What do You think about A White Heron (2005)?
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—Bettie☯
You may read online here.Opening lines:The woods were already filled with shadows one June evening, just before eight o'clock, though a bright sunset still glimmered faintly among the trunks of the trees. A little girl was driving home her cow, a plodding, dilatory, provoking creature in her behavior, but a valued companion for all that. They were going away from whatever light there was, and striking deep into the woods, but their feet were familiar with the path, and it was no matter whether their eyes could see it or not.
—Laura
I didn't like the story because I thought it was dull and boring. I thought it was dull because it didn't have any excitement. The story didn't didn't make me sad or happy, the only part that got me close to exited was this part "He had promised to do this, and they needed the money. Besides, Sylvie wanted to make him happy.But Sylvie was silent" (Jewett) It made me a bit worried what she would choose. Personally I like stories with more excitement. I think Sarah Jewett should have written the
—Sasha Ryzhova
