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Reviewer: belsum Signed [Report This]
Date: February 01, 2008 10:59 am Title: Opus 3

I think the guess-the-character format worked against this piece.  I wasn't able to enjoy it at all until I was certain it was Karen.  Then it became an interesting look at her inner workings.  But unfortunately, all the quotes were a little distracting, though I definitely know what you were going for.

I've only ever read Tess of the d'Ubervilles.  I liked it OK.  I take it Return of the Native is a beloved of yours?



Author's Response: lol funny story, I actually don't love Return of the Native, but this one chapter about Eustacia is like my all time favorite chapter from a novel ever.  Other than that I could take or leave the book.  Maybe I should re-read it and see if I change my mind.  Anyway I feel you about the format and quotes in this one, I think it was a hit or miss kind of thing, but honestly I'm not that upset that the Karen chapter was a miss.  Cause like, hm, Karen...whatever ;-)  Anyway thanks for the review!! I love hearing the comments, of course!

Reviewer: Cousin Mose Signed [Report This]
Date: January 30, 2008 08:42 am Title: Opus 3

stablergirl, you almost tricked me with this one. I was initially thinking it was Jan you were talking about because of the reference to "examining her life choices." (I was thinking that perhaps this was set prior to the Valentine's Day ep)

But then I suddenly realized you were talking about Karen, right? And then it all made more sense.

I really like this story of yours. It's so different from what we usually see around here, and I enjoy the way you keep me guessing until almost the very end of each chapter.

Well done! 



Author's Response: Hey Mose thanks! I'm really happy you liked this chapter ok, I don't think it's a fan favorite.  And also, I'm happy that you're enjoying this idea!  Obviously I enjoy it, but who knows about everyone else lol.  Anyway, thanks for the review and glad I could stump you with this one.

Reviewer: NanReg Signed 9 [Report This]
Date: January 30, 2008 05:52 am Title: Opus 3

"...reaching out to the emptiness on the other side of the bed, assuring herself of many things and wishing she were as epic as she seemed."  Great line.

Author's Response: thanks ;-)

Reviewer: nqllisi Signed [Report This]
Date: January 30, 2008 05:14 am Title: Opus 3

Nice. I like the idea that the reason Karen often felt like a thinly-drawn character wasn't because of the writers, but because she, herself, was writing a character to play but she wasn't very good at it.  And I love that she characterizes Jim as having gone backward, but feels discontent with that analysis (because if what she wants is love, then he has certainly moved forward and she, herself, is the one who has fallen behind). Sophisticated and beautiful.

Author's Response: yes I like that idea too.  She just  sometimes seemed so false to me, and she was always trying so hard that I just thought...what if she's not really like this.  Anyway, thank you so much for the review and for reading!!!

Reviewer: PokerChips Signed [Report This]
Date: January 30, 2008 12:12 am Title: Opus 3

this was very dark but it is also true of what the character would be feeling. it is Karen. the whole line about following someone made me think of her.

These are all beautifully written and you seem to have an interesting grasp on these characters. I can't wait to see what you do for the others.

Oh and at the end are you write a list about who each opus is about? 



Author's Response: thank you so much, I'm not sure who'll I'll write next, but it should be interesting ;-)  Also, great idea...I think I might just do that.

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