Comments on: The Visitor by James A Ford http://www.backhandstories.com/fiction/the-visitor-by-james-a-ford/ Backhand Stories is a creative writing blog that supports new writing and the writing community by publishing new short story fiction, creative writing, short non-fiction stories and essays by new and unpublished writers Tue, 07 Sep 2010 05:58:43 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: writercritic http://www.backhandstories.com/fiction/the-visitor-by-james-a-ford/comment-page-1/#comment-20949 writercritic Tue, 06 Jul 2010 00:47:11 +0000 http://www.backhandstories.com/?p=174#comment-20949 Is this alluding to the Grim Reaper? Is this alluding to the Grim Reaper?

]]> By: CV Smy http://www.backhandstories.com/fiction/the-visitor-by-james-a-ford/comment-page-1/#comment-19589 CV Smy Tue, 30 Mar 2010 21:26:44 +0000 http://www.backhandstories.com/?p=174#comment-19589 I think this is beautifully written. I particularly like the description of 'her small thin hand', it contrasts with the strength of her convictions and the power of what she is about to do (whatever it is!) At first I felt this left too much unanswered, but a second reading reveals clues I didn't notice first time round. It has made me stop and think, and that is unusual with a lot of short stories. I do not agree that the time, place etc need to be more obvious. I had a definite time and place in my head as I read. This comes from my prior experience, which means I am involing myself in the story. Well done and thanks for posting. I think this is beautifully written. I particularly like the description of ‘her small thin hand’, it contrasts with the strength of her convictions and the power of what she is about to do (whatever it is!)
At first I felt this left too much unanswered, but a second reading reveals clues I didn’t notice first time round. It has made me stop and think, and that is unusual with a lot of short stories.
I do not agree that the time, place etc need to be more obvious. I had a definite time and place in my head as I read. This comes from my prior experience, which means I am involing myself in the story.
Well done and thanks for posting.

]]> By: Maria http://www.backhandstories.com/fiction/the-visitor-by-james-a-ford/comment-page-1/#comment-17387 Maria Mon, 28 Dec 2009 08:15:17 +0000 http://www.backhandstories.com/?p=174#comment-17387 Another set of five stars from me. Yes, I would've liked to know more details, but not knowing them is what will actually make me remember this story. I will always wonder! Another set of five stars from me. Yes, I would’ve liked to know more details, but not knowing them is what will actually make me remember this story. I will always wonder!

]]> By: katie miller http://www.backhandstories.com/fiction/the-visitor-by-james-a-ford/comment-page-1/#comment-14744 katie miller Tue, 11 Aug 2009 19:43:36 +0000 http://www.backhandstories.com/?p=174#comment-14744 i agree with Curiouse Person, i understand the fact that mystery is well wonderful but too much is just confusing. i could see how like blueseaurchin it is great to have a bit of curiousity on the place and even time but you do need to have some sort of story line or details to show what the heck is going on! i agree with Curiouse Person, i understand the fact that mystery is well wonderful but too much is just confusing. i could see how like blueseaurchin it is great to have a bit of curiousity on the place and even time but you do need to have some sort of story line or details to show what the heck is going on!

]]> By: blueseaurchin http://www.backhandstories.com/fiction/the-visitor-by-james-a-ford/comment-page-1/#comment-12651 blueseaurchin Tue, 16 Jun 2009 22:04:12 +0000 http://www.backhandstories.com/?p=174#comment-12651 I have to disagree with Curiouse Person. I found the subtle, ambiguous, tone powerful. The fact that it gives no detail that would pin it down to an era or place makes it possible for it to be now and here right beside us, which makes the situation all more the eerie. Out of 5 stars: ***** I have to disagree with Curiouse Person.

I found the subtle, ambiguous, tone powerful.

The fact that it gives no detail that would pin it down to an era or place makes it possible for it to be now and here right beside us, which makes the situation all more the eerie.

Out of 5 stars: *****

]]> By: A Curiouse Person http://www.backhandstories.com/fiction/the-visitor-by-james-a-ford/comment-page-1/#comment-12405 A Curiouse Person Mon, 08 Jun 2009 19:18:30 +0000 http://www.backhandstories.com/?p=174#comment-12405 its interesting, but the lack of detail, or description, while it gives the mood a nice edge, i think a little bit more would have been better, its as if the story had not ended. But i do like the feeling of strength the women gives, and the fact that the man really belives in her stregth, for however long he stayed with her, he saw it, he trusted that she was, and then he moved on. its interesting, but the lack of detail, or description, while it gives the mood a nice edge, i think a little bit more would have been better, its as if the story had not ended. But i do like the feeling of strength the women gives, and the fact that the man really belives in her stregth, for however long he stayed with her, he saw it, he trusted that she was, and then he moved on.

]]> By: jennifer walmsley http://www.backhandstories.com/fiction/the-visitor-by-james-a-ford/comment-page-1/#comment-11360 jennifer walmsley Mon, 11 May 2009 13:58:50 +0000 http://www.backhandstories.com/?p=174#comment-11360 CREEPY. ENJOYED. CREEPY. ENJOYED.

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