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Along the Jericho Road

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Murder Mystery

48 total reviews 
Comment from God's Writer
Exceptional
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A very good story my good friend. The love of your sisterhood had kept me alive. So I thank you from the bottom of my heart. I hope you don't take this wrong. I respect marriage and would never do anything to cause problem with your husband. Thank you for this awesome poem.

 Comment Written 18-Jul-2012


reply by the author on 18-Jul-2012
    Erick, I so appreciate your generous and supportive review. I consider you a kind and sensitive man. Take care, my friend ... Bev
reply by God's Writer on 18-Jul-2012
    I appreciate this very much. At least there a few people in my corner.
    Shalom,
    Erick
reply by the author on 18-Jul-2012
    I sure am, you can count on that, Erick. Blessings, Bev
reply by God's Writer on 18-Jul-2012
    Thank you. I will shave so you don't get whisker burns. LOL
reply by the author on 18-Jul-2012
    :0)
Comment from Sloegin
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A really well written chapter. Dynamite ending. I'd make a few changes, nothing to change your voice:
"the skateboarder on a collision course with his body" change BODY for HIM
"He pulled out his hankie" men carry handkerchiefs.
""What you got, shit for brains?!" move the comma,"What, you got shit for brains?"
I'm looking forward to the next chapter.
sloegin

 Comment Written 18-Jul-2012


reply by the author on 18-Jul-2012
    Hi, Sloegin. Thank you for shaping up those sections for me. You really nailed it with that quote. I knew it was off somehow, and now I know how to fix it LOL. Thanks for the great review and support. Warm regards, Bev
Comment from Eleanor Buron
Exceptional
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At no moment did I lose interest in this chapter. The characters are fleshed out and perform well. The dialog moves the action along. Description is well done. This is skilled writing. I had no problem moving into the setting and watch the chapter unfold.

 Comment Written 17-Jul-2012


reply by the author on 18-Jul-2012
    Thank you so very much for your insights and gracious review, Elly. Hope you know, your support is greatly appreciated! Warmest regards, Bev
reply by Eleanor Buron on 18-Jul-2012
    You're welcome. ;)
Comment from jadapenn
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Hiya Bev, I've missed this good story of yours. It seems we've got a lot of action going on and this Eddie is certainly a bit of a puzzlement. I really felt sorry for Stanley. He was most upset about Debra. Well written, friend. Keep it going and I'll try to keep reading. luv jada

 Comment Written 17-Jul-2012


reply by the author on 17-Jul-2012
    Hi, Jada. Thanks so much for taking time to read my chapter. You are so generous and kind, and I really appreciate your support very much. Hugs, Bev
Comment from psalmist
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There is such a difference between reading for pleasure and reading with reviewing in mind. I have decided I am going to enjoy your book like any book I would choose from the library and wrap myself in the story. You make that easy to do. However, it is also frustrating, because I want to continue on, but have to wait for your next post, lol.
Great job with Stan's character. I immediately felt his pain and sense of loss. Also, Eddie gave me shivers as I felt his total lack of compassion and his revulsion for fellow human beings. Well done as always. Linda

 Comment Written 17-Jul-2012


reply by the author on 17-Jul-2012
    Hi, Linda. Thank you for this wonderfully encouraging review. I appreciate the way you've stuck with the story. And I promise to get the chapters out closer together. No classes to get in my way now!

    I'm glad you felt you got to know Stanley in this chapter. It was suggested elsewhere that I'd sort of wasted time on that part of the chapter. But, in writing a novel, there's not the instant fixes that, even I, admit to liking. So, you are kind to be so patient with me.

    Hugs, Bev
Comment from juliaSjames
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Although this is well-written, Bev, I'm not sure how Stanley and the gang fit into the storyline. Maybe I missed something in the earlier chapters.

But the cutaway to the mysterious Eddie is sensational. A demon masquerading as human. Fantastic ending to a rather puzzling chapter.

 Comment Written 16-Jul-2012


reply by the author on 16-Jul-2012
    Hi, jj. Stanley is connected to Debra, as I mention midway, who was the first victim. That connection is crucial to succeeding chapters.

    Thanks for reading and for your insightful comments.

    Warm regards, Bev
reply by juliaSjames on 16-Jul-2012
    Yeah, I guessed as much, Bev. I still think you spent a little too much time on the get together. But I'm prepared to eat my words depending on what unfolds later. LOL

    julia
reply by the author on 16-Jul-2012
    I appreciate your candor, jj.
Comment from Misrael
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That was a rather unusual mystery and crime story but not as bad as I have read in the past. Although it could change I am sure and get worse but that is to be expected with that sort of story. Good read, good job and keep on writing.

 Comment Written 16-Jul-2012


reply by the author on 16-Jul-2012
    Thanks for reading and reviewing! Bev
Comment from Ed_Anderson
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Interesting! The characterization is what stood out to me, you do such a great job with it in this piece! You also have me hooked and wanting to know more, so I can form my own theories about what happens next! Good job!

 Comment Written 16-Jul-2012


reply by the author on 16-Jul-2012
    Hi, Ed. Thank you for stopping by to read my chapter. I am absolutely thrilled with your kind and generous review. Warm regards, Bev
Comment from JW
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Overall, this is a well written chapter. It does a good job of progressing your storyline, while holding their interest and leaving them with a hook that makes them wonder what's next.

Good job. JW

You may want to review the following:

he searched his pockets for a handerchief.(handkerchief)

 Comment Written 16-Jul-2012


reply by the author on 16-Jul-2012
    Thank you, Jonathon. I appreciate your generous and supportive review. Bev
Comment from adewpearl
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You convey the feeling of anxiety and panic of Stanley well in your opening paragraphs
Compelling use of dialogue that conveys strong emotions
What a grim and chilling final section from Greg's point of view. Brooke

 Comment Written 16-Jul-2012


reply by the author on 16-Jul-2012
    Thank you so much, Brooke. I really appreciate your generous review. Bev