Reviews from

A Particular Friendship

Viewing comments for Chapter 7 "The Life of Music "
We meet Lizzy who has just come out of the convent

9 total reviews 
Comment from Sylla
Excellent
Not yet exceptional. When the exceptional rating is reached this is highlighted

I love Lizzy and her way of coping with her life, I relate totally, and hope the visions of her continue on in your mind and you share them with us more often. I write poetry too, and I bet she and I would be friends. What a gift to write a character people can identify with.

 Comment Written 16-Sep-2023


reply by the author on 16-Sep-2023
    Thank you for your emotionally connected review. You are welcome to peek back at the previous chapters in my portfolio. It begins when she (I) just left the convent. There is no need for a review. Just enjoy.
Comment from Debbie D'Arcy
Excellent
Not yet exceptional. When the exceptional rating is reached this is highlighted

A lovely write infused with poetry and a love of music. This strongly conveys a message of the importance of music in our lives and to perform must be an incredible feeling of expression and liberation. As ever, you know how to touch the reader's heart with your kitty story and that Rainbow Bridge we remember so well. It's the saddest moment saying goodbye to a beloved pet and you sensitively achieved that without being overly sentimental. Well done, Liz. Debbie

 Comment Written 16-Sep-2023


reply by the author on 16-Sep-2023
    Thank you for your compassionate review and a nice summary of my characters in Bea Wee.
Comment from patcelaw
Excellent
Not yet exceptional. When the exceptional rating is reached this is highlighted

I think this is the very first time that I have heard. Someone refer to our past as being like a sump pump in our mind trying to Erase the things are there. I enjoyed this very much and I wish you the best with all of your writing, and with all of your music. Patricia

 Comment Written 14-Sep-2023


reply by the author on 14-Sep-2023
    Thank you for your animated review. I'm glad you are enjoying it.
Comment from aryr
Excellent
Not yet exceptional. When the exceptional rating is reached this is highlighted

What a fantastic continuation chapter, Liz. I was so glad that Malinda was there for Lizzy. I loved the song about your baby kitty, it brought back memories. Lizzy had a fondness for music. Looking forward to the next chapter. Blessings n Hugs!!!

 Comment Written 12-Sep-2023


reply by the author on 12-Sep-2023
    Thank you for your animated review. I'm glad you are enjoying it.
reply by aryr on 12-Sep-2023
    You are most welcome, Liz.
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2023
    ***Warm smile***
reply by aryr on 13-Sep-2023
    ***Big Laughter***
reply by the author on 13-Sep-2023
    Ha Ha Ha ...you crack me up
reply by aryr on 14-Sep-2023
    made you smiles!!!
reply by the author on 14-Sep-2023
    And I kind of needed it because we only have rain here, although I have gotten out the last three days for a little bit before it rained even did some slogging with my car Sammy, that is slow jogging...bwaaa
reply by aryr on 14-Sep-2023
    Wow. That horrible with all the rain!
reply by the author on 14-Sep-2023
    I got 7 cukes and 5 tomatoes. I haven't dug my potatoes yet. Threy areoften the size of marbles, shooters, ping pong balls, cue balls, once in a while base ball size. It's always fun. I'm not supporting myself with them or sustaining myself for the winter...lol
reply by aryr on 15-Sep-2023
    Wow! That's a good little garden. Keep at it? Liz.
Comment from barbara.wilkey
Excellent
Not yet exceptional. When the exceptional rating is reached this is highlighted

I believe even people with no musical talent that music is important in their lives. Thank you for sharing this story with us. I can't wait to read more. This is a good write.

 Comment Written 12-Sep-2023


reply by the author on 12-Sep-2023
    Thank you for your animated review. I'm glad you are enjoying it.
Comment from JSD
Excellent
Not yet exceptional. When the exceptional rating is reached this is highlighted

Absolutely. Music is so important to all of us I am sure. I could never work without it. I too played seven inch singles to death and now it is on my phone constantly. Thanks for sharing these memories.

 Comment Written 12-Sep-2023


reply by the author on 12-Sep-2023
    Thank you for your involved, animated review. I'm glad you can relate.
Comment from Carol Hillebrenner
Excellent
Not yet exceptional. When the exceptional rating is reached this is highlighted

Music is a wonderful spice to our lives. It must have been a lot of fun to let people enjoy your songs. I remember having a little record player like yours but switched to a transistor radio as soon as possible.

 Comment Written 11-Sep-2023


reply by the author on 12-Sep-2023
    It would be hard to have my record player in bed with me like I did my tiny transistor radio. I mention that in the next chapters. You'll like it.
Comment from lyenochka
Excellent
Not yet exceptional. When the exceptional rating is reached this is highlighted

I loved learning about your foray into music and sharing from your heart through that "open mike." Loved the sump pump metaphor in that song.
Suggestions:
Can you make the poems/songs a smaller font so that the lines of the poem match up?
Also, at times, I was a little surprised at the "first person" narrative. I know you're telling this in the third person but I guess Lizzy is talking in these points but it was a little confusing at times.

 Comment Written 11-Sep-2023


reply by the author on 12-Sep-2023
    Thank you for your detailed review. It's a little like Lizzy is being interviewed. The poem is free verse so a little bit like e.e.cummings format
Comment from BethShelby
Excellent
Not yet exceptional. When the exceptional rating is reached this is highlighted

It is good Lizzie discovered a way to lead out in writing her own music and singing for open mike night. Music is something everyone needs in their lives and for those who have the talent it is even more improtant that they share it with others.

 Comment Written 11-Sep-2023


reply by the author on 12-Sep-2023
    Thank you for your supportive review. I'm glad you enjoyed it.