"Do Seconds Even Matter?" by Tayah Reed
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"Do Seconds Even Matter?" by Tayah Reed
What do you think of this story? What do you like most about it?
I like the way this writer expresses emotion with her writing.
What do you think?
"Non ignara mali miseris succurrere disco." Virgil, The Aeneid
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Overall, a really well written story.
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I was glad that Kyle hadn't died. I liked him a lot and thought he was trouper. When Lana first talked to him and asked him if he played an instrument, he handled it in a good way. I mean, here is this awkward, unpopular girl asking him a question like that and he finds it rather endearing, even if it isn't spelled out. I was sold on him from the very beginning.
Lana was a little tougher for me and I really hated it that she took off on his motorcycle and blew threw a light and nearly killed both Kyle and herself. I understand being blinded by grief and such but she took it to an extreme. I wanted to slap her up for being so careless and selfish but she is filled with self-loathing and self-pity so you had to expect something like that from her. It fit her character.
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To comment on the other posts, I didn't find the heroine unlikable at all. I understood her actions. She was terrified of inheriting her mom's illness, almost to the point of self-fulfilling prophecy. She didn't know how to love herself.
Freakin'. I need to go play some Tetris, or something.
-- 12 May 2015, 23:59 --
Oh, and another thing. I could totally relate to Lana's fear of giving too much information and alienating the guy she liked. I always worry about that too. That was so believable. Trying to navigate that line between sharing and over-sharing, and having fun with a romantic partner vs. delving into family drama, wowza! You know, I can't decide if this young author should pursue writing or psychology. But, gee, what talent!
I thought the writing was clunky, but mine probably was too at that age. That will come with practice. The story-telling--well, I'm mind-blown.
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Khudecek - I was also happy that Kyle didn't die. I initially thought he died, which is a testament to the author's talent in slowly revealing that he lived.
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I was also thrilled that Kyle not only lived, but really did love her. Gush. That was beautiful.
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And it conveyed the teen experience in an interesting way, it was a fun read.
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