[theskyhigh] Happy Ending Before Happy Ending
[CLOSED] The Crossing Timezones Live Review & Editing ShopTitle: Happy Ending Before Happy Ending
Story Link: Read It Here
Genre: Romance. Slight angst
Characters: Park Chanyeol and OC
Pairings: Chanyeol ♥ OC
Specific Parts to look out for: grammar and plot
Questions: Is this story boring or too long or wordy?
LIVE review: No
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Review by Mochi and TheParakeet
Specific Parts to look out for:
Grammar and Plot
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Introduction
Right off the bat... I'm just going to say that the story needs revision, more ways than one. It really made me furrow my brows non-stop when reading it; I couldn't take it and decided to edit it as I read along. I can't really give a fair review since this is biased on the fact that I read your story according to the edited version.
I will say this though: The characters and plot rounds off nicely - I really enjoyed the story overall and would gladly expect a sequel.
Grammar = Awful... definitely needs revision
Plot = Enjoyed it~
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I've taken the liberty to edit your story but only part of it --- I opened up an editing service if you want me to finish it for you ^^
Author theskyhigh
Title Happy Ending Before Happy Ending
Mediafire link of your story: Download it Here
WOW factor - 4/10
The story didn't exactly WOW me in the positive ways at all... but when you take out the bad and look at the good -> you can visualize how everything is and that sort of wrote an aww in my mind.
Writing Style - 8/10
The flow wasn't broken at all since the POV used was marvelously done. The story felt smooth the whole way through and didn't jump from here and there.
General Structure - 1.5/10
I understand that English might not be your strong point nor is it your native tongue - that can be forgiven of course. Try reading and writing more - you will definitely improve in time, m'dear ^^ If you have time, head on over to my editing shop and read the tips section.
Descriptive Influence - 2/5
The story as a whole was enjoyable ~ from visualization to grasping the characters' personalities, this was done nicely. The only problem I found was of course... it being recycled - I mentioned this a bit too much but it's a fact that I can put my finger around.
Overall score: 43/90 [48%]
Report card rating = 40-49% = FAIR but needs improvement in all general areas
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Question & Answer time with TheParakeet
Is this story boring or too long or too wordy?
Your description of the story is actually pretty interesting. You managed to establish that ChanYeol is a writer, and you have managed to imply that the story he's writing will have a different ending compared to how the actual story will play out.
The story seems to be a slice of life. The interactions between Chanyeol and the other EXO members do have that lighthearted vibe to it. We can also see the internal conflict that goes on inside Chanyeol when his editor insists on him writing a happy ending but he does not want to.
And the fact that Chanyeol has dedicated his novel to this one girl, our OC, is good for drawing in readers.
But what does it mean when he clicks his tongue?
Really, tell me. I did not understand that at all.
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