Comments on: “Small Burdens” on Strange Horizons

By: Gio Clairval

Gio Clairval — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 18:30:23 +0000

I just read the story and I thought it was great, very original.

By: Ariel

Ariel — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 16:59:45 +0000

Wow. That’s the best short story I’ve read in way too long, and quite possibly one of the best fairy tales I’ve ever read.

It opens a window into a world many times larger than it portrays, and makes the imagination run wild.

By: Christos Reid

Christos Reid — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 16:14:01 +0000

Hi Paul,

Your story was absolutely fantastic, and intriguing to the degree I’d have read it if it was forty times longer. Your use of language was extremely effective – there was nothing in there that I could or would ever classify as “flowery” – and it was perfect for the short format.

I think you have an amazing talent to conjure characters that are inherently interesting and terrifying all at once, and I look forward to reading any novels you publish in the future. The best of luck, and thank you for providing me with a deep, enjoyable story to start the afternoon.

All the best,

Christos

By: Matt Kressel

Matt Kressel — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 14:34:17 +0000

Congrats, Paul. It’s a great story. But you just spoiled my breakfast with that picture thank you very much.

By: Justin Howe

Justin Howe — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 12:28:00 +0000

Hey, Paul. I really enjoyed the story. Congratulations!