Reviewer: calUK (Signed) · Date: 30/11/08 02:20 PM · On: Chapter 1 The games we play
aw, love this one. can't believe i haven't reviewed it before now - sorry! the way you change the entire feel of the piece with just one sentence is really great - The car fell into a heavy silence, the only saving grace, the heavy thrum of the engine as it ate up the road…until Dean muttered under his breath, "…made you eat though…" then the equally sudden shift in mood again at the end - really evokes the way dynamics can shift between family, and these two in particular! And i love that 'dark glow in his eyes' - anger, sadness, guilt, love... could be so many things! and so easy to picture. Ta hun! cal
Reviewer: mizpah (Signed) · Date: 08/10/08 03:50 PM · On: Chapter 1 The games we play
I think I've read this once before, but I can't remember...anyway, it was a great read. I love the peek into the boys' childhood, and the way that Sam kept trying to repair the damage from his slip-up in the car. And he's right - Dean really did raise him. And an awesome job he did on it, too....Jules
Reviewer: PropGal (Signed) · Date: 08/08/08 08:06 PM · On: Chapter 1 The games we play
feeling a little low today, so i came back for an old favorite. more i read it and think about the show, the more i realize why i love it. growing up..i was an only child, but my best friend, my partner in crime, was the oldest of three and she pretty much raised those two with many of the same problems dean had, if for different reasons. anyhow...thanks. i needed this.
Reviewer: coop (Signed) · Date: 02/05/08 01:40 PM · On: Chapter 1 The games we play
A blast, what more can I say, gonna go back and read it again now.
Author's Response: Hah, hope you read this one after the last, to cheer you up...lol Thanks again for the review XX Louy
Reviewer: PropGal (Signed) · Date: 08/04/08 12:44 AM · On: Chapter 1 The games we play
all i can say is a big "awwwww...". and a salute to the imagination for the games and their names.
Author's Response: Awe, thanks so much Anna, I'm glad you enjoyed...XX Louy
Reviewer: Kumaproogey (Signed) · Date: 10/03/08 08:20 PM · On: Chapter 1 The games we play
Particularly loved the game 'Stealth-Wording.' This was a simple story but unique & creative. It was a very sweet story that further delved into the brothers' history & explained them and their relationship more.
Author's Response: Thanks for the review Karen, and I'm glad you enjoyed and yeah, 'stealth-wording' was kinda popular...lol X Louy
Reviewer: Michelle Winchester (Signed) · Date: 08/03/08 09:10 PM · On: Chapter 1 The games we play
Aww! Dean really did do his best to raise Sammy! And the games were entertaining to hear about! :)
Author's Response: Thanks Michelle, I always think for a kid looking after a kid, he did a fantastic job...lol Thanks for the review. X Louy
Reviewer: phoenix222 (Signed) · Date: 26/02/08 04:50 AM · On: Chapter 1 The games we play
Funny and moving all at the same time, I enjoyed reading this a lot! Thanks for posting :)
Author's Response: Thanks so much, Sammy, I appreciate your kind words and I hope you keep reading and enjoying. X Louy
Reviewer: Sensue (Signed) · Date: 17/02/08 06:37 PM · On: Chapter 1 The games we play
FYI - Your story has been nominated at Supernatural Fanfiction Awards - People's Choice Awards. Feel Free to Pick up a "vote for me" button and link back to the voting page to increase your votes. Congratulations.
Sensue http://sensue.net/snfa/
Author's Response: Thank you very much for letting me know and a huge thanks to whoever nominated this one. You have no idea how great it feels to be associated with writers of the calibre of the nominations on that list...blows me away every time I think about it. Thank you X Louy
Reviewer: Scanilla (Signed) · Date: 09/02/08 04:38 PM · On: Chapter 1 The games we play
Louy, this is great, very well written. All those games were really clever. "… ‘So dad, ASS-uming this is a poltergeist…’" ASS-uming? The funniest thing I have read for a while! And then there's also Wendigo shit, lol. "Sam’s smile was a cocktail of happiness and relief." I liked this line a lot. I loved the whole thing, funny but emotional, just like the real show is. The ending is perfect, not too dramatic, just simple and heart-warming.
Author's Response: Thank you so much Sanna, it's a great compliment that so many people have reviewed this story and every single one is appreciated. And I'm so happy it gave you a smile...thanks very much for the lovely review. X Louy
Reviewer: Nilah (Signed) · Date: 12/01/08 10:27 PM · On: Chapter 1 The games we play
I really loved this piece. You had my eyes tearing up and then, bang! I was laughing so hard at the stain game. Beautiful!
Author's Response: Thank you very much Nilah, that's a great compliment - glad you left happy though...lol Thanks for the review X Louy
Reviewer: Eternity12 (Signed) · Date: 12/01/08 07:47 PM · On: Chapter 1 The games we play
I liked the ending, it wasn't overly chick flick, it was just right. that part about the wendigo shit made me laugh. I like how your stories have humor as well as emotional things too. another good read.
Author's Response: Thanks very much Eternity, I'm not really someone who likes chick flick (I'm so with Dean on that one) so I'm very glad this worked for you. Thanks for the review. X Louy
Reviewer: Cookie6 (Signed) · Date: 12/01/08 03:29 PM · On: Chapter 1 The games we play
“Stealth-Wording”? “MysteryMorsel’”? ‘”StainBrain”? No way! These games have names? And different versions?? What a story! It is so original in concept and exceptionally well written. I love how you gave our boys ‘normal’ family memories. You brilliantly emphasized Dean’s resourcefulness in using these fun games to keep Sam entertained, safe and nurtured. Your kick that Sam only just realised it was an amazing read. DICK-thiasaur!? The idea of hunter!john being snowed so well and easily by his trickster sons is a classic! ASS-ome!? priceless!! Loved how Dean was proud of that one! You had my breath catch with Dean’s raw honesty, almost begging for Sam to not go there. "Don’t do that, man. You don’t have to do that." Not avoiding the chick-flick thing, no much deeper. I felt Dean not wanting to have to face their childhood memories as lacking, for Sam not to talk about his childhood with regret and negativity after he’d tried so hard. To have Sam’s realization triggered by subtle changes in Dean right up to the ‘angry music’ was spectacular. Your images of the boys emotions and observations being communicated via their eyes and body language was stunning, your descriptions left us in no doubt of what they saw and read in each other. This was the paragraph of the century- “And at last an opportunity to make it right. This was all the chance he needed and he was going to make good use of it. He’d found the smallest groove in that wall that was Deans head and he knew he could worm his way in there. Dean may be the master of building walls but it was Sam who was the master of squeezing between those stones” A.W.E.S.O.M.E!! You captured Sam’s understanding of his big brother’s complexity and his determination to follow through with precision. Absolutely outstanding writing! Your use of analogies is second to none, this choice so perfect for our Winchesters. Loved your ending to bits, such a gentle understanding, your restored the equilibrium of their brotherhood and smoothed the turmoil each was feeling for different reasons. Sam acknowledging the significance of Dean’s effort as a big brother going beyond the call and ultimately thanking him was downright beautiful and I wish Kripke and Co could read this (writers strike? Look here Eric!) And that banner is incredible!
Author's Response: Ahhh, Petra. I read this just after you wrote it and had to go away and catch my breath, couldn't answer your review until I stopped 'being all emotional like a chick'...lol. Thank you so much for this...you have no idea how wonderful it is to read a review that proves someone has been touched by a story but when you analyze something in this much depth it gives validity to what we've done by writing in it the first place - so thank you for that. Please don't ever feel you should 'condense' these reviews, I think there may be a riot if you ever did...lol Thanks again Petra, this review rocked my world...and thanks for the great compliment on the banner. X Louy
Reviewer: Bookworm (Signed) · Date: 12/01/08 11:08 AM · On: Chapter 1 The games we play
good job!
Author's Response: Thank you, glad you liked!
Reviewer: bunnykins (Signed) · Date: 12/01/08 09:43 AM · On: Chapter 1 The games we play
Oh yeah this one really rocks. Don't know why they don't do this in the t.v. program. They never have the boys talking about things they remember growing up, you know light hearted things, like in this story. This was a great fun story, with a serious side. Brilliant.
Author's Response: Thats very kind of you bunnykins, glad you liked it, and thank you for the review. X Louy
Reviewer: mymuseandi (Signed) · Date: 12/01/08 08:57 AM · On: Chapter 1 The games we play
LOL. This is great....yeah i should think Dean would be smart enough to try to occupy Sam with games....Sweet story... :)
Author's Response: Thank you Lyn, Im glad you liked it and thanks for the stars. X Louy
Reviewer: Vanessa (Signed) · Date: 12/01/08 08:54 AM · On: Chapter 1 The games we play
You're very welcome, Lou. It was my pleasure and thank you for giving me the opportunity. I loved this story then and still love it now. You did a wonderful job with this. The poignancy and sentimentality oozes from every word.
Author's Response: Thank you so much Ness, for the review and the stars but mostly for the help and encouragement right from the beginning. Your a good friend. X Louy
Reviewer: Birdy (Signed) · Date: 12/01/08 06:51 AM · On: Chapter 1 The games we play
This was fab. Made me laugh, then made me sad then made me go all warm. I could hear their voices saying the lines and I wish they'd do more stuff like this on the show. Thanks for sharing. - Kirsty x
Author's Response: Thank you so much Kirsty, this is a lovely review, and I couldn't be happier that you enjoyed it.
Reviewer: Rosilee (Signed) · Date: 12/01/08 05:36 AM · On: Chapter 1 The games we play
that was really funny!! (i don't think it was meant that way but thats how i read it)
Author's Response: Thats fine Rosilee, it was meant to be funny too...lol Thanks for the review. X Louy
Reviewer: garvaldmains (Signed) · Date: 12/01/08 02:15 AM · On: Chapter 1 The games we play
Hi, This was amazing stuff... So emotive, it is difficult for me to pick out my fave lines but i gues "You’re welcome, little brother." kind of sums it up! Dix
Author's Response: What a great compliment, thank you Di. I'm very glad this worked for you and especially that line. It was the first words I wrote when I started and everything else just worked backwards. Thanks for the lovely stars as well, I'm smiling. X Lou
Reviewer: StrigoiVii (Signed) · Date: 12/01/08 12:58 AM · On: Chapter 1 The games we play
OMG, I forgot to mention how much I absolutely LOVE!!! the banner. Beautiful work there as well. Gonna give that shiny stars too!
Author's Response: WOW - Now that's a first, never had a review and stars for a banner before. Thank you so much...I love making them and I'm VERY happy that you liked this one. X Louy
Reviewer: StrigoiVii (Signed) · Date: 12/01/08 12:52 AM · On: Chapter 1 The games we play
Awesome! Totally awesome! Sam always finds a way to put his foot in his mouth at poor Dean's expense, only to make it all better with just a few words. I loved the sentimentality, it was great! Thanks for sharing it!!!
Author's Response: Thanks very much Strigo, I'm so happy you enjoyed this as i love your work, and a special thanks for the stars...they always make me smile.
Reviewer: Live1970 (Signed) · Date: 12/01/08 12:46 AM · On: Chapter 1 The games we play
That was beautiful, loved every word!
Author's Response: What great review...and great compliment. Thank you so much Live1970, I'm very glad you enjoyed this and thank you even more for the stars. X Louy
Reviewer: Vallana (Signed) · Date: 11/01/08 10:36 PM · On: Chapter 1 The games we play
wow, I really loved that oneshot. Just the right amount of oops angst, memories and omg warm fuzzy brotherly moments. I could really picture the boys having these converstations. Fantastic job!
Author's Response: Thanks Vallana, that's a huge compliment. Thanks for the review and I'm very glad you enjoyed. X Louy
Reviewer: saltnburnem (Signed) · Date: 11/01/08 09:15 PM · On: Chapter 1 The games we play
THat was really touching!! I liked it so much, I had my teenage daughter read it too. She got all misty. You did a great job! I'm glad you posted it!
Author's Response: Thank you very much saltnburnem, great name by the way. It's a great compliment that you would get your daughter to read, that blew me away. And I'm very glad you both enjoyed. Thankyou!
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