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Old 09-01-2007, 11:25 PM   #76
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Old 09-02-2007, 01:43 AM   #77
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Old 09-02-2007, 02:54 AM   #78
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Okay I'm going to hafta read this again because clearly I was having a very BAD day.
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Old 09-02-2007, 03:07 AM   #79
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Right I'm going to say what I think as a layperson- which I am, picking up this book and reading an excerpt. Exactly what I'd say in my head.
The name of the little girl "Rev", why is she named that? It keeps reminding me of a reverand. Ok her brother has a very made up name and I'm finding it very hard to relate to but at least it doesn't confuse me with anything else.
I get straight away he's lost his memory and the excerpt keeps harping on about it when it could have been offered up just once.
I also get the little girl is supposed to be cute and her brother caring but again it's too stated.
The magic is brought in and loses any senses of mystery because it is stated so matter of factly.
It would take something very surprising for me to read on.
I hope this critique is one you will take in good faith and I apologize for my
ridiculously rude comments before which I agree were not helpful.
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Old 09-03-2007, 11:45 PM   #80
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Biggles, thank you so much for reading through it again. No hard feelings about before.

I wanted to use the name Xavier, but it didn't fit in my world, so it became Xavie (pronounced in a very weird way because of the way they speak). Rev was made up on the spot. I wanted to use a name with a 'v' at the end because 'v' is actually pronounced 'f' in their language; her name is pronounced 'ref'; I liked the sound of that. I'll probably change it, though.

As for saying things too much, I'll keep that in mind while I edit. I never realized that I had overstated those things you pointed out. I'll work on it.

The magic is supposed to be obvious because it is such a common and normal thing in their world. What's supposed to be mysterious is how Rev killed the soldiers and what else--other than healing--she can do.

Once again, I appreciate the comments. Thanks a lot.
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Old 09-04-2007, 01:51 AM   #81
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I quite like it and can't really find anything to critique that others haven't already mentioned to you.
The idea that he can breath fire made me blink at first, but only a little
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Old 09-04-2007, 05:52 AM   #82
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No worries Johnna.
Even if the magic is commonplace in your story which I know you meant, it's so much more fun to read when you find out slowly- bit by bit- where you are not quite sure. It builds up the tension and leaves you wanting more.
Less is always more
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Alright, I'll keep that in mind when revising, Biggles. Thanks again.
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