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Jill Egan's avatar

"a rest that plays louder than the notes"

Beautiful!

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Anton's avatar

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

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hw's avatar

An astonishingly deft analysis, brilliantly assembled.

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Rhonda Strickland's avatar

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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Trust Dust's avatar

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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Tamara Fox's avatar

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

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Oops's avatar

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

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