Fic Talk > I Challenge You....
Let the Summer Reading Commence! :O)
kevmylove:
Name of story: Figured You Out by DelphinaCarter
1) When you were asked to pick a story for the challenge, what made you choose this one and why didn't you read it before this point?
I'd heard good things about this story and I hadn't read it before because I kinda suck at reading! Sometimes I do tend to go on a reading spree!
2) What actually was the biggest challenge for you when it came to reading the story?
When my iPod didn't want to review on each chapter. Other than that I tried my best to keep a good reading pace.
3) When reading, did you feel like it was something you really were looking forward to or more a homework assignment? Did that change once you got into it?
As soon as I started I was really curious to find out what happened in the next chapter. It didn't feel like homework at all.
4) What was your favorite part of the story?
AJ and Brian playing detectives. They didn't give up on their friend and just knew something wasn't right.
5) Who was your favorite character and why?
I'm going to have to say AJ I just love how he brings the humor to the story.
6) What about your least favorite character and why?
Obviously cray cray Valerie. I just don't know how someone can get so obsessed and harm the person they are interested in. Ugh I'm so glad she got what she deserved!! (ok that was mean...)
7) If there was a sequel to this story, would be you interested in reading it?
Unless Valerie comes back as a crazy stalker zombie there won't be a sequel. It's great the way it ended!
8) Were you happy with the ending? Did it end the way you predicted it would?
Yes I was happy with the ending! I predicted the whole AJ and Brian crackin the case just because they were so determined. But I never imagined Valerie ending up the way she did. I also thought Nick was a goner! phew
9) Overall, if you had to take away something from the story, what do you think the lesson learned was?
Trust your gut!! Also trust your close friends when they tell you somethings not right...
10) Give us one final review that you feel sums up your experience reading this, maybe why you gave the kind of feedback you did or if you would have perhaps picked a different story from this one.
Most of my reviews were my reactions to the chapter and they were positive because I really enjoyed reading this story. Even though the chapters were short they gave enough information. Tracy does a great job with keeping you guessing and on the edge of your seat. I had heard good things about this story that's why I picked it!
11) For the readers who did this last year and this year, which did you prefer, reading each other's stories or reading someone other than who was reading yours?
I really enjoyed this year and reading each other's story was much better and easier. I also liked having a few stories to choose from.
12) Any final comments or suggestions for next year to make this work even better?
None. It's just fine.
13) Any final comments for the author?
Great job!!
RokofAges75:
^ Crazy stalker zombie!
Alexsgirl_ritz:
--- Quote from: julilly on July 28, 2012, 08:28:17 AM ---6) Tell us something you feel has stood out about the story. The biggest strength thus far
I don't know if any one thing in particular has jumped out at me so far but then again the story is really only at the middle. There's so much more than could develop as the plot continues to arc so I think there's a big opportunity for stand-out moments. At this point though I would say the uniqueness of the plot is the story's biggest strength.
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Thank you for your great answers, Julilly! This is what I was worried about when I joined the reading challenge, that the story is not yet finished and I don't think I am halfway through the story. The twist/surprises will be on the later chapters once I established the new characters like Kate. Hopefully, you'd still read the updates when the reading challenge is over. :)
Carter-Orange:
Name of story:
1) When you were asked to pick a story for the challenge, what made you choose this one and why didn't you read it before this point? I picked this one because I've not read any NKOTB stories before so thought I'd challenge myself.
2) What actually was the biggest challenge for you when it came to reading the story? I think the biggest challenge was that it was a NKOTB story as I really don't care for them enough to want to read about them. But that was the whole idea wasn't it, to read something we wouldn't usually read.
3) When reading, did you feel like it was something you really were looking forward to or more a homework assignment? Did that change once you got into it? Honestly, in the beginning it did feel like a homework assignment, but as I got into it more, I was curious to see how it would all work out in the end.
4) What was your favorite part of the story? When Kayla's restaurant burned down. I liked the suspense of not knowing if she and the baby would be OK, it definitely made me want to hit that 'next' button.
5) Who was your favorite character and why? I liked Jon because he seemed like a really nice guy and a good friend to both Donnie and Kayla.
6) What about your least favorite character and why? I found Donnie to be a bit of an arsehole at times.
7) If there was a sequel to this story, would be you interested in reading it? Not really a fan of sequels unless there is still plenty of story to tell. I think Dottie wrapped this one up nicely and there is no need for a sequel.
8) Were you happy with the ending? Did it end the way you predicted it would? I think it ended just right. I guessed from the start that they would have a happy ever after, and I must admit that I do like a happy ending to a romance story :)
9) Overall, if you had to take away something from the story, what do you think the lesson learned was? To be more open to reading different things.
10) Give us one final review that you feel sums up your experience reading this, maybe why you gave the kind of feedback you did or if you would have perhaps picked a different story from this one. The kind of feedback I gave was my reactions as I was reading each chapter.
11) For the readers who did this last year and this year, which did you prefer, reading each other's stories or reading someone other than who was reading yours? I've enjoyed both ways of doing this challenge.
12) Any final comments or suggestions for next year to make this work even better? Can't think of anything.
13) Any final comments for the author? Nothing comes to mind at the moment.
FrickingKaos:
Wow thank you so much Erika :) and LOL crazy stalker zombie. I wrote a one shot companion piece to FYO but I would never write a sequel. To me it's perfect as a single story. I appreciate all the comments.
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