A truly excellent read. We are promised more but that which we have in this first volume is a great story of a returning soldier bringing with him issues from the past and having even bigger ones to face once he arrives: ex, son, parents, ex-colleague.
All this is told with a deft hand and beautiful prose. A delight to read, thank you and congratulations, @Robert Hugill.
Another v thought-provoking chp. It’s not only your mum and dad who fuck you up, in this case Greg was really damaged by Mitchell in a number of ways that left me rather disturbed. Nevertheless, an excellent read, thank you, Robert.
What a superbly written scene. Kris’s family history was v plausible. But the most powerful part for me was how @Mark Arbour showed us two sides of JJ which worked together authentically.
thank you so much. 😊
So as Will goes off shortly to the academic world of Harvard, it seems that JJ is finally getting credits in the “university of life”. I await with bated breath.
Not an opera I know but have just booked a couple for the new season in the amazing Valencia opera house - have a look at Calatrava’s masterpiece. Shame that inside a third of seats (including top price) have restricted views of the stage……
v nice chp, as usual.
Because you are @Daddydavek and so wise…..
an interesting chp to analyse. Thank you Mark. I can’t see where you are going with this so enjoy the frustration of a v dear fan! Ummmmmmmm 😐
An interesting and thoughtful chp. It is hard to imagine what Matt’s life has been like. I’m glad we were spared more details of him being broken in by the evil “owner”. The duality of the mundane and the unbearable creates a powerful stimulus to the story writing. Well done @Mikiesboy!
I thought the second part of the chp brought us down to earth again and refocused me on the grim reality. I dread seeing Matt after this visit to Black. 👿
V good chp but the last sentence leaves one slightly worried 😧 What has @Robert Hugill got planned for his poor characters, I wonder.
thank you, Robert
ps I love the cleverness of the play on words chp title, v good!