Absolutely stunning. I was intending to watch something mindless on Netflix this evening, but this story set its hooks into me and wouldn't let me go. Absorbing, delicate, heart-stopping. Should be read and shared widely!
This quote from the narrator, after the red salmon woman absolves her: "It was something only another Indian could’ve said. It gave me a sense of relief." I feel the same about the story. Powerful.
As always, well written and unexpected in ways I find difficult to describe. Touching and thoughtful. I will be thinking about it for a while, I'm sure.
Today is my birthday and to get a new story, especially this one, from you, is a terrific present ( even though you were unaware it was my birthday-ha) You can surmise I loved this! Thank you!
A very well written story, captivating. Love it.
Thank you, Laurent.
This made me cry on the train. A wonderful story, Sherman.
Thanks, Elizabeth. Tears are flattering. Trying to write fiction that feels real.
Absolutely stunning. I was intending to watch something mindless on Netflix this evening, but this story set its hooks into me and wouldn't let me go. Absorbing, delicate, heart-stopping. Should be read and shared widely!
Thank you, Michael.
This quote from the narrator, after the red salmon woman absolves her: "It was something only another Indian could’ve said. It gave me a sense of relief." I feel the same about the story. Powerful.
Thank you, John. In terms of structure, I really enjoyed being the Indian writer writing about a white person's life inside the Indian world.
I felt every drop of guilt.
Thanks, Gwendolyn. That's a very nice compliment.
Beautiful story, Sherman. Captivating from the beginning, I loved it.
Thank you, Ginerva.
Just so beautiful. Melody and Aria were perfect names for the twins. A few tears were shed.
Thank you, Marguerite.
I love you added this detail “She’s buried at the Presbyterian cemetery.”
Thanks, Jay. Yes, those little flourishes can add to a story.
As always, well written and unexpected in ways I find difficult to describe. Touching and thoughtful. I will be thinking about it for a while, I'm sure.
Thank you, Sharon.
Today is my birthday and to get a new story, especially this one, from you, is a terrific present ( even though you were unaware it was my birthday-ha) You can surmise I loved this! Thank you!
Happy Birthday, Jim!
Felt that emptiness. Enjoyed this disturbing read.😢
Thank you, Birgit.
Tears for all of them.
Thank you, Charlotte.
Point of view excellent!
Thank you, Bill.
Dear Sherman and the Metropolitan Review,
This is a beautiful, powerful story.
I love this line a lot: “My smile is my rifle.”
Thank you for sharing.
Love
Myq
Thanks, Myq. It was great to drop into the head of that angry Apache man.
I want to pause my day and read this story 20 more times til midnight. Thank you!
Thank you, Jen.
Fucking A. Pure class, sir. So well done.
Thank you, Christopher.