Readers' Reaction/Opinion of "Levels"
What follows is a brief overview of some of the opinions and comments that readers have submitted utilizing the communication page of my website.
- A few were shocked and dismayed when they discovered the true nature of the world of "Levels" and the organization that controls it.
- Others, after reading only a few chapters, recognized the subtle clues and hints sprinkled throughout the story and were able to deduce the reason why every aspect of the inhabitants' lives and their travels within each level had to be closely monitored, rigidly controlled, and restricted.
- Some were disappointed that there was not more action, bloody encounters, or magic.
In my reponse, I explained that, during the process of creating the world of "Levels", I established and was determined to adhere to strict rules of conduct and rigid physical parameters. Though often tempted and frustrated, I refused to ever allow myself the author's privilege of occasionally ignoring or bending a self-imposed rule in order to generate excitement, simplify the protrayal of complex plots, or to enhance character development. I preferred to keep it real from beginning to end.
- One reader informed me that, if my intent was to create a perfect world, then I had failed miserably.
It was never my intent to create a perfect world. I just wanted to establish an environment that would encourage the inhabitants and provide them with opportunities to constantly strive for perfection.
- Some readers found the subject matter to be commendable or even inspirational and felt that the world of "Levels" was a utopia, the kind of world they would love to be a part of someday. Others found the very same subject matter to be disturbing or even blasphemous and stated that such a world must never be permitted to exist.
Whatever their opinion, every reader was encouraged to think, and that is always a good thing. I hope every reader will leave my imaginary world of the future determined to help make our real world a better place - a world in which being differnt is ok and what one thinks of oneself is the only opinion that really matters.
- A few were shocked and dismayed when they discovered the true nature of the world of "Levels" and the organization that controls it.
- Others, after reading only a few chapters, recognized the subtle clues and hints sprinkled throughout the story and were able to deduce the reason why every aspect of the inhabitants' lives and their travels within each level had to be closely monitored, rigidly controlled, and restricted.
- Some were disappointed that there was not more action, bloody encounters, or magic.
In my reponse, I explained that, during the process of creating the world of "Levels", I established and was determined to adhere to strict rules of conduct and rigid physical parameters. Though often tempted and frustrated, I refused to ever allow myself the author's privilege of occasionally ignoring or bending a self-imposed rule in order to generate excitement, simplify the protrayal of complex plots, or to enhance character development. I preferred to keep it real from beginning to end.
- One reader informed me that, if my intent was to create a perfect world, then I had failed miserably.
It was never my intent to create a perfect world. I just wanted to establish an environment that would encourage the inhabitants and provide them with opportunities to constantly strive for perfection.
- Some readers found the subject matter to be commendable or even inspirational and felt that the world of "Levels" was a utopia, the kind of world they would love to be a part of someday. Others found the very same subject matter to be disturbing or even blasphemous and stated that such a world must never be permitted to exist.
Whatever their opinion, every reader was encouraged to think, and that is always a good thing. I hope every reader will leave my imaginary world of the future determined to help make our real world a better place - a world in which being differnt is ok and what one thinks of oneself is the only opinion that really matters.
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