The Cathedral Thief - Comments

I'm not really familiar with what this story is based on. So I was a bit confused, but I love how mysterious this story is. It's that kind of mysterious that keeps the reader completely intrigued and holding on to every word. I love that about this story.

Your descriptions are incredibly detailed, but in a simple way. Everything about this was light and easy to read. I didn't find myself bored at all, and instead found myself fascinated by it. I read through all the chapters and loved every sentence in this story.

You have a way of capturing imagery so well that your reader can see everything so easily in their head. I admire that about this story. Well done.

Everyone elses comments are so indepth that I'm kind of stumped on what to say to even match up to theirs...

But the way that this story is written is so beautiful and captivating that it grabs your attention right from the start. I've read a hell of a lot of stories on mibba and books that have been published, and I am being completely honest when I say that this is one of the best I've read. The description of each character is wonderful and they allow the reader to get a real good picture and idea of who they might be as a person. There's a sense of mystery which keeps the reader hooked.

I'm eagerly awaiting the next update! Keep writing, you're amazing.

Chapter Five:
Now I understand Damien’s purpose.
He was meant to introduce her to her true love. And it’s such a magnificent love at that. What I would do to be able to visit Notre Dame. It seems the sort of place that is very easy to fall in love with. And now that she’s been taken in by Notre Dame, I wonder how things are going to develop to the point where she’ll have her secrets buried in the backyard along with that bit of glass. Hmmm, I’ve so many questions that need answering. I’m gonna go ahead and keep my fingers crossed for an update!

Chapter Four:
I like Damien Sorel.
In fact, I daresay that I’m very much in the way of being as in love with him as Sophie is. I like his character. The way you’ve set him up so far. I mean, I know we don’t know a lot about him, but I like that it was his ambition to paint, that he listens attentively to her. I can’t wait to see what role he’s going to have to play in this story. I’ve quite a few ideas, but since my guesses are usually wrong, I’m going to hold off on them. Still, this is fantastic! And I can’t wait to read more! Onto the next update!
P.S. I’m imagining Damien as Idris Elba. That man is just sooo – UMPH!

Chapter Three
The last paragraph of the chapter has given me an indescribable urge to read Shadow of the Wind.
I want to read more about The Cathedral Thief, so that I might be prepared for this story, but I'm already catching up on books that I didn't have a chance to read throughout the year so I'm just gonna add it to my list.
I really love the way you described where they're living and the manner in which you introduced the neighbors.
And this Julian. He's an interesting character. And I want to know who the mysterious P. is. Will we find out that information throughout the course of your story? I hope we do.
And I'm most eager to read Sophie's story from her first year in Paris!
Now, onto Chapter Four!

Chapter Two:
Can I just go ahead and say that I love Irene? Because I do.
I've only just met this woman, but here's this woman that could've very well stayed back in her provincial town (as others would've surely done in her position) and gone about life as best she could. But she willingly took herself out of that equation, and placed herself and her daughters in Paris, and she's determined to make things better for them. Whether or not that'll be managed, I do not know, but I like that woman, and I'm loving the way the writing flows so effortlessly (as it always does in your stories, to be sure). Time to read the next chapter! I've just made myself some chilled hot cocoa (that makes no sense, but in the summer, its a drink I love) and I'm ready to indulge in your writing! :)

this is good because i'm currently reading Carlos Ruiz Zafon's The Angel's Game, which is apart of the same series as Shadow in the Wind.

Your story is really very entrancing. It almost has an air of mystery about it. I'm not familiar with the novel this one is based on, so maybe that's why it has such an air of mystery to me, but I like it. I like that kind of air and tone in stories, it makes them all the more interesting and captivating in my opinion. Your descriptions are incredible, they give almost a perfect picture of everything you're trying to describe.

We all have secrets.

Mine lies buried in a dirty backyard, along with a fragment of tainted glass stolen from Notre-Dame.
Those two sentences really captivated me the most, though I can't really pinpoint why exactly in a way that would make sense. That opening was probably one of the best I've read in a story on Mibba in quite a long time. A lot of Mibbians struggle with opening their stories but I feel like you did really excellent with it. You started with this interesting tone and kept with it through the entire story. I can put my finger on exactly the tone I'm thinking of, because the words are escaping me right now. Sorry. ^^'

I find myself quite curious as to see what else this story can hold.

I was so enamored with this story that I put my laptop on my floor so I could continue reading it while I blow-dried my hair. Your imagery and just the general use of words flows to effortlessly. I was immediately hooked, knowing that I wouldn't be finished with this story until it finishes. "The patter of the rain held a melody..." is about the most simple and yet enchanting line I have read in a long time. Your characters are realistic and relatable, which just adds to the slowly growing pile of reasons I want to keep reading this. Consider me a devoted reader! I look forward to your updates.

This is just fantastic. Really, truly it is!
Honestly, you had me captivated by the perfect imagery in the prologue alone! After that, I was pretty much sold on the rest of the story!
"The colors were more vivid. The sun shone brighter. The patter of the rain held a melody that I haven’t heard since. Every heartbeat, every feeling burned with so much more intensity." I think it was this that really stuck out to me and left an impression. It just paints a perfect picture!
I also like how you gave a brief introduction of their mother. The fact that you added that she wasn't ready to get back out in the world made it feel really realistic to me. I guess it's because most stories that I've read will just say she's a widow and not go into any further details. And I loved when you called the train a "steaming fury of steel". That was just beautiful! Sorry, your writing excites me.
And jeez, could you not have made me want more by the third chapter's ending? I'm super curious to find out more!
Overall, great, fantastic, smashing job on this! I'll definitely be recommending this.

The detail is absolutely lovely and the mysterious quality this story holds just has me wanting more.

Ahhh I wish I had gifs to show you how excited I am for this story!!
I'm so intrigued by it. I want to learn about the Paris of their youth, and all the secrets. Ahh I do hope you'll be updating soon, and when I get home from work, I'll search for gifs to show how stoked I am :)