. Maybe I've just been underestimating him. After all, I liked Milk, and recently he's starred as Ginsberg (likely my favorite poet ever) in Howl, a film I'm yet to see but that received many positive reviews.
Regardless, Just Before the Black is a very, very good piece, one that I enjoyed immensely. I'm glad I decided to set aside any reservations I had about the author and read it with an open mind, and I'd certainly recommend anyone else to do the same.
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