Fic Talk > I Challenge You....
Let the 2014 Summer Reading Challenge Begin!
julilly:
--- Quote from: mare on June 20, 2014, 11:34:28 AM ---Aww lol We share a brain so if she ever does decide to read it, most likely she'll forget what the twist was by then anyway!
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Sad but true because I already had to think super hard to remember :P
carterkid:
--- Quote from: emilo on June 20, 2014, 07:13:17 PM ---Name of story: Switch by carterkid
1) Are you finding it easy to follow plot wise? I completely understand the general premise of the story, but the storyline is a little hard to follow because of some chapter organizational things (like one chapter will have only one scene, one POV, while the next might have three or four scenes and/or POVs)
2) So far who is your favorite character and why? I think Nick. His personality seems to be coming out a little more.
3) Are you getting a sense of how it will end and if so, any guesses? (Sometimes authors get a kick out of seeing what a reader thinks will happen and how predictable they may or may not be) I assume they'll switch back, but I'm interested to see how that happens.
4) Do you feel like the summary the author gave accurately describes the story you are reading? Would there be anything you would include or omit? I think the summary works pretty well.
5) Has there been any big surprises/plot twists or just overall observations? There was a chapter about "salsa night," and it's not what you probably think. I thought it was cute.
These are the harder questions, but don't be afraid to answer them. Remember we all signed on to this knowing and expecting to get and give constructive criticism.
6) If this wasn't a challenge story and you didn't have to continue reading, would you have stopped already? If so please explain why. I may have stopped, yes. Mainly, because I'm finding it a little hard to follow. I am interested in seeing where it goes, so I may have kept reading as well. It's a toss-up.
7) Has there been any glaring errors that have stuck out? (I'm not talking about the occasional missed period, typo or spelling/grammar errors but huge mistakes that need to be pointed out that the author might not be aware of) Not really, other than a few grammar/organizational things- but they're small.
8) Do you have any questions for the author in regard to the storyline, characters or plot? Why did you choose these two Backstreet Boys as the main characters?
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I picked Nick/Kevin because I thought it was a good idea to do the oldest/youngest kind of thing. Kevin could find out about Nick's life and Nick could find out about Kevin's life.
FrickingKaos:
Halfway there survey (Only to be completed once you have gotten at least halfway through your story)
Name of story: Forever
1) Are you finding it easy to follow plot wise? Yes
2) So far who is your favorite character and why? emily because she is enjoyable to read about and it's fun to learn something new about her in every chapter.
3) Are you getting a sense of how it will end and if so, any guesses? (Sometimes authors get a kick out of seeing what a reader thinks will happen and how predictable they may or may not be) no but I like to be surprised. I kind of want Emily to end up with Kevin lol but I know I am wrong. I am just enjoying the ride.
4) Do you feel like the summary the author gave accurately describes the story you are reading? Would there be anything you would include or omit? It's very accurate and fine the way it is.
5) Has there been any big surprises/plot twists or just overall observations? I wasn't expecting Nick and Chrissy hooking up or for him to be so wise and mature. I was also surprised that Kevin and Emily didn't hook up in the hotel room.
These are the harder questions, but don't be afraid to answer them. Remember we all signed on to this knowing and expecting to get and give constructive criticism.
6) If this wasn't a challenge story and you didn't have to continue reading, would you have stopped already? If so please explain why. I am enjoying the story so far so no I wouldn't have stopped reading.
7) Has there been any glaring errors that have stuck out? (I'm not talking about the occasional missed period, typo or spelling/grammar errors but huge mistakes that need to be pointed out that the author might not be aware of) No other than occasional typo but I can overlook those.
8) Do you have any questions for the author in regard to the storyline, characters or plot? Where did you get the idea for this story? Did you spend any time developing the characters before writing? Did any real life situation inspire some of Emily life in the the story?
mare:
Happy Saturday!
It looks like everyone who is reading only one story at a time is right on track! Good for all of you!!! :)
Friendly reminder's this week:
Two of you haven't read anything in two weeks (as far as looking at the reviews go anyway)
Kyrie
freedomwriter
Try to read a little bit every week otherwise you are going to fall behind and it's going to feel more like homework if you have to rush to get it done.
My suggestion is to look at how many chapters a story is and give yourself assigned days to read, especially if you aren't a big fanfic reader to begin with.
See you next week!
Alexsgirl_ritz:
I am sooo behind, you ladies have posted halfway there survey already. *pouts* But I can do this, I won't fail Mare and I am actually enjoying Emily's story. (I just have to find more time, lol)
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