Fic Talk > I Challenge You....
Let the 2014 Summer Reading Challenge Begin!
emilo:
Final survey (To be completed after finishing the story you are reading)
Name of story: Save a Prayer by Carter-Orange
1) What was the biggest challenge for you when reading this story? Uh-- giving birth in the middle of it? haha. Otherwise, I'd say the fact that it was out of my genre comfort zone.
2) Did you find yourself looking forward to reading as you were going along or did it feel like homework?The only time it felt like homework was when I was just too exhausted to read (but I was also too exhausted to play with my four year old, too exhausted to get up and feed my newborn, too exhausted to change a diaper, etc, etc.) Once I could get going, I looked forward to reading.
3) What was your favorite scene/chapter in the story?AJ catching a wild boar.
4) Was your favorite character at the halfway point still your favorite at the end? Yes. I think that Nick, by default was the favorite character since he was the narrator and "hero" so to speak.
5) Who was your least favorite character and why?I dunno-- except for any of the New Kids, who didn't really contribute much to the story other than the set-up, I'd say maybe Brian? He didn't really have any big moments that I can remember. He was just kind of there as an ancillary character.
6) If there was a sequel to this story would you be interested in reading it?I don't really think this story would lend itself well to a sequel, unless maybe Steph delved into the aftermath-- I can actually see that being the type of story I would like-- The guys dealing with their emotions and leaning on each other in the wake of such a harrowing experience.... I'd read that.
7) Were you happy with the ending?Yes. I think she wrote the ending well.
8) Name the biggest surprise in the story and did you see it coming? (If there was one)Maybe that ALL of the New Kids died? I didn't really expect that. I actually thought there would be more competition going on.
9) What was this stories biggest strength?It read like I was watching a movie. Steph did a great job describing each scene and setting.
10) What was it's biggest weakness?I think this has more to do with this story's genre vs. my genre preferences, but I would have liked to see more of the guys' relationships and communication with each other-- more "bromance," if you will. But, this was an action/adventure story, so I can see why I saw "less talk/more action," so to speak.
11) Did reading this story make you want to try another one from this author?Yes. I actually read one of her stories in last year's challenge, which prompted me to pick something else she wrote for this year.
12) Give us one final review that sums up your experience reading this, maybe explain why you gave the kind of feedback you did or if you would have perhaps picked a different story from this one?I'm glad I chose this story, because it was out of my reading comfort zone, but I still enjoyed it because it was so well-written.
13) Did the author respond to your feedback?Yes
14) Any final thoughts or questions for the author?I enjoyed it! Sorry I was a little slow getting started and that I took some long breaks in between reading. I was a little distracted. lol
« Last Edit: June 29, 2014, 03:25:34 AM by mare »
mare:
Ritz, here's a copy of the final survey for short stories.
Final survey (To be completed after finishing the story you are reading)
Name of author who wrote these stories:
1) What was the biggest challenge for you when reading these stories?
2) Did you find yourself looking forward to reading as you were going along or did it feel like homework?
3) What was your favorite story and why?
4) Did you have a favorite character and if so which story did he/she/it come from?
5) What was your least favorite story and why?
6) If there was a sequel to any of these stories would you be interested in reading it?
7) Were you happy with the endings?
8) Name the biggest surprise in any of the stories and did you see it coming? (If there was one)
9) Overall what were the stories biggest strength (you can pick one or just speak generally)?
10) What was their biggest weakness (same as above)?
11) Did reading these stories make you want to try another one from this author?
12) Give us one final review that sums up your experience reading these, maybe explain why you gave the kind of feedback you did or if you would have perhaps picked a different story from this one?
13) Did the author respond to your feedback?
14) Any final thoughts or questions for the author?
mare:
Hello!
Not much to say. Steph, you need to complete your reader's survey so this way I can post the happy wavy guys for Emily.
Ritz you just need to finish up those last two stories.
Next weekend I'll be back to wrap things up. :)
Alexsgirl_ritz:
Sorry if it took me so long to finish the last 2 story, it has been really busy with work and business, and my youngest was admitted to the hospital for four days. But here it is:
Name of author who wrote these stories: Mare
1) What was the biggest challenge for you when reading these stories? I guess the time.
2) Did you find yourself looking forward to reading as you were going along or did it feel like homework? Even if I struggle with finding the time to read, it did not feel like a homework at all.
3) What was your favorite story and why? I'd still go with Mirror Image and the Easter Bunny story. Those two really touched my heart.
4) Did you have a favorite character and if so which story did he/she/it come from? Nick, from almost all the stories. I love the way Mare writes Nick.
5) What was your least favorite story and why? probably The Colors of my world... suck, it's not that I don't like it, I actually had fun reading it. This story made me laugh, but if you will ask me to rank the short stories, this probably would be on the last due to it doesn't have much meaning just like the other stories.
6) If there was a sequel to any of these stories would you be interested in reading it? Yes!
7) Were you happy with the endings? Absolutely.
8) Name the biggest surprise in any of the stories and did you see it coming? (If there was one) None, but maybe the way Mare's mind works. She's one creative writer.
9) Overall what were the stories biggest strength (you can pick one or just speak generally)? Mare's creativity and excellent writing.
10) What was their biggest weakness (same as above)? None that I can think of.
11) Did reading these stories make you want to try another one from this author? These stories made me love Mare's works more.
12) Give us one final review that sums up your experience reading these, maybe explain why you gave the kind of feedback you did or if you would have perhaps picked a different story from this one? I enjoy all the short stories, these proved how awesome Mare is as a writer.
13) Did the author respond to your feedback? Yes!
14) Any final thoughts or questions for the author? No questions. Just I love you, Mare. :)
mare:
Okay that was easier to find then I thought it would be! lol
Readers survey (To be completed once the person reading your story is finished)
Story: my collection of short stories
Person reading it: Ritz
1) When you found out this person was reading your story what were your initial thoughts?
I was happy because as reader, Ritz has always given honest, detailed feedback.
2) Did your reader leave you an adequate amount of feedback and was it helpful to you?
Yes!
3) Did you find yourself going back to read your story as a result of the feedback?
Only Mirror Image
4) Do you have any questions for the person reading your story?
Nope
5) Overall did you find the experience a good one or a bad one?
It was excellent! Thanks, Ritz!
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