Comments on: His Father’s Son — Chapter 7

By: Mark B.

Mark B. — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 14:17:39 +0000

Oh, by the way, someone should have told Ms. Stone that changing a tire does not require lying under the vehicle. Changing the oil might require that–but, getting under a vehicle while it’s jacked up for a tire change is a great way to end up as LAT suggests: smashed dead.

By: Paul

Paul — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 13:53:13 +0000

Seems a clear voice in favor of farming over music — how could I have wasted my life studying the arts?

By: Clark

Clark — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 02:50:43 +0000

I still claim this entire thing is meant to settle the “nature v. nurture” debate firmly in favor of genetics. Kareen is ruled by her mysterious musical ancestor in the trunk (and neither Duena nor the Haven can change that). The Havens, well, as stuck in their ways–even Richard III, who (like a leopard) can’t change his spots). Esther (no relation genetically to anyone else) is the only one with sense.

The genetic theme is further amplified by the constant references to purebred animals, thoroughbred horses, and Luther Burbank, the leading geneticist at the time.

I can’t wait for Eugenics to rear it’s ugly head…

By: Clark

Clark — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 02:32:33 +0000

What?? This has been up since noon? !@*$# job that makes me have to be productive!

By: LAT

LAT — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 00:56:56 +0000

Awwww, I thought for a minute Richard III was smashed dead underneath the truck…little did I think that he was involved in something far more sinister…

By: Mark B.

Mark B. — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 22:21:17 +0000

So, the guy becomes a stripper, and the story inspired not only Gypsy Rose Lee, but Stephen Sondheim too.

I think Rosalind Russell would be perfect as Kareen.

By: Grant

Grant — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 20:45:38 +0000

So, where exactly was the “Bohemian District” in Salt Lake City circa 1917?

By: Coffinberry

Coffinberry — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 20:43:27 +0000

Over the weekend, I read that Burbank book mentioned in the comments to the last installment. This story makes more sense (which doesn’t have to be much considering where it starts) in the context of the times laid out in that book.

By: Ardis E. Parshall

Ardis E. Parshall — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 18:46:56 +0000

Aw, kevinf, as shrewd and bizarre and warped as you try to be, you cannot fathom the depths of melodrama plumbed by Ivy Williams! Stay tuned! Prepare to be amazed!

By: kevinf

kevinf — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 18:27:16 +0000

Spoiler Alert! I suspect that the violin in the trunk being held for Richard III is a stolen Stradivarius! I detect a draft board in his future, as well. Have we jumped the shark yet?