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Subject: Re: Bird in the Hand

Author:
Leo Kerr

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Date Posted: 20:31:17 10/23/14 Thu
In reply to: Dang Fool 's message, "Bird in the Hand" on 14:15:13 10/22/14 Wed

I guess that in general, as a "favorite series," I point to the Bradford Exiles. But as a favorite book, I lean toward Blue Beauty. I think I identify (perhaps too well) with Trey.

(Although to make things really weird, my own "first" was The Girl in the Mirror.)

Leo

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[> Subject: Re: Bird in the Hand

Author:
Boyd Percy
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Date Posted: 23:42:46 10/23/14 Thu

>I immediately enjoyed Bird in the Hand and over time
>my opinion has firmed into the belief that it is my
>favorite story from Wes.
>
>Part of my enjoyment comes from the multiple
>characters. I have nothing against stories like
>Blanche Tickle that concentrate on a couple, but I was
>delighted to have the story weave between characters
>and have them tied together in unexpected ways. While
>there's joy in having known characters reappear, like
>seeing Emily and Kevin in Bullring Days, I was
>especially tickled to watch a minor character like
>Ashley Kielhorn add her voice to the story.
>
>If asked before this, I would have answered "Next
>Generation" as my favorite, but now I'm re-evaluating.
>I'm trying to objectively measure how much of TNG's
>appeal was from being my first.
>
>Well, it's a good excuse to re-read all the stories,
>eh?
>
>Who else has an opinion?

I agree that this is a good story. I wouldn't call it my favorite; maybe in the middle of the pack. Since Wes doesn't write any stinkers, I don't think you can go wrong in reading any of his books. I also like to go back and read some of the old books again.

Thank goodness he's chosen to share his talent with us.