Just odd...

The fic I've gotten the most Negative criticism over is also my second most popular. Death in the Family. It was my most popular fic for quite a while before Editorial Mandate came along...

Here. I don't suppose one of you guys who hasn't read it before can give it a read and tell me what DID work about it? I'm just confused as to it's popularity. Due to the very accurate critiques of it's pacing.

Comments

[Inthretis]

CRITICISM:
Some spelling and grammatical errors. Also you use "someone" and "nopony" in the same story.

REASONS FOR POPULARITY:
1. Diamond Tiara being nice to Apple Bloom. People like that (shipping, friend or otherwise).

2. Fluttermac in a non threatening way People like Fluttermac, and using it in this story in its way was pretty good. Also, despite the hint of a romance, no hurt/comfort part of the story, which some people hate.

3. "Based on true life events." EVERYONE'S lost someone dear to them, especially grandparents, so it probably strikes a chord with the majority of its readers (me included).

4. You handled it pretty well. The death itself was not shown, and it felt realistic, what with everyone's reactions and coping.

5. A character died that wasn't a main six, princess, Spike, or a foal. I don't think there are that many stories where Granny Smith dies of natural causes, and it is the main part of the story.

[gamexpert1990]

Well, I'm no reviewer, but I have been meaning to get around to that one... I guess I'll give it a read sometime tonight, then.

[LightOfTriumph]

2626020 Thank you. Since I posted this blog and a thread on "I Just Want A Comment" I got 2 more up votes. And one actual explanation.

[Inthretis]

2626030
One of those upvotes was mine.