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Feb 2Liked by Ben Dolnick

"a rest that plays louder than the notes"

Beautiful!

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Feb 2Liked by Ben Dolnick

What a masterful command you have of words and imagery. Bravo.

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Feb 3Liked by Ben Dolnick

An astonishingly deft analysis, brilliantly assembled.

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Feb 9Liked by Ben Dolnick

As always, a dazzling way into a story, through your magnifying lens held to one seemingly small sentence that opens up a whole new view, stunningly clear. The magic show metaphor is terrific!

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Feb 5Liked by Ben Dolnick

Among the great writers who aren't prolific, Edward P. Jones is one of my favorites. Most readers know "The Known World" but his short story collections are just as magnificent. Thanks for shining light on one.

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A beautiful story, and you’ve captured it (and the writer/self) beautifully ❤️

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Feb 4·edited Feb 4

Now you've done it. I'm addicted.

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