The next chapter was tricky to tease out from the novella as a whole, simply to make the ending work as a serialised piece of fiction. Finding a point where a break made sense, without breaking up the rhythm too much, was difficult.
Sometimes, I see a gnarled old branch, covered in moss and lichen, and I think of the Twigs. Which makes me happy. They will get a deeper treatment in a later story, there's much to tell.
Can't believe that next week's issue (after the one due on Friday) will be the last for Only One Death, those ten weeks have disappeared alarmingly quickly.
I truly think your story is one of the best I've come across on substack. If you ever want an early reader, or anything of the like, I'd be delighted to help in any way.
Well, I love your keen eye, the way you pick up on the details. Add to this the fact I was already talking about asking if you'd like to be an early reader with my wife, just the other day, I'd be silly not to say yes! Excellent, that's made my day, thanks!
This is a beautiful line: “Dhinal knew places shed names as snakes shed skin, time sloughing all.”
I really enjoy Dhinal’s inner monologue and thoughts, they feel world-wise while also maintaining his lack of formal education.
I also enjoy the descriptions of the Twigs. I have such a clear mental image of them swimming across the river.
Eagerly looking forward to the next chapter.
The next chapter was tricky to tease out from the novella as a whole, simply to make the ending work as a serialised piece of fiction. Finding a point where a break made sense, without breaking up the rhythm too much, was difficult.
Sometimes, I see a gnarled old branch, covered in moss and lichen, and I think of the Twigs. Which makes me happy. They will get a deeper treatment in a later story, there's much to tell.
Can't believe that next week's issue (after the one due on Friday) will be the last for Only One Death, those ten weeks have disappeared alarmingly quickly.
Only one more?! I wasn't paying attention to the count!
I am very excited to see how you wrap it up, but I could very much keep reading. Glad to hear there is more tale to tell in later stories.
There are actually two more, this week and next week, but it was tricky to split, so this week's is (I think) the shortest of the series.
There is certainly more to tell, with new characters too, and then there's the endgame, the big trilogy, where all the threads come together.
I truly think your story is one of the best I've come across on substack. If you ever want an early reader, or anything of the like, I'd be delighted to help in any way.
Well, I love your keen eye, the way you pick up on the details. Add to this the fact I was already talking about asking if you'd like to be an early reader with my wife, just the other day, I'd be silly not to say yes! Excellent, that's made my day, thanks!