

"Dock Day" is about a couple of families spending a summer day at a dock. The story alternates between the children and adults.
The contrast between their two worlds is what makes the story so interesting. Both are playing games, games with slightly sinister overtones-- just slightly enough to lead to a sense of discomfort in an otherwise idyllic setting.
I enjoyed the story a lot, though I found the child characters more believable than the adults. The ending might not be for everyone looking for a clean resolution, but it's one of the few times I'd accept such an implied ellipsis. It leads to the air of dangerous uncertainty. Maybe this will turn out to be a mundane day, but the brief exposure to these lives is more interesting.
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2 comments:
I don't follow Canada Reads either. Maybe I should. It sounds like a creative short, I will bookmark it.
I reviewed another Katherine Mansfield: http://teddyrose.blogspot.ca/2012/03/young-girl-by-katherine-mansfield.html
Welcome home! How was your trip?
Teddy: It was wonderful!
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