I would love to hear this piece during the holidays! It develops with many compelling actions of a genuine Christmas experience. The sign and voicemail moments are quite memorable, as well as the visceral scene of cutting the tree. The narrator also took gentle pocks at himself, nice!
I did not like the beginning, too in my face, although I realize this an essay. While I agree with the sentiment towards Christmas, I would rather be shown through the narrative in another way. Cleaning-up the beginning would create a "stare at the radio piece" for me.
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Produced by David Maxon
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Betty Strigens
Posted on November 27, 2007 at 04:07 AM | Permalink
Review of The Christmas Tree Incident
Seemed like a good idea at the time... Tee hee - too funny you guys!
Dee Hopton
Posted on November 26, 2007 at 11:47 AM | Permalink
Review of The Christmas Tree Incident
I would love to hear this piece during the holidays! It develops with many compelling actions of a genuine Christmas experience. The sign and voicemail moments are quite memorable, as well as the visceral scene of cutting the tree. The narrator also took gentle pocks at himself, nice!
I did not like the beginning, too in my face, although I realize this an essay. While I agree with the sentiment towards Christmas, I would rather be shown through the narrative in another way. Cleaning-up the beginning would create a "stare at the radio piece" for me.