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Reviews for The Cruelty Of Irony

Jong_Kahn2010.02.21 - 02:55AM1: The Cruelty Of IronySigned
I've been enjoying your stories, as angst-filled as they are (I am a fan of angst). However, I was stopped in my mental tracks once I encountered the name of Malia. Maybe it's because I'm a Chicagoan, and was very proud to see Barack Obama elected President. But as soon as I read the name "Malia" I could not help but think "Obama", and was no longer in your story. I love the name of Malia, but I suspect I will not be the only person to associate that first name with our President's daughter. If this were the Clinton's administration and you named the Snapes' daughter "Chelsea", we'd be reminded of their daughter. You undoubtedly picked "Malia" because it is such a lovely name. I am not criticizing your taste at all. I am, however, suggesting that there are always other forces outside the realm of fiction which influence how readers will respond to characters' names.

Author's Response: Thank you for the interesting and thoughtful review! I am very glad that you have been enjoying my stories. To be honest, it didn't even cross my mind that "Malia" is the name of Obama's daughter! Funny how politics can inflitrate even the world of fanfiction. I find it very interesting that the name had such an effect on the story. I'm from Canada actually, so I suppose it doesn't hold the same weight as it would to someone from the US, let alone Chicago. I wrote this story in early 2008 so I didn't even consider it. In retrospect though, I can see how a distinctive name such as Malia can be jarring when associated with the President's daughter. Thank you for pointing this out, because it never even crossed my mind. Anyway, I hope that regardless of the name you were able to enjoy the story. And thank you again for putting such thought into your review. It's always interesting to hear what readers are thinking, so I am truly grateful. DarkFate

deejay2010.02.21 - 01:19AM1: The Cruelty Of IronySigned
You are an excellent writer, but I find all your stories extremely depressing--all that suffering and bereavement. I read them anyway, though.

Author's Response: Thank you for the kind and encouraging review! I'm glad you read these stories, even if they are rather depressing. I do have some happier stories in the works, so hopefully my collection won't seem so depressing once they are added into the mix. Anyway, thanks for taking the time to review! DarkFate

Cybrokat2010.02.21 - 12:14AM1: The Cruelty Of IronySigned
So, I just read all four of your fics. There were very well written but I encourage you to place these scenes inside a larger story so we can get more character development. I feel that while each one does stand on its own, we're getting just one part of the tale, and each one is woefully sad. Excuse me while I go have some chocolate and try and find my happy! lol

Author's Response: Thank you for the encouraging and thoughtful review! Honestly, in a way, each of these little fics do come from a larger story, albeit an unwritten one. I would love to incorporate these one-shots into a larger story, but as of now, I'm not sure I have the time to start another long fic. Thank you for pointing this out though, I appreciate the thought that went into this review. Thanks again! DarkFate

geomancer2010.02.20 - 11:02PM1: The Cruelty Of IronySigned
Sniff, so sad, I loved it!

Author's Response: Thank you for taking the time to review! I'm very happy to know that you enjoyed this story. DarkFate

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