Bruin Fisher Posted September 23, 2009 Report Share Posted September 23, 2009 Distorted Perspectives Currently up to chapter two, this story is shaping up to be a great tale about learning to see life through the eyes of others, and about the mess that results when we fail to do that. It's quite dark but nothing I couldn't stomach so I recommend it to all but the most delicate constitutions! Bruin :) Link to comment
The Pecman Posted September 23, 2009 Report Share Posted September 23, 2009 And an inspired title, too! Very intriguing... Link to comment
TracyMN Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 Whoohoo, and 2x a week. A master of the time and place for every last thing, you can't rush the man, but you sure gotta love him. Welcome back, Cole, I've been waiting for you. And with a lot more grace that I'd have thought I had in me. Tracy Link to comment
Oliver Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 Very nice story. But it is getting very dark now. You can almost feel the fear.. Great job again, Cole! Link to comment
DesDownunder Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 I am well and truly hooked on this story. Precise writing and such intricate characters. Truly masterful. Link to comment
Cole Parker Posted October 11, 2009 Report Share Posted October 11, 2009 I don't know what to say. Thanks, Rick. Thanks, Des. Thanks, Oliver. C Link to comment
JamesSavik Posted October 11, 2009 Report Share Posted October 11, 2009 I too am enjoying this tale. If I were to ask anything of the author, it would be what made Todd's dad such a soul-less asshole? Link to comment
colinian Posted October 12, 2009 Report Share Posted October 12, 2009 I too am enjoying this tale. If I were to ask anything of the author, it would be what made Todd's dad such a soul-less asshole? James, All will be revealed. Colin Link to comment
Rubilacxe Posted October 12, 2009 Report Share Posted October 12, 2009 This a finely wrought tale so far and I await the next chapter to learn more. I particularly like the way Todd's perspective has been developed. I have met people like his dad before. I'll be curious at hearing how he developed as well. Link to comment
JamesSavik Posted October 15, 2009 Report Share Posted October 15, 2009 This is getting intense. Good show Cole! Link to comment
DesDownunder Posted October 15, 2009 Report Share Posted October 15, 2009 Cole has woven an intricate plot, superbly developing characters and interactions. As James says, Good show! Link to comment
TracyMN Posted October 17, 2009 Report Share Posted October 17, 2009 I thought i'd enclose an email I wrote to Cole after chapter 8, as it pretty much conveys the effect on me at this point. I was interested to hear your comment, Rubilacxe, about having met the likes of this Dad before; not only is he the biggest asshole I could imagine, he is decidedly different than other "Cole's Dad's" and i'm guessing this guy was not easy for him to write. (What say you, Cole?) Anyway, here's what I said, "Those two words "Wanna bet?" Actually sent my mind spinning. You don't say anything off-hand or random, and there's a whole world of wonder behind that. And I can't wait to see it. Of course, i'll be doing some waiting, but I know your work well enough by now that I won't mind it a bit, and will be laughing gleefully a time or two before we're done here. On a more serious note, what you are doing here with self-image is just such important work. I remember every step in my life that brought me to what I know today, and the value of it too. I couldn't get there without help, and i've had plenty, and it was a long process, but I wouldn't trade one minute of the pain, and what I know, no one can take from me. It's mine, I worked for it, and I paid for it, and being able to count on myself to get me through whatever life throws at me is by far the thing I value most. This is good work, Cole. Thank you for all your painstaking effort, as I cannot imagine having to lay out the process in words." Nice to see everybody, Tracy Link to comment
DesDownunder Posted October 17, 2009 Report Share Posted October 17, 2009 On a more serious note, what you are doing here with self-image is just such important work. Nice to see everybody, Tracy I couldn't agree more Tracy, thanks for highlighting that. And it's also nice to see you too. Link to comment
TracyMN Posted October 18, 2009 Report Share Posted October 18, 2009 Thanks, Des. And then there's chapter nine, where Cole once again proves adept at avoiding that demon "exploitation"; he never takes advantage of a situation, even one that so begs for it like Todd's Dad get his ass kicked. Allan would be next on my list, but of course, it's not my list. Tracy Link to comment
Merkin Posted October 24, 2009 Report Share Posted October 24, 2009 Chapter 11 is just amazing. This story never ceases to surprise, and it is filled with twists and turns that are mostly quite unexpected yet in retrospect make sense and nail down the narrative. Chapter 11 is no exception, and I am left in awe of Mr. McCluskey... and of Cole. James Merkin Link to comment
DesDownunder Posted October 24, 2009 Report Share Posted October 24, 2009 Chapter 11 is just amazing. This story never ceases to surprise, and it is filled with twists and turns that are mostly quite unexpected yet in retrospect make sense and nail down the narrative. Chapter 11 is no exception, and I am left in awe of Mr. McCluskey... and of Cole.James Merkin As are we all. Link to comment
TracyMN Posted October 24, 2009 Report Share Posted October 24, 2009 Me too, to all of that. Hey Cole, are you hearing all this? Happy weekend, all. Tracy Link to comment
Rigel Posted November 12, 2009 Report Share Posted November 12, 2009 Wow and double wow! I'm amazed by the most recent chapter, with Andy's photograph becoming a metaphor reflecting the parallel psychological conundrums of so many of the characters. Not only is the book one amazing read, but I'm beginning to realize that further plot developments are likely to be dependent on the character of the characters we know. I'm still trying to figure out how the various talents of Todd, Andy, Geoff, Mr. Mortensen, and Mr. McCluskey (and perhaps Monica) will be used to protect our crew against the horrible wiles of Vic Harper. That's not a level of involvement I achieve with most novels. Thank you, Cole, for writing this. --Rigel Link to comment
Cole Parker Posted November 12, 2009 Report Share Posted November 12, 2009 You guys all continue to embarrass me. Thanks so much. C Link to comment
DesDownunder Posted November 12, 2009 Report Share Posted November 12, 2009 You guys all continue to embarrass me. Thanks so much. C If you don't want to be so embarrassed, then stop writing such extraordinary novels. On second thoughts don't you dare stop. Cole, truly this latest effort of yours is just superb. Link to comment
Oliver Posted November 12, 2009 Report Share Posted November 12, 2009 *Agrees with Des* f you don't want to be embarassed, then... No, don't you dare even think about that. Greats chapter. Well done. Be proud. Link to comment
Altimexis Posted November 13, 2009 Report Share Posted November 13, 2009 This may be your best story yet, Cole. You have reason to be proud! Link to comment
Cole Parker Posted November 13, 2009 Report Share Posted November 13, 2009 You guys are too much. But thanks. I do appreciate it. More to come! C Link to comment
The Pecman Posted November 15, 2009 Report Share Posted November 15, 2009 Jesus! Most creative use of a nail-gun I've seen. Terrific chapter, Cole! Link to comment
TracyMN Posted November 15, 2009 Report Share Posted November 15, 2009 You guys are too much. I dunno, I think they're just right. You know what I think of you Cole, it starts with a "G"... Tracy Link to comment
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