Reviewer: danrac1066 (Signed) · Date: 12/02/08 04:49 PM · On: Chapter 2 The lies we tell ourselves
Oh Louy, this is just gonna get better - even if we all have to drag Dean out by the scruff of the neck! Love that image, especially coming from Bobby. Love the double meanings in their conversation with Jed, too. By the by, I am completely ignorant of the Gaiman source material here and the story works just fine anyway. Great chapter - Angela
Author's Response: That is so reassuring Angela, thank you. It was a real worry that those with no knowledge of his work would be put off...And yeah, I love that image of our Bobby...Thanks for the great review and the stars, they mean the world. X Louy
Reviewer: birdie (Signed) · Date: 12/02/08 02:06 PM · On: Chapter 2 The lies we tell ourselves
Lout, In case I didn't make it clear this is an amazing story. It's original and edgy and slightly off-mainstream and I love that! It has emotionally complexity, and is dark and raw and terrible, yet then you allow us to the surface for a second to cling to normality and breathe a touch of sweet humour. Sam’s terror and guilt and sense of overwhelming impending loss is perfect and Bobby’s desperation to save his boys touching and hope-bringing. And Dean? Dean’s barely governed terror is heartbreakingly real. It makes me remember the last weeks of my Mum’s life. I was so tired I could barely function, and so utterly lonely and lost but I had to keep going, had to hang onto the shreds of normality because without that I would have started to break and been unable to stop. Sorry lout! Too much I know but Good writing touches the soul and souls are emotional! Suck it up Hunny it’s your own fault you shouldn’t be so f*****g good! PS: I adore the'Dream'family! bev xx
Author's Response: Bev, I'm so glad you posted this review. When you sent it to me the first time it made me cry...and it just has again...Thank you Bev! X Louy
Reviewer: fantasycatcher (Signed) · Date: 12/02/08 12:12 PM · On: Chapter 2 The lies we tell ourselves
WOW WEE!!! Lou I get speechless whenever reading something from you. The RAW emotion is so VISUAL!!! I LOVED the dialogue betweent the boys in the park, so heart breakingly real. And you say you can't do dialogue, well that was pretty damn convincing and was completely Sam and Dean through and through. I admire the constant flow you have, its always there just gliding softly;) Love all the character and story referencing (if thats the right word.hehehe) The dolls house, seasons of mist and dream.. I have been doing some serious homework on Neil Gaiman and I'm blown away!!! I so look forward to looking at that book your gonna bring when we meet....Every time I say that I get excited. (Few days left) Anywho...Great chapter, loving the story and loving the determination of Bobby.. Keep it up!!! You rock!!! Schelz
Author's Response: Awe, Schelz, as ever you've made me smile as wide as the sky. Thank you so much for your kind words, your reviews are always an inspiration, thanks mate! X Louy
Reviewer: dcheckpro (Signed) · Date: 12/02/08 11:50 AM · On: Chapter 1 The truth we cling to
Dear Bullet, what a refreshing piece of art! I don't think I have read anything so far that grabs the original idea so well. Please let us see what you are thinking!
Author's Response: Angela, thank you so much for this comment. Its a great compliment and you have made my day. And the fact that this is your first review makes me feel very honoured. Welcome to the site and I hope you continue to enjoy all you read X Louy
Reviewer: mtee (Signed) · Date: 12/02/08 11:43 AM · On: Chapter 1 The truth we cling to
Great story. I really like it.
Author's Response: Very glad you like it mtee, thanks for the review X Louy
Reviewer: Vanessa (Signed) · Date: 12/02/08 11:42 AM · On: Chapter 2 The lies we tell ourselves
Impressive update, Louy. Just impressive. I liked many, many things about it--but my favorite two parts were: Bobby talking about Sam not have a life like John's because of the fact that he had a brother--a brother who always made everything all right. And I loved last line. I like the image of Bobby marching into Hell and dragging Dean out by the scruff of his neck--like a wayward child. hehe
Author's Response: Thanks so much Ness, and yeah, I can see Bobby doing that. And you never know what Kripke has in store...would be fun to see this at the end of season 3...lol Thanks for the great review and stars Ness. X Louy
Reviewer: fredo (Signed) · Date: 10/02/08 05:12 AM · On: Chapter 1 The truth we cling to
that's a great start! Bookmarking it right now so i won't miss the following chapters. Hard to be away for eight days without any Winchester fix, but so pleasant to come back and have lots of good things to read...
Author's Response: Thank you so much fredo. It's a pain to be away for so long, I know how you feel...but glad you're back! And thank you for the great review and the lovely compliment of bookmarking this story. X Louy
Reviewer: Shannondoah (Signed) · Date: 06/02/08 04:06 PM · On: Chapter 1 The truth we cling to
Amazing! I lost myself in this chapter! I've always had it in the back of my mind to read Kripke's inspirations, but haven't made an effort to do so. After reading your story, I'm definitely looking them up! I lvoe how you describe the differences and likenesses of the Winchesters. Other writers have made the two halves of the same coin analogy, but you seemed to take it a step further and gave me an 'ah ha' moment. Thanks!
Author's Response: That's a great compliment Shannon, thank you, and if you get the chance, do check out Gaiman's stuff, the guy's a visionary. Thank's for the great review. X Louy
Reviewer: Vallana (Signed) · Date: 05/02/08 11:12 PM · On: Chapter 1 The truth we cling to
Guh...wha.. K, slightly speechless at the moment. The internal angst of Dean was just amazing. Then there is Sam just trying to please Dean anyway he can is just heartwrenching. Plus the added bonus of learning more about N. Gaiman since I have only read a little about his work before. Fantastic first chapter. Can't wait to read more.
Author's Response: I'm hoping 'slightly speechless is in a good way...lol Yeah, there's going to be quite a bit of Gaiman in this and the second story. And I'm very glad you're enjoying it...thanks for the great review Vallana X Louy
Reviewer: mymuseandi (Signed) · Date: 05/02/08 12:47 AM · On: Chapter 1 The truth we cling to
Wow....can i know if there really is a museum dedicated to Gaiman? It sounds interesting. The only works of Neil Gaiman that i've read so far are Coraline and Wolves in the Walls...yeah, i know those are kids' books, but they are pretty nice too.. :) Interesting start...wonder if the boys will stumble onto something supernatural in the museum.... Can't wait to read the next chapter... :)
Author's Response: Don't know...but if not, I may have to start one...lol And his kids books are fantastic too, the guy just has vision! Thanks for the review and rating mymuseandi (still loving that name) and hope you continue to enjoy. X Louy
Reviewer: clclemmons (Signed) · Date: 04/02/08 08:02 PM · On: Chapter 1 The truth we cling to
WOW!!!Lou this is absolutely fabulous. I don't even know where to start to tell you how great this is. I'm hooked, more please. Congrats on the feature. Well deserved. Crystal
Author's Response: Thanks so much Crystal, still have stupid grin on my face about the feature...and thank you for the great compliment, I love to hear people are hooked...lol Thanks for the review and the rating, you've made my day. X Louy
Reviewer: supernaturaldh (Signed) · Date: 04/02/08 06:07 PM · On: Chapter 1 The truth we cling to
Great story, can't wait for me.
Author's Response: Thanks for the review and rating dh, and I'm very glad you're enjoying...X Louy
Reviewer: Vanessa (Signed) · Date: 04/02/08 05:13 PM · On: Chapter 1 The truth we cling to
Another superb start, my friend. This chapter is wrought with tension, just knowing that Dean's deal is up in two weeks. Looking forward to reading the next chapter.
Author's Response: Thanks for the review and the rating Ness. This story is a lot more personal than any of my others, so to be getting reviews like this is making my day. Thankyou! X Louy
Reviewer: fantasycatcher (Signed) · Date: 04/02/08 04:58 PM · On: Chapter 1 The truth we cling to
I had a whole review written out and then clicked submit and it threw me out.. *sobs* I just took this in, absorbed it deeply and let it get under my skin, I have been reeled in and can tell this is going to be an emotional rollercoster for me. I don't know about everyone else, but thats what I feel about this. I've watched constantine (keanu) but I am really intrigued by the other characters..maybe you can fill me in when we meet up ;) Very strong chapter, brilliant writing.
Author's Response: Schelz, thank you for this great review and for the stars, it's such a joy to hear someone is drawn in and 'feels' the story...so you couldn't have paid me a greater compliment...thankyou! And I'll bring up my copy of 'Sandman' and show you what it's all about...hehe, can't wait to meet you guys.
Reviewer: gaelicspirit (Signed) · Date: 04/02/08 04:56 PM · On: Chapter 1 The truth we cling to
LOVED this: She’d been his life, his everything, and without her the last two weeks had been a walking nightmare of darkness and anguish and he’d been swallowed by it. Chewed up by grief and spat out on the side of life’s road. That line drew me in. And I loved Dean's reaction to Sam not having seen Constantine. That movie was a true inspriation. I have to admit that I have NO idea what you're talking about with the Giamon stuff, but you've caught me all the same. And yes, I know I'm totally skipping around with your stories. Sue me. ;) Well done, lady. I'm gonna feature this one.
Author's Response: Hah...thank you SO much for the feature, that really does mean the world to me. Spent last night sleeping with a fat, stupid grin on my face. And I'm very happy you know nothing about Gaiman but enjoyed it anyway, it was one of my concerns with this one. I really wanted to make it work for everybody, not just fans like me. Gaelic, you have made my week...Thankyou!
Reviewer: danrac1066 (Signed) · Date: 04/02/08 04:55 PM · On: Chapter 1 The truth we cling to
Oh wow. "How in the hell did we end up like this Sammy? indeed. I'm hesitant to start quoting lines as this review might be as long as the chapter, but some phrases in particular strike me. "The deal etched in his aura for all to see," "protect Sammy from the shrapnel that threatened to explode outward as soon as he felt that ever thinning mask slip" and "miss the accident waiting to happen that was his own brother," all come to the fore. This is an extraordinary start and I so look forward to the rest. - Angela
Author's Response: That's a great compliment Angela thanks, and I hope you carry on enjoying this. X Louy
Reviewer: birdie (Signed) · Date: 04/02/08 04:39 PM · On: Chapter 1 The truth we cling to
Lout!!!!!!! I got to be first freaking reviewer! Yeeeeeeha!  Happy Dance! Bev xxxx
Author's Response: Bev, you're a silly bugger but I luv ya, don't ever change...lol
Reviewer: birdie (Signed) · Date: 04/02/08 04:37 PM · On: Chapter 1 The truth we cling to
Bullet. Already told you but this is fantastic. It twists my gut bacause of passages like this: He looked again at the picture of Constantine and tried to fight the overwhelming empathy he felt for that lonely figure. How many times had he stood, one hand shielding his eyes, fighting to keep the world out and his anguish in? For the last few months it had been almost a daily occurrence, mostly to protect Sammy from the shrapnel that threatened to explode outward as soon as he felt that ever thinning mask slip. Dean's anguish is raw and tangible and sends me into boosebumps. But then you make me forget all that and I'm lost in hysterically hungover Sammy or the darkly erotic Dream, Death, Destiny and Constantine, only to get whapped in the face again with your last line. "It took every ounce of self control Dean possessed to not let the tear trickle down his face. ‘How in hell did we end up like this, Sammy?’ " Ah you are trying to kill me with pleasure aren't you? Hey just thinking Constantine = enigmatic English spiky blond hair? Gee reminds me of someone i know... Awesome Lout! Love Bev aka Samantha! xxx
Author's Response: ROFL...Don't think I've ever been called enigmatic before, hehe. Thanks Samantha, I'll try not to turn you into a blubbering mess too often with this one but I know what a sensitive little booboo you are...lol Bur seriously, thanks for the vote of support on this one mate, as you know it's probably the most personal piece of writing I've ever done so it blows me away that you like it. Thanks.
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