Boris and Shirley
Triumph of the Human Spirit16 total reviews
Comment from viaux
What a special, special man and story and so aptly told. But, I must say, I was afraid he wouldn't make it until the next day and the new room.
reply by the author on 26-Jan-2012
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What a special, special man and story and so aptly told. But, I must say, I was afraid he wouldn't make it until the next day and the new room.
Comment Written 25-Jan-2012
reply by the author on 26-Jan-2012
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Thanks so much for the kind review.
Comment from rchitwood
It just wasn't Boris' time to go it seems to me his trails made him stronger. Your story has good dialogue and characters. It held my attention very well and I would recommend this to others. Blessings Rita
reply by the author on 24-Jan-2012
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It just wasn't Boris' time to go it seems to me his trails made him stronger. Your story has good dialogue and characters. It held my attention very well and I would recommend this to others. Blessings Rita
Comment Written 22-Jan-2012
reply by the author on 24-Jan-2012
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Rita, thanks so much for the kind words and review. Bill
Comment from Betty517
Incredible indeed! I do like the beginnings of this story, interesting and left with unanswered questions! Good luck in the contest.
Betty
reply by the author on 24-Jan-2012
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Incredible indeed! I do like the beginnings of this story, interesting and left with unanswered questions! Good luck in the contest.
Betty
Comment Written 22-Jan-2012
reply by the author on 24-Jan-2012
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Thanks very much for the kind review and encouragement. Bill
Comment from pattipac
Your word choice set the scene for 'Boris and Shirley.' You had this reviewer dreading the description of seeing Boris when you finally arrived. Your twist at finding him in such good condition became more realistic as you began to describe him as a war survivor. You tempted me to want to learn more of this character's past life especially the years he spent with Shirley.
reply by the author on 24-Jan-2012
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Your word choice set the scene for 'Boris and Shirley.' You had this reviewer dreading the description of seeing Boris when you finally arrived. Your twist at finding him in such good condition became more realistic as you began to describe him as a war survivor. You tempted me to want to learn more of this character's past life especially the years he spent with Shirley.
Comment Written 22-Jan-2012
reply by the author on 24-Jan-2012
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Thank you so much for your kind words and review. Bill
Comment from Joy Graham
The thing that strikes me most about this story is that a ninety eight year old man could go through surgery and come through successfully! That is wonderful to hear. It reminds me of Sue Grafton's Alphabet series. The main character, Kinsey, has a neighbor who is a senior and has a lot of "sibs" as she calls them. They are all these seniors that are healthy and very active. I found your subject interesting and followed your story through to the end. I would be interested to read further as you develop this story.
reply by the author on 24-Jan-2012
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The thing that strikes me most about this story is that a ninety eight year old man could go through surgery and come through successfully! That is wonderful to hear. It reminds me of Sue Grafton's Alphabet series. The main character, Kinsey, has a neighbor who is a senior and has a lot of "sibs" as she calls them. They are all these seniors that are healthy and very active. I found your subject interesting and followed your story through to the end. I would be interested to read further as you develop this story.
Comment Written 22-Jan-2012
reply by the author on 24-Jan-2012
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Thank you very much for your kind words and review. Bill
Comment from TammyGail
Great work done on this read, I enjoyed it much. Your first page was well written and expressed. You kept my full att throughout the read. Loved your closing lines, thanks for sharing it was a pleasure and good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 24-Jan-2012
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Great work done on this read, I enjoyed it much. Your first page was well written and expressed. You kept my full att throughout the read. Loved your closing lines, thanks for sharing it was a pleasure and good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 22-Jan-2012
reply by the author on 24-Jan-2012
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Thanks so much for the very kind words and review. Bill
Comment from Scarlet T
I really like this contest entry. In a short space, you have painted a great picture of Boris and set the stage for the rest of the story. It's interesting because I can see this as a first chapter in the present day and the next several chapters could detail Boris's time in the war and the events that made him a great man. Really nicely done!
reply by the author on 22-Jan-2012
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I really like this contest entry. In a short space, you have painted a great picture of Boris and set the stage for the rest of the story. It's interesting because I can see this as a first chapter in the present day and the next several chapters could detail Boris's time in the war and the events that made him a great man. Really nicely done!
Comment Written 22-Jan-2012
reply by the author on 22-Jan-2012
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Thank you so much for your incredibly kind words and the six star review. I am truly humbled. You are right on target as to where the story is headed. Both Boris and his wife Shirley are Holocaust survivors who lost their entire families to the Nazis. I often speculate that it must take amazing strength of character to overcome the obvious and overwhelming urge to be bitter at the world, but instead, they have lived lives filled with great love. As you speculated, the novel will go back in time and chronicle their horrific, but incredible tale of survival, and ultimate salvation. Thanks again for your fabulous review.
Comment from Kate Walker
Boris is great character. He deserves a novel written about him.
I love that summing up: 'or a lifetime habit of defying the absolute worst that life can offer'. We can't get enough stories about that kind of stuff.
I think the piece would have been better had it been written up as a scene, that is as a dramatized moment of the characters coming together, interacting and exchanging dialogue.
That would have put the reader right there in the room with them. And I'd have liked to have been there in the room with Boris.
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reply by the author on 22-Jan-2012
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Boris is great character. He deserves a novel written about him.
I love that summing up: 'or a lifetime habit of defying the absolute worst that life can offer'. We can't get enough stories about that kind of stuff.
I think the piece would have been better had it been written up as a scene, that is as a dramatized moment of the characters coming together, interacting and exchanging dialogue.
That would have put the reader right there in the room with them. And I'd have liked to have been there in the room with Boris.
This rating does not count towards story rating or author rank.
The highest and the lowest rating are not included in calculations.
Comment Written 22-Jan-2012
reply by the author on 22-Jan-2012
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Thank you for you kind words and review, as well as the suggestions.
Comment from Cheryl Baker
Your story was well written and enjoyable. Boris certainly was a remarkable 98 year old man. It was interesting hearing about his recovery following the surgery. I hope you continue to write so that I can read more.
Cheryl
reply by the author on 22-Jan-2012
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Your story was well written and enjoyable. Boris certainly was a remarkable 98 year old man. It was interesting hearing about his recovery following the surgery. I hope you continue to write so that I can read more.
Cheryl
Comment Written 22-Jan-2012
reply by the author on 22-Jan-2012
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Cheryl, thanks so much for your very kind words and review.
Comment from bowls
I think this would be an excellent beginning for a novel. From this short piece my interest has been piqued to find out more about this amazing man. His past and his character seem to be most unusual and I'd want to know more about both. The fact that the narrator has married into the family is an indication that he knows a great deal and will present it in a sympathetic manner. I just noticed this is non fiction. Even better. I'm sure it would turn out to be a most inspiring true-life story.
reply by the author on 22-Jan-2012
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I think this would be an excellent beginning for a novel. From this short piece my interest has been piqued to find out more about this amazing man. His past and his character seem to be most unusual and I'd want to know more about both. The fact that the narrator has married into the family is an indication that he knows a great deal and will present it in a sympathetic manner. I just noticed this is non fiction. Even better. I'm sure it would turn out to be a most inspiring true-life story.
Comment Written 21-Jan-2012
reply by the author on 22-Jan-2012
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Thanks so much for your very kind words and review. The novel will indeed trace back over both Boris and Shirley's amazing lives.
