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Viewing comments for Chapter 92 "Dawn in the Hindu Kush"A Novel
24 total reviews
Comment from w.j.debi
Your descriptions put the reader right in a cold but beautiful world. It is apparent danger is near even as they take a moment to admire the wildlife and the scenery. Good job creating the tension.
reply by the author on 01-Nov-2019
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Your descriptions put the reader right in a cold but beautiful world. It is apparent danger is near even as they take a moment to admire the wildlife and the scenery. Good job creating the tension.
Comment Written 01-Nov-2019
reply by the author on 01-Nov-2019
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Thanks very much for your continued support, WJ, and for the kind words. All the best, Tony.
Comment from royowen
It's getting to an exciting part of the story Tony. It's amazing how being trained to survive in the great outdoors can help you survive, and at the same time, teach one to live off the land, there is a lot one can eat if one knows the terrain in which one finds oneself, well done my friend, excellent episode, blessings, Roy
reply by the author on 01-Nov-2019
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It's getting to an exciting part of the story Tony. It's amazing how being trained to survive in the great outdoors can help you survive, and at the same time, teach one to live off the land, there is a lot one can eat if one knows the terrain in which one finds oneself, well done my friend, excellent episode, blessings, Roy
Comment Written 01-Nov-2019
reply by the author on 01-Nov-2019
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Thanks very much for your continued support, Roy, and for the kind words. Sixteen years in the RAF taught me a lot. All the best, Tony.
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I?m sure it did Tony
Comment from estory
Again, detailed descriptions of the snowy mountains around the characters put us in the scene, in that snow bank. You seem to writing an escape route for Charles and Helen here, and they do have one advantage; everyone thinks they died in the wreck. If they can skirt down the road into the valley where Helen's aunt can help them, they might have a chance to carry out their mission. You're setting it up for some great suspense to come. estory
reply by the author on 01-Nov-2019
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Again, detailed descriptions of the snowy mountains around the characters put us in the scene, in that snow bank. You seem to writing an escape route for Charles and Helen here, and they do have one advantage; everyone thinks they died in the wreck. If they can skirt down the road into the valley where Helen's aunt can help them, they might have a chance to carry out their mission. You're setting it up for some great suspense to come. estory
Comment Written 01-Nov-2019
reply by the author on 01-Nov-2019
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Thanks very much for your continued support, estory, and for your comments and the kind words. All the best, Tony.
Comment from Ulla
Hi Tony, this is a great continuation and as usual so well written. Charles is his usual practical self, and, Helen, well, is Helen. Who knows what's she's up to. Just found a minor thing:
I lav still before attempting to open my eyes. = I lay ...
All best. Ulla:))
reply by the author on 01-Nov-2019
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Hi Tony, this is a great continuation and as usual so well written. Charles is his usual practical self, and, Helen, well, is Helen. Who knows what's she's up to. Just found a minor thing:
I lav still before attempting to open my eyes. = I lay ...
All best. Ulla:))
Comment Written 01-Nov-2019
reply by the author on 01-Nov-2019
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Thanks very much for your continued support, Ulla, and for the kind words. I appreciate the spag pick up too. All the best, Tony.
Comment from Mystic Angel 7777
This was beautifully penned, Tony. I saw no SPAG and it flowed wonderfully. You are becoming a master of weaving the simple mundane moments with the high notes of intrigue and suspense for just the perfect balance of compelling and entertaining reading. Well done and thank you very much for sharing it.
reply by the author on 01-Nov-2019
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This was beautifully penned, Tony. I saw no SPAG and it flowed wonderfully. You are becoming a master of weaving the simple mundane moments with the high notes of intrigue and suspense for just the perfect balance of compelling and entertaining reading. Well done and thank you very much for sharing it.
Comment Written 01-Nov-2019
reply by the author on 01-Nov-2019
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Thanks very much for your continued support, Monica, and for the kind words. Sorry to hear you?ve been unwell. All the best, Tony.
Comment from Sylvia Page
My first anxious thoughts were they had been discovered and was relieved to know that the hole was blocked. Never expected to see an animal. Helen signalling to keep still and remain low brought new fears. Thought she saw people. Don't you think the bandits would still be holed up somewhere around? Helen's plan to leave in the biting cold of the night might have its good and bad points.
Sylvia
reply by the author on 01-Nov-2019
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My first anxious thoughts were they had been discovered and was relieved to know that the hole was blocked. Never expected to see an animal. Helen signalling to keep still and remain low brought new fears. Thought she saw people. Don't you think the bandits would still be holed up somewhere around? Helen's plan to leave in the biting cold of the night might have its good and bad points.
Sylvia
Comment Written 01-Nov-2019
reply by the author on 01-Nov-2019
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Thanks for your review and comments, Sylvia. Appreciated! Tony.
Comment from juliaSjames
Hi Tony
Your poetic skills are in evidence here. The reader is drawn into your vivid description of the landscape. And the depiction of the markhor is both superb and poignant.
Can't say I think much of Helen's plan. The snow will brighten the night but the temperature will plummet. For now I'm suspending my disbelief and waiting to see what you'll come up with.
I continue to enjoy your book. Glad I became a fan.
Blessings Julia
reply by the author on 01-Nov-2019
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Hi Tony
Your poetic skills are in evidence here. The reader is drawn into your vivid description of the landscape. And the depiction of the markhor is both superb and poignant.
Can't say I think much of Helen's plan. The snow will brighten the night but the temperature will plummet. For now I'm suspending my disbelief and waiting to see what you'll come up with.
I continue to enjoy your book. Glad I became a fan.
Blessings Julia
Comment Written 01-Nov-2019
reply by the author on 01-Nov-2019
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Thanks for your review and comments, Julia. Appreciated! Glad you?re still enjoying this. As you suggest, their troubles may only just be beginning. All the best, Tony.
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This is fiction. I watched documentaries recently of real life situations brought about by poor choices. A husband and wife lost all their toes to frostbite.
JJ
Comment from Pantygynt
An excellenbt start to this chapter on waking, half suffocated in a snow hole, followed by the obligatory lecture from Helen on wild life condervation itself followed by a further lecture from the same luuminary on human preservation at the same time as hinting at a future direction this involved tale might take.
I took the opportyunity to look up the Markhor and found myself wishing I had a bottle of wine of suitable size as to merit those amazing corkscrew horns. This was a captivating chapter.
reply by the author on 01-Nov-2019
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An excellenbt start to this chapter on waking, half suffocated in a snow hole, followed by the obligatory lecture from Helen on wild life condervation itself followed by a further lecture from the same luuminary on human preservation at the same time as hinting at a future direction this involved tale might take.
I took the opportyunity to look up the Markhor and found myself wishing I had a bottle of wine of suitable size as to merit those amazing corkscrew horns. This was a captivating chapter.
Comment Written 01-Nov-2019
reply by the author on 01-Nov-2019
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A mixed race lady of indeterminate sexuality who turns out to be a conservationist. My God! Where did she come from? I think I need a drink, too.
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written chapter. The new day started with a frightening experience, but turn out to be a perfect disguise, presumed dead no one will look for the couple and may complete the mission successfully.
reply by the author on 01-Nov-2019
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A very well-written chapter. The new day started with a frightening experience, but turn out to be a perfect disguise, presumed dead no one will look for the couple and may complete the mission successfully.
Comment Written 01-Nov-2019
reply by the author on 01-Nov-2019
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Thanks, Sandra. I appreciate your review and comments. Best wishes, Tony
Comment from lyenochka
Another suspenseful chapter! I like the reappearance of the markhor - makes us think back to story of Bisto's grandfather. And I like how poetic Helen's language becomes - about the outline of the mountains in her heart. Great that she has a plan.
Thanks for teaching me a new word 'abseil.'
reply by the author on 01-Nov-2019
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Another suspenseful chapter! I like the reappearance of the markhor - makes us think back to story of Bisto's grandfather. And I like how poetic Helen's language becomes - about the outline of the mountains in her heart. Great that she has a plan.
Thanks for teaching me a new word 'abseil.'
Comment Written 31-Oct-2019
reply by the author on 01-Nov-2019
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Thanks, Helen. I appreciate your review and comments. Abseiling? I'd rather write about it than do it! LOL Best wishes, Tony