10 [Report This]Date: April 10, 2008 11:57 pm Title: Beach Games
I never really thought about it, but Jim really forced Pam to make a move past Roy with his confession. What an amazing gift that he gave her even costing him so much personal pain. Cool. Thanks for this one!
8 [Report This]Date: January 09, 2008 08:27 pm Title: Beach Games
"She’s already lost him. Nothing can be worse than that."
This was such an awesome chapter. I love your backstory about Pam's courage that night. I've really enjoyed this and hate to see it with just one chapter left.
Author's Response: Thanks so much for your review! The last chapter was actually posted a few days ago so this story is now complete :)
Date: January 07, 2008 05:08 pm Title: Beach Games
I really, really love Pam in this fic, and more specifically in this chapter. You did an amazing job of capturing what I think she was feeling this episode. Great characterization throughout.
10 [Report This]Date: December 25, 2007 07:11 pm Title: Beach Games
Wow...I registered just so I could comment on this series. I love this so much. The writing style fits so perfectly with the content. The short sentences match fleeting thoughts. And one of my favorite things is the dual POV's in every chapter and the hello/goodbye cues. You did a really good job matching their feelings and Pam's growth. Not only has she become independent, but she understands Jim better than before. You took two already close characters and made them inseperable. My absolute favorite chapter was the part with the phone call (The Initiation?). I wanted to stop and review that part but couldn't stop reading. You nailed the angst and anxiety and comfort. You've probably heard this before, but I've been in that situation before - loving a very close friend and having to find that familiar routine after a period of separation. During nearly every conversation we had there were hello/goodbye moments that I relieve and regret. I never managed to get to fancy new beesley status, unfortunatley. The point of the digression was to thank you for describing it in a way that I never could and tell you that it was freakishly accurate. The only negative I have is that I would have liked a Jim POV in Chapter 7. I understand why you didn't include one, but I would have enjoyed seeing your take on how Jim felt/thought during Pam's infamous speech. Sorry this is so long and scattered, I haven't yet had time to sit and think about my reaction to this series clearly, this is written in a flurry of pure enjoyment. By far my favorite that I've read here (and that's a lot). Absolutely can't wait until the last chapter is added!!!!! Awesome job!!!! Please keep writing
Author's Response: Wow. You just completely floored me. I cannot believe this story was enough to prompt you to go through the trouble of registering but I'm extremely glad, and flattered that it was. I'm still re-reading what you said in disbelief to be honest. I'm new to The Office and I fell in love with this pairing pretty much instantly. I have so many ideas for fics but whenever I sat down to write I couldn't seem to start. When I did, this style came out and luckily it worked out perfectly for the story. More than anything, the story started as a way for me to go through, look back at the episodes and understand the pairing better. I decided to share it on a whim and I'm so glad people have enjoyed it and found it believable. As for chapter seven, I really wanted a Jim POV too but I decided a while back that it should be all Pam in the way that Casino Night is all Jim. Still, I promise you'll find a bit of Jim reflecting on Pam's speech in Chapter 8. Again, thank you so much for taking the time and trouble to leave me a comment, and such a long one as well. I can't tell you how much it means to know that people are reading and enjoying. Thanks :)
10 [Report This]Date: December 22, 2007 05:50 pm Title: Beach Games
Yes, an end to the angst! I was thrilled to read this chapter's summary and see no (Goodbye). :)
Aah, so many good insights in here, as always.
The way you write Pam's epiphany here is exactly how I see it. I loved the realization in this line:
She can’t imagine why she ever thought the truth could be worse than the lies she’s been telling herself.
I love it because yes, it's a seemingly-sudden moment of change for her, but at the same time it's something that's been building for a long time.
And her loving the man Jim used to be, and knowing that he's not happy being the man he is now either, and her realizing the parallels of desperation between the two of them -- so great. I'm excited for the conclusion. :)
Author's Response: Thanks thirtypercent. Believe me, I was so glad to write this chap without a (Goodbye). I'm glad you found Pam's epiphany believable because it was really difficult to write, in fact I was probably more nervous about tackling it than I am about writing The Job. As ever, thanks for reading :)
Date: December 21, 2007 08:43 pm Title: Beach Games
yay ! no goodbyes ! :) this chapter makes me so happy for pam. I'm glad that she finally is strong enough to tell the truth :)
Date: December 21, 2007 08:03 pm Title: Beach Games
Oh I'm so excited! This was such a great chapter!
Date: December 21, 2007 07:33 pm Title: Beach Games
Beautiful Pam POV. Took me right back to that episode and that particular scene. So well done.
10 [Report This]Date: December 21, 2007 06:30 pm Title: Beach Games
Really strong chapter. So looking forward to your take on The Job.
Date: December 21, 2007 05:45 pm Title: Beach Games
And for the first time, she realizes why.
It wasn’t about bravery, or hope, or selfishness, or any of the things she’s let herself think it was.
It was desperation.
These lines made ME understand, all these months later, the greater significance of the coal walk. Thank you for this.
10 [Report This]Date: December 21, 2007 03:01 pm Title: Beach Games
Magic. You are clairvoyant, I swear. The way you get inside Jim and Pam's heads and translate what they are saying to what they are feeling is just magic. Can't wait for the big finish!
Author's Response: Thanks so much! This is my first fic in this fandom so I'm absolutely thrilled to see people enjoying this. Thanks for reading :)