Post by Neal on Dec 18, 2023 6:19:45 GMT -5
What a nice set of short stories. I liked all of them. All of them I feel were in the first-person narrative style that I like so much.
Mattei: Rainy Days and Mondays
I really liked this story. Mat is a favorite character of mine from the SS Universe. Very nicely done discussion between Mat and Tom. Leaves readers with optimism for Mat.
Favorite understatement, “A man needs at least one vice!” (Dave, pass me an ash tray please.)
Clever observation. “autumn makes your nipples stand up for all the wrong reasons”
Riley Nakamura: It's In His Nature
A great story fleshing out characters from "I Got You" and "Shadetree Mechanic" as told by Riley.
Favorite quotable sentence "If anything, it's a lesson: be peaceful, but be ready to defend."
Favorite sentences, “You take that back! You know your mom likes Joe, so I have to invite them both!” and “He lurks,” Bryce said, deadpan. “You always have to look around before doing anything.”
Tristan Malone: Package Deal
I like this short story. I like how it ties in with characters from other stories. Although I can’t place this Brandon yet. I don't think he's the one from "Candy and Kisses."
I really liked "What You Leave Behind" so Ryan and Benji are favorites of mine. Any hints to which story Brandon is in would be appreciated.
I am glad that Tristan’s parents are making an effort to restore their relationship.
Great reading Dave, Thanks.
Mattei: Rainy Days and Mondays
I really liked this story. Mat is a favorite character of mine from the SS Universe. Very nicely done discussion between Mat and Tom. Leaves readers with optimism for Mat.
Favorite understatement, “A man needs at least one vice!” (Dave, pass me an ash tray please.)
Clever observation. “autumn makes your nipples stand up for all the wrong reasons”
Riley Nakamura: It's In His Nature
A great story fleshing out characters from "I Got You" and "Shadetree Mechanic" as told by Riley.
Favorite quotable sentence "If anything, it's a lesson: be peaceful, but be ready to defend."
Favorite sentences, “You take that back! You know your mom likes Joe, so I have to invite them both!” and “He lurks,” Bryce said, deadpan. “You always have to look around before doing anything.”
Tristan Malone: Package Deal
I like this short story. I like how it ties in with characters from other stories. Although I can’t place this Brandon yet. I don't think he's the one from "Candy and Kisses."
I really liked "What You Leave Behind" so Ryan and Benji are favorites of mine. Any hints to which story Brandon is in would be appreciated.
I am glad that Tristan’s parents are making an effort to restore their relationship.
Great reading Dave, Thanks.
