It's nice to have another poet on the site. I enjoyed this and felt the connection between the two boys. I especially like the last line. You also taught me a new word. I had to look up the definition of 'manumitted'.
Let's just say you'll be in one of two camps by the end of the story. I don't want to say too much and give anything away. Just start reading. Like now. lol
Great review, Tim. RRS is one of my all-time favorite stories on this site. Addy makes us run the gamut of emotions, but it's well worth the ride. I adore Jonah, even if I did want to smack him upside the head a few times... I highly recommend this story to anyone who hasn't read it yet.
I would encourage you not to give up writing. We all go through slumps once in a while and that's ok. You'll come out of it. I have to admit that I don't think I've read any of your stories. I'll have to check them out. I had to laugh at your description of your son's Cadillac. I had a friend in college who had a Nova that was nicknamed "Fungus" because it was falling apart so badly. How she drove that thing four hours home every weekend and remained intact is a mystery. lol
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*grabs a torch and pitchfork, advancing slowly* The next chapter is being posted like now...right? lol From your status update, I was imagining Kye ending up back in the hands of Barrett, so I can deal with a cliffhanger. I trust you to make it right
Thanks for the great review, Addy I'm so glad you participated in NaPoWriMo and suggested the Renga poem. It was a blast having so many people participate this year.