3. Read on Two Levels.
Stop By
can be read on at least two levels. First, every reader can enjoy it as a
sweet, light romantic tale with plenty of sentimental involvement and an
emotional payoff. Secondly, as I will describe below, it touches upon some
deeper levels and traditions that are also very rewarding. Stop By is a powerful
story, banking for its energy on raw, universally understandable emotions. It
is simple and elegant, sweet and engaging, yet with some dark undercurrents
(loss, depression, and contemplation of suicide) that open deeper levels of
engagement for readers who choose to delve down the extra layer of
understanding.
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