Phineas and Ferb review · 7:35pm Mar 24th, 2022
Meh, this show’s got some good stuff about it, but I’m not the biggest fan.
Meh, this show’s got some good stuff about it, but I’m not the biggest fan.
The description and title are some of the most important parts of a story. They provide readers with their first impression, convince them to read it, and characterize your story even after it is finished.
Today, we look at a set of stories, based solely on their descriptions, titles, and other relevant paratext.
The Alicorn Curse by chillbook1
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Below are two fanfic reviews based purely on the initial impressions provided by the first chapter (or first 3k words.) For an outline of what my reviewing guidelines are, go here. Please do not request reviews!
Out in the Cold by EsperDerek
Rating: Teen
Let the battle begin!
Time a new shipment of marshmellowdrama.
Well, already watched one early ep, what’s another at this point?
Today’s story relies on not one, but two twists. Since the first twist is incredibly blunt, I have not bothered to spoiler-tag it.
I don’t like catering to holidays, but here’s a review for Halloween anyway. Any time is a good time to review Dark fic.
Title: Just A Simple Story
If [OPEN], I am accepting new requests. If [CLOSED], I am working on other things (check back later )
If you follow me, then you are likely aware of my ongoing review series. In order to mix things up a little, I am now taking requests for stories to review. Like everything in life, there are some caveats:
*Only request reviews for one of your own stories.
Meant to review this for a while, and with the Friendship Games next week, seems a good time. I pirated it, I admit this. Hey, don't look at me that way. On the one hand I often buy movies I pirated originally, just to actually own the DVD. On the other hand, if I borrowed it from the library to read and then return, is that theft? How about if I delete the .pdf after I'm done? Really the internet is redefining how piracy and intellectual property work, but that's a debate for another time. For
They did it.
What else can I say.
They did it. At long last. They did it.
Okay... let's try to get thoughts together...
Fantastic episode, stole the season unless the rumors about the finale are true. 10/10. Diamond Tiara is redeemed, awesome songs, friendship, feels, and... THAT.
If you have not seen the episode - go watch it now. Like, immediately. Drop everything, and go watch it.
You won't believe it.
Here we go. The Siege of the Crystal Empire. The first major multi-part story since Reflections, which promises the return of King Sombra and plot elements from Fiendship is Magic #1. With Jeremy Whitley riding high after Friends Forever #20 and the mentioned Fiendship is Magic #1, I have high expectations as I'm sure many do. So, let's not waste any more time and dig in.
The description and title are some of the most important parts of a story. They provide readers with their first impression, convince them to read it, and characterize your story even after it is finished.
Unfortunately, not every critique can fill up a thousand word blog post. Here is a selection of reviews/critiques, in two sentences each.
It Must Be Tuesday by Foals Errand (based off chapter 1 only):