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Review of Father  
Review by Shylah
Rated: E | (4.0)
This poem was good. But the total opposite of what I thought, clicking on the link. That's not a bad thing.

It speaks of a child trying to live up to expectation, and seeming never to do it until giving up. But the effects of this last well into adulthood. Well done.
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Review of Just a Memory  
Review by Shylah
Rated: E | (4.5)
That was an interesting poem of a memory between a couple where money seemed to be tight. Amusing in places, it ended up as sad or bittersweet, whichever works fine.

Anyway, good work. I enjoyed reading it, and cannot find anything to suggest. Well done.
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Review by Shylah
Rated: E | (4.0)
That was a good peom. I can see the sadness written into it very clearly. However, the impression of neverending seems to be eased a bit at the end, when it says each time. That gives a hint that the person is not always sad. That it itself, seems to lend a bit of hope to this. Nicely done.
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Review by Shylah
Rated: 13+ | (4.0)
This was an interesting story, reflecting on the control some individuals can have, whether spiritual, in this case, ot political.

I thought it ended in a good spot. Assuming there was a bit of time between the last paragraphs, gives a good hint that he is preparing to join them after arranging the room after the previous paragraph took place.
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Review of Moonbeams  
Review by Shylah
Rated: 13+ | N/A (Review only item.)
I thought this was good. An effective poem that sums up the message in just four lines is really well done.

I liked the way to words envoked a dreamlike feeling to me, as if difting along on a whimsical current. Not regular or static. Very nice work.
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Review of Pleading  
Review by Shylah
Rated: 13+ | (4.5)
This poem I found quite interesting to read. With each verse it seemed to expand into the bigger picture each time as things progressed. Almost as an expansion of the previous verse. But each situation blended with the other so there were no changes in how all should be viewed that I could see. Good work.
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Review of The New Room  
Review by Shylah
Rated: E | (4.0)
I thought this was really amusing and well written. As in the poem, parents sometimes find the best way is to let children try/do things instead of debating the issue. In this case, they were proved right without having to say so, which left everyone happy.
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Review of Broken  
Review by Shylah
Rated: E | (4.5)
That was really good to read, semi inspirational to me. It seemed to show the hopelessness of the night or darkness of emotion extending to the more postive side when the dawn approaches, bringing hope and light with it. Repairing the damage of the night. Great imagry
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Review by Shylah
Rated: ASR | (4.5)
I thought this was good. The way thngs work out sometimes is interesting and the best laid plans for malice often trip up. The story here illustrated that nicely.

I also thought it ended up at a good place. Just ending once scene, and leaving it open to a future that can be imagined by the reader.
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Review of This Thing  
Review by Shylah
Rated: E | (4.5)
That was an interesting poem. The couple it speaks about haven't been able to hide it from the sound of things. But there is still some unsaid reason why they are denying it or downplaying the feelings. Mainly to themselves it seems. Nice little poem. Well done.
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Review of Take Me Back  
Review by Shylah
Rated: 18+ | (4.5)
I thought this was a really amusing read. It left off at just the right moment to give the reader a chance to imagine the expression on the guy's face when he finds out what she has in store for him. But at the same time, I'm not that sympathetic to his 'plight'
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Review of Second Chance  
Review by Shylah
Rated: E | (4.0)
That was a good story, highlighting how the unexpected can be a big help, and or a diversion off the track that a person is taking up until then.

The fact that it didn't last was of little issue. The fact it happened and the person was able to change their course is reason enough. Nice work.
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Review of The Empty Field  
Review by Shylah
Rated: E | (4.0)
That's really good. It gave the hint that the speaker's partner died very suddenly and unexpected.

The story is well written to show the conflicted feelings. On one hand wanting to leave, but then being able to realise that leaving would not fix the feelings this situation envoked.
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Review of Room To Breathe  
Review by Shylah
Rated: 18+ | (4.5)
Interesting poem. Taking the lure of the wide open spaces for some and turning into a negative context. At least on the part of the speaker.

Just another way to write the ending of a relationship, with at least one side not able to admit to themselves and only calling it a break to see how things go. Nice work.
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Review of Not Ready  
Review by Shylah
Rated: ASR | (4.0)
That was good. The characters were well plotted and I can picture the scene. He's so determined not to be caught long term he is able to recognise the danger signs and break free before he can't do it. It could make the reader inagine what would happen if he did fall hard, or consider what kind of relationship suited him. Nice work.
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Review of Captured Images  
Review by Shylah
Rated: 13+ | (4.5)
That was an interesting story. I liked how it came together at the end, with points of observation throughout that held back from being a definate clue. That is until re-reading and things were much clearer. It's also good in giving the flow at the end, showing one battle over, but the war is still on. Very nice.
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Review of Jar of Evils  
Review by Shylah
Rated: ASR | (3.0)
That was an interesting version of the Pandora story.

I remember reading about it at school, but the thing that she locked in then, was bad in a way, it destroyed hope. Not good like in this story.

However, both work. I bet he made sure it couldn't be opened again.
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Review of S.P.A.M.  
Review by Shylah
Rated: E | (4.5)
This was a really good response to a problem that can become annoying. It made me smile. On occasion I've been tempted to write back in a similar way instead of hitting the delete button. I can imagine that they replied in super quick time or more likely - probably not. *Bigsmile*
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Review of Girl Next Door  
Review by Shylah
Rated: 13+ | (5.0)
Oh yes, that was really great. I can just imagine it even though I've never experienced an older brother. Sounds like he holds all the cards, at least how he sees it. Could be very interesting to read more on what happened. Whether his plan was enough, or if she was right and it was a stupid idea that would go nowhere. Great work.
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Review by Shylah
Rated: 13+ | (4.0)
Interestign story. Before I get to the things I noticed, minor typo's. I thought it was good. interesting subject and characters. I did wonder about the master. Perhaps some reference could be made to him. Was he someone who had trained her? Or wanted to train her and she resisted?

"Stop or I will shot."

I think this should be - Stop or I'll shoot.'

Brenda set the paper down and sighed. She hoped they would found out that he was the serial killer.....

She hoped they would find out - or - She hoped the would have found out........
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Review by Shylah
Rated: E | (4.5)
It won't be a record, but I took 3.08 to do it. Not bad when I'm not familiar with the TV show. It doesn't screen here. Some intriging names.

Regardless, it didn't hurt to try and I enjoyed the challenge of solving it. Really entertaining. Good work there.
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Review of Worth It?  
Review by Shylah
Rated: E | (4.0)
This was good. It must be a question that everyone asks themselves at some point in their lives, so it's easy to relate.

I did wonder about the last two lines of the third verse.

To mock you and doubt you,
and most of all despise.

Just a suggestion, but tacking a you on the end of the 4th line might work.

But regardless, good work.
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Review by Shylah
Rated: E | (4.0)
That was a good story highlighting the reactions of the cancer victim and her family and how they cope and deal with things from diagnosis to remission and recurrance. I had wondered if they would try for the bone marrow transplant, but instead it seemed to move to her bone. That was an interesting twist. About to go read the second story.
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