Author: The_Moles_Mother
Fan of: Harry Potter
Found: fictionalley.org
Length: Novel Length (>50000 words), 11 chapters
Time Set: Written before The Half Blood Prince
What about:
In a world where muggles know about wizards, Neville Longbottom and Draco Malfoy are business partner. Unfortunately, both don't know much about business in the muggle world. Luckily, Hermione knows someone who does, and thus the drama evolves. Of course, there are some twists. What else could be there when a certain Slytherin is involved?
Warnings:
Rating R. Some dead people, some stuff with the birds and the bees - but nothing violent or graphic.
What I love about the story:
There are three things I like; the narrative point of view, the nonOC and (rarely for me) the romance.
Let's start with the nonOC. There are many stories around introducing new characters, and often those turn out to be a Mary Sue. Those Characters are very often far fetched, have more power than anyone else and save single-handed the whole world - in short they are way too exaggerated. I can understand it, who doesn't want to be important, but there's only so much you can take, you still have to stay authentic and believable in the fan universe. Anyway, in this fanfic the the nonOC doesn't have any special powers at all, and the introduction into the universe is plausible and well done.
This brings me on to the point of view. Jeez, I like it ;) The nonOC is telling the story and it's fun. Normally, the first person comes across as boastful, but not here. And all the time you can just agree with the observations and the sarcasm. And even more often you think to yourself 'yep, been there, done that.' At least I know now that I'm not the only one.
For the romance - sometimes, when you feel down cos everything is going wrong, you need a little distraction. You can go punching your boss, listening to some destructive music, run around screaming or - cos sometimes all this is just not possible/appropriate - you can read some fluffy stuff to remind you that not all is bad and she'll be alright in the end. This story is for one of those moments. And, hey, who doesn't want a happy ending?
What I don't like:
The rating - omg, if stuff like this is R, please shut down every TV & Radio Station.
Ranking:
Hm, I'm not good in giving points, so let's they this is not on top, but definitely upper third of my scale. If you need a quick cheering up, this is the story for you.
Happy reading! And please don't forget to review the fanfic!
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Gate of Ivory, Gate of Horn
Here comes the first and truly magnificent recommendation.
Author: Wemyss
Fan of: Harry Potter
Found: fictionalley.org
Length: Novel (>160,000 words), with ten chapters and an epilogue
Time Set: Written before The Half Blood Prince
What about:
We all dream and what happens when Harry Potter and Draco Malfoy dream the same, possibly prophetic, dream? A dream of a future together, a future which is so hopeful and glorious and, above all, maybe possible that it's frightening. And Albus Dumbledore can do nothing but wait, for interference may destroy all hope.
Warnings:
The rating of the story is "R", but you wont find any violence or adult topics. As with Harry and Draco as pairing (and some others as well), there is a slash warning due (but nothing graphic). Oh, and in the end, you will cry (at least I did, and I'm not a cry baby).
What I love about the story:
There are so many things about this fan fiction I absolutely love that I don't know where to start. But I knew from the first pages that this fic would be one of the best I ever read.
Each chapter starts with some quotes and references, always well chosen and intriguing. Wemyss seems to be an widely read and literate author and definitely knows how to use this knowledge. Throughout the whole story you'll get a lesson in religion and history, together with art and politics. Wemyss also loves England - you can see it in every respectful description of the country; painting a beautiful and breathtaking picture which made me extremely curious to see everything there for myself.
Also very intriguing is the way the story is told. It covers the time from the 6th year to the very end, but is discontinuously told, jumps forth and back, showing what could be and how it began. But you'll never lose the thread, for each single dream Harry and Draco share a careful link is placed and everything combined is just awe inspiring. A truly magic way of story telling.
Also interesting are those small hints in the story to other books like the ones by Beatrix Potter or Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (those are the obvious hints). Wemyss also apparently likes to read The Lord of the Rings, as the style sometimes reminds me of Tolkien's.
Another nice fact is that I couldn't find mistakes made in the HP universe. All facts we know out of the books are there, and additions are thoughtful and believable. There are also no obvious mistakes in the storyline itself, making reading even more pleasurable.
On top of everything, this fan fic isn't just serious, as you get your fair share of humour (sometimes hidden) and Weasley Twin jokes. So, what else do you need?
What I don't like:
The Rating - R is way too hard, but that's probably the slash; very sad indeed. Also, if a child reads Harry Potter, where dead, murder and child abuse (harsh, but you can put it this way) are mentioned in the very first chapter, it should also be able to handle and deal with this story.
Ranking:
11 out of 11 (somewhere I read that a scale should always be uneven, this way people can't chose the middle, but I like the number). Absolutely amazing and wonderful, outstanding and overwhelming. Just great. You'll like it. And even better - there is a sequel around! Can't wait to read this one.
Happy reading!
Author: Wemyss
Fan of: Harry Potter
Found: fictionalley.org
Length: Novel (>160,000 words), with ten chapters and an epilogue
Time Set: Written before The Half Blood Prince
What about:
We all dream and what happens when Harry Potter and Draco Malfoy dream the same, possibly prophetic, dream? A dream of a future together, a future which is so hopeful and glorious and, above all, maybe possible that it's frightening. And Albus Dumbledore can do nothing but wait, for interference may destroy all hope.
Warnings:
The rating of the story is "R", but you wont find any violence or adult topics. As with Harry and Draco as pairing (and some others as well), there is a slash warning due (but nothing graphic). Oh, and in the end, you will cry (at least I did, and I'm not a cry baby).
What I love about the story:
There are so many things about this fan fiction I absolutely love that I don't know where to start. But I knew from the first pages that this fic would be one of the best I ever read.
Each chapter starts with some quotes and references, always well chosen and intriguing. Wemyss seems to be an widely read and literate author and definitely knows how to use this knowledge. Throughout the whole story you'll get a lesson in religion and history, together with art and politics. Wemyss also loves England - you can see it in every respectful description of the country; painting a beautiful and breathtaking picture which made me extremely curious to see everything there for myself.
Also very intriguing is the way the story is told. It covers the time from the 6th year to the very end, but is discontinuously told, jumps forth and back, showing what could be and how it began. But you'll never lose the thread, for each single dream Harry and Draco share a careful link is placed and everything combined is just awe inspiring. A truly magic way of story telling.
Also interesting are those small hints in the story to other books like the ones by Beatrix Potter or Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (those are the obvious hints). Wemyss also apparently likes to read The Lord of the Rings, as the style sometimes reminds me of Tolkien's.
Another nice fact is that I couldn't find mistakes made in the HP universe. All facts we know out of the books are there, and additions are thoughtful and believable. There are also no obvious mistakes in the storyline itself, making reading even more pleasurable.
On top of everything, this fan fic isn't just serious, as you get your fair share of humour (sometimes hidden) and Weasley Twin jokes. So, what else do you need?
What I don't like:
The Rating - R is way too hard, but that's probably the slash; very sad indeed. Also, if a child reads Harry Potter, where dead, murder and child abuse (harsh, but you can put it this way) are mentioned in the very first chapter, it should also be able to handle and deal with this story.
Ranking:
11 out of 11 (somewhere I read that a scale should always be uneven, this way people can't chose the middle, but I like the number). Absolutely amazing and wonderful, outstanding and overwhelming. Just great. You'll like it. And even better - there is a sequel around! Can't wait to read this one.
Happy reading!
Monday, August 25, 2008
the why
I love to read.
I love a good story.
I'm addicted.
Addicted to fan fictions.
I'm not very sure how many I read.
But there are millions out there.
This blog is dedicated to fan fictions - not because I write, but because I read.
This blog is for all those out there addicted like me.
Addicted to the game with the story.
Addicted to the gamble with the characters.
Playing with ideas.
Toying with fantasies.
Answering the what if's.
Challenges.
Twists.
Adventures.
Sad and good endings.
Humour and jokes and wit.
Romances and love and dead.
Black and white and grey.
This is for all those remarkable stories.
I love a good story.
I'm addicted.
Addicted to fan fictions.
I'm not very sure how many I read.
But there are millions out there.
This blog is dedicated to fan fictions - not because I write, but because I read.
This blog is for all those out there addicted like me.
Addicted to the game with the story.
Addicted to the gamble with the characters.
Playing with ideas.
Toying with fantasies.
Answering the what if's.
Challenges.
Twists.
Adventures.
Sad and good endings.
Humour and jokes and wit.
Romances and love and dead.
Black and white and grey.
This is for all those remarkable stories.
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