Noticing that my response to this novel has been very positive, I feel it necessary to make clear that the author, Steve Ersinghaus, is one whom I consider a friend, and this reading and commentary is on a download that is not considered the final edited product.
Having made that admittance, I will also admit that I spent a bit of time reorienting myself to the hypertext environment (which I’ve never been fond of for reading purposes–though I am intrigued and convinced of its possibilities for creative presentation) and scanned bits of the story. Had I hated it, I would never have offered to read nor to make public my thoughts. Steve would’ve gotten a polite and supportive "yay-rah-rah-check-it-out" post and that would have been it.
Obviously, I didn’t and instead I am writing an honest running commentary just as I do with any of the other books I’ve been reading. I’m enjoying it immensely and though it could fall flat for me yet, I doubt that it will and strongly recommend this to anyone who enjoys a good story, a thought-provoking multi-layered narrative and the involvement of a hypertext read.
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Hi Susan. I’ve found the place where the hypertext resides or resided and I’m not sure if I’m restricted or if it’s gone. I’m getting an error not found. I have a feeling though that I’ve wandered into territory forbidden. LOL One of these times I am going to be reading something at the same time as you and be able to follow along as I read, not having to go back weeks or months past to re-read your posts. LOL
I’ve put the question to the author and should soon have some idea of when it will be made available.
You’d like this, Ruth; it has some beautiful prose and a provocative randomness of natural story.
Thanks for this Susan. I look forward to reading this, and don’t be surprised if I come running with questions :o)