2006 Author Reviews for
Ribby

Ribby takes advantage of the alternate universe scenario in remarkably short space. To encapsulate and contain a change that would, if followed up, likely make a huge difference in the outcome of the Ring War takes skill, and Ribby demonstrates she knows how to fit an event into the confines of a drabble or short story. She recognizes the utility of suspense, and of evocation, and focuses her attention accordingly on setting up a portrait that will evoke in the reader the dread and projection of disaster that should logically follow from the changes she introduces.

Ribby takes advantage of the alternate universe scenario in remarkably short space. To encapsulate and contain a change that would, if followed up, likely make a huge difference in the outcome of the Ring War takes skill, and Ribby demonstrates she knows how to fit an event into the confines of a drabble or short story. She recognizes the utility of suspense, and of evocation, and focuses her attention accordingly on setting up a portrait that will evoke in the reader the dread and projection of disaster that should logically follow from the changes she introduces.

Ribby uses narrative viewpoint to very good effect. The detached, cool narration draws into sharp relief the disturbing events portrayed and highten the impact, together with well-handled atmosphere.