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Me, Myself, and I

A few people have recommended that I read the fic, Me, Myself, and I.  Well, people, I tried--I never got past the first chapter.  I couldn't understand why Snape would have automatically assumed Harry had MPD (which should be DID), and there were so many personalities it made the old CaS look like an easy stroll.  And...well, honestly, the writing kinda sucked.  *sighs*  I know I'm being harsh, but better I say this here than in a review to the author.  I just didn't like it.  And yes, I've read A Perfect Circle, by DraconicalPriest--that was what inspired CaS in the first place.  I loved that one, but it never updates.  And I don't know of any other MPD (DID) fic.  So quit telling me this stuff.

BTW, the movie "Dark Water"--not so great as a horror.  Total waste of $8.50.  I could have gotten a few comics for that price, and it would have been a much better deal.  It's okay as a regular movie, but the scare-factor is a fucking fat zero. Personally, I like my horror movies to give me nightmares.  That's my opinion, at least; most of my friends all loved it and were terrified out of their wits (I didn't hate it, but one friend was ranting about wanting her money back).  I thought "War of the Worlds" and "Day After Tomorrow" were scarier.  Maybe I've just grown inured to horror movies.  *sighs*

I got hit on by a couple naked guys at the beach tonight.  *squicked*  Scary thing--high naked people are a regular occurrence.  Heh, gotta love my hippie-druggie-freakish city.

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[identity profile] thesoulreaver.livejournal.com 2005-07-10 08:18 am (UTC)(link)
Yeah, I agree on the CaS story. For ffnet, it's about an average level of writing. I find most fanfic writers don't take the time to think out their plot and the extent it affects the characters. Most just speed through the parts that would take a bit of thinking (usually the character growth/development) and get right to the parts they want to write (large battles, or angsty yelling scenes). This is pretty much what I feel makes a story's characters either IC or OOC. SHOW us why Snape all of the sudden wants to help Potter instead of shoving it off on Dumbledore, and then I'll bite. And since I feel IC vs. OOC characters make or break a fic, that makes it pretty easy to find a dividing line between mediocre fics and the cream o' the crop.

My personal quandry is Mione5's work. Her Council of Elves story and it's sequel caught my interest, and I find I read several of her stories. Her turnover is wicked quick, but I think her biggest drawback as an author is that all the emotions presented in her fic are extremes. All the time. Whoever's having any emotion is either REALLY angry or REALLY depressed or REALLY fed up. There's no moderation. But there's just something about them that keeps me reading. I'll read most stories she puts out myself, but on the flip side I almost never recommend them to anyone.

Thanks for the info on Dark Water. It would have cost me 9.50 to see it, so you saved me an additional dollar.

(Anonymous) 2005-07-10 02:50 pm (UTC)(link)
Eep! Sorry for taking so long to get back to you! I've been away.
Heh. I skimmed through Me, Myself and I. Anndd.. Hehehe. I just don't get it. I can't say I liked it, and I don't get why it's so popular. x.o In my opinion it's not very well researched.. or written.. and yeah.
I havn't read A Perfect Circle though.
..You should read Gestalt, by Caer. http://www.fanfiction.net/s/318150/1/ It's one of my favourite fics. And it's finished. Well maybe you won't like it, but give it a trryyyyy (if you've nothing else to do)
I have to go grocery shopping now. And I was just about to reply to the last reply.
Well. I hope you're feeling betterish. I'm sorry it got you so down. I kind of know the feeling, maybe? I mean, finishing a good book makes me sulky for at least a day.
And I love listening to you! I'll be back on regularily again..maybe not today, or tomorrow, but the day after..which is.. umm..Tuesday? Yes!
You're really awesome! And I hope you don't think I'm all "lets not pay attention to you" because the first thing I do is check your livejournal!<.< HOpe thats not creepy. But I really like corresponding with you.
And I will get back to reply, promiisseee!
You're really awesome! Tell me what you've been doing the past couple days? And then I'll respond to all of them! Or or..if they're directed at me anyways. Maybe I'll even get that e-mail address..<.< (unlikely but..Maybe!)
You're totally booshank!
-Sarah
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