1 [Report This]Date: March 28, 2023 05:57 am Title: Chapter 1
An extremely unfortunate situation for Karen, well portrayed here. I don't fault Jim for not discussing Pam while in Stamford, but his biggest mistake was the dramatic half-truth he told her at Starbucks. Though I think that as much as he was trying to convince her, he was trying harder to convince himself. Sad situation all round. Even though I adore Jim/Pam, I think that Jim/Karen made a great couple.
Author's Response: Karen was a great character and her only real flaw was being Not Pam. I think the show handled all of that really well. Thank you for reading and writing- I"m glad you enjoyed it!
1 [Report This]Date: September 11, 2020 05:30 pm Title: Chapter 1
I have so much love for JAM and over-identify with Jim, but honestly, this is such a clear and true picture of how lonely and awful S3 must have been for Karen.
Author's Response:
I went through a phase back in the day where I was very much in Karen's head, despite my love for all things JAM. She was the victim, not the villain, although I'm very glad she got her own happy-ever-after elsewhere!
Date: August 17, 2007 05:42 am Title: Chapter 1
wow, drunken conversation reveals a lot (reason numbr 101 that i won't drink... i have NO idea what i would say haha). But really, poor Karen. I mean, she really did have a rough time, and I mean, it would suck to be in her position. But still I care about pam more. haha
Author's Response: Yeah, me too. Still, I'm glad you liked this one! Thanks, as usual!! :)
9 [Report This]Date: January 17, 2007 05:55 pm Title: Chapter 1
I read this once before, but I don't think I reviewed it. (So, so busy - have time to inhale a few fics but not to review them, argh.) Anyway, I really enjoyed this - first, yay for a Meredith story! Second, you really captured her voice well here; I love the way she talks about Jim and the little info bombs she so inadvertently drops.
My favorite part? Her advice about the lonliness of being with the wrong guy - SO true.
As usual, well done!
Author's Response: Thank you! Meredith was hard to write for because we know so little, but that's what made it fun. Thank you, as usual!
Date: January 16, 2007 07:28 am Title: Chapter 1
Happy hour turned out not so happy for Karen, eh? What a great idea bringing Meredith and Karen together for a little passing on of wisdom. Well played, lis!
Author's Response:
Thank you! Definitely not a pairing we've seen on the show, but...it's a small office, and Karen needs a friend, right? (Especially since her boyfriend is clearly going to dump her any time now. Right? RIGHT?)
Date: January 15, 2007 08:49 am Title: Chapter 1
Oh sweet--you went with Meredith instead of Kelly! I think it worked really well this way.
I like that Karen got hung up on "best friend" instead of Pam's engagement. That feels very real. I'd love a part 2: does Karen dig for more details? From Kelly this time? Michael? Does she confront Jim? Pam? I just don't think she'd keep this inside of her.
Author's Response: I still like the Kelly idea...maybe a part 2 is in order. :)
Date: January 14, 2007 11:16 pm Title: Chapter 1
Yay! Meredith fic! THERE IS NOT ENOUGH OF IT.
Ahem. Excuse my shouting; just about every fanfic I've read, including this great one, is ten times better than what they do with Meredith on the show.
I liked this Meredith, all wise in the ways of bad marriages and men. Yay, you!
Author's Response: Thank you, thank you! I like Meredith. She has untapped potential.
Date: January 14, 2007 07:28 pm Title: Chapter 1
This was great. A good way for Karen to find out a little more while still feeling totally lost about her and Jim's relationship.
And I love this: "Oh, honey. I'll tell you what I told Pam. Being divorced isn't half as lonely as being with the wrong guy." - and how it gives us a little tidbit about how her similar drinking session with Pam went.
Author's Response: Thank you! I think Phyllis and Meredith are perfect for this sort of stuff- close enough to know, but not actually involved in the main plot so they can act as impartial observers. That line from Meredith is actually what popped into my head to inspire the fic- my first thought was that it would be a pre-wedding conversation between Meredith and Pam. I think I like this better, though.
Date: January 14, 2007 02:54 pm Title: Chapter 1
What a rough way to learn the truth. Yikes! I'm pretty sure though that Karen will start piecing together the puzzle from a variety of sources of information, and then watch out. Your Meredith was just spot on!
Author's Response: Yeah, I think Karen's pretty sharp. If she's trusting Jim now, it's because she just really, really wants to. I'm glad my Meredith worked for you- she was a challenge!
9 [Report This]Date: January 14, 2007 07:41 am Title: Chapter 1
Ooh, I love this.
Author's Response: Thank you!
Date: January 13, 2007 10:18 pm Title: Chapter 1
Your Meredith and Karen are great! I loved this, because it's so nice and quiet, like it could actually be canon.
Author's Response: Thank you! I love the wacky stuff on this show, but I think it really shines in the ordinary moments- I'm so pleased that you think I caught some of that feeling (I was chasing it, after all. Heh).
Date: January 13, 2007 07:29 pm Title: Chapter 1
Aww, no second drink for Karen and Jim. Great story though. Even though Meredith's character isn't very fleshed out (why is she the only one!) you made her very believable. You didn't over-whore her or put too much emphasis on the drinking. Great writing!
Author's Response: Thank you! Meredith was a challenge because they don't give us much to work with; I'm glad you thought she came out OK!
8 [Report This]Date: January 13, 2007 12:17 pm Title: Chapter 1
Second drink, Karen!
This seems to lead nicely into next week's episode. Nice Meredith here, too.
Author's Response: Oooh, thanks! I'm completely unspoiled, so if it does match reality I'm going to be sooo impressed with myself. :)
Date: January 13, 2007 12:09 pm Title: Chapter 1
What a nice change to include Meredith in a story...I can absolutely believe a scenario like this one. And I loved the last line. Nice work.
Author's Response: Thank you very much! I liked the last line, too. In fact, I had another whole paraph written and decided just to chop it off.
10 [Report This]Date: January 13, 2007 10:57 am Title: Chapter 1
I completely love this, nqllisi. I love the way you've written Meredith, I can really hear her voice while reading this. I felt for Karen, but she's gonna hear the whole truth eventually anyway. This was great!
Author's Response: Oh, thank you, 69CON! "Hearing her voice" is a great compliment. Yeah, Karen's toast. Hee.
Date: January 13, 2007 10:56 am Title: Chapter 1
oooh, I liked this!
I was initially surprised by the inclusion of Meredith, but you made it work very well for this story. You did a great job writing Meredith (and Karen) - the whole thing really felt like it could happen... and darn it, something like this needs to happen SOON!
Author's Response: Thank you! Meredith is underused on the show, I think, and definitely underused in fic (because there's so little to start from, I guess). I liked the idea of using the one thing we know for sure about Meredith to further the Jim/Pam cause.
Date: January 13, 2007 10:50 am Title: Chapter 1
Second Drinks?
Very interesting how you brough Meredith to the front of this story; it's nice to see her play a role that isn't shirtless. ;D Very nice!
Author's Response: Ha! She's using her alcoholic powers for good. Karen's too sophisticated for second drinks- let's hope she's too proud for second chances, too. ;)
Date: January 13, 2007 09:35 am Title: Chapter 1
"She pondered friendship and loneliness and alcoholism and truthfulness as she stirred the melting ice in her near-empty glass." - this reminds me of Pam and second drink! Great story. I like how Karen was trying to rationalize what Jim told her (and didn't tell her) against the truth she was finding out.
Author's Response: Thank you! I think Karen is in a bit of denial- but if I thought I had a chance with Jim, I might ignore the warning signs, too!
Date: January 13, 2007 09:15 am Title: Chapter 1
Oh, how delicious to have Meredith fill in the blanks. It's about time Karen woke up and smelled the coffee...or in this case, the whisky (since she didn't quite get the full story at Starbuck's with Jim.) This was clever and fun and I definitely saw Meredith here...really great change of pace too.
Author's Response: Thank you! Meredith was a challenge. Karen definitely needs the rest of the story.
Date: January 13, 2007 09:00 am Title: Chapter 1
OUCH! But I love that Karen gets this other important detail from yet another third party! (And your charcterization of Meredith is great!) Oh, I can only hope that sweeps are as promising as your fic!
Author's Response: Thank you! I'd never tried to write Meredith before. I know having her drinking is so, so tired, but I thought it would be a way to have her connecting with Karen. Thanks, again- I can't wait for February!