Date: June 12, 2021 01:44 pm Title: Day 152
Jim in the soundproof booth was just heartbreaking. I love the way you sort of forced the information out of Pam, it’s important they can grieve their losses together.
Author's Response: I was nervous if the soundproof booth scene would work and be believable but the response to it has been pretty good so that’s good! And thank you, I think one of the most important dynamics of Jim and Pam’s relationship is how he is so good at sensing her feelings and drawing things out of her when her default mode is to bottle things up and that comes into play here. And yes it’s important to their bond that they work through this together <3 Thank you so much for reading!
1 [Report This]Date: December 25, 2020 10:17 pm Title: Day 152
I thought this was really strong work with Larissa's backstory. You've taken this character we just met and immediately killed her off in a way that really makes her loss seem palpable and makes Jim's fear here so real. I love that you've made survivor's guilt play so big a role in this story, that just seems like a really smart choice to me.
The details with your use of ASL are really well handled. And the way the two of them are getting to know each other just warms my cold, cold heart.
Date: October 15, 2020 05:58 am Title: Day 152
Aghhhghghg. NLM. As you know I’m a deaf reader and writer and LOVER of a quiet place and all things JAM, so when I saw this this morning on a list of best fics and saw your name attached I had to come read. I’m so happy to feel represented here, I love post apocalyptic fics and this is so good!!
1 [Report This]Date: September 06, 2019 04:01 am Title: Day 152
I loved the contrast between Pam & Jim’s dreams. I completely get the unconscious brain dreaming in both those ways when faced with a silent world. I found it a really interesting inclusion.
The unicorn necklace storyline was adorable. Jim has caught feelings! I loved his flicker of jealously. Smitten Jim is such a sweetheart.
1 [Report This]Date: May 08, 2018 10:46 am Title: Day 152
Excellent. This is one of my favorite things about fan fiction, seeing known characters in an entirely different situation but still "our" characters.
Author's Response: Thank you, and yes I love that element of fanfic also! Hopefully as this story progresses, I can keep them still feeling like "our" Jim & Pam
Date: May 07, 2018 11:38 pm Title: Day 152
There is so much tenderness in this story, it turns my heart to mush. Pam is smart and helpful and a bit shellshocked. Jim is even more vulnerable, but determined to protect Pam, in spite of his sense of dread. They are depending on each other more and more, with genuine caring and concern. All the little details bring so much life to this sweet, scary story.
Author's Response: Wow, you summarized my exact goals with the characters much better than I could! Thanks for reading :-)
1 [Report This]Date: May 07, 2018 09:29 am Title: Day 152
I love how you set this world up! And you do it so well. It’s really like getting a lot of my questions about AQP answered but with a pairing that I’m a little more emotionally invested in. ;) You mix the hardness and the sadness with the light and funny so well, especially in this chapter. Can’t wait for the next!
Author's Response: Thank you! Humor was always a coping mechanism for Jim and Pam, especially Jim, so I easily picture him trying to find all the humor he can even in this situation. Plus I highly appreciate any dystopian/apocalyptic movie that can work in a little humor and levity, can't be doom and gloom all the time!
1 [Report This]Date: May 07, 2018 07:33 am Title: Day 152
I believe Jim being able to draw strength from his experience with Larissa to help Pam was a great step forward in both of their healing process. I love how you brought that all together.
I think one of my favorite things about the story is that with the lack of proper oral communication they’re going to have to pay more attention to each others body language and facial expressions and that was very clear in this chapter, Jim is definitely becoming more intuitive with Pam.
But then when he did speak, whispering of course, it was done with purpose.
Author's Response: Thank you! In a lot of ways Jim and Pam were suited for this world, they're ability to communicate and just "get" each other with few words was a strength, that's probably half of what inspired me to write this!
1 [Report This]Date: May 07, 2018 06:20 am Title: Day 152
This remains lovely, as most of your WIP are. Thanks for sharing. I love the flashbacks, though of course the JAM is the best part. Also, fyi, as someone who has not yet seen AQP, this still works.
Author's Response: That's good to hear it still works. I outlined this before I saw the movie so while there's plans to borrow a few more plot elements I'm hoping it can stand on it's own.
Date: May 07, 2018 04:09 am Title: Day 152
You're a professional heartstring tugger! I love it.
Author's Response: Professional, huh? I'll take that compliment! :-D