Glad you think so highly of this 'novella'. Many writers and readers have commented online listing their favourite Trevor story or novel. I hadn't seen this one mentioned. Now this oversight has been remedied.
A good short story is like a billiard ball. Its shape and heft should rest comfortably in the palm of your hand. "Matilda's England" is heavier than most and more enjoyable for it.
That is well said. Yes, its length and structure really allow Trevor time to flesh out this whole mini-world; the weight of a piece this length is so different from most short stories. I generally love the rare long story/novella of this ilk—another favorite is Katherine Anne Porter's "Noon Wine." Thanks, Sherman!
Glad you think so highly of this 'novella'. Many writers and readers have commented online listing their favourite Trevor story or novel. I hadn't seen this one mentioned. Now this oversight has been remedied.
A good short story is like a billiard ball. Its shape and heft should rest comfortably in the palm of your hand. "Matilda's England" is heavier than most and more enjoyable for it.
Thanks again!
That is well said. Yes, its length and structure really allow Trevor time to flesh out this whole mini-world; the weight of a piece this length is so different from most short stories. I generally love the rare long story/novella of this ilk—another favorite is Katherine Anne Porter's "Noon Wine." Thanks, Sherman!