Beautifully written!
The full story of Tamar is told in every lurid detail, and it's as unforgiving and brutal as the Bible itself. This is written in as professional a manner as I've ever seen from you. There were a few conventional mistakes, though.
I appreciate y'all's input so much, and I'm so glad I was able to bring to life such a dramatic story. :) (I personally had a few qualms about posting it, so your comments have made my day!)
Stevie - you have brought to vivid life this simple, almost overlooked story of Tamar. You have taken the few, factual details outlined in the Bible and infused them with powerful imagery, making me feel Tamar's fear, pain, desperation, and finally victory. You are truly a master storyteller.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this story! As always, you paint a beautiful picture with your words, laying out the world which Tamar inhabits in intricate, vivid detail. Tamar's narration is realistic, her emotions are shown beautifully, and the story itself is one of the crazier ones in the book from which it comes... you did a masterful job retelling it. :)
From the opening scene, so poignant and vivid, I am captured. You've spun new life into this ancient "tale". Let me not give anything concerning it away, but it's 21st century appropriate, narrated as only you can do. I'm rather filled with awe concerning Tamar's predicament(s) in that ancient culture, and how you presented it perfectly. Out of 10 possible stars...11.