The kind of review I appreciate
I found a review for my novella, The Keeper, this morning and whilst the reviewer was disappointed in the book, and marked it quite low, I have to say that this is the kind of review that I, as a writer, appreciate. Both the review, and the comments on it gave me much to think about and learn from and that's always a good thing!
I am always delighted to know that readers loved Lucien, and I think maybe I should have written his story (although it is not pretty) first. I am planning to write it, btw. Just have other projects in my way as yet.
I liked all of the review, but this is a snippet that I especially appreciated.
My favorite character by far is Lucien, a young frenchman who has been with Chambellan for a rather long time. Not only is he adorable and dripping with the kind of wisdom that comes in hand with a hard life, but he is genuinely kind-hearted, and totally devoted to the welfare of everyone under his boss' roof.
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I liked the written accents in the story, which varied from dignified to broken English (England's English) and sexual French (especially when used by Lucien). It was written just right and flowed rather nicely. It made reading the story much more fun than actually focusing on Thomas sometimes.
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You can read it here
ETA: I wanted to comment to Byanca and thank her for taking the time to review the book and let me know where it let her down, but sadly, blogger doesn't like me. If I'd been able to comment, here is what I was going to say.
I really appreciate that you took the time to comment about the book. There is much for me to think about and learn from, both in your review and in the comments from other readers.
Many thanks!
Kal
I am always delighted to know that readers loved Lucien, and I think maybe I should have written his story (although it is not pretty) first. I am planning to write it, btw. Just have other projects in my way as yet.
I liked all of the review, but this is a snippet that I especially appreciated.
My favorite character by far is Lucien, a young frenchman who has been with Chambellan for a rather long time. Not only is he adorable and dripping with the kind of wisdom that comes in hand with a hard life, but he is genuinely kind-hearted, and totally devoted to the welfare of everyone under his boss' roof.
**
I liked the written accents in the story, which varied from dignified to broken English (England's English) and sexual French (especially when used by Lucien). It was written just right and flowed rather nicely. It made reading the story much more fun than actually focusing on Thomas sometimes.
**
You can read it here
ETA: I wanted to comment to Byanca and thank her for taking the time to review the book and let me know where it let her down, but sadly, blogger doesn't like me. If I'd been able to comment, here is what I was going to say.
I really appreciate that you took the time to comment about the book. There is much for me to think about and learn from, both in your review and in the comments from other readers.
Many thanks!
Kal