Comments on: DADDY'S GIRL • by Jennifer Tatroe

By: Bill Webb

Bill Webb — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 17:15:47 +0000

Are the rich really that dull? She deserved a Motel 6 hony moon! I enjoyed it!

By: dotkelidot

dotkelidot — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:40:33 +0000

Your characters are always so believable to me. They are absolutely real, and since I read this story I’ve continued telling the tale in my head several different ways. Which is the best way for flash fiction to leave a reader, I think.

By: Louise Michelle

Louise Michelle — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:58:01 +0000

This story was perfect – just perfect. I laughed out loud at your many clever lines. Thank you for sharing it with us.

By: Erin

Erin — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:04:10 +0000

Enjoyable story. The breezy tone fit the subject matter well, and I loved how much more there was going on than just what was on the page. I especially liked the ending.

By: Alex

Alex — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:38:35 +0000

who is Marisa Tourneau ? she contacted her wedding planner just as she was 21,that’s cute and funny love love love

By: Jennifer Tatroe

Jennifer Tatroe — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:58:53 +0000

Thank you for all the comments so far (especially P.M. Lawrence for pointing out my typo and the editors for quickly fixing it–I don’t know how we all missed that).

Bob, I love your take on the ending. It mirrors my own. A marriage requires a lot more compromise than a wedding, but I like to think they figure things out.

By: Stacy Post

Stacy Post — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:10:01 +0000

I enjoyed your story, Jennifer! This story makes me wonder what else is on Daddy’s timeline? Or what might happen if she doesn’t follow Daddy’s wishes down the road? Maybe something to consider for a future story?

By: Mickey

Mickey — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:07:32 +0000

I enjoyed this one immensely. Like others, I enjoyed the writing and the world. The interplay between the groom, the father, the bride, and the wedding planner really made this story flow.

I didn’t quite get the ending, until I related the “sigh” and the bag of bikinis to the destination. It’s a very subtle twist that pops this one out of the oven… well done!

By: Gavin

Gavin — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:50:09 +0000

A enjoyable read, Jennifer, though perhaps relying alittle too much on the last sentence. Still, you maintained my interest throughout and made me smile by the end (no mean feat!!). Thanks.

Gavin

By: J.C. Towler

J.C. Towler — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:38:18 +0000

Well done. This one maintained a kind of light touch throughout, not getting bogged down in details, telling just enough to keep things moving along and interesting. Everyone in this tale is as shallow as a rain puddle: “money can’t buy…” and insert your own list here.

–John