First off, just experimenting here, I don't really do the whole writing out thing, like a journal or anything for that matter, so anything that is in here may be pertained as dull, seeing as how i do not do this...ever. Anyway, off with the discussion of class:
So, we just got done reading the first half of Two or Three Things I Know for Sure by Dorothy Allison for out first year writing class, and it turned out to be surprisingly interesting despite my first thoughts. However, there were some parts that i did not agree with as well.
I enjoyed her style and voice in the writing, making it personal by the way she describes her family, and the fact that she puts photos of her family in the book makes it even more believable, even though they could be just some random photos ripped from another fake family photo album. She also has some great repetition with the two or three things I know for sure statements to transition at the end of a point.
However, I didn't like how she would say "I shouldn't be saying this" and then continue on, she should have just stated what she wanted to say and then leave it at that. And that is what i thought of the book so far.
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No need to apologize, although I appreciate the preface. You should feel free to experiement here. It won't be dull. So don't worry ...
I think the things you've written about so far are important issues to focus on. Her style and voice are distinctive. As a way to sharpen some of your response, you might try and push yourself to explain more explicitly about what is appealing about these qualities. As a reader, I'm mostly curious, so you might try and say a bit more.
I'm curious about your last comment. Is it the hesitation that you don't like? Or is it that she's apologizing for what she's about to say? Do you like a more direct approach? These are all valid responses, but again, I'm kind of curious to know more about where you're coming from.
Keep experimenting ...
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