Comments on: “Not to the Swift” — Chapter 6

By: Ardis E. Parshall

Ardis E. Parshall — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 23:59:52 +0000

I appreciate your considering what the story meant in terms of why and when it was published. A lot of the fiction I've picked out to post just isn't much good as far as literary merit goes, but I think it says something about us as a people. I'm just not always sure what and like to hear what others have to say.

By: kevinf

kevinf — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 21:02:51 +0000

Sweet, and no bizarre turns. It felt flat compared to the Haven family and their version of Dynasty, or rustling the cattle rustlers on the Arizona Strip, and clearly is just as interested in teaching rather than just entertaining. Probably a reflection of the time frame in which they all were published, and I suspect the growing strength of correlation and its precedents. Serialization of stories worked so well for Dickens and other 19th century writers, but compared to our present Ensign magazine, this type of fiction clearly was in transition. Not to say that the current church magazines aren't as entertaining, but clearly the Ensign is not interested in publishing fiction in its current format.

By: Mommie Dearest

Mommie Dearest — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 05:07:29 +0000

This was not as riveting as Nancy Drew at the North Rim Cattle Ranch, but it was sweet and satisfying.

By: LAT

LAT — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 21:57:21 +0000

My favorite quote: “But it seems so early to talk about the Messiah.”

It helped that I missed the italics when I first read it, and I thought that Julie and Craig must have inside information on the second coming. Alas, it was just Julie sharing her talents…

By: Mark B.

Mark B. — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 21:40:04 +0000

“Do you think it’s wise so soon?”

Isn’t it a bit late to be asking that question??