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Sorry that I have not written before now, but I have eagerly read each chapter of "Montsabot Charterhouse", an extremely well written story with much enjoyment. First of all, it takes place in France, a place I deeply desire to visit since I majored in French language 50 years ago. And secondly, it deals with love and taking care of youth. As a retired educator and counselor, I have always had a soft spot for children who had difficult home situations. I was a single parent myself and know the struggle to provide while having to work two jobs.
Your writing is excellent. I may be reading a translation, but that, too, was done very well. Thank you for sharing this story.
Tony F
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Thursday, 06 May 2010 |
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Dear Andrej,
I would be happy to comment on this story, "Montsabot Charterhouse." Two things brought me into your story - time and place. I loved following the history through your eyes and I loved your account of the peoples' feelings in France. You did well developing your characters... I bought into them as being real - personalities, quirks, etc. Also, you "killed them off" at the right time and in the right way - (true to the period and even today). While you played around with the idea of having great wealth, in the beginning, you were true to the heart of the story - and, did not make smoother the story in vast wealth and the fantasy of wealth. You focused on the lives of the individuals. As far as the sex - it was appropriate and in good taste, not over done (I am okay with overdone, too - but does not always make for an interesting story). I loved your translation, I really loved it! I felt like you, the author, was a part of the story the entire time.
Please, forgive me for only knowing English.
Alan
from USA
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