I just finished the longest selection of this week's reading. It is, by far, the most straightforward work we have read this entire semester. I rather enjoyed the change of pace. I thought it was quite a good story, touching on some interesting and fairly deep themes. I also thought that it could have been done in fewer pages, although of course that would have meant a loss of some character development.
The main reason I wrote this post is to express my opinion that The Man Who Bridged the Mist ought to be read last. There's a story after it, but it's quite short and leaves you hanging a bit. Bridged the Mist has a strong beginning, middle, and end feel, and really leaves you feeling as though you've finished something. Because it's so long, it almost has that finishing a novel feel. And it leaves a good sense of closure.
I'm really looking forward to reading this one after reading your post. I need something straightforward after some of the stories in this week's section. The first few that I have read have been a little confusing to me or just seem sort of pointless. I'm looking forward to hearing everyone else's explanations in class because you guys do such a good job of helping me see the meaning in some of these stories.
ReplyDeleteI really liked this story. Usually the longer stories are not my favorite. Maybe it was because of the straightforward nature.
ReplyDeleteI actually didn't really like this story, largely because of its length. At certain points, I felt like I was slogging through it because nothing had happened with the bridge or characters for a couple of pages. That's not to say that I didn't enjoy the overall plot, I just think it would have benefited from some editing.
ReplyDeleteI really liked the end of the story where he decides to go with Rasali to the ocean. It's nice that he finally found something that he is not willing to give up for his projects.
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