Bardeara: A Proper Push, 2008 G.A. Spring Anthology |
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Bardeara: A Proper Push, 2008 G.A. Spring Anthology |
  March 22 2008, 03:47 PM
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March 25 2008, 12:40 AM
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Hosted Author / Writer Support Lead / Moderator Group: # Administrator Posts: 7,003 Joined: February 15, 2006 From: Nowhere near a cliff Member No.: 2,141 Gender: Male Age: 36 |
Review by TL The Writing Tiger
This is a good story about coming to terms with a variety of situations in one’s life. We have all had secrets that we have kept from those we love and indeed ourselves. The opening scene also struck me because of another common problem. Yes, we have all woken up to a blaring telephone and felt put off because of it. Overall, the unique perspective on common issues was refreshing. QUOTE We had both become prisons of our own minds and in doing so grew totally unhappy with ourselves and our lives. That is such a profound truth. I think Bardera should definitely coin that one. It is ingenious! |
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March 28 2008, 09:33 PM
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 Gay Dad / Anthology Coordinator  Group: Moderator: Forum Moderation Team Posts: 5,500 Joined: August 09, 2006 From: Melbourne, Australia Member No.: 3,412 Gender: Male Age: 45 |
I also found this a timely reminder that there are many reasons for isolation, for building walls between us and those around us.
The other thing that struck me was how different the story could've been if Justin had been gay. Would he have had the same relationship with Sheldon if that had been the case, or would the fear of being accused of being a pedophile have stopped him from helping the teenager? Congratulations, Bardeara -- another good story 
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March 29 2008, 08:26 AM
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 Agoraphobic Homosexual  Group: Author: Author Posts: 1,577 Joined: October 14, 2006 From: Mauritius Member No.: 3,831 Gender: Male Age: 18 |
Anuzer great story from our dear Bard!
The relationship between Sheldon and the narrator was very strange indeed. At least to me. I would have said that of aguide anda follower but who's the guide and who the follower? Very intriguing. And what was Sheldon doing at that cliff? His pessimism and miserable state tell me he might have considering suicide. But the way he's portrayed tells me otherwise. Amazing!  Take care, Ieshwar |
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April 7 2008, 04:31 PM
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 Active Member  Group: Members Posts: 32 Joined: November 27, 2005 From: Newcastle Australia Member No.: 1,735 Gender: Female Age: 45 |
As usual, I never quite know what to expect, when I read one of Bardears's stories. Okay, I do know some of the time and that is to expect death, or a near death experience and a whiplash inducing twist at the end...
 However, when I read A Proper Push, it seemed to me a gentle unfolding of two lives that are intertwined...not by lust but by love. A genuine love of brothers in arms, fighting a common enemy...both of them wanting something other than their own existence. Justin and Sheldon were going day by day, just surviving but not really living. QUOTE We had both become prisons of our own minds . This quote alone speaks volumes and is the truth of so many people around the world today.Once again, you have excelled yourself Bard. I really enjoyed A Proper Push and you should be more than proud of this entry into the anthology. Bev |
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April 8 2008, 01:29 AM
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 Cool Member  Group: Advanced Member Posts: 312 Joined: January 16, 2007 Member No.: 4,409 Gender: Transgendered Age: 27 |
I like the characters. They have such an unusual relationship. It's nice to see an atypical relationship that I can still sympathize with as I read about it.
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