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Where the Allegheny Meets the Monongahela - New story by Testa Dura!
Brown Eyes:
Greetings!
I haven't read the first two posted chapters of this yet. But, I was so excited to see that Testa Dura started a new story that I thought I'd post it here. Based on her summary, it looks like it's going to be quite a serious story with some difficult topics covered. I'm also very excited by the title of this story, since I live in Pittsburgh. The Allegheny and the Mon. are two of the 3 major rivers in Pittsburgh.
:)
Here's a link to the first chapter.
http://testa-dura.livejournal.com/30506.html
Mikaela:
I've read it, and it's good. Serious topic, handled with restraint but taking care not to diminish its severity. Good introduction and characterization of the main characters and the events leading up to the major turning point that brings them to meet. I'm looking forward to reading more.
I did a doubletake at the fic's name though, even after I realized it was the name of two rivers. I have no idea at all how to pronounce those names!
Brown Eyes:
--- Quote from: Mikaela on March 06, 2009, 10:28:22 pm ---I've read it, and it's good. Serious topic, handled with restraint but taking care not to diminish its severity. Good introduction and characterization of the main characters and the events leading up to the major turning point that brings them to meet. I'm looking forward to reading more.
I did a doubletake at the fic's name though, even after I realized it was the name of two rivers. I have no idea at all how to pronounce those names!
--- End quote ---
Thanks Mikaela. It's nice to hear about it from someone who's already read the first chapters. I still haven't started reading it. The topic of domestic violence seems a little too heavy for my mood tonight. But, I will definitely read this story. The whole topic of Ennis and domestic violence reminds me of a few very heated debates in Open Forum on the topic (even extending to debates about how to think about him punching Jack). I'll be curious about how the topic is handled in this story. I loved 48 Days and Book of Dreams. I was so surprised to see her start a new story! Somehow I felt like she might be done after Book of Dreams. I'm happy to see her active again.
And, LOL, about the names of the rivers. Well, Allegheny is also the name of the county where Pittsburgh is located so it's kind of a common word here. It's pronounced "Al-a-gain-y". The Monongahela is a trickier word to pronounce and many folks simply call it the Mon. It's pronounced something like "Mon-on-ga-hey-la". It's the last part of the word that can sound a little strange.
Penthesilea:
As much as I was hoping for more from Tes, the premise of the story pretty much turns me off, sorry to say. Since she's such a good writer I decided to give it a chance and overflew the two chapters. I will continue to do so until I either get hooked on the story or see that it's really not for me.
About the title, lol, my reaction was close to Mikaela's. I typed Allegheny into my didtionary even before I clicked the link, but nothing came up :laugh:. Thankfully she added a pic in her journal, so with one click to the story it became clear.
Monika:
Thanks for the rec. I really enjoyed those two chapters and it´s interesting to get a glimpse of the darker side of Ennis. Will definately keep reading.
The stories she has written earlier never caught my interest much, but I´m hoping this one will
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