"Rigor Mortis: A Deadly Sweet Romance" By: Tatapajama.

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"Rigor Mortis: A Deadly Sweet Romance".

By: Tatapajama.

 

 

Reviewer: St-renaissance.

 

1-Title: the title is definitely interesting and original; I don't think I've ever seen a title similar to it on this platform. It bespeaks of a light-hearted drama, and perhaps comedy. I see you've included a sub-title I'm not sure if it entails of any meaning regarding to the plot, but it's definitely eye-catching.

Rating: [9/10].

 

 

2-Description/Foreword: The description is sufficient in substance and conventional in form and length, it provides a general outlook of the plot alongside a brief narration of the main characters. The poster is absolutely gorgeous and it fits the overall animated and comical ambience of this story, the layout is neat and organised. I don't recommend changing a thing!

Rating: [10/10].

 

 

3-Plot: So, you've chosen the third-person narrative style to narrate your story which is usually recommended in lighthearted dramas. I'll just get right into it, if you don't mind. Since you've chosen the third-person narration, you must analyse how that'll affect the characters in regard to psychological, emotional and physical construction. For example, in first-person narrative, the main character's thoughts and emotions are all vital to the plot, while their physical description isn't too important because it would be illogical for a character to stand still and begin to narrate their own physical appearance because it'll feed into the mistake of mixing your own voice as an author with the character's which hurts the character's durability and validity.

This is a similar issue here with the third-person narrative in your story; you, as an author, have made your narrative voice so pronounced to the point where it becomes evident that it's YOU, the author, who's narrating the story instead of a nameless, neutral narrative voice. Does that make sense? For example, when you wrote "He's like the epitome of Michelangelo's David." Complimentary phrases such as this are considered as flaws in literature because you must differentiate between a narrator and an author. You cannot fuse your own personal opinion of this character's physical appearance with the narrative voice, and you cannot impress your opinion upon the readers; if he looks like Michelangelo's David then describe it in a sensible way without resorting to a biased description. However, you can use other characters' narratives to describe the designated character.

Right, what's the point of the ual innuendos as early as the first chapter? You've already introduced both characters but you haven't bothered with a proper build-up of the evolving relationship between them. The unnecessary description of senseless ual behaviour among the two characters is motiveless and slightly childish; as in the story is clearly being endorsed by a 'shipper' to other shippers exclusively and that'll disintegrate the general value of your work.

I have several questions regarding the underlying idea of this Zombie rhetoric: Why are they considered so separate from humans? Weren't they once humans as well? Why do they need to socialise among humans if they've comfortably established their own community? Why are they obligated to attend school if they're dead? These questions cannot go unanswered, I understand that this story is heavily fictional but every literary work must have an economy of jurisdiction and rules, otherwise, it's Surrealist and you should be following the fundamental pillars of that genre.

You use of diction is very good, it serves all necessary purposes of meaning, however, let's break it down one element at a time. The speech correc

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BangMind
#1
omg, love your reviews, they are really in-depth and helpful. i wish you'll open in the future so i can request!
Sphinx_
#2
Chapter 81: Hello, thank you so much for taking your time in writing this very thorough review! There is a lot that I can learn from this that would help me improve not only for this particular story but for my writing in general as well. The discussion on the story's setting and how to deliver the characters' situation and thoughts to the reader are pointers that I needed to hear. Thank you for also giving me clear examples of those pointers. I'll read the review over and over, and make sure I improve from this.

I've credited the shop in my foreword already. Again, thank you and take care!
Sphinx_
#3
Hello, I would like to submit a request for a story review. It's my first time requesting one and I am a little nervous but here goes nothing!

-Title of your story/one-shot: Lost n' Found

-Number of chapters: 1 (with around 2690 words)

-Type/theme of your story: Slice of life

-State of your story: I'm contemplating if I should add another chapter, but for now, the story is "completed" as it is.

-Link: https://www.asianfanfics.com/story/view/1477721/lost-n-found
Misskittyrose
#4
Are u accepting request?
vivibop
#5
Chapter 2: 1. Innocence Lost [Sehun]
2. 20 chapters (only 7k words)
3. Angst<3
4. Completed
5. https://www.asianfanfics.com/story/view/1286739

Thank you!!
diamondELF193
#6
Chapter 2: 1-Every Rose Has its Thorn
2- 20 chapters
3-Romantic-Drama; Friends with benefits
4-Completed
5-https://www.asianfanfics.com/story/view/879665

I’ve done review and writing workshops in college, but this is my first time requesting feedback outside of school. Would love to have another opinion!
parkyume
#7
Chapter 78: i love how you spelled out every detail on where the goods and bads in the story as well as what kind of improvements i can work on. well, especially on the characterization and the plot! and yeah i never thought i didn't do proper character introduction since im too focused on the haha and when you mentioned that i did tend to leave the rest of imaginations to the readers! i'm actually very excited to include more of what's happening in the surrounding of the characters and to show more of their personalities and develop their characterization (this is going to be tough since i think my skills are lacked in this area)

i really appreciate the amount of information written in this thorough, super insightful and honest review on my story! thank you so much for taking the time to read and give me feedback!😍
parkyume
#8
Chapter 2: I’ve read the rules and my story is eligible to request for review!!! 😍😍😍

Title: Thorned Roses Under the Moonlight Shade (by parkyume)
No. of chapters: 9
Theme: , PWP, Joseon AU, Noble x Lowborn, In search of love, Possessive/Abusive Love, -driven plot
State of my story: On-going
Direct link: https://www.asianfanfics.com/story/view/1427576/thorned-roses-under-the-moonlight-shade

I’d love it if you could help me finding out on how to develop the plot and characterization from here until the end!! You can give me advice and opinions!!! because that’s what I need!! 🤩🥸 Thank you so much!!!
parkyume
#9
HIII!!! I want to request!!! But I’m at work so can I request a slot & submit the official application by today??? 😍😍😍😍😍😍 I’m sorry I hadn’t read the rules yet 😭😭😭
purplerain-
#10
Thank you! I read the whole thing and I took notes on how I can further improve my writing. There's a lot to learn and I'm glad I requested from you. I didn't even know what a Character Cluster is! I would love to talk more about writing with you, but I do not know if you're busy or not. This is just a hobby of mine that I picked up and am trying to hone (A measly med student here). I would be interested in what I could further do to improve (except read books 'cause I do that daily). On another note, my favorite book is called "The Lies of Locke Lamora". What's yours? Agh, I've been rambling. I better stop. Once again, I thank you for your work, and as per the rules, I gave credits in the Foreword.

Happy Holidays!