Comment on Graceling by dreamart2611
Yeah. I got that. Sometimes that type of relationship works for some people. And if it's like that for Katsa and Po, then great, I certainly can't judge that.
I didn't see it the first time either. I reealy loved it. Then I read it again and this time I was LOOKING for those things (because I went on goodreads and I was like, wait a second, THATS SO TRUE) and they suddenly became so OBVIOUS that I couldn't believe I didn't see it the first time.
Yeah, STRONG FEMALE CHARACTERS don't have to be kick-butt fighters or deadly weapons. Cause, really, there's hardly any strong females I know in real life like that. AND I KNOW RIGHT. Being a mom is super hard. THAT takes a lot of effort. And I consider moms who stay at home to be on par (if not higher)with people like Katsa (if there's anyone like that) any day.
Okay. I see what you're saying. That's true. But it's kinda like the author REALIZED that she would be making Katsa a complete hypocrite if she asked Po what she couldn't give herself, and that's why she made their relationship like that...and I dunno, it just doesn't sit that well with me. Poor Po.
Oooh, that's cool. In your Rumpelstiltskin's Revenge story?
I didn't see it the first time either. I reealy loved it. Then I read it again and this time I was LOOKING for those things (because I went on goodreads and I was like, wait a second, THATS SO TRUE) and they suddenly became so OBVIOUS that I couldn't believe I didn't see it the first time.
Yeah, STRONG FEMALE CHARACTERS don't have to be kick-butt fighters or deadly weapons. Cause, really, there's hardly any strong females I know in real life like that. AND I KNOW RIGHT. Being a mom is super hard. THAT takes a lot of effort. And I consider moms who stay at home to be on par (if not higher)with people like Katsa (if there's anyone like that) any day.
Okay. I see what you're saying. That's true. But it's kinda like the author REALIZED that she would be making Katsa a complete hypocrite if she asked Po what she couldn't give herself, and that's why she made their relationship like that...and I dunno, it just doesn't sit that well with me. Poor Po.
Oooh, that's cool. In your Rumpelstiltskin's Revenge story?
Personally I could never do it. I like commitment.
Yeah. I picked up a book by Terry Brooks (one of the few high fantasy authors for adults I can enjoy because he balances really long books with a writing style that doesn't put me to sleep and his books AREN'T full of sex for once-- I started reading them when I was like ten), and I really enjoyed them all when I was younger, but then I read this one and I realized that his main girl character is a complete stereotype, and she's paired with a boy who's just as much of a sterotype. It bothers me, but if I'd read it at ten I wouldn't have cared.
Part of that I think is because there aren't a lot of PEOPLE like that in general. I know I couldn't be like my mom.
Yup.
By the by, I finished betaing your chapter.
Yeah. I picked up a book by Terry Brooks (one of the few high fantasy authors for adults I can enjoy because he balances really long books with a writing style that doesn't put me to sleep and his books AREN'T full of sex for once-- I started reading them when I was like ten), and I really enjoyed them all when I was younger, but then I read this one and I realized that his main girl character is a complete stereotype, and she's paired with a boy who's just as much of a sterotype. It bothers me, but if I'd read it at ten I wouldn't have cared.
Part of that I think is because there aren't a lot of PEOPLE like that in general. I know I couldn't be like my mom.
Yup.
By the by, I finished betaing your chapter.
That's hardly something to be ashamed about. Once upon a Nightmare, I liked TWILIGHT, okay? I DON'T KNOW HOW THAT'S EVEN POSSIBLE, WHAT WAS WRONG WITH ME BACK THEN?
You got that right. I don't think I'll ever be as amazing as my mom, but I'll try.
I SAW OH WOW YOU PUT SO MUCH EFFORT INTO REVIEWING IT THANK YOU SO MUCH YOUR COMMENTS ARE REALLY HELPFUL-
Dude, you're awesome. Thanks.
Well, I don't honestly think the other books were LIKE that. I mean, I know it's been like seven years since I read them, maybe more (probably more), but I remember Wren absolutely kicking rear end, and Bryn was definitely not a SFC trope or a typical damsel, and this fairly obvious Jesus-type chick who's made by some river spirit to revive the northern land in the book my library never returns, and she's so strong MENTALLY she just is totally okay with sacrificing herself to save everybody even though she's got a boyfriend and stuff, and Par's girlfriend whose name I forget because it's been a ridiculously long time and I only know Par from the wiki but anyway she's like this rebel leader and pretty awesome. I remember a surprising number of non-lesbian female characters for medieval high fantasy written before this century, and they were all pretty integral to the plots. It's just THIS ONE and I'm wondering if I will see more if I reread them.
I liked Twilight, too. It's okay. We won't judge.
Well of course! (It's why it took so long) The thing with the non-bold/-italics didn't give you too much trouble, did it?
I liked Twilight, too. It's okay. We won't judge.
Well of course! (It's why it took so long) The thing with the non-bold/-italics didn't give you too much trouble, did it?
Um, oh, okay. I don’t really know this series, but it sounds cool and medieval like. But, if you go back, you probably WILL notice differences. Chances are that you from seven years ago- the one who read those terrible SG FF and liked them, remember?- didn’t have the same standards the you now.
REALLY? You liked that disgusting mess of sparkliness too? (Armstrong needs to teach Edward Cullen a lesson on how to SPARKLE man. And Ed, too, just for disgracing the name Edward) I feel better now.
I can tell you put in a lot of effort.
Yeah, I noticed all my italics were gone. But it’s okay. I’ll look at my older copies and fix them. Oh, and should I send the dox back after I fix the stuff you told me to fix (and replied to your blue comments) or just trust my instincts and update?
I didn't even know fanfiction existed seven years ago. (On the plus side, my great aunt really liked the books and is the one who loaned most of them to me, so I feel like maybe they have a chance.)
It was a long time ago and I was lonely and wanted a boy to love me more than a whole lot of things. I've grown up now and realize that boys are nice but I don't NEED one to be happy and plus I have friends now.
I'm sorry. I don't know what's going on with their word processor.
It was a long time ago and I was lonely and wanted a boy to love me more than a whole lot of things. I've grown up now and realize that boys are nice but I don't NEED one to be happy and plus I have friends now.
I'm sorry. I don't know what's going on with their word processor.
Oh, my bad. I see you as one of the SG FF veterans so...five years then, then?
Awww, I'm so proud of you. *wipes stray tear*. Seriously though, that's great that you realized that. And friends are always good to have.
That's okay, it's FF's fault. Also, you didn't answer my last sentence.
Awww, I'm so proud of you. *wipes stray tear*. Seriously though, that's great that you realized that. And friends are always good to have.
That's okay, it's FF's fault. Also, you didn't answer my last sentence.
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Yes they are wonderful things.
I know. I pressed send to early and it backfired. I think you can probably post it as is.
Yes they are wonderful things.
I know. I pressed send to early and it backfired. I think you can probably post it as is.
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