The Greens of Jericho

Reviewer: Marzee Doats Signed [Report This]
Date: 15 Mar 2015 6:19:49 PM Title: Part 3

First, my apologies for being so late with my review, Penny.  

This was a very intriguing addition to the story, so thank you for that.  I really felt for Gray as he continued his journey through memory and hypothermia, everything mixing together as he wrestled with the conflicting instincts to just give into sleep and to keep moving forward.  

The details that Gray recalled here were interesting -- and telling.  From his failed Christmas Eve marriage proposal to his first Jericho Chirstmas.  The idea that Skylar is such the center of her parents' universe that meeting her is anxiety-inducing.  It rings true, but still, wow.  The fact that Emily's beloved little brother was not quite as beloved when he was alive.  Also perfectly understandable and so very, very real. 

I also really liked this little tidbit: "and Gracie Leigh, gathering ammo amidst handshakes."  Doesn't that just sum up the lady in question?

I also found the choice to have Stanley and Emily out on patrol (I assume that's what they're doing, anyway) together to be curious.  An unexpected couple (though I realize a completely platonic, strictly on the job couple) to be sure.  When Dale and Skylar mentioned that they had hit another dead end in the search for "him", I really thought she was trying to find Roger -- Jonah didn't occur to me. So the fact that she first mistook Gray for her father totally surprised me.  Nicely done. :-)

I'm glad at least that he's been found, and I do hope he makes it through this one....