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Pages: 1 SH Comments Reged: Feb 16 2004 Posts: 1056 Shard of Glass, by Alaya Dawn Johnson       #1354 - Mon Feb 14 2005 02:18 AM Edit   Reply   Quote   Quick Reply   This thread is for comments about Shard of Glass, by Alaya Dawn Johnson. Post Extras:       bagoink New user Reged: Jan 27 2005 Posts: 24 Loc: New Castle. PA Re: Shard of Glass, by Alaya Dawn Johnson       #1357 - Mon Feb 14 2005 09:39 AM Edit   Reply   Quote   Quick Reply   Of course, it's hard to comment intelligently on half a story, but I like this story (so far). I like that this story so far is essentially three scenes (escape, Luxembourg, Japan) and each is strongly developed. Each gives a greater insight into character, why these two are fleeing, and just what that black piece of glass is all about. Now I wait until next week for the rest... Drew PS: This story makes sense. -------------------- all the same writing a story makes you sweat even in winter also Im afraid because the lamp has gone out and as the man said my thumb akes Post Extras:       Anonymous Unregistered Re: Shard of Glass, by Alaya Dawn Johnson       #1368 - Mon Feb 14 2005 06:53 PM Edit   Reply   Quote   Quick Reply   I'm enjoying this so far as well. I didn't believe in the Luxembourg setting--it was too generic--but the details of Japan were exceptionally well done, and made me think you'd been there. (And then I scrolled down and found out I was right :-)) I really enjoyed the opening scenes--the details of Mom's clothing, the cigarettes in the ashtray, the urgency of her need to flee. The cave of bones is suitably creepy, as was the woman speaking from the past. Looking forward to part two... Sandra www.sandramcdonald.com Post Extras:       Anonymous Unregistered Re: Shard of Glass, by Alaya Dawn Johnson       #1376 - Tue Feb 15 2005 04:04 PM Edit   Reply   Quote   Quick Reply   Love the story! The year is yet young, but i think this is one of the best stories published by SH. I was completely drawn into the little girl's mind. Can't wait for next week! Post Extras:       Stephanie Burgis Unregistered Re: Shard of Glass, by Alaya Dawn Johnson       #1403 - Wed Feb 23 2005 06:55 AM Edit   Reply   Quote   Quick Reply   I loved this story! I waited until this week to read it so that I could read it all in one chunk. It was well worth the wait. Post Extras:       Dawn B Regular reader Reged: Mar 31 2004 Posts: 32 Loc: Bay Area, California Re: Shard of Glass, by Alaya Dawn Johnson       #1404 - Wed Feb 23 2005 04:59 PM Edit   Reply   Quote   Quick Reply   I enjoyed this story a great deal, but felt the ending was a little ambigous. I wanted a more concrete memory, but that may not have been meant to be. A good story that had a strong theme and moral without being overwhelmed by the moral. Post Extras:       JoanneMerriam Regular reader Reged: Oct 07 2004 Posts: 93 Loc: Concord, NH Re: Shard of Glass, by Alaya Dawn Johnson       #1415 - Fri Feb 25 2005 02:41 PM Edit   Reply   Quote   Quick Reply   I loved this story. I particularly liked the way the father was portrayed - very convincing. -------------------- see how moonlight's sharp music breaks all of your windows Post Extras:       Maria Unregistered Re: Shard of Glass, by Alaya Dawn Johnson       #1440 - Wed Mar 02 2005 11:43 AM Edit   Reply   Quote   Quick Reply   A most excellent story. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Post Extras:       Pages: 1

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