September 3rd, 2010 at 03:04am
I read all the comments above me to see what other people think of your entry.
I like that you have lots of comments, so I can see if people agree with me or not - and what they think about it.
I do agree with most of the things! You described everything really well, I could imagine how everything looked like.
I've said it to almost everyone, I think, and you're not an exception. I have a plot for every song in mind. It's really good if you write something completely else, and not go with the obvious plot. It's a huge plus for me (:
Overall, you followed every rule. You did a great job!
Sorry it took me so long; but I'll try to do this right. (I'm reviewing as I read through the story)
Title - Tingle
Made me think immediately of drugs and druggies. Sorry if it's a little off the mark, but my mind works that way. But also of sex and ~tingly~ stuff. o.O
Rated: 10/10
Layout & Banner
Awh! Even though I'm not a huge fan of pink, your banner sets the whole thing apart. I like the picture; reminds me a little of Japanese or Chinese paintings with its color.
Rated: 10/10
Content
Chapter One
I didn't understand any of it; they used to be so close. Now it seemed like everyone was drifting apart.
^These words, although simple, hold so much emotion in them. The hopelessness that something terrible, and yet inevitable, was unfolding really speaks through the screen.
I awoke to the sounds of sirens and to the smell of heavy smoke.
^I know this might just be a personal preference thing, but you can shorten this sentence and improve flow. It sounds a little off as it is. Maybe; I awoke to the sounds of sirens and the smell of heavy smoke. < Not a huge change but I'm that kind of reader. Meh - ignore this. I'm being paranoid.
Even though I was completely stoned, though, something clicked in my brain.
^Repetition of though? You could take the second though out and it'll sound better; like this> Even though I was completely stoned, something clicked in my brain.
Ada sounds like an emotional wreck; I think her pessimism is getting to me - which is good. Your descriptions and emotional tone makes her seem very real.
Chapter Two
Sine I hear the name I couldn't help but wonder who named it.
^Since and heard?
She was really fucked up when I handled her in my arms.
^You could change handled to had or something else. That word seems more suited for something that involves hands and not arms. And plus, it sounds a little kinky when it's put this way. >.<
I felt a rise between my legs and looked away again, this time really embarrassed.
^What? Is Naomi a girl or a guy? o.O What's rising?!
I wanted to reach out to her, wrap my arms around her and whisper sweet things in her ear.
^Awh. :( This is sweet!
I slipped her hand into mine and kissed the top of it.
^A little WTF moment, because they're still pretty much complete strangers but I'm not going to ruin the moment.
Go on...
Chapter Three
And as Naomi stirred, almost awake, I heard her pulse beating throughout the room. I felt her skin lift off of my own and saw her smile at me, big and wide
^ This was again, really sweet. It's as if she's so sensitive to her girlfriend that she can literally feel everything that is Naomi.
The whole chapter was charming, sweetly worded and cute.
Overall; it was cute. It had a sweet tune to it; one that I found refreshing after having read so much gore for the past few hours. Good work on this!
Rated: 8/10