You set up the peril so well in this story, as well as the environment where Gautin would get marginalized by his own family. I enjoyed this immensely.
To hell with that father who only loves a son who is useful to him! He can keep his grand exclamations of affection and honor. My gosh. 🤬
(Sorry for the ire. This was a great story; my kid interrupted me partway through and I had to try not to act irritated, so you know it was absorbing. But I’m not sure it’s a happy ending, whatever Gautin thinks. 😅)
I generally try not to weigh in on the interpretation of my own work—since good art doesn’t railroad the audience’s perception—but I will say that I’m glad you picked up on this. It was meant to be open to varying opinions.
It’s a “happy ending,” because Gautin accomplished his goal and received what he desired; but who has changed? Who has not? I’ll leave it to readers.
You set up the peril so well in this story, as well as the environment where Gautin would get marginalized by his own family. I enjoyed this immensely.
Thanks, Ian.
I felt the tension in this story from the first sentence and rooted for little Gautin almost immediately. Such a good read!
Thanks for reading! Glad you enjoyed it.
This story was INCREDIBLE. My eyes were glued to the page, really a home run on this one, thanks for sharing it.
Thanks so much!
To hell with that father who only loves a son who is useful to him! He can keep his grand exclamations of affection and honor. My gosh. 🤬
(Sorry for the ire. This was a great story; my kid interrupted me partway through and I had to try not to act irritated, so you know it was absorbing. But I’m not sure it’s a happy ending, whatever Gautin thinks. 😅)
I generally try not to weigh in on the interpretation of my own work—since good art doesn’t railroad the audience’s perception—but I will say that I’m glad you picked up on this. It was meant to be open to varying opinions.
It’s a “happy ending,” because Gautin accomplished his goal and received what he desired; but who has changed? Who has not? I’ll leave it to readers.
This was brilliant. The bit with the rotating scribes so there wouldn't be a break in the transcription was a really nice detail.
Thanks so much, Michael. That kind of stuff always preoccupies me, so I’m glad you appreciate it.
Dude, excellent. Wholly excellent.
Thanks, Keith!
This is absolutely fantastic, thank you for sharing :)
Thank you for reading, George.
This came together nicely in ways I wasn't expecting.
Happy to hear it!