1 [Report This]Date: October 29, 2020 02:06 pm Title: Not today for sure tomorrow
Oh, man, there are a lot of great lines in this - the game of 20 questions now on the 164th question and their secret shared knowledge of the never opened station really paints a picture of the deep connection between them, and Jim saving feelings in his mental Pam-box and storing up moments to tell Pam about when the time is finally right for them tells you so much about the longing he has for her.
You've also painted a really vivid image of Kyiv here!
Author's Response: Thank you! I wasn't sure at the beginning what I wanted to do with it, so I loaded (and, maybe, even overloaded) the first chapters with details. I'm glad you liked them, though.
1 [Report This]Date: July 23, 2020 11:14 am Title: Not today for sure tomorrow
I really enjoyed this: it's warm and lovely and it made me happy. Thanks!
Author's Response: Thank you, Sam! I'm glad you enjoyed this story!
Date: May 18, 2020 05:44 am Title: Not today for sure tomorrow
Wow. I just read all four parts at once. This is such a great story! Keep the storyline, change the setting. Brilliant. Can’t wait for the next update!
Author's Response: Thank you so much for your kind words! I hope you'll enjoy the next chapter as well :)
1 [Report This]Date: May 13, 2020 11:49 am Title: Not today for sure tomorrow
I love this, a lot! That tea-set metaphor was such a good realisation for Pam, and her having that discovery was a long time coming! The start of this chapter made me want to wrestle Roy, but by the end of it I was smiling, filled with some classic jam love. Well done :)
Author's Response: Thank you very much! The start is rough a little, but I could promise to save some special moments for the next chapters :)
1 [Report This]Date: April 30, 2020 08:04 pm Title: Not today for sure tomorrow
“He asked himself if there was a song that made Pam love him.”
THAT line broke my heart.
This is written so well! Poor Jim. I can absolutely see him stealing any tiny moment that he can on these rides with Pam. So sweet and heartbreaking all at once.
Author's Response: Thank you so much for your kind words, they mean a lot to me!
1 [Report This]Date: April 24, 2020 08:09 am Title: Not today for sure tomorrow
This story is very beautifully written. It kinda made me feel like I was traveling. Can’t wait to read some more.
Author's Response: Thank you very much! It means a lot to me, and I'm glad you enjoyed the chapter.
1 [Report This]Date: April 24, 2020 03:56 am Title: Not today for sure tomorrow
I enjoyed this! It's interesting to see them in this setting. Can't wait to read more!
Author's Response: Thank you very much, I hope the story remains interesting for you :)
1 [Report This]Date: April 24, 2020 03:19 am Title: Not today for sure tomorrow
So this was adorable and heartbreaking. At the same time: dang, I wish Scranton were dense enough to have a metro and lots of random 5 story buildings. American cities of its size are more like glorified suburbs in that way: mostly single family homes and car dependent. You do a great job of reviling the right emotions in the new space though.
Author's Response:
Thank you so much! I'm glad that the new setting wasn't too distractive and I hope I'll keep the right mood.
The five-story buildings are typical here; they were mass-built in the 60s as affordable semi-temporary buildings but remained permanent. But, at least, the new stations of the metro were opened :)
1 [Report This]Date: April 23, 2020 09:58 pm Title: Not today for sure tomorrow
This is beautiful! I could picture Kyiv in your descriptions of Pam and Jim’s apartments, and the subway. Even the note about Pam coming from a rural area and trying to fit it in the city. This will be a cool blend of cultures. I’m really excited to see where you go with this. Despite the different setting, your pining Jim is perfect. My heart hurts for him.
Also, when I read your message about this story, I pictured Dwight as a tour operator at someplace like Chernobyl. Or at least, full of facts and knowledge about it.
Author's Response:
Thank you so much, Jenna! I miss walking freely on the streets, so I try to put my yearning into the words (and I'm happy that it worked!).
I had some ideas about Dwight, but your suggestion about Chornobyl is brilliant! I'll think about the tour... or would it be Michael's idea for a team-building event ('You'll radiate joy!' or something like that).
1 [Report This]Date: April 23, 2020 07:38 pm Title: Not today for sure tomorrow
Dernhelm! I love this! Not at all how I picture Scranton, but I really like the thought of them having this time together and how he makes use of it...
This was one of my favorite moments:
"Pam looked at the window to try to notice an empty and dark platform. When she did see it, she always looked at him, as if she shared some secret knowledge with him; this look made his heart swell. " Yes. So bittersweet.
I've always thought that if Roy had really supported and loved Pam well that Jim wouldn't have pursued her for long, if at all, and she would not have needed him so much.
I'm really looking forward to seeing where you go with this! Thank you for writing!
Author's Response:
Thank you, HonestAndCourageous, for your lovely review!
I like the idea that Jim and Pam need each other, and it's not only because Roy treated Pam poorly, but because they could make each other better persons. Or it's just my vision of perfect relationships goals :)
By the way, the abandoned metro station is real. Every time I'm in that part of the metro, I try so see it :))
1 [Report This]Date: April 23, 2020 04:50 pm Title: Not today for sure tomorrow
Big city Jim and Pam AU here. Still has all the same feelings of canon. The wistful glances, Jim pining after her from afar, their solid friendship. Lots of really good internal thoughts too. Looking forward to seeing where you go with this.
Author's Response: Thank you! I hope the idea I try to write down will be interesting.
1 [Report This]Date: April 23, 2020 03:34 pm Title: Not today for sure tomorrow
Admittedly at points I was confused by the tense of the writing, trying to figure whether something was happening or had already happened. Regardless it was an interesting mood piece and I enjoyed it.
Author's Response: Thank you! To be honest, tenses often confuse me, and I'm sorry that it affected your reading :(
1 [Report This]Date: April 23, 2020 03:27 pm Title: Not today for sure tomorrow
This is so lovely and you did an amazing job of creating a vivid picture. Wonderful!
Author's Response: Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm glad you like it.