Date: February 10, 2010 08:38 pm Title: Chapter 1: The Many Faces of Facebook
So I saw When in Rome this last weekend, and ever since then I've been dying to reread your story. Now that I finally have time, I'm excited. It's still just as good as I remember. :)
8 [Report This]Date: June 02, 2008 04:05 pm Title: Chapter 1: The Many Faces of Facebook
I LOVED LOVED LOVED this story.
Like another reviewer mentioned, I like how you have kept the characters realistic. I like it more when I can relate to them as the Pam and Jim we've gotten to know through the series, and you encapsulated that.
The facebook thing was great. I so know what it means to wait for that "special someone's" profile to show up( mine hasn't shown up yet, but I'm optimistic)
I love Italy and Roma and I am always sceptical when someone choses to use it as a backdrop, seeing Roma is a character in herself. You use Roma as if you're in a dialogue with her and it gives the story so much.
I particularly liked the part where Jim was standing in the sixtine chapel thinking about Pam. And the Bocca della Verita` piece was so good, both with Pam alone and with them together. I also loved the picture with the petals falling around them as they first meet.
Bottom line: A great story!
Author's Response:
Oh wow!! Thank you for the wonderful (bellismo!) review. You are so generous in your compliments-- thank you!! I have to say that you picked all my favourite bits as your own, which warms my heart. There were times where I would be completely lost in the story, imagining (perhaps) myself as Rome watching them come together. It was such a treat to write this fic. The story really moved me, and I'm glad to see people feel connected to it and felt that it was genuinely realistic. Again, thank you so much for the lovely review.
Date: October 20, 2007 02:13 am Title: Chapter 1: The Many Faces of Facebook
Che belleza! Questa, veramente, era perfecto. :)
All your descriptions of Rome made me so happy. I love the way that Jim and Pam came together. And - here's a sort of embarrassing admission - I squeed in happiness when you wrote "panino" instead of "panini." Lamely enough, the unnecessary pluralization of that word is one of my biggest pet peeves.
Author's Response: Wow! It's incredible to receive such an amazing review... especially considering this was my first forray into Jam fanfic. Thank you for the generous comments about my descriptions of Rome. As for the Italian- it was my heavy reliance on my own Lonely Planet phrasebook that helped me with panino. LOL Again, mille grazie for the awesome review!
Date: June 21, 2007 08:23 am Title: Chapter 1: The Many Faces of Facebook
Online translators are pretty great. Brilliant story - such beautiful descriptions of Rome as well. This is almost filmic to me, and I'm seeing it in my head, which I find pretty amazing. Nice job.
Author's Response: I'm so excited to hear you call it "filmic" because when I was writing it, I certainly saw a lot of it play out in my own head. I am pleading the 5th as to whether or not the online translators have translated correctly (heheheh) Thanks so much for reading and reviewing!
10 [Report This]Date: June 20, 2007 07:13 pm Title: Chapter 1: The Many Faces of Facebook
I think I know what the last line means and if I'm right, I can only hope we get to see Pam's reaction when she translates it!
I am simply enchanted by this story.
Author's Response: Don't worry- you will :) Thank you so much for the amazing compliments and for reading and taking the time to review. I really appreciate the feedback!
Date: June 20, 2007 04:12 pm Title: Chapter 1: The Many Faces of Facebook
I'm sorry for the Entourage shoutout... that chapter had me feeling like Drama when he stood up in his convertible and shouted VICTORY! into the Grand Canyon. Just awesome. When Jim walked in to find Karen with The Ring... chills. Seriously.
Author's Response: Wow! LOL That is certainly quite the compliment. Thank you so much!!
10 [Report This]Date: June 15, 2007 11:51 pm Title: Chapter 1: The Many Faces of Facebook
I'm officially coming out of fanfic lurkdom to say...I freaking love this story! I literally cannot wait to see what you have planned for this. And I kind of want to go to Rome now.
Author's Response: Wow!! I feel so honoured that you chose my little story to come out of fanfic lurkdom for! Rome is awesome- you should definitely go! Thank you so much for reading and reviewing my story!
Date: June 15, 2007 05:46 pm Title: Chapter 1: The Many Faces of Facebook
I LOVE stories that have Pam leaving DM and working on her art career.
And I loved "Jim says: Creed" That was great. I love when they do that sort of thing on the show, and using it was very realistic and funny.
Now I've gotta read and catch up!
Author's Response: heee!!! I'm glad you're enjoying this chapter. And it is such a Jim thing to suggest Creed isn't it? (Not that Creed knows how to operate a computer...) LOL Thanks so much for reading!
Date: June 14, 2007 09:17 pm Title: Chapter 1: The Many Faces of Facebook
You know what the funny thing is? Of all the cities in Europe I have been to (so far) Rome has always ranked as my least favorite one. But this story had made me really want to go back! Especially if I was on vacay with one Mr. James Halpert. ;) You are doing a wonderful job, I can't wait for more! *cough*twss*cough*
Author's Response: Hee!! I'm so glad that I could make you love Rome. You have to go to the city when it's quiet (which is August, cause everyone is on vacation)- but there are certainly things I didn't like about the city... but it is the home of romance, right? Wouldn't we ALL want to go on vacay with Jim? Hehehe. Thanks so much for reading and reviewing!
Date: June 14, 2007 06:05 pm Title: Chapter 1: The Many Faces of Facebook
I love this story! I literally can't wait until you post again! The details are so vivid and I love picturing Jim and Pam in Italy. I can't wait to see how this turns out!!
Author's Response: Aw! Thanks so much! I'm happy to hear you're enjoying the story. Thank you for the awesome compliments. Thanks for reading and reviewing!
10 [Report This]Date: June 11, 2007 07:44 pm Title: Chapter 1: The Many Faces of Facebook
GUH!!!! I love this story! (I just read all 5 chapters...hee!)
I love the hotel story in chapter 2 (3?) about the shower being over the toilet. I studied abroad in France a couple of years ago and then traveled in Italy for a couple of weeks afterwards and I swear every. single. hotel that we stayed at where we had a "private bath" (i.e. in the room, of course) the shower was just a little shower head sticking out of the wall near the sink, or the toilet. Haha, talk about a wet bathroom! :) So I just had to say I enjoyed that little tidbit.
And my goodness!!! You have me on edge throughout all of the chapters! Like, will they run into each other? Won't they? Why don't they see each other at the same time?!? :) Haha.
I'm hanging onto every last word of this story! I absolutely love it! And I'll be really looking forward to your updates!
Author's Response: Yikes! I didn't realize until this fic that the toilet story isn't a unique story- but rather the norm! LOL Oh dear... I'm so excited to hear that you're enjoying the chapters. Thanks so much for reading and for reviewing.
Date: June 11, 2007 06:58 pm Title: Chapter 1: The Many Faces of Facebook
This fic is awesome! I was a little bit hesitant, purely because I wasnt so sure how much I could enjoy a story with a setting far away from Scranton but I have to say, Im really enjoying this fic. The way you write Jim and Pam is so organic and true! Eagerly anticipating for more!
Author's Response: Oh I'm so glad you took a chance on it! I really wanted to capture the essence of Jim and Pam and I was hoping that it translated well. I'm so happy to hear that it does. Thank you so much for reading and reviewing. I love hearing what people think about my fic.
Date: June 07, 2007 06:40 am Title: Chapter 1: The Many Faces of Facebook
yay! they talked! i hope we get a chapter about what jims reaction was to the message. and i kept of waiting for them to realize they were in the same cafe or something but i'm glad you didn't go that way! can't wait for the next chapter...siggggh.
Author's Response: Don't worry, there will be definitely a reactionary to the messages- I wouldn't leave you hanging. LOL Thanks so much for awesome review and for reading. I hope you keep enjoying it :)
10 [Report This]Date: June 06, 2007 10:00 pm Title: Chapter 1: The Many Faces of Facebook
I'm really enjoying this story. Keep it up!
Author's Response: Thanks so much! I hope you continue to read and enjoy. Thanks for reading and reviewing.
8 [Report This]Date: June 06, 2007 08:28 pm Title: Chapter 1: The Many Faces of Facebook
"They could have and should have been more than just best friends." This line - heck, this whole chapter, broke my heart. (Although the last part of the last line sounds a teeny bit promising!)
Author's Response: *hands back pieces of kaystar's heart* Never fear, I am always a Jammer and wouldn't write it any different. Thanks so much for reading and reviewing :)
Date: June 06, 2007 06:45 pm Title: Chapter 1: The Many Faces of Facebook
This is such a unique story. It seems like there is so much more to tell -- do you have it all planned out?? Anyway, I obviously CAN'T friggin' wait for them to meet up in fabulous Roma!
Author's Response: Thank you so very much! Yep, it's all planned out. Pretty much right to the very end. Thanks for reading and I'm so happy to hear that you're enjoying it. I really appreciate and love hearing people's thoughts on the chapters.
Date: June 06, 2007 05:38 pm Title: Chapter 1: The Many Faces of Facebook
I am really enjoying this story and I like the setting. Looking forward to the next chapter.
Author's Response: So happy to hear that you're loving the setting. Rome is such a brilliant place to bring two people together. Thanks so much for reading and reviewing.
Date: June 04, 2007 06:35 am Title: Chapter 1: The Many Faces of Facebook
poor poor pam! sniff. I hate when that happens on facebook. i mean i wasn't in love with the guy but its still like yuck. they meet in the next chapter right? PLEASE tell me they meet in the next chapter. update sooooon!
Author's Response: I hear you completely. I can't make any promises- but I hope you continue to enjoy. Thanks so much for reading and reviewing. I love hearing from readers. :)
Date: June 03, 2007 12:46 pm Title: Chapter 1: The Many Faces of Facebook
Wow, I left a really really really long review, and then I also realized I left out a bit more of the European history... so I decided to finish it.
So, yeah, North guy defeated the Papal army... and then also around this time, there was the concordat (I think) and they said that ya know, we will give you this little section of rome and it will be yours forever and ever. and it is. and then they also had some stuff about roman catholics being the main religion, and religious education in school, and that the pope in in charge of marriage.
or i have just mixed up about 3 different events in my head. oh well. class is over, finals are taken, and grades issued. as long as you don't use these reviews for any real scholarly effort, it doesn't matter.
Author's Response: LOL!! Maybe you're also thinking about Mussolini too... LMAO He gave the pope permission to continue to have Vatican City and he'd leave him alone (despite the fact that Mussolini was making all of Italy Facist during WWII). But yep, Vatican City is run by the Pope (who is the official head of state). They don't have regular school in Vatican City (aside from perhaps some religious cooperative opportunities for priests, brothers, nuns and religious laity). It's more of a country that is the head of a religion (Catholicism). Yeah... I suppose now's a good time to admit that I'm both Catholic and a history teacher *cough*bigdork*cough
And don't worry, I love your reviews. You're too funny! :)
Date: May 30, 2007 09:03 pm Title: Chapter 1: The Many Faces of Facebook
I really, really like where this story is going.
One tiny thing: Why do you italicize the names of the companies? That's really distracting to me for some reason.
Can't wait for your next update :)
Author's Response: LOL... I italicize the names in part because it's good writing form to italicize names of companies/brands. I hope it's not causing too much distracting though... I'm glad you're enjoying where the story is going. I really appreciate and enjoying hearing thoughts from readers. Thanks for reading and reviewing. :)
Date: May 30, 2007 11:39 am Title: Chapter 1: The Many Faces of Facebook
I wish Karen wasn't going to Rome with Jim! That makes for an awkward reunion between Jim and Pam.. haha!
Anyway, just wanted to say I love this story so far!! Can't wait to see what happens in Italy!
Author's Response: Oh I know! I wish that Karen wasn't going too. ;-) Thanks for reading and replying.
Date: May 30, 2007 08:11 am Title: Chapter 1: The Many Faces of Facebook
OMG...I totally adore this story! I just got introduced to Office fanfiction with McPants but I swear this could be my new favorite! Update soooon...and when are they going to meet? I hope its the next chapter...*crosses fingers*
Author's Response: Aw, wow! Thanks so much for the great compliments. I hope you'll stay tuned- they'll meet soon enough. ;-)
10 [Report This]Date: May 29, 2007 10:16 am Title: Chapter 1: The Many Faces of Facebook
Well, if it wasn't for this story, I would be on facebook starting huge poking wars, so it is a good thing you wrote this! hehe
I would totally friend Pam on facebook. And I would get into a vicious poking war with her (I never relent)... I did a search (just in case), but all I foudn were groups... darnit
And hum, there is a Jim Halpert in Atlanta... and I just happen to be in Atlanta.... *gets off computer to go find her Jim*
So, things I love about this story: Mention Facebook (check), mention atlanta (check), mention Sara (which is another name I go by in a very confusing story of why) (check), JAM (massively huge super quadurple check even if it hasn't happened yet)... is there any way this story could fail with all of those check marks?
All I gotta say is you better write more quickly, because, you need to fulfill JAM before you get that "massively huge super quadurple check" mark.... :)
(although reading the other comments, I think we totally need a MTT on facebook group... maybe there already is one, I kinda suck with facebook. i am so addicted to it, but really all i use it for is messaging friends and poking wars... and i know there is so much else to do on it... but oh well. seriously, it is sites like that and this which is why I have no life!)
Author's Response: OMG! Jim and Pam *are* on Facebook! You must not have looked properly! I wish I was kidding you. Seriously. Look up "Jim Halpert" and "Pamela Beesly" and look for their network of "Scranton, PA"- it has their faces and everything. I'm totally "friends" with Jim Halpert already (LOL!!) we "hooked up and Pam doesn't know what she's missing". The whole cast of characters is on there. The day that Pam confessed on Beach Day Jim's "relationship status" was set to "single" again. LMAO. So. Much. Fun. I'm glad you're liking the story so far, and all those coincidences must make it fate! Don't worry, I'm going to fulfill the 4th checkmark for you. ;-) Thanks for reading and reviewing!
Date: May 29, 2007 10:14 am Title: Chapter 1: The Many Faces of Facebook
That made me very sad. I hope it picks up in the future chapters. I can't wait to see them in Rome together.
Author's Response:
Don't worry! The first couple of chapters have a bit of angst, but I'm going to guarantee, neigh promise you happy JAM. Thanks for reading and reviewing! :)
Date: May 28, 2007 01:55 pm Title: Chapter 1: The Many Faces of Facebook
Ohhhh, I hope you update soon. I can tell this is going to be good. You present a really daunting conflict for Jim--this is a relationship with Karen that we never saw on the show. It seems much deeper and he easily acknowledges the things he loves about her. And the ring! Of course I want Jim with Pam, but I like that you're making it a challenge.
Author's Response: Wow! Thanks so much for the awesome compliments. We'll be seeing a bit more of Karen & Jim's relationship. I always figured Jim would be with the antithesis of Pam (like her opposite in many ways). But I think that humour and friendship are always important to him, so I play Karen very much with those qualities. I'm glad you like the challenge. Thanks so much for reading!