Alright, love! I figured that I probably wouldn't end up nominating another item of yours for the Quills because I've nominated you multiple times now and all of that, but I said that I would read your piece... so I did.

And I changed my mind. I'm going to nominate this as well. First, I think that the short nonfiction category was one of the "needed" nominations. Second, it is easy to read despite the academic tone. Third, it is actually quite an intriguing story that you seem to have researched quite a bit, whether by interview or other means.

It also has a fair bit of storytelling flair, which is not super easy in an academic paper. For instance, beginning the story with the war and leaving his mother behind... and never seeing her again. That is a very story way to go about it. It's a proper hook.

There are lots of other details throughout that add to the intrigue too. The robbers, slinking around to keep from getting caught, and the insight into Buddhism are all things that will keep people reading. The writing is solid, save a few errant commas and odd bits of syntax... nothing major. Basically, it is just a nicely done piece.



My review has been submitted for consideration in "Good Deeds Get CASH!" .