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Post by jnwrx1 on Mar 29, 2020 9:42:35 GMT -5
Was kind of hoping for more action in chapter 7
I really want my own Mason, now.
Looking forward to chapter 8
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Post by Steve T. on Mar 30, 2020 10:06:58 GMT -5
Now what could Nathaniel think he owes Ethan for? Could it have anything with to do with Jackson and his death?
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Post by Dabeagle on Mar 30, 2020 13:50:08 GMT -5
Mason is a keeper. I won't spoil anything for you, Steve :-)
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Post by jnwrx1 on Mar 30, 2020 14:41:47 GMT -5
Now what could Nathaniel think he owes Ethan for? Could it have anything with to do with Jackson and his death? Or what does Ethan know, or maybe doesn't know that he knows that is so dangerous for him? What were Kevin's plans and was anyone else in on them? If Nathaniel thinks Ethan will hate him it's probably because of the fate of his twin. Maybe he's going to take out his father, too, but that might not endear him to the organization.
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Mar 30, 2020 16:50:16 GMT -5
Post by Dabeagle on Mar 30, 2020 16:50:16 GMT -5
That's a lot of questions, jnwrx1. Again, don't want to spoil anything but you're onto a few somethings.
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Mar 31, 2020 8:56:54 GMT -5
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Post by jnwrx1 on Mar 31, 2020 8:56:54 GMT -5
That's a lot of questions, jnwrx1. Again, don't want to spoil anything but you're onto a few somethings. How about 'Jackson's not really dead... It was staged as part of a police operation and Nathaniel is in on it, but he's close to being discovered so Ethan has to hide him'?
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Mar 31, 2020 9:28:06 GMT -5
Post by Dabeagle on Mar 31, 2020 9:28:06 GMT -5
LOL, that's an intriguing one!
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Post by jnwrx1 on Mar 31, 2020 11:04:27 GMT -5
LOL, that's an intriguing one! Yeah... Hopefully you don't have to change the story too much
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Apr 1, 2020 22:40:05 GMT -5
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Post by jnwrx1 on Apr 1, 2020 22:40:05 GMT -5
Still no real action You known, for a story about a kid on the run from a criminal syndicate, with people supposedly on the lookout for him wanting to kill him, nothing is actually happening... Not since the first night of violence and then the great escape. The way they keep going around so obviously in public and at school, a blind rabbit could have found Ethan. Really sad about Mason's parents. I was really hoping Ethan's wake up call would bring them back together and heal the family
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Apr 1, 2020 22:53:38 GMT -5
Post by Dabeagle on Apr 1, 2020 22:53:38 GMT -5
Still no real action You known, for a story about a kid on the run from a criminal syndicate, with people supposedly on the lookout for him wanting to kill him, nothing is actually happening... Not since the first night of violence and then the great escape. The way they keep going around so obviously in public and at school, a blind rabbit could have found Ethan. Really sad about Mason's parents. I was really hoping Ethan's wake up call would bring them back together and heal the family The calm before the storm, my friend. Can't be all action - even when things are crazy, life goes on. School isn't the ideal place to ambush or kidnap from - very public. Even Ethan's idiot father understands that. It doesn't mean he hasn't been looking, just that we haven't seen that. Mason is better off without two unhappy parents.
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Post by Nico Gray on Apr 1, 2020 23:40:14 GMT -5
Three interesting new chapters since my last comment. Chapter 7 was a bit subtle, with gradual plot and character development; sort of a calm before the storm picks up in intensity. I liked the introduction of Matt as a significant character, leaving us wondering if he's just there to give Ethan's character opportunities for growth, or if he might not have an even more important role to play as the story progresses. The relationship between Ethan and Mason developed increased depth and nuance, building reader investment in both characters and their friendship, strengthening options for dramatic tension in future chapters. And we learn a little bit more about Nathaniel with each passing chapter, as he takes on depth, character and mystery. He's intriguing. A young person of ability and character who might have aspirations to much more for his life if he didn't feel he was trapped by his role in the social structure of their community. Will he keep Ethan safe? Will Ethan help him realize that he can be more than he believes? Why does he feel he owes Ethan? Learning more about this character was one of the more engaging aspects of this three-chapter arc.
Dramatic tensions increase in Chapters 8 and 9 as we learn more about Ethan's father, ratcheting up the danger level exponentially. It feels like the story is starting to build toward its climax- although we still have a lot of questions about how far away that might be and how many twists and turns the story might take before it reaches its destination. The story continues to be quite engaging. We care about the characters and what happens to them. And if recent chapters are any indication, it might not all be good! Which only serves to heighten the reader's level of emotional involvement.
One scene in Chapter 9 that I particularly enjoyed was Ethan's discussion with his lawyer, Cathy. For some reason I was struck by Cathy's response- as Ethan was attempting to elide Nathaniel's identity and possible involvement in criminal behavior- informing Ethan that she could protect Nathaniel's interests as well as Ethan's, unless legal entanglements brought their interests into conflict with each other. It was ethically accurate, but something that I don't think would have occurred to most authors. Which kind of leaves me wondering if it was just another layer of verisimilitude to help the reader suspend disbelief, or if it might portend a future plot twist and potential conflict for Ethan.
Corners continues to be a very intriguing and satisfying reading experience.
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Apr 2, 2020 17:32:44 GMT -5
Post by Dabeagle on Apr 2, 2020 17:32:44 GMT -5
Three interesting new chapters since my last comment. Chapter 7 was a bit subtle, with gradual plot and character development; sort of a calm before the storm picks up in intensity. I liked the introduction of Matt as a significant character, leaving us wondering if he's just there to give Ethan's character opportunities for growth, or if he might not have an even more important role to play as the story progresses. The relationship between Ethan and Mason developed increased depth and nuance, building reader investment in both characters and their friendship, strengthening options for dramatic tension in future chapters. And we learn a little bit more about Nathaniel with each passing chapter, as he takes on depth, character and mystery. He's intriguing. A young person of ability and character who might have aspirations to much more for his life if he didn't feel he was trapped by his role in the social structure of their community. Will he keep Ethan safe? Will Ethan help him realize that he can be more than he believes? Why does he feel he owes Ethan? Learning more about this character was one of the more engaging aspects of this three-chapter arc. Dramatic tensions increase in Chapters 8 and 9 as we learn more about Ethan's father, ratcheting up the danger level exponentially. It feels like the story is starting to build toward its climax- although we still have a lot of questions about how far away that might be and how many twists and turns the story might take before it reaches its destination. The story continues to be quite engaging. We care about the characters and what happens to them. And if recent chapters are any indication, it might not all be good! Which only serves to heighten the reader's level of emotional involvement. One scene in Chapter 9 that I particularly enjoyed was Ethan's discussion with his lawyer, Cathy. For some reason I was struck by Cathy's response- as Ethan was attempting to elide Nathaniel's identity and possible involvement in criminal behavior- informing Ethan that she could protect Nathaniel's interests as well as Ethan's, unless legal entanglements brought their interests into conflict with each other. It was ethically accurate, but something that I don't think would have occurred to most authors. Which kind of leaves me wondering if it was just another layer of verisimilitude to help the reader suspend disbelief, or if it might portend a future plot twist and potential conflict for Ethan. Corners continues to be a very intriguing and satisfying reading experience. That's a great bit of a review there! You're right that things are coming to a head, and soon. With only four chapters to go until we reach the end we have resolutions to get to, and maybe someone will fall in love along the way. That's always nice, right? Of course, in a story like this, there has to be some dying, too.
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Post by Nico Gray on Apr 3, 2020 0:03:16 GMT -5
Of course, in a story like this, there has to be some dying, too. I love it! Building dramatic tension via the Message Board!
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Post by Nico Gray on Apr 5, 2020 3:08:05 GMT -5
And now we have the answers to a couple of big questions... I think. (And congrats to Steve T and jnwrx1 for anticipating the answer to one of them!) But it feels like there may be a few twists left in the road ahead. I'm enjoying the way the action and tension are building.
Among the things I really appreciate about Corners is the feeling that the characters are real. They exist in their respective challenging environments, creating barriers to connecting with each other that feel very realistic. The characters are psychologically consistent. It feels like the author put a lot of effort into creating believable characters, put them into stressful circumstances, and then was able to resolve the conflicts that naturally arose without having to resort to any contrivance. I don't have to put any effort into suspending disbelief. I can just sit back and enjoy getting to know interesting characters and watch with some anxiety to see how they will handle the difficult challenges that confront them.
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Apr 5, 2020 12:45:48 GMT -5
Post by Dabeagle on Apr 5, 2020 12:45:48 GMT -5
Well, there is a lot of resolving to come considering we're running out of chapters.
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