08 May 09
Originally posted by GatecrasherYou echo many of my feelings, but, I think dealer's choice has potential as a preable to a larger work.
I've already voted. Thought I'd join in with some thoughts on some of the works.
[b]Bits and Pieces 9/10
Although the end was telegraphed, I really enjoyed the imagery and emotions that the story evoked
Percival the Sandwich 8/10
Vividly told. I was also hoping for some kind of evil twist at the end...
The Hungry Hand of God 8 ...[text shortened]... A lot of effort to went into writing this. An Interesting exercise but a tortuous result.
08 May 09
1) Midnight Special
2) Return Journey
3) Entertaining St Jude
Special mention to Edgar's, I would have put this in, but the massive word count meant that the writer was not so constrained and could afford to be more elaborate and less concise. I felt this was an unfair advantage and so have chosen not to rate it against the others.
08 May 09
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Originally posted by Bosse de NageI was attracted to it on several levels. I like the narrative point of view. I also resonated with the universal truth it conveys that none of us leave life unscathed and that all love ends in pain. He begins with his problem of drinking and we find out where it comes from.
I'm curious as to the attraction of this piece. It was one I responded to least.
It's generally fascinating to read other people's opinions on these bits of writing.
08 May 09
Originally posted by Bosse de NageIf I'm completely honest I had a very hard time choosing the third place one. For me the gap between second and third was immense, and in the end I chose it because it was concise, honest and well structured. Some of the other pieces were too jackanory or 'oooh a twist' with less regard to the writing style, or at least that's how I felt about them.
I'm curious as to the attraction of this piece. It was one I responded to least.
It's generally fascinating to read other people's opinions on these bits of writing.
I could be more critical, but I'll wait out the voting, I wouldn't want to sway anyone's decision.
09 May 09
Originally posted by Bosse de NageYeah, I'm intending something like the intro to the program as a metaphor: 'Now if you're all sitting comfortably, children, I'll begin.'
Good idea.
Is 'jackanory' from the children's program or is it a word that has escaped me? I'd like to be able to use it.