10 [Report This]Date: May 02, 2009 11:17 pm Title: My, she was yar.
Wow! I have enjoyed me a Ryan/Pam fic before... but you actually got me to root for them over JAM! I think you did what every author should aspire to do; you took the characters and kept them true to the people we know from the show but with different circumstances, they end up in a different place than the show might take them. I think where you got me was the with Pam and Jim loving the idea of each other more than the real thing. On the show, I absolutely believe they are the best people for one another... but on the show, Jim DID come back when Stamford closed and Pam and Ryan never really had that one-on-one time in the supply room that led to everything else.
Anyway, I very much enjoyed reading this and never could quite figure out what I wanted, I felt so bad for Ryan but how could I not want Pam with Jim? Great job!
Author's Response: Oh man, thank you so much! That really means a lot to me -- what a great review!
Date: June 11, 2008 10:36 pm Title: My, she was yar.
I love Ryan Howard. So much.
Obviously I love Jim/Pam, but.
There's something about Ryan.
10 [Report This]Date: June 11, 2008 06:14 pm Title: My, she was yar.
*sighs* I sooo love Pam/Ryan. I know I'm about to read the next chapter of this story you probabyl wrote ages ago and Jim will be there, but i just wanted to pass props on writing some good Pam/Ryan for me :D
8 [Report This]Date: January 27, 2008 08:50 pm Title: My, she was yar.
Wonderful story. I couldn't stop reading. I especially liked the bit about Pam being home alone and watching the show and how that might impact her feelings for Jim. Well done.
Author's Response: Thanks so much!
10 [Report This]Date: January 25, 2008 12:36 pm Title: My, she was yar.
I'm another one who's terribly torn about this story. I'm not an OMGJAM4EVA or I'll die!!!11 kind of person, so it's not the pairing in and of itself that I find disturbing. Of course it's fabulously well written, with attention to those little details that make everything come alive without ever descending into tedium. You're always masterful about knowing just when to zoom in, and when to pan out.
If I actually saw Jim-on-the-show as the passive, ballsless, idolizing and slightly dim character he's written as in this story, I'm sure I'd feel differently. (Really, he couldn't tell Ryan was dissing him about being a steel salesman? Srsly?) The same if I saw Ryan as the basically cool guy with a strong undercurrent of feeling who just sometimes lets his asshole side take over without quite realizing it. If Ryan-on-the-show came across to me as he does here, then I'd probably want him with Pam, too.
So how can I put it? I think this is a fabulously well written and well told story, but it's about characters that are a couple of lens stops away from the ones I see, if that makes sense. I'm able to enjoy it more if I read it as being about three original characters--played by the same actors as the ones on The Office, but otherwise bearing only a superficial resemblance.
Author's Response:
First of all, thanks so much for those very kind comments on the writing -- I really appreciate them.
As for the characterization -- what was key for me in writing the story, and what I maybe didn't get across very well, is that this is Ryan POV, and Ryan is not necessarily a reliable narrator, especially when it comes to Jim. I wouldn't take any of Ryan's thoughts about Jim as being gospel truth, or even necessarily the truth as Ryan sees it -- from Jim's point of view, this story would look very different. And for Ryan himself, this is a Ryan that could've been in an AU if he and Pam had gotten together after season 2, rather than what he's grown into in the canon of the show in seasons 3 & 4 -- and again, of course he seems like less of an asshole from inside his own head.
Anyway, you might still be right that it's as out of character as you say, but that's what I was going for.
Thanks again for your thoughtful comment.
10 [Report This]Date: January 25, 2008 10:31 am Title: My, she was yar.
So good! I think another reviewer mentioned that this seemed so "adult" and I agree. It was so real and heartwrenching and good. Thanks for such an amazing ride.
Author's Response: Thanks so much! I really appreciate that!
10 [Report This]Date: January 24, 2008 11:44 pm Title: My, she was yar.
Okay I officially now want it to end with Ryan getting the girl. I never, EVER, thought I'd say that, but there it is.
This fic is all kinds of fantastic.
Author's Response: Thank you so much!
Date: January 24, 2008 11:46 am Title: My, she was yar.
I'm kind of obsessed with this. Thanks for the speedy updates! I never thought I'd say this but.. PLEASE let Ryan and Pam end up together!
Author's Response: Oh yay, I'm glad you're rooting for those crazy kids! Thanks!
9 [Report This]Date: January 23, 2008 09:09 am Title: My, she was yar.
Wert is wrong. I'm not pissed off at all and I'm totally in love with this story. I have a very soft spot for Pam/Ryan especially when Ryan finds himself head over heals for Pam. Excellent story, excellent details.
I'm also so excited to see where you take this. I'm wondering about your title and how it will come into play. I'm just so fascinated with the concept of how these people would react if the documentary were real and you've got me hooked.
Author's Response:
Oh man, you're so sweet to review! I am really sorry I inadvertently used your fic title -- it's such a good one, is all. :)
Thanks so much!
Date: January 22, 2008 06:52 pm Title: My, she was yar.
This story is awesome! Go independent Pam! Can't wait to see what happens next...
Author's Response: Thanks!
Date: January 22, 2008 04:53 pm Title: My, she was yar.
I love pam/ryan but only I think when it is this version of ryan. Or well, basically the ryan we all know and love under the influence of Pam. which I guess is the point. Um basically I love this so far and I'm really excited about the jim/pam stuff, too, because I really, really am a sucker for a truly symmetrical love triangle which is where it looks like this story could be going.
Author's Response: Oh man, thanks so much! And yeah, I'm really going for that Ryan-as-softened-by-Pam and Pam-as-livened-up-by-Ryan goal, so I'm glad that comes across at all. Thanks for reading!
8 [Report This]Date: January 21, 2008 07:07 pm Title: My, she was yar.
"Jim Halpert, thank God, did not come back to Scranton when the Stamford branch merged with it – instead he quit, got another job somewhere."
Ryan + Pam - Jim = a very intriguing story! I like how blase Pam seems about her relationship with Ryan, and how into Pam he is. I'm looking forward to the next chapter!
Author's Response: Thanks! I'm glad you're enjoying.
Date: January 21, 2008 05:47 pm Title: My, she was yar.
Interesting beginning and premise! I'm intrigued to see where this goes from here :)
Author's Response: Thank you!
Date: January 21, 2008 05:43 pm Title: My, she was yar.
I think Melissa is going to be really pissed off that you stole her title. I also think that she's going to be the opposite of pissed off at how good this is so far.
Author's Response: Wow, I'm not on MTT very much, so had no idea there was another fic with a similar title. I've changed my title accordingly. Thanks for your kind and understanding comment.
Date: January 21, 2008 05:41 pm Title: My, she was yar.
Oooh, fun and interesting take! I can't wait for more! I usually hate Pam/Ryan because it's all like Ryan's somewhat in control, and I love love LOVE that here, he absolutely isn't!
Author's Response: Thanks so much! I can totally see what you mean about Pam/Ryan -- that's a really interesting comment.
Date: January 21, 2008 04:47 pm Title: My, she was yar.
I like how you almost incidentally worked in the actual situations from Initiation, but re-imagined them to fit your story. Also I think you've struck the right note with the Pam/Ryan relationship - Pam not quite being all-in, her slightly sardonic tone about 'them' - and how that throws him off his game (his attitude about Jim is spot-on for how I think Ryan felt about him.) Really looking forward to seeing where you go with this.
Author's Response:
Thanks so much! I could see Ryan being really into a girl if she was kind of playing it cool, so I'm glad that came across.
Thanks for the review!
Date: January 21, 2008 04:32 pm Title: My, she was yar.
Good writing style but Ryan and Pam = a big Yuck!
10 [Report This]Date: January 21, 2008 04:14 pm Title: My, she was yar.
why'd you have to make them so damn cute? i actually made an "awww" sound... while reading a pam/ryan fic?? whaaa? i really liked this though. i can't wait to see where you go with it! great start!
Author's Response: Hee, thank you!
Date: January 21, 2008 03:58 pm Title: My, she was yar.
Usually I am not a fan of anything but Jam but I am intrigued so far and can't wait to read more.
Author's Response: Thanks!
10 [Report This]Date: January 21, 2008 03:33 pm Title: My, she was yar.
When I first saw this I got really confused thinking it was the story by GodInThisChilis. But anyway, this is awesome. I can definitely buy it. I'm always a little skeptical when Ryan as anything but a jerk, but I don't think he has to be that way, I think it's all a matter of circumstance. Can't wait for more!
Author's Response:
Oh, dude! I'm not on MTT very much these days so I had no idea there was a fic with a similar title. Whoops, that sucks.
Anyway, thanks for the review! I really appreciate it.
Date: January 21, 2008 03:24 pm Title: My, she was yar.
Wow. I'm actually on board with this Pam/Ryan pairing. You said it becomes Jim/Pam-y but I'm wondering if thats Jam with a side of fluff or with a side of angst. Highly intrigued. Looking forward to more!
Author's Response: Thanks! I'm glad you like it so far.
10 [Report This]Date: January 21, 2008 03:01 pm Title: My, she was yar.
ooo I'm liking where this is going. Very intriguing. Plus I kind of used to like Ryan, so I'm ok with this detour from Jam with a promise of Jam in the future ;-) Nicely done.
Author's Response: Thanks! I hope you keep enjoying it. :)