Official Review: Shepherding Cassie by Michael Oborn

Bonnie Shelby · Post by **Bonnie Shelby** » 08 Jul 2018, 14:01

Awesome review! I've never read a screenplay before, and I'm not entirely sure I'd want to. But you did a great job explaining and describing it. If I were to read it, I like that there was some humor mixed in with the other, more serious themes.

Helen_Combe · Post by **Helen_Combe** » 08 Jul 2018, 15:26

Bonnie Shelby wrote: ↑08 Jul 2018, 14:01 Awesome review! I've never read a screenplay before, and I'm not entirely sure I'd want to. But you did a great job explaining and describing it. If I were to read it, I like that there was some humor mixed in with the other, more serious themes.

Thank you very much

It was a very well-balanced story.

OrlaCarty · Post by **OrlaCarty** » 09 Jul 2018, 07:38

It really does sound like it would make a great film! It's a pity about the grammatical errors and the snake issue.

Helen_Combe · Post by **Helen_Combe** » 09 Jul 2018, 07:54

OrlaCarty wrote: ↑09 Jul 2018, 07:38 It really does sound like it would make a great film! It's a pity about the grammatical errors and the snake issue.

At least by coming here, he’s given himself the opportunity to fix the problems. Thanks for posting.

FictionLover · Post by **FictionLover** » 10 Jul 2018, 17:56

Laurence is a doctor and the mayor of Deuteronomy; he has the Sheriff in his pocket, and he is convinced that his 9-year-old daughter, Cassie, needs to go to a brutal ’homosexual cure clinic’ because she enjoys gymnastics and wears jeans. Obie is outraged and sets out to save his much-loved granddaughter.

I was hoping this part was a joke. You make this work sound hilarious. I have to read the part about the snake to judge for myself, because that sounds creepy, too.

Morgan Jones · Post by **Morgan Jones** » 10 Jul 2018, 19:46

Thank you for the excellent review! I'll make sure to check out this book since the plot sounds very interesting

Helen_Combe · Post by **Helen_Combe** » 10 Jul 2018, 23:31

FictionLover wrote: ↑10 Jul 2018, 17:56
Laurence is a doctor and the mayor of Deuteronomy; he has the Sheriff in his pocket, and he is convinced that his 9-year-old daughter, Cassie, needs to go to a brutal ’homosexual cure clinic’ because she enjoys gymnastics and wears jeans. Obie is outraged and sets out to save his much-loved granddaughter.
I was hoping this part was a joke. You make this work sound hilarious. I have to read the part about the snake to judge for myself, because that sounds creepy, too.

No, it’s not a joke. Laurence is a seriously misguided individual. Thanks for posting

Helen_Combe · Post by **Helen_Combe** » 10 Jul 2018, 23:32

Morgan Jones wrote: ↑10 Jul 2018, 19:46 Thank you for the excellent review! I'll make sure to check out this book since the plot sounds very interesting

Thank you

gen_g · Post by **gen_g** » 11 Jul 2018, 10:02

This sounds like an exciting read, if not for the various continuity issues! The premise is certainly interesting, and I'm definitely intrigued. Thanks for the lovely review!

Helen_Combe · Post by **Helen_Combe** » 11 Jul 2018, 10:14

gen_g wrote: ↑11 Jul 2018, 10:02 This sounds like an exciting read, if not for the various continuity issues! The premise is certainly interesting, and I'm definitely intrigued. Thanks for the lovely review!

Thank you very much

Lu_rire · Post by **Lu_rire** » 12 Jul 2018, 01:00

I read plays but I've never read a screenplay before. I wonder how they are different? Laurence sounds like a real piece of work, does the writer indicate wether it was nature or nuture that made him that way?

Helen_Combe · Post by **Helen_Combe** » 12 Jul 2018, 01:34

Lu_rire wrote: ↑12 Jul 2018, 01:00 I read plays but I've never read a screenplay before. I wonder how they are different? Laurence sounds like a real piece of work, does the writer indicate wether it was nature or nuture that made him that way?

The loathing he has for his father is explained. Otherwise, I think it was nature as his parents are both principled people. Thanks for posting.

Eryn Bradshaw · Post by **Eryn Bradshaw** » 14 Jul 2018, 13:58

I've never read a screenplay before, the format seems a bit off-putting to me after reading plays in high school. I enjoyed your review though. It's those little details like keeping the snake in the bag that can be frustratingly amusing at times.

Helen_Combe · Post by **Helen_Combe** » 14 Jul 2018, 16:20

Eryn Bradshaw wrote: ↑14 Jul 2018, 13:58 I've never read a screenplay before, the format seems a bit off-putting to me after reading plays in high school. I enjoyed your review though. It's those little details like keeping the snake in the bag that can be frustratingly amusing at times.

The format did take a bit of getting used to. Thanks for posting.

Connie Otwani · Post by **Connie Otwani** » 19 Jul 2018, 07:44

Of all the things to plant - a venomous snake?! And forgetting to remove the carry bag?!! Quite intriguing! You have sold this play to me, I can't wait to catch it on screen because then I won't notice the typos and other errors. You are so keen on detail. Awesome review!