Comments on: A HOUSE, A HOME • by Valerie O’Riordan

By: Valerie O'Riordan

Valerie O'Riordan — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 16:33:01 +0000

Thanks, everyone; I’m so pleased to hear all these positive comments!

By: Jenny Gumpertz

Jenny Gumpertz — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 23:15:29 +0000

Wow, this is fine writing. Every once in a while one of these stories catches me up, surprises me with its feelings, and this is one. A good lesson in how to move directly to an inevitable conclusion, briefly but with texture in the writing, and an emotional impact. Congratulations, Valerie.

By: Barry Charman

Barry Charman — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 13:31:46 +0000

A well written, poignant story. A very effecting little character piece.

By: Linda Parkins

Linda Parkins — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 08:13:55 +0000

I agree with all the positive comments already left.
I think it is a story, a whole life in a story. Not soppy, realistic and there is a powerful message there about the nature of love/friendship.
Beautifully written.