All That's Left of Him

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Title: All That's Left of Him

Author: dancesingkpop

First off, I would like to apologize for how late this was. I had finals week this past week so I didn't do much of anything but study. And then yesterday I slept for 16 hours, so I'm sorry I didn't get around to this until now!

Title (4/5):

It's not all that original of a title, but it does fit the storyline nicely, especially when you reach the ending and it all comes together.

Forward and Description (8/10):

Your forward and description both let on to what is going to be happening in the story. However, they are a little lack luster and don't particularly intrigue me about what is going to happen with your story.

Grammar and Language (16/20):

Your grammar is fine, however your writing style is very cut and dry which makes your story dull to read. You can help this by stepping away from the basic sentence structure and making them more complex. Using commas and semicolons can help expand your language, making it more interesting to read. Also, while I am not a fan of first person I will let it slide as you used it correctly. If you can, try and step away from it as it clouds the reader's perception of other characters.

Plot Line (15/30):

There was absolutely nothing original about your plot line. I could find it in a hundred other stories and it would all be the same. Giving something unique to your plot line can help turn a generic story into something special.

Character Development (10/20):

You don't do anything to really develop your characters. They are quite cookie-cutter, actually. The loyal girlfriend that gets hurt by the cheating boyfriend. Even though it is a oneshot, it is important to describe characters and give them something that sets them apart from every other love struck or heartbroken character out there.

Flow (4/10):

The pace was rather slow, and I could have written your entire story in about a paragraph and it would have been just the same.

Ending (2/5):

I saw the ending coming from the first paragraph, so nothing shocked me about it. Also, you tried to make it heart-wrenching, but the lack of character description just means that the reader doesn't feel close to your character which lessens the impact of the break up.

Overall Score (59/100):

You have potential as your grammar is certainly not the worst that I have seen. However, you need to improve your writing style (which really just comes with practice and experimentation). As for story ideas, try to come up with something original and exciting, don't just write the same story that everybody else has written.

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missterious
#1
omg you're a superhero, you actually got it done before leaving! thanks so much!!!

will post a link back and comments on the fic itself that you can (hopefully?) look forward to reading when you get back from your trip!
missterious
#2
hi there!

AFF Username:missterious
Story Link: http://www.asianfanfics.com/story/view/163667/2/ (part of a series of one-shots, all-missTER pairings ... i know, i know..who the heck is missTER, right?)
aintyoufunny
#3
I understand what you mean...
Kind of hoped to hear the overall thoughts on the story. I guess I forgot that you had a rubric to go by T.T I understand your scoring, though, and I don't disagree with it.
I wanted to find a way to improve the story, I guess. Or I dunno... make it a little more enjoyable and realistic. But, yeah, I forgot you had to judge every single aspect that my story - a oneshot without a real plot - wouldn't really contain.

But either way, thanks ^^ I understand your review :)
aintyoufunny
#4
Hello!

AFF Username: aintyoufunny
Story Link: http://www.asianfanfics.com/story/view/143874/i-still-care-oneshot-angst-kibum-oneshot-superjunior-bandfic

It's a oneshot, Kibum-centric. ^^ Thank you <3
KimPossible21 #5
Hi, thank you so much for the review :)
Yes, I purposely didnt say anything much about the father because the oneshot is about motherhood. I also wanted someone who hasnt read the original story to review it because I want to know a difderent perspective. The explanation about where her father is is on the origina story xD u can check it out if u want. lol this is like advertising, but I mean if u're curious xD

Oh the tenses seem alright to u? That's good xD I was worried. English is my 2nd language, so yea I'm trying to write it as accurate as I could xD I will go through it again to find the spelling mistakes.

What do u call nappies in America? XD
Oh thank God, somebody finally appreciates the fact that I've brought out the woman in Amber!! >_> 

I will credit u when I get on my laptop.
KimPossible21 #6
AFF Username: KPossible21
Story Link: http://www.asianfanfics.com/story/view/160562/

I think I have problems with my tenses. I wasn't sure whether I should keep some sentences in the past tense because it's still happening in the present, so I put them in present tense. It would be great if you could help with this.
Thank you in advance :)
dancesingkpop
#7
thank you
euisgelo
#8
"I have read it all" when you said 'all', you meant 'all'? 'cause I could come up with something that makes people pop their eyes out :D
I just ask for future reference when I really need feed back for my crazy stuffs.
GaijinLoser
#9
Thank you so much!!!! ^^
I will credit you in my foreword!