 The Ferrett 2009-02-15 . chapter 1Opening: Wow. Your first line is both powerful and reveals the drug addicted mother in one shot. Tres Bien. I also love how you blend people and events in the first paragraph. Shows their importance before the actions starts and gets us used to their names.
Language: The language used is that of a sophisticated lady, and it kinda makes me smile. Unfortunately the overuse of the drug word (possibly use a subtler pen in some spots) detracts a tinsy bit, but this is more of a nit pick.
Ending: The ending doesn't lead out, but it does show that things won't be good. If this is a dark story it is nice to have the last moment of the prelude to be a happy one as it gives promise.
What stood out in this is the peaceful tone, the way that the main is looking back but there are faily limited negative connontations. Sure, she's down a bit, but she has this arrogant pride of her mother, despite who she is shown to become. Well done. |