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New York
Author: Sailor 861
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(Added on Feb 22, 2005)
(This month 59560 readers) (Total 70364 readers) |
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Michelle Murrin discovers Puccini opera -- and bondage -- in New York City, courtesy of a man she scarcely knows. Read on and learn how she discovers the love and magic of La Boheme combine with the clutch of steel bondage to give her a weekend at the Big Apple, and the Metropolitan Opera, she will remember forever. |
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| Reviewer:
JimmyJump
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Jan 24, 2009 |
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Read this a while ago, but never gotten to rate it. Just re-read it for that purpose.
At first, one might think we've got a detail-nut on our hands, or that the author just wants to show off his knowledge about at least one opera.
But the further you get into the story, the more you become aware that this is just one of those tales where the writer has gone through quite a length to do some research, to be able to present us with a thoroughly wholesome miniature novel.
On top of that, Sailor861 is enough of an accomplished writer to not let those details encumber the flow of the story, but on the contrary let them serve their purpose in flavouring the dish.
Another positive is the fact that Michelle's characterization is solid, very clear, which adds to the fact that she keeps standing out against the backdrop of all the details provided.
Because, no matter what is being elaborated about, you never lose track of Michelle, because you want to know what's going to happen to her, what her next move will be.
Which brings me to the uncircumventable fact that "New York" is like the city itself: very well laid-out, with bright colours and many very different sides and aspects, easy going while at the same time unfathomable. In other words; a true spectacle.
Well done, Sailor!
JJ (10/10)
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BDSgirl
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Sep 7, 2005 |
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this story was so good. well written, well reasearched, You are obviously passionate about opera and i will admit, it made me cry. i just so wanted to be her, lucky girl. is there more? please? (10/10)
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longrover
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Feb 24, 2005 |
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A well designed, well told story with a noticeable factual error. Soho is on the lower west side, south of Greenwich Village near the World Trade Center site, but Lincoln Center is on the upper west side, north of 59th street and west of Central Park. It's a distraction from an otherwise well done story. (10/10)
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- Replied by:
Sailor861
(Edit) (Feb 25, 2005)
- Dear longrover:
many thanks for your correction about my locations in New York. I will consult my street map again. And thank you, too, for your kind comments. Much appreciated.
Sincerely,
Sailor
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| Reviewer:
littleslut
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Feb 23, 2005 |
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An original, creative and imaginative piece which I greatly enjoyed. Well done! (10/10)
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- Replied by:
Sailor861
(Edit) (Feb 23, 2005)
- OMG! Lilslut, you just made my day!!! This is my first 10/10! So many thanks for your kind words. La Boheme, arguably Puccini's most recognized and beloved works, never fails to move me deeply and it is no accident that I was, um, in a romantic mood when I wrote it. May I suggest you listen to La Boheme, if you are so inclined!
With every best wish,
Yours sincerely,
Sailor
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| Reviewer:
Sui Lerua
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Feb 23, 2005 |
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This one really got me thinking about what elements of the story were true, the author having provided so many background details. The high standard of writing and proofreading deserves mention. (9/10)
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- Replied by:
Sailor861
(Edit) (Feb 23, 2005)
- Dear Sui Lerua:
Many thanks indeed for your kind comments; the story derives out of my real-life love for, and admiration of, the works of Giacomo Puccini, composer of such works as La Boheme (featured in this story), Madama Butterfly, Tosca and others. I thank you, too, for your generous comments about my writing and proofreading standards. Much appreciated. :-)
Sailor
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