Chris James Posted July 27, 2016 Report Share Posted July 27, 2016 We have only two chapters, far too soon to make specific statements about what I am reading. But what we have so far is becoming a wonderful character study of family life...after it has fallen apart. The divorce rate in this country is astronomical, and the fallout from broken marriages always seems to affect the kids. Since these are elements in Cole's story it leaves me wondering where he is going to take this? From a shocker of an opening Cole has backed off to tell the story at a modest pace which leaves me to believe that he has a lot to tell us in the following chapters. Leaving the readers with a lot to think about is Cole's specialty and this story will not disappoint. Nice going, Cole. You have me hooked. Link to comment
ricky Posted July 27, 2016 Report Share Posted July 27, 2016 Love it. Bound to be another Cole Parker Classic.I mean, has Cole EVER written anything that wasn't? The same could be said about Chris James, another great author.I want write like them when I grow up. Link to comment
Cole Parker Posted July 27, 2016 Report Share Posted July 27, 2016 Leaving the readers with a lot to think about is Cole's specialty and this story will not disappoint. Nice going, Cole. You have me hooked. With bi-weekly fixes coming up! Thanks go to Mike for his accommodating posting schedule. C Link to comment
Merkin Posted July 28, 2016 Report Share Posted July 28, 2016 Only two chapters in and already Cole has given us three fascinating characters. No way yet to tell who the focus of the story is going to be although I suppose the title is some sort of clue. Right now I'm rooting for all of them, and hoping not too many more interesting people are going to stroll onstage to clamor for attention. Link to comment
Rutabaga Posted July 30, 2016 Report Share Posted July 30, 2016 Jordy is a class act. R Link to comment
Rutabaga Posted August 3, 2016 Report Share Posted August 3, 2016 I hope we will learn more about Tristan soon. Jordy remains a class act. R Link to comment
Cole Parker Posted August 3, 2016 Report Share Posted August 3, 2016 Patience, patience. Refer to the title of he piece. C Link to comment
Rutabaga Posted August 3, 2016 Report Share Posted August 3, 2016 Patience? PATIENCE???!!! ARE YOU KIDDING? We're DYING out here! R Link to comment
Cole Parker Posted August 3, 2016 Report Share Posted August 3, 2016 Not my intention. I'd suggest writing a strong note to Mike telling him to get off his ass and post every day. Uh, don't tell him I said that, right? RIGHT? C Link to comment
Cole Parker Posted August 4, 2016 Report Share Posted August 4, 2016 Rut, you squealed! C Link to comment
Lugnutz Posted August 4, 2016 Report Share Posted August 4, 2016 It wasn't him. It was me. You need to watch the quiet ones. Link to comment
Rutabaga Posted August 5, 2016 Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 I definitely didn't squeal. I may have moaned or sighed or even exhaled sharply, but no squealing. R Link to comment
Cole Parker Posted August 5, 2016 Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 No one had to squeal. Mike reads these things, knowing the need to keep you guys in line. Not me. I don't need watching. But some of you guys. . . C Link to comment
colinian Posted August 7, 2016 Report Share Posted August 7, 2016 It ain't over 'til the fat lady sings. And then it's over. And everyone will be complaining because it's over! Colin Link to comment
Rutabaga Posted August 7, 2016 Report Share Posted August 7, 2016 The story of Tristan begins. R Link to comment
Rutabaga Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 A lot explained and a lot left to deal with. Makes me wonder how much this scenario plays out in real life, and whether the options are as limited as they seem on the surface. Why should the choice be frying pan or fire? Yet my own contact with this world suggests that the relevant investigators are corrupt, lazy, bigoted, and unreliable. R Link to comment
Jeff Ellis Posted August 12, 2016 Report Share Posted August 12, 2016 Darker than we are used to. I like it... a lot Link to comment
Nick Deverill Posted August 12, 2016 Report Share Posted August 12, 2016 It ain't over 'til the fat lady sings. And then it's over. And everyone will be complaining because it's over! Colin The fat lady singing, in the spoiler. So perhaps best to wait before viewing. Kate singing that song had a role near the end of the film "The return of Captain Invincible". One of the best 'B' movies of all time. Patty Patria. This is the American Eagle Network, broadcasting one last time... for all of you out there who still believe in fairies, heroes, second chances... love and trust. Captain, they're playing your song. Joking aside, an excellent story. Link to comment
dude Posted August 12, 2016 Report Share Posted August 12, 2016 Brought tears to my eyes! Link to comment
Chris James Posted August 13, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2016 I agree with the comments, Cole seems to have shaded his plot with a little darkness. Since most of his story lines are about conflict leading to resolution I am not saying this is a bad thing. Just seems we may have to accept some negativity before the characters bring us back into the light. I love a good character study and each of the boys in this one are awash in detail. Good going, Cole...is it time for another chapter yet? Link to comment
Cole Parker Posted August 13, 2016 Report Share Posted August 13, 2016 Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha! C Link to comment
Rutabaga Posted August 13, 2016 Report Share Posted August 13, 2016 I'm undecided about the shift in POV. They need to photograph Tristan's living situation and get some audio recording of his father berating him and telling him he has to live in the garage. The darkness is not unprecedented. I think of the "Summer Vacation" story where the young protagonist goes in and shoots admittedly very bad guys in cold blood in order to rescue someone. I would also include "On the High Plains of Wyoming," still one of my favorites. Corrupt government officials mistreating sons also seems to be a recurring theme ("One Summer in Georgia"). The first chapter of First Year certainly was dark. I'm OK with it. R Link to comment
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