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Sure Nuff! Absolutely it does, for one can leave it and not read the other two at all, or even know they exist and still the book is good. In my opinion the other two did not measure up to the first, though they had their moments. Mr. Durrell knew how to describe all the flaws of a...

*ahem* snicker@gimmicks Having an opinion about a book I bought is not necessarily a trick (or device) used to attract business, or attention. Speaking of literature, how was the er, Russian Concubine? (lots of eye blinking)

Thank you for the kind words. I look forward to reading your pieces.

Three Cups of Tea Normally, I don't read anything from the best sellers list; not much of a risk taker, I like the classics. However, I heard such good things about the book so I bought a copy. The tale was not disappointing, though it fell far short of being on my 'favorites' list. Right after...

Something fun and sunny for the Winter... I know humor is not a category often preferred, but I consider this piece great literature: My Family and Other Animals, by Gerald Durrell. During long, cold dreary months in the northern hemisphere, perhaps some Greek sunshine and family...

Neurosis confirmed... I agree with that 100%. However, the question I brought up was more one of motive than actually pointing out the lack of 'relations', so to speak. I meant that Jocasta had neither the motive nor inclination to 'trap' her son by the once-natural bond and, perhaps this is...

Chapter Three - part two (read prior post for part one) On one side of the room the Italians sat, adding a boisterous air of louder conversation and occasional laughter. Some had even brought instruments; Molly saw wooden instrument cases leaning against the table legs down by the owners'...

Chapter Three: Part One of Chapter Three: (due to its length I shall post this in two halves) The swells were minimal in the calm waters around the Azors. A little more used to the movement of the sea, Molly strolled along the rail of the second-class promenade; her grandfather was still a...

May I suggest that you perhaps are confusing two books, one of content, the other of title. 'The Calico Cat' made me think of this. The following is one book which matches somewhat your description, yet the boy does not become a cat... The Calico Cat, By Charles Miner Thompson...

This forum is fantastic. We've not the resources for editors but even that has been addressed by a thoughtful lady from among these fine folks; having read this very thread (and the replies therein) she found our website, bought three of our books and offered to beta-read for us in future. I...

Perhaps I am incorrect here but I cannot understand why some refer to this book as a depiction of the Oedipus syndrome. In Oedipus, Jocasta had (at first) no idea he was her son, while Mrs. Morel has every knowledge of, indeed flagrantly uses, the natural bond and further mutates it rather...

lol@multiple sprucing Something each writers wishes to do, I think. *needs more time* Here's hoping to see your next chapter, despite critiques, for they do help.

I wrote a small tribute in my blog, posted here on Book & Reader. I first read The Gulag Archipelago in middle school; 'twas the first book which gave me a serious turn towards the political, let alone a different view of communism than a textbook could yeild. (and 'War and Peace' just didn't...

Greetings; I look forward to your posts.

your first chapter From your writing, you seem to be a logical, rather intense individual (a compliment) as your descriptions seem to almost analyse themselves. Besides one or two over-lengthy sentences, (something I do myself) and using numbers where numerical words should go, I found your...

Second Chapter: Chapter Two: (pardon the tabs being removed.) The day of departure dawned clear; after a simple breakfast of warm oatmeal in the crowded dining hall, Patrick and Molly lined up to wait out on the boarding dock. Uniformed shiphands from The Cedric were loading the cargo...

I thank you for this very constructive advice; having no extra resources to hire an editor I am grateful for any help I can get. I look forward to posting more works on here for critique. I'll put the second chapter below. Much obliged.

Why thank you. Just 566 to go. lol... Much obliged.

my rights or his? lol... and Stewart, its three dings, not two. ;-)

I knew you were lurking about to pounce on that one. LOL... Just a bit o fun, guvner.