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Hawkshaw: Chapter 1

This Chapter Introduces The Main Character

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Comment from GE Parson
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Hi Bret,
Good start n your new story. You have a talented way with putting words together so that what's being said to each other, is easily followed. Looking forward to the next edition

 Comment Written 25-Mar-2021


reply by the author on 26-Mar-2021
    Glad you enjoyed this chapter. Much appreciate the review.
Comment from nomi338
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I don't know where you are going with this exactly, but you have got my attention and I am willing to follow along to see what develops. I love your expressions so far 'patch eye' is one I have not heard in some time. It gave me a chuckle.

 Comment Written 25-Mar-2021


reply by the author on 26-Mar-2021
    Glad you enjoyed this chapter. Appreciate the review.
Comment from F. William Lester
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An interesting story, but confusing. To begin with, there wasn't a hook in the opening paragraph. An opening line that drew me in and made me want to continue reading. You said you were going to introduce the main character, but I still don't know who he is. I know he is about 15 or 16, blond hair, getting a scene style, but no name or other distinguishing personality characteristics. What is the conflict or where is the story going? It's evident the town is a hole with some quirky or unsavory characters. The last two paragraphs appeared to veer off in a different direction, especially the last one. The last one or two lines were totally confusing. Having said all this, the story has potential. My comments may be harsh, but if you're going to invest the time and energy into the project, best to catch the issues early before you get too deep. I did find your descriptions well done. Thanks for sharing your work. Good luck; good writing and stay well.

 Comment Written 25-Mar-2021


reply by the author on 26-Mar-2021
    Appreciate the review and suggestions.
reply by F. William Lester on 27-Mar-2021
    You're very welcome.
Comment from Earl Corp
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The picture drew me in. The writing kept my interest. Kind of wondering where the plot goes from here. It's nice to catch a story as it's starting out. Good luck.

 Comment Written 25-Mar-2021


reply by the author on 26-Mar-2021
    Much appreciate the review.
Comment from Sanku
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Interesting beginning. The hero just escaped punished because he dance shoeless and socks less.. Then the conversation in the bar and the hair cut...
something is going to happen in the old doctors cabin?

 Comment Written 25-Mar-2021


reply by the author on 26-Mar-2021
    Glad you enjoyed this chapter. Appreciate the review.
Comment from Iza Deleanu
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Quite an interesting character that hates shoes, socks and other things that are covering the feet. It seems like a joyful book. Thank you for sharing and good luck with the next chapter.

 Comment Written 25-Mar-2021


reply by the author on 26-Mar-2021
    Glad you enjoyed this chapter. Appreciate the review.
Comment from Ric Myworld
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It's late in the week and I'm all out of bullets, gall-darn-it. It sure disappoints me, because I enjoyed the reading more than I'm able to reward. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 25-Mar-2021


reply by the author on 26-Mar-2021
    Appreciate the consideration for the sixer. Your reviews always appreciated.
Comment from country ranch writer
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Will be interesting to read where this is going so far it's going no where.we shall see won't we?looking forward to get to see what the next chapter is going to be.

 Comment Written 24-Mar-2021


reply by the author on 26-Mar-2021
    Stay tuned. Much more to follow.
reply by country ranch writer on 26-Mar-2021
    Smiles
Comment from Carol Hillebrenner
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From the picture I mistakenly was looking for a kid's chapter book. Does family realize he's running numbers? Paragraph 6 seems like " . .hard wood." should end the sentence. "The dive . . . was seems better than became . . ." "Ain't he the one . . ." don't understand the rest of the sentence, sorry. Don't understand what bartender is talking about either. Is there a tantalizing hint of the mystery/crime that's going to happen? Didn't spot it.

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 Comment Written 24-Mar-2021


reply by the author on 26-Mar-2021
    Glad you enjoyed this chapter. Appreciate the review.
Comment from Jean Lutz1
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Back in the day when you could get a haircut without wearing a mask pulled up over you mouth and nose. Bring them back and keep the old sheriff, too. Along with open carry. Love the art and the straight shooter writing.

 Comment Written 24-Mar-2021


reply by the author on 26-Mar-2021
    Glad you enjoyed this chapter. Appreciate the review.