Reviewer: dwangela Signed 1
Date: November 24, 2018
Title: Chapter 1: Morning
I was just talking about how I need to review a lot of the fics that I’ve recently read, so here I am!
First and foremost, I absolutely adore this story. Jim and Pam are so perfectly in character and feel very authentic. As someone who comes from a family full of very predictable people, my family has definitely discussed the possibility of Thanksgiving bingo cards, and the way you’re using them in the story, both to add humor and allude to the biggest bet of all, is just brilliant. This story in general just feels so much like the Thanksgiving fiasco that I celebrate with my family year. You’ve captured the awkward jokes (Pam’s ‘pregnancy’), integrating new members of the family into the traditions, the banter, everything just feels so real, which can be incredibly hard balalnce to strike. Also, who doesn’t love Jim and Pam making out on his parents’ couch? This is funny, sweet, sexy, and everything I want in a story. You’re an incredibly talented writer. Looking forward to the next chapter!
Author's Response: I so thought I responded to this last week! Thank you SO much for the sweet review! :) It made me smile a lot when I read it and I’m so happy that you enjoyed it! I come from a large extended family and a lot of what happened here was definitely drawn from that. :)