WA: BLK Review

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 Worlds Apart
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NOTE: (Spoiler Alert)

Please excuse any errors in judgment, for I am not accustomed to reviewing action genres.

(4/5) Title

I found no serious issues with the title; I understand the context as well as the connotations. My one minor grumble is its vagueness as well as its overuse. Otherwise, I have no complaints.

(25/35) Characterization

I thought you did a wonderful job with the characterization, particularly with the growth of Suho. He went from being a timid and obedient boy to a potentially formidable foe to his own allies. The strong character and resolve of Ari had much to thank for this; hence, she is more than suited for the role of main protagonist in the story. The main issue that caused for the ten point deduction was the confusion amongst the characters; there are so many that you can't even keep track of them all without referring back to the character chart that's posted in the Foreword. Not all of the characters were properly introduced, either.

(8/10) Originality

Perhaps the werewolf genre may seem a bit clichéd and outdated for today's tastes, but I found the tone and mood nevertheless thrilling. The anticipation you build in the fear and excitement of the characters resonates with the reader, as well as the tender emotions that result.

(29/40) Plot/Flow

The prologue was absolutely wonderful in its emotional thrill and heartbreak. I was immediately captivated and continued reading with no regret from there on out. However, the mood somewhat diminished following those first two prologues. It became somewhat more of a slice-of-life what with the main characters being normal high school students otherwise. However, I understood that it was intended as a context to real life, and you managed that smoothly. At times, you depend too much on dialogue, and manage to take up about 1/3 of the chapter with mere dialogue and chat and no description. That is my major criticism for the story. Other parts were fine for the most part. At times, the plot would slow down to a gradual halt, but that would quickly be resolved by the grasp of a new plot that revitalizes the previously lost excitement. (Watch out for time skips, though.)

(6/10) Grammar/Mechanics

There are numerous noticeable spelling and punctuation errors throughout the story. No matter how minor the error, the mere presence of a structural mistake can detract from the reading value. Your general grammar appears to be fine, so I encourage you to make those minor edits in order to touch up on the reading experience just a bit.

(4/5) Overall Enjoyment (Does Not Factor Into Score): 

Though I do love reading action and adventure, I haven't really had as much in-depth experience with the subject as I have had with the much more popular genre of romance here on AFF. So please do not take this review's criticisms to a serious heart or think of me as a master critic of adventure. Nevertheless, I did really enjoy myself throughout the series. The chapters may have been a bit too long for my tastes; however, the thrill and anticipation kept me going for far longer than I expected. The character relationships are wonderful, and though no particular character appears especially deep, there is certainly no harm in establishing those warm, human relationships in which we readers love to indulge.

(72/100) Points Total

Bonus:

It has truly been an action-packed experience reading this carefully crafted story. By the consistency of your updates, I can tell that you planned rather than improvised. I will remain happily subscribed to your story in hopes of another update. I apologize for the delayed review.

 

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Reviewer: KPopAnimeFanatic
Review for: writerFairy

Requested on: 03/19/2015
Finished On: 05/09/2015
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