My Relationship With Death - thereforyou
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NOTE: Draft status. Four chapters. (Spoiler Alert)
(9/10) Title: There were 15k9 related works to your title as well. (I didn't deduct any points here) but I believe the title was meant for Sazzy's love for Taehyung who was "death" but I can't say for sure. And since the story is just starting I can't tell exactly if the title will tie into the storyline.
(9/10) Character: Characters was something you wanted me to focus on so here it is. To be honest Sazzy seemed very blunt to me, a boring character overall, but I can't say she's not interesting. There is a mystery to her, however, I can't connect with her personality. Sehun seemed to like her a lot even from the start and I can tell he cares and likes her; the way that he worried himself over about how she was acting after he touched her. To be honest I think Sazzy overact on some issues, but that could have been how she was raised and whatnot.
(8/10) Originality: I don't think I caught why she was a head student at the school or how she became a head student. Did it had something to do with her being enrolled in calculus?
(30/40) Storyline/Plot: The idea with the dead former love was still there, I saw that you replaced J-Hope with Taehyung (Taehyung is my bias in BTS) so it did got me excited. However, the whole story was switched to tutoring another boy who reminds Sazzy of Sehun, I honestly prefer the older version. (Not that there's anything wrong with the new) But I'm not fond of high school love, just because a lot of authors keep forgetting that their characters are in high school, so they do tend to leave a lot out. Your story wasn't like that and I hope it will continue to keep that atmosphere.
So far all I can tell is that Sehun likes Sazzy while she disliked the idea of having to tutor him soon. And that Sazzy's father had something planned for her and she can't do much about it, so far.
(21/25) Grammar/Errors: I focused more on your grammar (not sure why) but I feel since you're still just starting the story, it's better to fix the minor errors. Also I suggest proofreading, you'll catch some errors immediately. You used a variety of dictions in here so kudos for that!
Ellipses wasn't a major problem but it was a problem. (..) If it's meant to be used as an ellipse then do so with three dots (...) and if it's meant to be used as an ellipse with a closed sentence then (....) four periods would be required. Some 'her' were replaced with 'his' or 'him'. Make sure you proofread. Don't forget to include periods after titles, 'Mr.,' 'Mrs." etc. Numbers below 10 needs to be written out: 1 = one, 2 = two. Of course there are exception when it comes to time, etc but here it's proper to write them out. Saw some tenses error, but almost everyone has that problem, me included.
Original: Most importantly, how is his feelings without her beside his side.
Suggestion: More importantly, how are his feelings without her beside him.
(Most is fine but personally I thought 'more' is better, since important is already a term meaning "most". If you get what I mean.)
Original: The student's ruckus and chatter erupted her ears and she smiled in content.
Suggestion: The students' ruckus and chattering erupted her ears and she smiled in content.
Original: I apologize for my friend's....immaturity.
Suggestion: I apologize for my friend's...immaturity.
or
I apologize for my friend's.... Immaturity.
Original: Another raspy voice interrupted. A tall boy stood in front of her. He bowed.
Suggestion: Another raspy voice interrupted which belonged to a tall boy whom stood in front of her. He bowed.
Original: Suddenly, the classroom's door opened and Mr Kim walked in with his briefcase, prepared to begin to teach. Oh Sehun sighed, yet again, because he knew that he was bad at calculus. He couldn't wait untill he can get a tutor.
Suggestion: Suddenly, the classroom's door opened and Mr. Kim walked in with his briefcase, prepared to teach. Oh Sehun sighed, yet again, because he knew that he was bad at calculus. He couldn't wait until he can get a tutor.
Original: "As your first assignment, I want to see if you got the brains to be the head student. Go to the library while recess and sign up for the 'Bizzy Buddy' campaign. You will be assigned to teach a student as a tutor."
Suggestion: "As your first assignment, I want to see if you have the brains to be the head student. Go to the library while it's recess and sign up for the 'Bizzy Buddy' campaign. You will be assigned to teach a student as a tutor."
Original: Sazzy turned to him and they lock eyes
Suggestion: Sazzy turned to him and they locked eyes
Original: Your lucky
Suggestion: You're lucky
Original: "You sure aren't a fan of talking are you?....and trusting."
Suggestion: "You're sure not a fan of talking are you...? And trusting."
Original: Seriously, at the second day of school?
Suggestion: Seriously, on the second day of school?
(4/5) Overall Enjoyment: As I already mentioned, the idea of tutoring and high school.... They aren't my cup of tea but the story is an enjoyable read, although Sazzy appeared dull. But I guess I can understand, afterall her father is having her do things she doesn't want to do(?) in my opinion. Anyway, hwaiting!
(81/100) Points Total
Bonus: Your questions and focuses for us:
Plot, characterization (because I lack this), and grammar: For plot I can't tell you yet since the story is still at its starting state. Characterization, the way each characers are described is getting better, none just popped out as a friend or whatnot. Grammar is all under grammar~
Your story is only four chapters long and I know I took longer but if you follow my works you'll know I'm semi-hiatus~ So I apologize for the late review~ Anyway keep writing! I can see you're improving as a writer! Hwaiting!
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Review for: thereforyou
Requested on: 10/5/2014
Finished On: 10/7/2014
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