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Nick Winney's avatar

one star - not even a mention of mars....

joking apart, really enjoyed your writing - lyrical, human, intriguing, maybe one too many little side eye witticisms in there for me ... they take away some of the seriousness and depth that this has - but only maybe - its only chapter one. I tell myself... yes - really good work. characters you can instantly like and believe in.

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Emma Vail's avatar

That was fantastic. Your use of language is gorgeous. Also, as a person who lives in Georgia, I appreciate the setting.

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James Worth's avatar

thank you so much, I’m so glad you’re enjoying! I’ve only been to Georgia a couple of times but I really was enamored, I hope I’m doing it justice!

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Emma Vail's avatar

Let me know if you have any Georgia specific questions I can help with!

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J.M. Ransom's avatar

Holy shit, how did I not realize until now that there was a whole James Worth novel on substack?

Great read so far. Marshall reminds me intensely of someone very dear to me

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Harry's avatar

Very good read so far.

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James Worth's avatar

Thank you so much, makes me so happy to hear! Hope you enjoy the rest(:

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EJ Trask's avatar

so many beautiful passages and sharp characters here, but the misunderstanding springsteen went straight to my heart

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James Worth's avatar

Aw shucks, thank you, EJ! it’s always the most gutting thing when the working class misunderstands a Springsteen working class anthem, I wish this were purely fiction in that regard :/

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Clancy Steadwell's avatar

Love the part when Beaver takes the pot off his head. Goddamn in the feels

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Cynda Gallagher's avatar

Thank you for the audio!

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Kat's avatar

Not truck playin bruce springsteen 😂

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James Worth's avatar

truck be like

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James Worth's avatar

Thank you kindly for tuning in! I hope you enjoy the rest as well(:

And good to know, I gotta start carrying some kibble with me, it seems…

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