tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-155197540326010032.post969737306863544793..comments2024-03-28T11:48:59.566+00:00Comments on FICTION on the WEB short stories: After the Bombardment by Brooke FieldhouseCharlie Fishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04834189452905372024noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-155197540326010032.post-48141419379794208722014-09-11T18:38:39.138+01:002014-09-11T18:38:39.138+01:00Very strong story -- I like the change in perspect...Very strong story -- I like the change in perspective and how it all links together at the end. Also, you have a good ear for natural dialogue. Well done.<br /><br />Simon Hardy ButlerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-155197540326010032.post-63077727622874698482014-09-11T14:44:49.214+01:002014-09-11T14:44:49.214+01:00Funny and interesting too... little bits of the h...Funny and interesting too... little bits of the history we vaguely remember, Uganda and WW1, which we realise still underpin the lives of some of the ordinary folk we pass in the street every day. And the nice guys win out in this case!<br /><br />Andy BAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-155197540326010032.post-43277729369879022072014-09-09T19:54:01.785+01:002014-09-09T19:54:01.785+01:00Great counterpoint in Mefta's memories of his ...Great counterpoint in Mefta's memories of his fears from the past and his doubts in the present. Good defining moments. Well-defined characters in a village landscape that suited them. The writing was good enough to bring the images it conjured into sharp focus, creating a feeling for the characters and a mood for the setting that didn't disappoint.<br /><br />James Shaffer Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-155197540326010032.post-48636129072196443482014-09-09T18:49:41.586+01:002014-09-09T18:49:41.586+01:00this is, for me, a welcome addition to an English ...this is, for me, a welcome addition to an English comedic tradition and well deserving of its place, lovely understated humour and a story where, for the underdog, all comes good in the end<br /><br />Michael McCarthyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-155197540326010032.post-34781344443320593542014-09-09T17:49:54.710+01:002014-09-09T17:49:54.710+01:00Finely crafted characterisations, and a good tale ...Finely crafted characterisations, and a good tale told with humour and humanity - very enjoyable well done & thank you<br /><br />Ceinwen HaydonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-155197540326010032.post-10916112524234241502014-09-09T16:48:39.399+01:002014-09-09T16:48:39.399+01:00A fun story with well crafted characters, many of ...A fun story with well crafted characters, many of which we get a peek at the life circumstances that molded them into who they are today. I get the feeling this was either originally a longer story, many of the words left on the editing floor, or was intended to be much longer, even a book. <br />Several scenes stand out - one of which say so much while at the same time enticing a smile: 'Is Mrs Braggingham exfoliating at the moment?' asked the soft-spoken male assistant. Dick told him that his wife's periods were, 'None of his business.'<br />And I always like a happy ending.<br />Well done.Jim Bartletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429957545169700110noreply@blogger.com