All Comments on 'A Light to Guide Me'

Hmmm... A few too many references to other times and other places that didn't quite connect with what was going on here. Your afterward cleared some of that up - it's part of an ongoing sequence - but that's not apparent to someone coming on to the story cold, not having caught the prequels. I found myself going "Huh? What?" a few times too often to be comfortable; that's why I only gave it a 4. Now I've got to go read your other stories to see how and where this fits. You write well enough that that's not going to be an unpleasant chore!

The story drew me in and kept me involved and interested to the end. It was a bit confusing, though. There were many threads and back stories that didn't quite gel and had to be accepted (and ignored) for this story to make sense. There are also a lot of characters and interconnections. The main narrative is good - relatable, poignant, and well handled. The ending is a surprise.

Well done and thank you

Your stories are like comfort food. Mac & cheese with corn added or other improbable concoctions. Five stars.

It's always entertaining to find how some of these characters are doing. I know some readers will find the connections confusing but that's on them. The backstories are here, just do the work...as if reading these could be called "work". Brilliant writing. 5*

Got a bit dusty in my room towards the end. Thanks for the story

Still one of my all-time favorites by you.

Is it better to know you have limited time and are able to get your things in order, or be surprised when the end comes and haven't gotten your things in order? I believe that most people procrastinate on setting things in order because we believe we have all the time in the world to take care of that. It was nice that Tommy was in remission and able to get on with living. There were some very moving moments in the story that had me kind of choked up. Good story.

Very confusing at times. The number of names was hard to follow.

I don't understand why they had to operate at the end, why not scan.

Having practiced medicine for >50 years, that was a great rest read. Thank you. 5*.

Dear Literotica -please explain why "5-stars" is the maximum possible.

Sincerely,

You are still one of the best and need to share your talent with the world. When am I going to see you on the bestseller’s list?

Always fantastic!!! Thank You

Wow!

5

Well done; as usual. You’re a fine writer.

Only you could tell this story, and you told it beautifully. Five stars.

Didn't see this one before. Excellent as always. Love me some more Montauk.

It’s a while since I last read a Montauk story. I was getting sadder and sadder as I steeled myself for a really hard finish. Im glad the outcome was ok but in a way I felt it needed more. But then I always need more of the Montauk universe. Great story. 5*

Just fantastic writing, wringing all the emotions and a thoroughly good read. Thanks for sharing

Cried all the way thru. Happy for the ending.

Depth. More than erotica, more than angry denial to the core of what our existence means. Incredibly fine writing with emotional rapport, especially with the family. It was metaphysical. Thank you.

Read this standalone. Got up to speed enough around 60 percent through to start tearing up. Very well written, very well done. Thanks for sharing.

Gave up after page one As I couldn't follow the gibberish.

I understand the concept of the story but it was all over the place on first and half the second pages