1 [Report This]Date: January 02, 2021 07:27 pm Title: Chapter 2
This is an interesting take on Jim - seeing him as a guy with a clear dream he's maybe just not good enough to live puts a very different spin on the way he's gotten stuck in this particular place in his life. I'm looking forward to seeing what you do with that.
I liked the way you're continuing to build out the world and the characters more here - giving us a better sense of their relationships with each other and the role Jo and Danny are playing for them. Feels like a fuller story for it.
1 [Report This]Date: October 06, 2020 07:59 am Title: Chapter 2
Aly, the characters are still the ones we know and love (or love to hate) but the way you weave in the background story and little tidbits of their lives really makes this feel like a parallel universe of The Office where everything went differently but the characters are still them at their core. It’s so engaging and you made me laugh which is one of my favorite things about reading good stories! Can’t wait for the next update :D
1 [Report This]Date: October 06, 2020 12:44 am Title: Chapter 2
Jim trying to get information from his brother is SO cute.
“You gotta take a chance on something, sometime, Jim” Yes please.
““To be honest, I was a little worried about you the whole time. I thought you were going to strain your neck with how far you were craning it in order to listen in.” Oh Aly, this is perfect. So, so fun. I love Pam and Jo’s dynamic in this.
1 [Report This]Date: October 05, 2020 08:09 am Title: Chapter 2
Some really interesting perspectives all around on Pam and Roy's date. I couldn't quite suss it out but something about Jos description seemed a little foreboding. Of course Jo is rooting for Jim, that's really sweet. Hopefully the pep talk from Danny was just what he needed.
Great job, looking forward to whatever happens next!
1 [Report This]Date: October 04, 2020 11:32 pm Title: Chapter 2
Aly, I love this so much! I love how you’ve weaved the characters from canon into the story and made them their own while still keeping true to how they they felt in the show. It’s just a smooth, lovely read. I haven’t read the book either, so I’m really looking forward to what’s to come!!
Date: October 04, 2020 09:24 pm Title: Chapter 2
Oh Jim and Pam, why is it that regardless of what universe you're in you're always such delightful idiots about each other? I get the feeling that Roy is just putting on the charm here in the beginning. Nice suit, nice dinner, all that, but I still trust Singer's judgment. A guy that the dog doesn't growl at is the one you want to hang on to.
Kind of fun trip through Kelly's mind. I've know a few girls like that. They say they want something long term, but only go for the dregs. It makes me sad.
We have both Danny and Jo saying to Jim and Pam take the chance. Really hoping they finally listen to them soon.
Also the bit about Jim being the failing artist, great twist. I really hope that continues to play into where this goes.