Rebound (on Nifty)

[vwl]

The story Rebound is well done.

[dude]

Excellent... but why the 'almost BoNN' quality tag?

[vwl]

I'm on the fence on this story. One of the reasons I liked it is because I'm very familiar with the setting -- the riverside path, the buildings, etc., so my opinion may be too colored by my liking of the setting.

[dude]

I see.... I'd trust your gut reactions... I found it well written and would give it a for BoNN.

[Cole Parker]

Excellent... but why the 'almost BoNN' quality tag?

I did find some need for editing. Maybe I'm too fussy.

I certainly wouldn't argue against its inclusion.

C

[Merkin]

I've only just finished the first chapter, but I'd like to say how much it has impressed me. First of all, this writer appears to have come up with a new angle, a fresh look at a situation that could well have been presented as more predictable and ordinary. Although I suspect the storyline may well become more predictable, at this point of my initial encounter with the story I am excited to be offered new angles to view it.

The firm and even narrative tone of voice, the choice of detail, and the measured pace all show me how much this writer is in control of his material. Reading this chapter has sold me on reading the rest.

James

[The Pecman]

It starts off well, and there's some good writing in there, but man, that last chapter comes from out of nowhere. Am I crazy, or does it seem like there's a huge chunk missing?

[dude]

Actually the last chapter is what sells the story. It is unpredictable from start to finish.

[vwl]

Entitling the last chapter Epilogue would have made it more understandable from the beginning sentence.

[Camy]

The odd typo excepted, Rebound is a good novella. I'm glad it didn't go on and on - as it could well have done - and the last chapter brought it to a close perfectly.