Hi Rebekah,
I liked the metaphor viewing life through the eyes of the character’s glasses. I think it took on a new perspective, but it seemingly lost some passion in the middle of the book. I enjoyed your voice and I like how gently you revealed the unpleasantness of domestic violent and the impact it could have on a person who loves them so much. Thanks for a different writer’s edge…Keep up the great creativity.
Linda B
Hi Rebekah. I've been trying to take a look at the stories in this family contest and got very caught up in the beginning of yours. I usually pick what I am or am not going to read on the first couple of paragraphs, so well done for catching my attention. I thought the metaphor with the glasses was brilliant, though it did kind of wavor toward the end. It is only my opinion, but what I felt was you were going along telling... Show more
Hi Denna,
Thanks for taking the time to read my work 'Chameleon'.
Your constructive feedback as given me some concrete examples to improve my work and I just think that is wonderful.
I am beginning a writing course in two weeks. I actually started it several years ago part time... Show more
Message: Hi Rebekah,
I had a little time this afternoon, so I read back through 'Chameleon'. Apart from the fact that I think you're a very astute writer, I also think your prose is very good. There is not much to mention in terms of anything you're doing which jumps out at me, except the word 'now'.
In most places imho you could just take it out and it wouldn't make any difference to the story.
Have a look at page 2 - 3rd line... Show more
Good read, very emotional. A little too much explanation of the 'glasses' metaphor; I feel it could be worked in a little more naturally in some places. It is not such a completely original metaphor that the groundwork doesn't already exist for it.