♪ Identitas by DobuOnew

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R E V I E W
IDENTITAS
 
 
         by DobuOnew
         EXO || Lay
         drama | school | romance
         Chaptered | On-going
         Reviewed up to Chapter 10
         Reviewed by Chunkee__
 
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       by f(x)

Title (3/5):

The title was a bit confusing. While I was reading the story, I couldn't find the initial meaning to it. The description gave me the yes, let me read this feeling but I couldn't find the ultimate problem or meaning.

Appearance (4/5):

The chapters were neatly done and organized. Very easy to read and good spacings.

Foreword/Description (9/10):

I specifically love the description. It totally describes a person, a real person. Everyone hides their ture feelings through a mask. So it was nice to read it because it was real.

Foreword was neat and organized. I love how you placed minimum qualities so as not to spoil the readers.

Plot/Storyline (14/20):

Let me apologize since I have only read your story up until the tenth chapter but don't worry. I will try to provide you a detailed review.

It was boring at first and a bit draggy since you didn't state the problem immediately. I was waiting for the true identity of each character with depth but that expectation was a downfall. You took a long time for the problem to blossom.

Also, I was confused in some parts. Lu Han's crush wasn't that elaborated and I was hoping that Cho Hee would be pestering Lu Han to do something. Also where Lay said he liked the rain. Was there a history for that? Or just a feeling of pleasure?

Character Development (20/30):

From what I have read, the characters were a bit too perfect for my liking. Also, Cho Hee's characater looks like a Mary Sue for me. It was too perfect. Try adding some quirky habits. Also, Lu Han seems like the Lu Han everybody knows in the fanfiction world. Lay was the usual guy I usually read in fanfictions. Try spicing things up as you go further.

Use of Language / Mechanics (18/20):

There were some instances wherein you mix up the past tense with the present tense. Kindly reread it again. 

Simple words, great vocabulary and a nice way of describing the characater's qualities. It was nice to read something simple and neat and it makes me want to click the next chapter.

Flow (8/10):

The pace was slow and some readers doesn't slow paced stories. Though Cho Hee and Lay looked comfortable with each other I just hope that there will be future interactions and like I said, the main idea.

Reader’s View / Enjoyment:

Honestly, I didn't like the story. It was overused and for some reason, I could read the first sentence of the chapter and skip to the end because I could easily see what happened in between. Maybe due to reading fanfictions for over three years or so and sometimes, the plot would be too cliche.

You just lacked planning, I think. I didn't find anything about Lay showing his fake self or Cho Hee too.

Final Score: (76/100)


Additional Comments:

Sorry for the lack of good points. I just didn't see any light or fun into it. I was waiting for the main idea to pop up and take its place but I couldn't find it. I apologize for reading a limited number of chapters I have been so busy with school work and I have some activities that needs to be accomplished.

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Review Credit to Chunkee__ from ♪♫ Midnight Sonata Café ♫♪

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momodays09
im sorry for the delay. school is just ughh. I can't make any promises, but I will aim to finish the two reviews in progress by the end of the month x.x

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Diviana #2
Chapter 39: Chapter 38: I am surprised you got to my review as quickly as you did. Thank you for the review, I will fix those grammar mistakes. I'll keep in mind to be more detailed as I write (that as has always been a problem of mine). I don't understand how my foreword was messy though. I'll credit later today.
JESLEN #3
Chapter 36: Hi thank you for this wonderful review. I agree with everything that was mentioned and I'll try my best to incorporate the suggestion. Yes, Haha, I think this was posted late because there were some things in the review that were not included in the story anymore :D Anyway, thank you very much for the review. 81 is still a decent score since I barely started the story. Credited ^_^
azxema
#4
Chapter 37: read the review.
wow, even though I'm lacking 72 is pretty much a decent marks right? right? lol
I guess I should not abandon and pay more attention to the little things such as the comma, I didn't know it'd make so much differences.
Thanks for the effort - really appreciate it. really.
overdosagexo #5
Chapter 28: Hello >< I am so sorry about this late reply... Yes, I would still like to read my review :) I apologize if this adds on to your burden...
Story: 包子 (Baozi)
aeterniti
#6
Chapter 34: Thank you for the review (and the feature - wow, I'm honored)! I read it well ^^
I actually like your way of thinking that Jongdae was inhaling the flames over and over again as atonement for his sins. The thought hadn't crossed my mind, haha XD
Ah, yes...Yixing XD To be quite honest, I just needed a ghost of his past, and since Yixing's my other bias.....X) Yeah, there was really no deep reason behind it being Yixing. Just personal preference, ahaha XD
But I'm glad that you enjoyed reading it while reviewing it ^^ I'm glad that I was able to convey the process of insanity in Jongdae to you, the reader. :)
AleatoryThinker #7
Chapter 33: Thank you for the review! I really appreciate the feedback. I'm seriously a dunce when it comes to titles as in I have no idea if the title is good or bad no matter how many times I think it over. In this case, I couldn't come up with anything that wouldn't give the assignment away, because, yeah, I'm not creative. Plus I'm not concise with words. A bad combination.

I'll definitely be on the lookout for those boring/lagging scene when I'm editing. The make-out scene was never planned so the suddeness makes sense. I'll either move it on the timeline or possibly cut it out. Making the character emotions is something I'll have to work a lot harder on, but I'm really glad the characters came off as realistic.

Once again, thank you for completing this review as it helps me a lot!
vexatious #8
Chapter 32: Thank you so much for the review! I haven't read it yet, but soon I will <3 I've already credited you in my foreword, so thank you so much again!
azxema
#9
Chapter 28: Not that person anymore's author here.
I wouldn't mind a late review, i'm not in a rush so yeah. I still want my review
vexatious #10
Chapter 28: Hi! Im sorry for the late response i havent been able to go online. Yes i would still want to read my request :)