Peer Review 4 – Cameron Cole’s ‘A Letter to Patrick White’

Link: https://cameroncole.home.blog/2019/09/16/write-a-letter-to-patrick-white-telling-him-what-you-think-of-any-one-of-the-texts-you-have-read-this-week-miss-slattery-and-her-demon-lover/

Hi Cameron,
I think it’s safe to say that Patrick White would be beaming from the praise you have voiced for his work. I agree that White indeed leaves readers awestruck by his “story-telling ability”. You clearly have a grasp on White’s skill in creating depth and vividness within the minimalism of both his worlds and words. Recognising that the quote “He had the paprika chicken in his teeth” is a concise, yet emotive description of the disgusting Szabo indicates you understand not only the way in which White crafts his literature, but you can also discern the meaningful complexity shrouded by the simplicity of language. Both an eloquent and succinct letter to Mr White; the kind of writing I imagine he’d enjoy! Well done 😊

• Mariama