Reviewer: ashon13 (Signed) · Date: 26/03/09 01:40 PM · On: Chapter 1
God, I was wondering FOREVER who it was! I kept thinking it would be Sam, cuz that's how a lot of your stories are, but it would kind of sound like Dean, with the height and weight, but then the eyes would make me think of Sam again, and well...you know. ;D
Author's Response: Ah, well - there are little clues throughout, but they are very subtle. My aim is to keep you guessing right till the epilogue, where all will be revealed. Jules
Reviewer: birdie (Signed) · Date: 07/01/09 07:36 AM · On: Epilogue
Jules. Hoowee, Okay ya got me i was fooled! Very very cool. Loved your story, unusual, clever and emotionally cathartic. petra was right you rock. bev xx
Author's Response: Hi, Bev, Got you, did I? I'm actually rather wickedly gleeful about that. That was my evil plan all along. And that's why it was told from a first person point of view. And I'm so flipping stoked that the idea actually worked - no, change that - I'm humungously relieved! It could have fallen into a disastrous, nasty, putrid mess... Anyway, thank you once again for your lovely reviews, and for taking the time to leave me some feedback. I am very honoured.....Jules
Reviewer: birdie (Signed) · Date: 07/01/09 07:20 AM · On: Chapter 5
hey Jules. Gosh that's so sad. I love these men because they are so complex so tortured but they survive. You have captured that so well. Wonderful bev xxx
Author's Response: Thank you so much, Bev. They are very complex and multi-layered individuals. And I love them to death for it. They break my heart almost every week, but I'm so wrapped up in them now that I have to keep coming back to see what's going to happen next. I'm so chuffed that you think I've captured that......Jules
Reviewer: birdie (Signed) · Date: 06/01/09 10:55 AM · On: Chapter 4
Hey Jules. Wow this is so cool. complex and confusing and complicated. Just like mental illness is. Don't you just love how weird we humans are? Love the Sam/ John/Dean rapid interchange and the manifestation of different physical persona as each psyche emerges. Fab! bev x
Author's Response: Hi, Bev, A very good friend of mine bought me a plaque for Christmas one year - it says "The more I learn about people, the more I like my cat". It's true, people are weird - and getting weirder. (they're certainly getting ruder...) So glad you love the rapid jump between personalities. That was hard to write and keep everyone straight - I think I took a break after this story just to kick back and get my head back to normal - lol.....Jules
Reviewer: birdie (Signed) · Date: 06/01/09 06:59 AM · On: Chapter 3
Jules. I like this. the doc is nicely human (I'm biased I work with 'em and they aren't all human) and I like the complex but sympathetic depiction of multiple personalities. Dying to know what has brought us here! Reading on. Oh and anytime Dean cries mt heart melts so you got that going for ya too! heehee bev xx
Author's Response: Hi, Bev - LOL - I know what you mean. I haven't met too many robotic doctors, thankfully, but some nurses - that's a different story. And I agree - any time the boys cry does me in, too.....Jules
Reviewer: birdie (Signed) · Date: 04/01/09 12:32 PM · On: Chapter 2
hey Hunny. Oh my I'm glad you're bringing him back to the light. He's in there somewhere isn't he? Just confused and lost. And suddenly here's John Now what is your John gonna be? Mine is a good man in a bad situation but maybe yours is more brutal more controlling? And Sam...you say you don't do deathfics? I hope you speak the truth- I've only ever read one (because I admire the author) but it still made me cry. I love the complexity of this story, the ambiguity, the feeling of chaos. Reading on. Bev xx
Author's Response: Hi, hon, Yes, he's in there somewhere, but he's buried deep. Um - as for John....well, Petra has probably warned you that I am not a John fan. So he's going to be a bit of a plick, sad to say. And no, I will not do deathfics - I want both boys to survive and head off together in the Impala when SN ends its screen run....Jules
Reviewer: birdie (Signed) · Date: 04/01/09 12:18 PM · On: Chapter 1
Hey Jules. Petra pointed me to this one as the place to start with your wonderful SN fics. And chapter one has not dissapointed. I am very intrigued to know what has brought Dean to this pityful condition. It is hard to read because it is so well described. His catatonia giving way to terrible despair. I want him healed so I better read on in hope that you will. Oh and big congratulations on your UnGen awards. Bev xx
Author's Response: Hi, Bev, Oh, my goodness - I still can't believe that I won. That was some seriously heavy-duty competition. I still have a peek at the banners to make sure I didn't dream that my name was on there.... Thank you - both for the congrats and for reading this. I honestly, even after a year, am blown away by the response this story has gotten - and a little puzzled. When I sent the first chapter to my beta, I asked her to tell me honestly if I had a dud on my hands, because I was so worried the story idea wouldn't work. Little did I know, eh? As for what brought the broken Winchester brother to the institution - all will be revealed over the ensuing chapters. Hope you enjoy the ride.....Jules
Reviewer: luvsamanddean (Signed) · Date: 10/12/08 02:12 AM · On: Epilogue
First of all, thanks for telling me to read this one before I read Fractured. I'm sorry you had so much trouble getting back to me. This was so intense. I don't normally like the first person viewpoint but it really worked here. I thought you did a great job with each personality and the mannerisms of each Winchester. Loved the little touches that still kept us guessing, like Sam touching his wrist. Could have gone either way. Also loved the bearded "reporter" reaching for an absent ball cap. I couldn't shake the idea that the patient was Sam. And I only caught one clue - the shape of the face. I'm going to have to be more careful when I read your work. I loved this and thought you did an awesome job. :D
Author's Response: Aha! You're Diane. Hello again. I'm glad that you got my message. I asked Tree to forward it to you, as I didn't want you to think I was ignoring you. But every time I tried to email you back, it just kept rejecting it. Lol - yes, I like to play with peoples' minds - I love to throw in a twist or two just to make things interesting. Thank you so much for reading, and for taking the time to contact me. I'm really pleased that you liked this story. And given the whole plot twist, I think that any other way than the story being told from the doctor's point of view wouldn't have worked. And good for you getting one of my little clues. Thanks again, and welcome to the site....Jules
Reviewer: Midge (Signed) · Date: 28/11/08 11:12 AM · On: Epilogue
Oh how I love a happy ending, and as a Brit I thoroughly enjoyed all the proper non-American names for things: biscuits for cookies, jumper for sweater, lift for elevator to name just a few. Great truly great. And you certainly had me guessing about who really was the patient. An absolutely fantastic piece of writing.
Author's Response: Thanks Midge. As an Aussie, I loved being able to call things by the proper names for a change. My beta is a Brit too, and funnily enough I had to keep reminding her when she did my corrections that Kayla is an Aussie, and yes, she rewlly would speak like that - LOL. Glad I could keep you guessing. That was the plan all along. I'm so chuffed that you loved this one.....Jules
Reviewer: Midge (Signed) · Date: 28/11/08 10:17 AM · On: Chapter 4
Oh dear. Shame on you John.
Author's Response: Yes, he was a bit of a plick, wasn't he? He thought his reasoning was sound, though - pity it never turned out that way.....Jules
Reviewer: Midge (Signed) · Date: 28/11/08 09:58 AM · On: Chapter 3
OMG. What else are you going to throw at us?
Author's Response: The kitchen sink? LOL! No, seriously, there are a few more twists and turns to go before the final resolution. Hope you enjoy....Jules
Reviewer: Midge (Signed) · Date: 28/11/08 08:43 AM · On: Chapter 2
Scary stuff. Dean channelling John or something like, and Dean thinks Sam is dead. Oh deary me. I think we need Sam to turn up alive and well before Dean can heal. Another dose of housework calls before I can allow myself to read more. Back later.
Author's Response: Yes, the surviving Winchester is channelling his family like crazy. And you're right - he needs his brother to heal. He's broken beyond repair at the moment. Good luck with the housework. I hate housework. I'd rather write.....Jules
Reviewer: Midge (Signed) · Date: 28/11/08 07:58 AM · On: Chapter 1
Enjoying seeing Dean from the Doctor's point of view. Its refreshing. But oh he is so broken and lost. Off to run a duster across a few surfaces before coming back to read the next chapter.
Author's Response: Hi, Midge, So you found this one, eh? This was my first time writing something from an outsider's point of view. It was a bit of a change. Hope you enjoy what I have up my sleeve....Jules
Reviewer: silentlucidity (Signed) · Date: 05/11/08 08:46 PM · On: Epilogue
ahh omg. Okay, i just read this story straight through and i have to say I was so impressed. Everything was absolutely amazing. The writing, the mystery of it, the characterizations, even of the character manifestations. You had me second guessing myself over and over again, thinking first it was Dean, then Sam, then Dean again, until finally I made up my mind that it was Sam becaues of the hair clue. But wow, what a story. The psychological aspect of it made it really interesting, and you seem as if you actually know what you're talking about rather than just guessing. It made it that much better. The last chapter was what really got me though, the way the brothers' bond was so strong that it broke through even the most terrible of illnesses, and that the thought of being without his brother made Sam physical sick. And that, when finally, Dean came back, it was almost a miraculous turn around, and you could finally see Sam shining through again. God, I just, really loved this story, and I absolutely loved the fact that it was told from a third party's POV and not one of the boys'. Keep writing, becaue you're really incredible and now I'm going to end this novel of a review. ~SL
Author's Response: Thank you so much. And I'm so sorry I've been rather late in replying to this awesome review. My goodness... Ahh, you got the little clues. Yes, the hair one sort of gave a big hint that it was Sam - lol. And no, I'm a rank amateur when it comes to psychological stuff, but I was Googling like mad, and I had help from a psych graduate with the finer details of DID, just to make sure I had it right. But in saying that, any mistakes were entirely my own doing. You know, even after all this time, I'm still flabbergasted by the response to this story. I mean, I banged it out in two and a half days once I started writing it in earnest - once the research was finished. And it was another day or so for the fine-tuning. I can't believe how strongly it has grabbed everyone. To think that when I sent the first chapter to my beta, I told her to tell me straight if I'd written a dud....thank you again - I'm blown away....Jules
Reviewer: kiara_ratterjmouse (Signed) · Date: 17/09/08 06:15 AM · On: Chapter 2
are you autralian by any chance? I also hope you don't think i'm stelaing ur mojo either as I'm ressurecting a character thats an Australian doctor, but she is a medical doc not a psych ward doc. Kiara
Author's Response: I am indeed an Aussie...*waves boxing kangaroo flag*... And no, I won't think you're stealing my mojo at all - ROFL. Go for it! Thanks so much for reading, Kiara. I hope you enjoyed it....Jules
Reviewer: Swellison (Signed) · Date: 21/06/08 07:33 PM · On: Epilogue
Well, you pulled the wool over my eyes with the Dean/Sam switcheroo. This was an amazing story and I enjoyed reading it. Very glad that you included the little six months later final scene, showing that everything was back to normal with the Winchester boys. Thanks! Sue
Author's Response: Thank you so much, Sue. I'm glad that I could fool you - um, in a nice way. Some people picked up the little clues that I stashed throughout the chapters, and figured out what I was up to, but hopefully not too many - lol. Thanks so much for reading, and for reviewing.....Jules
Reviewer: Swellison (Signed) · Date: 21/06/08 06:45 PM · On: Chapter 3
Well, I knew the third personality had to be Sam. This is a fascinating little psychological thriller you're putting together here, can't wait to see what happens next. Sue
Author's Response: Thanks Sue. I sort of lean towards the thrillers a bit - murder mysteries always hooked me in. I have Agathe Christie and Arthur Upfield collections on my bookshelf. Hope that you enjoy the ending....Jules
Reviewer: Swellison (Signed) · Date: 21/06/08 06:29 PM · On: Chapter 2
Ack! I've got a million things that I should be doing instead of reading this, but how can I stop here? This was a totally unexpected twist for me, Dean turning into John... wow. Sue
Author's Response: Lol - oh, goodness - you know, everyone says that they can't put it down...*scratches head in confusion*.... Glad you liked the twist, Sue - there's more coming. Thanks so much for reading....Jules
Reviewer: vonnie836 (Signed) · Date: 19/06/08 07:31 PM · On: Epilogue
This story was absolutely awesome. You captured the essence of the Winchesters here. Your details of the mannerisms, facial expressions and body language made me feel like I could see them in front of me. The whole story was so detailed, without once getting boring. I loved Kayla, she is a wonderful character. I missed some of the clues but did pick up on the curly hair, the hazel eyes and the size thing. Just really drew me in and didn't let go until the very end. Awesome story. Hugs, Vonnie
Author's Response: Thank you Vonnie. Thanks so much. I know I sound like a broken record here, but I am still blown away by the response to this, and the fact that people just can't put it down. And to think that I sent it to my beta with a note attached that I was worried the idea wouldn't work... Flip, just shows how much I know... Thank you so much for your review, and all the pretty stars...Jules
Reviewer: cheri (Signed) · Date: 08/06/08 10:58 AM · On: Epilogue
i've just read your story for the second time--I still felt the same emotions as I did the first time-- fantastic story! so heartbreaking then complete happiness; It took my breath away! Thank you!
Author's Response: Thank you very much. I've been quite a bit surprised by the response I've gotten. People have emailed me and told me they have stayed up till all hours of the morning reading it as once they started, they couldn't put it down. And when I sent it to my beta for proof-reading, I was so worried the idea wouldn't work and the story would fall flat on its face....and so would I... I'm glad it moved you the way it did....Jules
Reviewer: mustang (Signed) · Date: 06/06/08 07:39 AM · On: Chapter 2
I totally didn't see the DID coming..Great Twist..thanks for writing
Author's Response: Thank you so much for that - I'm glad you enjoyed it so much. Unfortunately, the great Mr Kripke has shot this one into AU now...*heavy sigh*... Thank you for reading, and for all the pretty stars.....Jules
Reviewer: casskaela (Signed) · Date: 02/06/08 12:09 PM · On: Chapter 1
I had to join this site just so I could leave a review. I have been reading fanfiction for years and I have never ever read one as well written and touching as this one. You did a great job. I have to tell you I didn't know which personality was the real one. It had me interested just like a book draws me into the story. Great job!
Author's Response: Wow - thank you so much. That honours me, it really does. Welcome to the site, by the way. This was one of the very rare stories that I wrote basically from start to finish - usually I write a collection of random scenes and then string them all together. I honestly didn't know when I wrote this, that it would grab so many people so intensely. It's just gob-smacked me. Thank you so much for your review - it is truly appreciated.....Jules
Reviewer: Hunter4Life (Signed) · Date: 19/05/08 08:32 PM · On: Epilogue
So, big bro Dean found Sammy! And he doesn't go to Hell! What a story! I'm into that whole mental illness gig. Good job! I truly enjoyed! =-b
Author's Response: Thank you. And sadly, this is now AU after Kripke's huge bombshell in the finale. Oh, well... Glad that you liked it. Thanks for the review.
Reviewer: Hunter4Life (Signed) · Date: 08/05/08 05:33 PM · On: Chapter 1
Poor Dean! well written!
Author's Response: Thank you for that. Glad you are enjoying it.
Reviewer: ophium (Signed) · Date: 17/04/08 07:16 AM · On: Epilogue
This is so much more than awsome... this is... fantastic! Once I started reading it, I just couldn't stop. Love it, of course :) And you had me so fooled. Some times you had me thinking it was Sam, others I figured it was Dean... you even had me wondering if perhaps it wasn't either of then, so brillant writting there. The way you handled all the interactions with Sam's multiple personalites was really well done, never falling in to the 'too much' zone, if you know what I mean. Thank ou so much for sharing this. Lokking foward to read more stuff from you!
Author's Response: Thank you very much. Glad I had you fooled - that was the evil plan all along. Wow - I'm sort of speechless - you know, I really didn't know that this story would be the hit that it has become. Think I'm still in shock that it won first place. I'm glad that you were riveted and entertained, and I'm breathing a huge sigh of relief that I managed to pull it off.
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