Re: The Cistern by McCamy Taylor
Posted: July 19, 2012, 04:59:31 PM
Very interesting and absorbing story; I liked it a lot. It was intriguing; I could never figure out where it was going to go next.
I find it interesting that Ms. Taylor chose to echo the story of Joseph and the Pharaoh from the Old Testament, but I also thought it odd that she didn't follow that line more closely in the plot. Well enough; more intrigue, or perhaps a deliberate misdirection, kept mostly in the background.
I like the human touch present in this story, and how Amon acquires an elemental wisdom about the meaning of life in the end.
Subtle, simple, and easy to read. I found only one technical error, the use of 'breathe' for 'breath' at the end.
Beautiful job. Thank you, McCamy.
I find it interesting that Ms. Taylor chose to echo the story of Joseph and the Pharaoh from the Old Testament, but I also thought it odd that she didn't follow that line more closely in the plot. Well enough; more intrigue, or perhaps a deliberate misdirection, kept mostly in the background.
I like the human touch present in this story, and how Amon acquires an elemental wisdom about the meaning of life in the end.
Subtle, simple, and easy to read. I found only one technical error, the use of 'breathe' for 'breath' at the end.
Beautiful job. Thank you, McCamy.