Author: Fourth Rose
Fan of: Harry Potter
Found: fictionalley.org
Length: Short Story (< 45,000 words) in seven chapters
Time Set: Written between HBP and DH, post war era
What about:
Harry Potter, hero of the wizarding world, never thought that life after Voldemort would be so dull. But when he signs up for holiday, he didn't expect some unusual adventures involving his archenemy from school, long believed to be dead.
Warnings:
An R Rating for the Birds and Bees and some very nasty thoughts... I love those!
What I love about the story:
Wow! Amazing! Awesome! I promise - after reading this story you all wanna go to Vienna. This isn't just a HP fanfic, this is the perfect travel guide for the Austrian capital and a unique love declaration to the city. Just wow! I mean, I was in Vienna, I saw it, I didn't think much of it, but now? This story is just an eye opener, and if I ever have the chance to visit Vienna again, I will do it, and I will really have a good look into the city. I'm very sorry I didn't see the beauty the first time I was around.
There is another point in the story which I like, just because it applies to myself a little bit. When you move away from your normal surroundings (family, friends, city, country) out of your own free will or because you have to - how will you yourself develop and how will the people you knew develop? Who stands still, who moves forward? Which directions does life take? And then you meet again and you have to learn that everything has changed. And somehow you have to part with old prejudices and beliefs... and this may be a very hard process. And this story deals with this problem, and shows just how difficult this might be...
What I don't like:
Nothing!
Ranking:
11/11 - Go on reading!
Happy reading! And please don't forget to review the fanfic!
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Monday, September 8, 2008
Twenty-Twenty Hindsight
Author: Lizard333
Fan of: Harry Potter
Found: fictionalley.org
Length: Short Story, 9 Chapters (< 10,000 words)
Time Set: Written after after Half-Blood Prince, but playing in the Trio's sixth year.
What about:
She is the little sister, just a sidekick and not important. When finally someone else pays attention to her, she is flattered. Unfortunately, not all is well...
Warnings:
Rating R for the birds and the bees, abuse and death. Also mentioned is depression, rape and suicide.
What I love about the story:
Another good story where the main character tells the story. The story feels like an autobiography, but it's more detached, like a report. Very interesting is also the covered topic of abuse, in which a small insight into is provided.
Furthermore it's just marvellous how the suspension is built up. Over the whole story some small details relating to the end are interspersed (the tile "Hindsight" is fitting), but there is no real clue - just hints. Drives you crazy. And the name of the other main character is dropped in the last paragraph. I mean, you can guess, but to get the confirmation this late - nasty!
Another nice feature is the length. I like long stories (gives me something to read), and this one isn't long. But, you know, it's nice. No useless conversations, no futile attempts to squeeze more words in, no waste of time - just the essentials are delivered, nothing more. You have to be a very good author to manage this feat.
What I don't like:
Um, nothing?
Ranking:
11/11 Absolutely fantastic and amazing story. Definitely outstanding. A story for the days you just wanna be depressed.
Happy reading! And please don't forget to review the fanfic!
Fan of: Harry Potter
Found: fictionalley.org
Length: Short Story, 9 Chapters (< 10,000 words)
Time Set: Written after after Half-Blood Prince, but playing in the Trio's sixth year.
What about:
She is the little sister, just a sidekick and not important. When finally someone else pays attention to her, she is flattered. Unfortunately, not all is well...
Warnings:
Rating R for the birds and the bees, abuse and death. Also mentioned is depression, rape and suicide.
What I love about the story:
Another good story where the main character tells the story. The story feels like an autobiography, but it's more detached, like a report. Very interesting is also the covered topic of abuse, in which a small insight into is provided.
Furthermore it's just marvellous how the suspension is built up. Over the whole story some small details relating to the end are interspersed (the tile "Hindsight" is fitting), but there is no real clue - just hints. Drives you crazy. And the name of the other main character is dropped in the last paragraph. I mean, you can guess, but to get the confirmation this late - nasty!
Another nice feature is the length. I like long stories (gives me something to read), and this one isn't long. But, you know, it's nice. No useless conversations, no futile attempts to squeeze more words in, no waste of time - just the essentials are delivered, nothing more. You have to be a very good author to manage this feat.
What I don't like:
Um, nothing?
Ranking:
11/11 Absolutely fantastic and amazing story. Definitely outstanding. A story for the days you just wanna be depressed.
Happy reading! And please don't forget to review the fanfic!
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