tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6414826739553623574.post1109312362551123444..comments2024-03-26T16:06:54.317-04:00Comments on Reflections From The Bell Curve: Daniel WoodrellPat Bartonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15461263795359198289noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6414826739553623574.post-26611914435522164042022-05-09T15:15:29.939-04:002022-05-09T15:15:29.939-04:00Bob; Thanks for both the Mothers Day wish and the ...Bob; Thanks for both the Mothers Day wish and the comment. That descriptive ability authors have that you referred to here is one of the main reasons why reading widely has always had such an appeal to me. I encourage you to add Woodrell to your growing list while at the same time caution you to not let that list get too big lest it starts feeling like a burden. Pat Bartonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15461263795359198289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6414826739553623574.post-14439275385374349082022-05-08T13:29:39.948-04:002022-05-08T13:29:39.948-04:00Good afternoon, Pat. And Happy Mothers Day to Kim....Good afternoon, Pat. And Happy Mothers Day to Kim. Although I am not familiar with Daniel Woodrell's writing, I am intrigued with the quote you posted. I've always been fascinated with an authors ability to paint such a descriptive picture with words. A feeling I also have with a number of playwrights. Along with your feeling that you 'have not earned the right to bash anyone's work', I share that feeling when seeing a play that I may not care for. Despite what I feel about the play/story, I always admire an actors ability to do the work needed for the performance. And, rest assured, Mr. Woodrell will now be added to my - continuing to grow - list of books to read.<br />Be well,<br />BobAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com