Rogue Review  No. 33 - May 26, 1998

by Lee Vine

Desert Rain by Mat Twassel

M/F

Length: 1,500 words

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NOTES:

(1)  IF YOU ARE UNDER 18 THEN STOP READING NOW!!!!!
(2)  IF YOU ARE OFFENDED BY DESCRIPTIONS OF NATURAL ACTS WHICH SOME 
PEOPLE CALL PLEASUREABLE BUT YOU REGARD AS NECESSARY FOR THE 
PERPETUATION OF THE HUMAN RACE THEN STOP READING NOW!!!!!!!
(3)  IF YOU AREN'T SURE IF EITHER (1) OR (2) APPLY TO YOU THEN STOP 
READING NOW!!!!

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Summary

A man walks into a card and gift shop in the desert.  He is looking 
for a map of the local area, but ends up walking out with two 
umbrellas.

Commentary

I really liked this story.  The characters were all deliciously 
anonymous, but at the same time seemed very familiar.  The 
awkwardness of the man and the flirtatious nature of the woman at the
counter worked well together.  It did not feel rushed or forced.  I 
have always considered neckties to be phallic objects, but had never 
thought about belts in the same way.

Judgment

This is a great story.  I would not change a thing.
