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Review Style
I like to read novels and biographies, so if I can review them at the same time, why not. My ratings are usually at the high end because I think if someone has taken the time and effort to write a large piece, it is an achievement. The review will give the opportunity to flag up typographic errors. I do not mark down ratings for these errors because they are easily fixed.
Favorite Item Types
Rhyming Verse. Novels and short stories.
Least Favorite Item Types
Non-rhyming poetry.
I will not review...
Erotica, Vampire and Wolf stories. Their stories are all very samey to me.
Public Reviews
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Review of Rattle The Stars  Open in new Window.
Review by Bruce. Author IconMail Icon
Rated: ASR | (5.0)
A nice turn of events as we enjoy a trip out in the little boat as much as the characters. A short but enjoyable chapter. As usual, it is well-written and I noticed no errors or typo's. We return to the main ship with thoughts of what is to happen next.
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Review by Bruce. Author IconMail Icon
Rated: E | (5.0)
Having read through this piece I found it to be a bit bizarre. A good thing about WDC is that you get to read items in a category that you would not normally choose. It is an interesting read and is written to a very high standard. Surely a treat to any one interested in magical fantasy. I did enjoy the read.
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Review of Rattle The Stars  Open in new Window.
Review by Bruce. Author IconMail Icon
Rated: ASR | (5.0)
The story continues with interaction between the characters but no mention of the nasty aliens this time. Although this chapter does not move the story on much, it is still an enjoyable and interesting read. Again a good standard of writing and no errors noticed.
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Review of Sample Writing  Open in new Window.
Review by Bruce. Author IconMail Icon
Rated: 13+ | (4.5)
A drama/mystery which has good potential. The opening chapter is entertaining and prompted me to read on. The writing is of a very good standard and it puzzles me a bit because the third paragraph has not been separated into the different paragraphs of the characters. The bit in italics is well done because the reader realizes right away what is going on. Presentation is important and is easily improved. I would increase the font size via the editing bar at the top.
The paragraphs should be spaced correctly. I always indent my work apart from the first paragraph, but that is a purely personal thing. I would certainly read more of this story.
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Review by Bruce. Author IconMail Icon
Rated: 13+ | (5.0)
An interesting and enjoyable read. I noticed no errors or typo's. The story comes over very visual and is easy to imagine what is happening. I don't think someone could outrun a wolf so it was good that the eagles attacked it just before it would have caught Remus. The story interests me and I would like to read more.
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Review by Bruce. Author IconMail Icon
Rated: 13+ | (5.0)
This is an interesting and entertaining little read and was not what I expected. Very well done. Sorry that I can't get to 250 characters.
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Review of Confessions  Open in new Window.
Review by Bruce. Author IconMail Icon
Rated: 13+ | (5.0)
A nice touch as we get a flashback to an earlier tragedy in Skrie's life. So far this story has held my interest and I look forward to continuing at a later date. The writing throughout has been to a good standard and I have not noticed any errors or typo's
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Review by Bruce. Author IconMail Icon
Rated: 13+ | (5.0)
The first sentence seems out of place to the second and the reader could think Skrie is talking to Jabe. I still can't imagine why some small parts are in bold. An interesting little short.
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Review of Ambush  Open in new Window.
Review by Bruce. Author IconMail Icon
Rated: 13+ | (5.0)
Another good little short.
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Review of Foiling An Ambush  Open in new Window.
Review by Bruce. Author IconMail Icon
Rated: 13+ | (5.0)
I was not aware that the niece had been returned, but I might have not noticed it. I did get a bit confused about the different groups and had to re-read the item. Maybe if "sounds like his men" was "sounds like Jabe's men"? Overall, it was a good action-packed read.
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Review by Bruce. Author IconMail Icon
Rated: 13+ | (5.0)
Skrie makes a mistake. It is good to have the hero/heroine of a story make a mistake as it shows that they are not infallible. I feel the story is taking a new direction as the priestess betrays the group. The Standard is good as usual and I noticed no errors and have no suggestions.
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Review of Bad Juju  Open in new Window.
Review by Bruce. Author IconMail Icon
Rated: 13+ | (5.0)
I assume that Theren, being an acquaintance of Geordo owes his allegiance to him and could become a problem later. "When they finished breaking their fast, they went upstairs." What fast? We are still a bit in the dark about the ring although it seems to be a bad item. Another good, but acceptably short, well-written read.
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Review of Afterthoughts  Open in new Window.
Review by Bruce. Author IconMail Icon
Rated: 13+ | (5.0)
There is no mention of the others being with her at the end of the previous item. Also, I don't know why "This doesn't make sense," is in bold format. This is another short piece but holds a lot of interest. Can't fault the writing and look forward to finding out about the ring.
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Review of Narrow Escape  Open in new Window.
Review by Bruce. Author IconMail Icon
Rated: 13+ | (5.0)
An action-packed short. Good standard of writing as expected with no errors noticed. I am a bit puzzled about dropping the ring down a well. Maybe I missed a bit.
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Review of The Ring  Open in new Window.
Review by Bruce. Author IconMail Icon
Rated: 13+ | (5.0)
A good short read, but this one was a little confusing and I had to read it twice.
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Review by Bruce. Author IconMail Icon
Rated: 13+ | (5.0)
A good chapter going forward as the new trackers are hunted. It might need a bit more explaining as to why he hired another pair to find Aquila when he had not yet heard from the first two.
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Review by Bruce. Author IconMail Icon
Rated: 13+ | (5.0)
This item takes us into some action, which is well handled. In the sentence that begins: "One set of footprints" I thought for a moment that there were 5 sets of footprints. Helf and Horc I feel would read better if the names were used instead to avoid confusion. The fact that the two friends caught the girl and then decided not to take her back was a surprise but was credible given the circumstances. A good read with no noticeable errors or typo's.
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Review of Precious  Open in new Window.
Review by Bruce. Author IconMail Icon
Rated: 13+ | (5.0)
A very good read as the pair are about to set off on the rescue mission. I wonder if this is a re-write as I seem to have read something similar to this chapter.
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Review of Arrivals  Open in new Window.
Review by Bruce. Author IconMail Icon
Rated: 13+ | (5.0)
A good start to the adventures. The main characters are well drawn, although not having read much fantasy I will look up "orc" to see what it is. Tiny was spoken of but had not been previously mentioned and I was not sure at first if Tiny was there or not. The dialect of the characters comes over well and adds a lot to the story; well done with that. I found no errors or typo's in this well-written chapter. A suggestion, people overlooked her as a threat might be better as would overlook her as a threat, if referring to Malusk, but not if referring to Tiny.
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Review of Suncall  Open in new Window.
Review by Bruce. Author IconMail Icon
Rated: E | (5.0)
A sort of prologue-type description which introduces us to the main types of characters and landscapes we are to come across. Maybe even more will come later but we will wait and see. The writing is of a good standard in this small piece and indicates an enjoyable and interesting read ahead. I look forward to finding out.
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Review of Rattle The Stars  Open in new Window.
Review by Bruce. Author IconMail Icon
Rated: ASR | (5.0)
It is a good addition to the story, but I feel it is heading away from a younger person's story. Nothing wrong with that, of course. The length is fine for me, but a younger reader may take it in better if it were split into two chapters. I found the word "conspiratorially" to be out of place. The story itself is good and introduces some alien creatures who will surely play a big part in the story. It remains an enjoyable read.
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Review by Bruce. Author IconMail Icon
Rated: E | N/A (Review only item.)
This is a good, interesting, little read. A great number of people like the Downton series, myself included. It shows life from the gentry but also follows the stories of the servants. It seems that you enjoyed the tea party and I would sure like to have been there too.
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Review by Bruce. Author IconMail Icon
Rated: ASR | (5.0)
A good chapter as we learn more about the new character, Amelia. She does not seem keen on the men and is quick to put them in their place from the start. She warms to Alice though. Amelia is very well-drawn and likeable at the moment. I anticipate trouble from the crew, given the hints already given. I look forward to the next chapter.
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Review by Bruce. Author IconMail Icon
Rated: ASR | (5.0)
I had no trouble catching up with this story. I am used to the writing being of a good quality and I noticed no errors or typo's. The imagery is fine for me and I could see clearly what was happening. The same with the new characters which are well drawn. I see a sort of catwoman and a great hulk of the main space/seaman.
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Review by Bruce. Author IconMail Icon
Rated: 13+ | (5.0)
This is something different. The telepathic italics came across well and I was easily able to follow what was going on. I found the first chapter interesting and once started I had to read it through as it did not lose any interest in me. However, I found some of it not to my personal liking. I did get a bit confused at times as there is a lot to take in. The colours have weird names and even giving the sci-fi element I cannot see why red is not red and black is not black. Also, and this is of course a personal opinion, whenever vampires or werewolves are mentioned I do not read any following chapters. It is the same with time travel. It puts me off if characters travel back in time as I see it as an impossibility even in sci-fi. The well-known novel,"The Time Machine", gets away with it because the whole story is about the machine and is more of a fantasy than a sci-fi, in my opinion. Summing up it is a very good read and I did enjoy reading it. I cannot give it a low rating because of my own opinion and preferences so I will give a rating on the quality of the writing, which I feel is very high.
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