9

I think the word "brilliance" is a great one-word summary of my personal feelings on this piece.  It's definately one of my all-time favorites.  The best part for me is that this feels like something the writer's just haven't written yet.  This could be expanded into an entire episode (although I do enjoy how short and sweet it is.)

An extra thought: should you ever feel the need to update this one, might I suggest throwing in some Andy and Karen?  Maybe some Toby?

8

What a lovely story.  This is definately one of my favorite all time adaptations.  What's particularily rewarding about The Paper Bride is that it takes a common idea--using characters in a story setting that is not their own--and really adapts it well.

One of the hardest things about adaptations is allowing the characters to truly feel like they are a part of the story and to allow the characters room to be themselves.  This story does that fabulously.  I was also thrilled to see the story pulled off set in The Office itself.  That is something definately to be proud of.

I generally think the earlier scenes were better written.  Towards the end, the characters seemed to conform more and more to the original Princess Bride.  I also felt like the whole story was hastily written and if it had a thorough once over, it would be perfect, but that's a really really minor point.  Keep up the good work.

P.S. I'm a huge fan of the Princess Bride.  

10

To anyone wasting time reading this review, stop what you are doing and read.

This is one of the best written and most wondefully fluffy pieces of fluff ever written.  This has earned a place in my all time favorite stories spanning the many different genres and fandoms for over ten years.  I absolutely loved it.  It's closer to capturing the basic essence of what fanfiction is (and, more importantly, what it can be) then almost anything I've ever read.

In the words of one syllable: My dear, you rock.

I'm a huge fan of this.  Keep going!  I can't wait for the next part!  Keep up the good work.

Author's Response: Thanks Dooflegna!  So glad you like it.  I'm working on it.  More soon - I hope!!!

This is definately a story I can get behind.  I'm going to reserve further judgement until it's complete, and I am very anxious to see it completed.

I would love to see a tiny bit more length, but I also enjoy restraint in authors, and I certainly wouldn't like to see you start adding unnecessary bits.  You've got a good instinct, especially around your dialogue.  Keep up the good work. 

10

Ahhhhh, Moxie.  Breaking bandwith one chapter at a time.  Get better, and keep writing!

I was just rereading The Fates Are Laughing and I came across the title of a book that would be a perfect inclusion sometime during this story: Outwitting Squirrels: 101 Cunning Stratagems to Reduce Dramatically the Egregious Misappropriation of Seed from Your Birdfeeder by Squirrels.  So you should use that somewhere down the line.  Because that'd be awesome.

10

A very lovely story.  You're a fine writer, with a good knack for plot arc.  I like that this story had a nice, natural conclusion.  Keep up the good work :D


Author's Response: Yeah, I was a bit worried that there were still a few open-ended things so thanks for commenting on the ending. Glad you liked it!

9

Simply beautiful.


Author's Response: Gosh, thanks.   But, really, you've never seen me......

9

You should make this a series.  The Office Noir?  Too brilliant.


Author's Response: Sadly. Sadly. Now that Pam's been exposed (TWSS) I don't think she'll be on the case for much longer. I think her Sergeant will be coming down on her (TWSS) for botching up the case. But, no worries, she always bounces back (TWSS).

10

I love your stuff, and I got to read this while I was away in Omaha, and that was a nice surprise.  Keep writing!  I need more hugs fiction!


Author's Response:

Thanks so much!  Trust me - there's no danger in me stopping anytime soon.  I've now started a kind of a series involving Jim and Pam and various domestic chores.  Sounds incredibly exciting huh?  LOL!

So stay tuned... :)

10

AWwwww, I love it!  You're one of the best authors when it comes to showing how Jim and Pam would be together and happy AND interesting all at the same time.  I expect this to go all the way up to engagement, wedding, and Janie Halpert, thank you very much.


Author's Response:

Thank you for the lovely compliment.  :)  LOL!  I have a couple of problems with bringing them that far with this piece the biggest is that it's only supposed to be 2 more chapters!!

I know you love Janie (who has actually been called Emma and Gracie in other stories - I should go back and just make them all Janie except that would ruin a pivotal moment in one of them).  Anyway...I will start to think of a way to feature Janie again sometime soon - since you asked so nicely. :)