tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8351211350328112772.post8592634480625568197..comments2023-07-02T08:02:24.016-07:00Comments on A Few More Words: AdaptAbilityUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8351211350328112772.post-34131145957811535872009-06-24T08:08:05.725-07:002009-06-24T08:08:05.725-07:00i've been forced to adapt throughout my entire...i've been forced to adapt throughout my entire life it seems, <br /><br />would have been great to have this knowledge in my youth<br /><br />but having learned many of these lessons the hard way, i can at least, at 43, testify to their truth<br /><br />thank you for this wonderful interview<br /><br />-AND-<br /><br />as curious incident of the dog in the night time is my favorite novel<br /><br />was thrilled to listen to every word in the discussion about mark haddon's work; his art<br /><br />loved your guests! their insights<br /><br />and it actually serves as testimony to the genius level of craft, that mark's extraordinary writing talent gets overlooked during talks about this novel<br /><br />we love christopher! the plot, the adventure, to experience the inner-workings of this young man's mind as he addresses, to what extent he can, the complexities of the people and circumstances around him<br /><br />but HOW this novel was crafted..<br /><br />so seamlessly; the management of each character, sub-plots, dialogue (inner/outer), scenes/scenery<br /><br />so consistent and smooth, layered/textured, but always moving forward<br /><br />the genius of a murdered dog as a motivator for christophers adventures & growth<br /><br />the creativity and compassion<br /><br />each page such a reward<br /><br />i consider it a masterpiece for that reason<br /><br />sometimes you have a great story, or great characters, but the writing is average<br /><br />sometimes you have great writing, but the story, and/or characters are average<br /><br />but with the curious incident of the dog in the night time<br /><br />you have a great story, great characters, great plot(s)<br /><br />genius writing<br /><br />the launch is beautiful<br />the journey enchanting<br /><br />and the ending so utterly rewarding<br /><br />i can't think of one way it could be improved upon<br /><br />reading it again with my daughter this summer<br /><br />thanks for ANOTHER great in a word show!<br /><br />love, <br />sandra<br />WriteousMom.comSHEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15826249683489196986noreply@blogger.com