tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-155197540326010032.post1041730973678775729..comments2024-03-28T16:06:50.879+00:00Comments on FICTION on the WEB short stories: How Tall the Ladder, How Far the Moon by David HensonCharlie Fishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04834189452905372024noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-155197540326010032.post-51759108480022268022023-01-31T10:17:10.975+00:002023-01-31T10:17:10.975+00:00I respectfully disagree with Chris; I didn’t think...I respectfully disagree with Chris; I didn’t think David’s story was markedly under-researched; it was a spoof and all in fun. After all, one can write about ice cream without understanding the biochemistry of human taste. And I always like a story wherein the beleaguered MC adapts and gets the girl.Bill Topenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-155197540326010032.post-71361559526738505672023-01-29T20:44:38.714+00:002023-01-29T20:44:38.714+00:00I love how towards the end of the story the narrat...I love how towards the end of the story the narrator refrains from using specific numbers as if to say that you cannot measure love. And then that last sentence killed me! A really enjoyable read! C.J.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-155197540326010032.post-19200989377610297882020-04-18T17:12:00.851+01:002020-04-18T17:12:00.851+01:00Thanks! I appreciate your comment.Thanks! I appreciate your comment.David Hensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13683380054995884030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-155197540326010032.post-78739491647744771342020-04-17T03:18:02.191+01:002020-04-17T03:18:02.191+01:00I enjoyed this. The story was quirky, interesting,...I enjoyed this. The story was quirky, interesting, great pace, and yet it didn't take itself too seriously. A+<br />ThanksMonika Reginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11344984407557553141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-155197540326010032.post-40447191718731677432020-03-30T21:00:15.198+01:002020-03-30T21:00:15.198+01:00Funny story esp. about the childhood psychologist....Funny story esp. about the childhood psychologist. There was one thing the MC didn't measure which a lot of guys are obsessed with...Good ending...with his moon quip, it sounds as if the MC is on his way to being cured..Harrison Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06747310376412907313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-155197540326010032.post-24873330001438213512020-03-30T19:30:55.922+01:002020-03-30T19:30:55.922+01:00Thanks, James. This was intended as a humorous pie...Thanks, James. This was intended as a humorous piece...with a happy ending no less! Glad you enjoyed it.David Hensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13683380054995884030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-155197540326010032.post-1596002890986179302020-03-30T18:33:36.785+01:002020-03-30T18:33:36.785+01:00As someone who has counted every stride of a half-...As someone who has counted every stride of a half-marathon (just over 9500), I can relate to the main character. We all have our quirks; it all comes down to how we deal with them. This was more of a character study than a story but still well written and a fun read. Thanks for sharing.James Rumpelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10983186433099791617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-155197540326010032.post-6997648049402902532020-03-30T16:14:49.098+01:002020-03-30T16:14:49.098+01:00Heavy on examples of the narrator's OCD with a...Heavy on examples of the narrator's OCD with a shallow to almost linear plot arc. Unusually narrow range of symptoms might be why he remains so functional. Not an expert on this disorder, but it felt under researched. Chris Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13435037314612068333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-155197540326010032.post-63842108777103015922020-03-30T12:42:05.203+01:002020-03-30T12:42:05.203+01:00Glad this character found a place in the world--an...Glad this character found a place in the world--and a person that understands him--despite his quirk. All any of us can ask for, really.Ron Schultehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05058258071909410778noreply@blogger.com