Reviews, JULIE, Cécile Rischmann
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Susan Fernandez
on July 12, 2020, at 7:24 pm
Congrats Cecile held my attention throughout! Exactly the kind of romance that takes place in the simple South Indian neighbourhood. Took me back to my own High school days when we thrived on Mills & Boons ! And romances like this were happening ! Very captivating! All the best!
Madhav Das
on July 13, 2020, at 4:36 am
So very realistic a story. Almost reads like a part of the author’s own life. Keep writing.
Wayne C
on July 13, 2020, at 6:52 am
Well written. Enjoyed it thoroughly. I often wonder about mixed marriages and the quest for a perfect match based on our cultural heritage.
Caro D’cruz
on July 13, 2020, at 6:56 am
Cecile, loved your captivating writing style and the story based on an award-winning movie, Julie, which you can offer to the highest bidder, as a sequel or more appropriately as an interesting alternative ending, where true love triumphs over teenage romance.
I love the authenticity applied to the novella which captures the real-life madras in that era of Goli soda, Gulab bands and eating spicy nuts under a tree as opposed to Pepsi at a high end cafe, elaborate weddings by event managers and home-delivered pizza, as is the case with the Chennai of today.
Short stories prove to be a challenge to write even by experienced authors as the brevity needs to encompass all aspects of a regular novel but within a much shorter word frame.
I must say that you have achieved this very well in keeping the reader engrossed to the end.
I wish you all the best with your future novellas and encourage you to keep writing and publishing. 🙂
Subhash Sehgal
on July 13, 2020, at 7:23 am
Too good. Read in one breath. Cecile, you are a master storyteller.
Jerry fernandes
on July 13, 2020, at 12:09 pm
Congratulations Cecelia remind s us of the nostalgic days gone by. All the best.
Rachel Nigli
on July 13, 2020, at 4:43 pm
A lovely story Cecile which captured my interest throughout. The story is very realistic. Kudos to you 👏👏👏
Jennifer Lobo
on July 15, 2020, at 11:42 am
Captivating story Cecile, your style of writing instantly transports the reader to that era. I get mesmerised and can’t stop until I reach the end. You are so realistic in your writing. I wish you all success, and please continue to write and keep those memories alive. God bless you.
Natasha Fernandes
on July 17, 2020, at 5:02 pm
So many emotions…loved it! I was smiling until the end when all of a sudden, the story twists in the last few lines. Oh My!
I have not watched the movie “Julie”, but I plan to give it a watch now after reading this.
Nostalgic, heartfelt and realistic. Reminds of the simpler times. You are a great storyteller!
Suzanne Reinhardt
on July 18, 2020, at 8:12 am
That was a lovely story. It felt so real. I loved the mention of Gili soda brought back memories.
Cecilia
on July 21, 2020, at 2:55 pm
Awesome Cecilia.
Amuthini
on July 21, 2020, at 3:14 pm
Very nice, you portrayed it so well. Best wishes
Bettina D’Souza
on July 21, 2020, at 5:24 pm
This short story took me back to the good ole days of Madras, Goli Sodas, Madras heat & the pomp & splendour of the way of life in the south.
Romance blooming, with the touch of innocence.
The writer takes me down memory lane as I read & capture every detail so well done, that I want to know more of the forbidden love…. if I can call it that. Let this short story rekindle in you that love can prevail if you only let it be.
Christopher Pinto
on July 21, 2020, at 6:18 pm
This took me through the realistic romantic time that we had enjoyed (my past mix marriage!!!!!!!). Well written filled with romance, emotion, fragrance in the air……..very captivating. Story ends with a perfect climax at the end…..love it. Perfect timing your writing during this time of crisis. Wish you all the best and success. Take care and stay safe……☺☺☺
Dr Asra
on July 22, 2020, at 9:00 am
Only few are blessed with such captivating narration. Keep up the good work..
Susan Fernandez
on July 12, 2020, at 7:24 pm
Congrats Cecile held my attention throughout! Exactly the kind of romance that takes place in the simple South Indian neighbourhood. Took me back to my own High school days when we thrived on Mills & Boons ! And romances like this were happening ! Very captivating! All the best!
Madhav Das
on July 13, 2020, at 4:36 am
So very realistic a story. Almost reads like a part of the author’s own life. Keep writing.
Wayne C
on July 13, 2020, at 6:52 am
Well written. Enjoyed it thoroughly. I often wonder about mixed marriages and the quest for a perfect match based on our cultural heritage.
Caro D’cruz
on July 13, 2020, at 6:56 am
Cecile, loved your captivating writing style and the story based on an award-winning movie, Julie, which you can offer to the highest bidder, as a sequel or more appropriately as an interesting alternative ending, where true love triumphs over teenage romance.
I love the authenticity applied to the novella which captures the real-life madras in that era of Goli soda, Gulab bands and eating spicy nuts under a tree as opposed to Pepsi at a high end cafe, elaborate weddings by event managers and home-delivered pizza, as is the case with the Chennai of today.
Short stories prove to be a challenge to write even by experienced authors as the brevity needs to encompass all aspects of a regular novel but within a much shorter word frame.
I must say that you have achieved this very well in keeping the reader engrossed to the end.
I wish you all the best with your future novellas and encourage you to keep writing and publishing. 🙂
Subhash Sehgal
on July 13, 2020, at 7:23 am
Too good. Read in one breath. Cecile, you are a master storyteller.
Jerry fernandes
on July 13, 2020, at 12:09 pm
Congratulations Cecelia remind s us of the nostalgic days gone by. All the best.
Rachel Nigli
on July 13, 2020, at 4:43 pm
A lovely story Cecile which captured my interest throughout. The story is very realistic. Kudos to you 👏👏👏
Jennifer Lobo
on July 15, 2020, at 11:42 am
Captivating story Cecile, your style of writing instantly transports the reader to that era. I get mesmerised and can’t stop until I reach the end. You are so realistic in your writing. I wish you all success, and please continue to write and keep those memories alive. God bless you.
Natasha Fernandes
on July 17, 2020, at 5:02 pm
So many emotions…loved it! I was smiling until the end when all of a sudden, the story twists in the last few lines. Oh My!
I have not watched the movie “Julie”, but I plan to give it a watch now after reading this.
Nostalgic, heartfelt and realistic. Reminds of the simpler times. You are a great storyteller!
Suzanne Reinhardt
on July 18, 2020, at 8:12 am
That was a lovely story. It felt so real. I loved the mention of Gili soda brought back memories.
Cecilia
on July 21, 2020, at 2:55 pm
Awesome Cecilia.
Amuthini
on July 21, 2020, at 3:14 pm
Very nice, you portrayed it so well. Best wishes
Bettina D’Souza
on July 21, 2020, at 5:24 pm
This short story took me back to the good ole days of Madras, Goli Sodas, Madras heat & the pomp & splendour of the way of life in the south.
Romance blooming, with the touch of innocence.
The writer takes me down memory lane as I read & capture every detail so well done, that I want to know more of the forbidden love…. if I can call it that. Let this short story rekindle in you that love can prevail if you only let it be.
Christopher Pinto
on July 21, 2020, at 6:18 pm
This took me through the realistic romantic time that we had enjoyed (my past mix marriage!!!!!!!). Well written filled with romance, emotion, fragrance in the air……..very captivating. Story ends with a perfect climax at the end…..love it. Perfect timing your writing during this time of crisis. Wish you all the best and success. Take care and stay safe……☺☺☺
Dr Asra
on July 22, 2020, at 9:00 am
Only few are blessed with such captivating narration. Keep up the good work..
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