Reviews from

A Leaf on the Wind

Viewing comments for Chapter 36 "Love and Marriage"
Autobiography of abuse

16 total reviews 
Comment from adewpearl
Excellent
Not yet exceptional. When the exceptional rating is reached this is highlighted

Richard never ask why should be asked
Valerie, let's get married add apostrophe
You got married in the exact same month I did
Richard, at least, had great taste in music - though it is never a good idea for one member of a couple to have her interests driven back by the partner's interests - and not opening up - never a good idea
I can see how this marriage resulted under these circumstances - you explain it well. Brooke

 Comment Written 04-Mar-2009


reply by the author on 04-Mar-2009
    Thank you for your king review and high rating. To be fair, Richard never insisted I only follow his lead...It was my choice...a way to change my life....not necessrily the best choice.
Comment from RADIO
Excellent
Not yet exceptional. When the exceptional rating is reached this is highlighted

I found your story to be very interesting
perhaps because I can relate to it in a
different sort of way. Not in the way to
lose yourself as you write about but the
silence over honesty. I've lived this and now
it is too late to do the right thing.
This is just my opinion of course.
Your story is well done.
Radio

 Comment Written 04-Mar-2009


reply by the author on 04-Mar-2009
    Thank you for your kind remarks. I understand what you are saying. For some silence is a refuge, for others it is a prison. Each of us must decide for ourselves which it is. Again, thank you for your kind review and high rating.
Comment from laurelp
Excellent
Not yet exceptional. When the exceptional rating is reached this is highlighted

Why do I not expect the torment to totally disappear. Nothing does unless you finally confront it. I have learned that from experience. And, my experiences are nothing compared to yours. Very well written, I found no errors.

 Comment Written 04-Mar-2009


reply by the author on 04-Mar-2009
    You are very astute. The story is far from over. Thank you for your kind review. I appreciate your opinion.
Comment from storyman29
Excellent
Not yet exceptional. When the exceptional rating is reached this is highlighted

Hi smurphgirl

An interesting bio continues written in simple language and poignant. The thing that bothered me became your complete surrender to Richard's likes ... That means loss of some freedom and his full control.

Just a few suggestions:

1. The world, and what it offered, (was still) [remained]
foreign territory to me.

2. Richard always wore blue (jean)[jeans]

3. Valerie (was gone) [disappeared] and in her place[,]
(was) a devoted wife,


Just tried to cut out a couple of 'was' out.

Best regards - storyman29

 Comment Written 04-Mar-2009


reply by the author on 04-Mar-2009
    You are correct, of course, my surrender was complete and not his intent...but my poor attempt at erasing the past. I appreciate your suggestions and will address them immediately. Again, thank your for your kind review.
reply by storyman29 on 04-Mar-2009
    Glad to be of service

    Best regards - storyman29
Comment from spellbound
Excellent
Not yet exceptional. When the exceptional rating is reached this is highlighted

This chapter flowed well and you kept my interest throughout.

An interesting ending with, what appears to be, and great beginning.

Will check out fanart when I have time to see your artwork.

This rating does not count towards story rating or author rank.
The highest and the lowest rating are not included in calculations.

 Comment Written 04-Mar-2009


reply by the author on 04-Mar-2009
    Thank you for your kind review and high rating.
Comment from prodigal
Excellent
Not yet exceptional. When the exceptional rating is reached this is highlighted

This was a well written chapter. I like the line We were the perfect example of the expression, opposites attract. My wife and I, too were very much opposite when we got married. Well done- Sam

This rating does not count towards story rating or author rank.
The highest and the lowest rating are not included in calculations.

 Comment Written 04-Mar-2009


reply by the author on 04-Mar-2009
    Thank you, I appreciate your omments and your high review.