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by MandaPanda1031

Published April 22, 2011

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Comments & reviews · 3
TheGreatBronsteeny wrote a review Review · Apr 23, 2011

Hey there, lets get right down to reviewing this
Positives
-I really like your descriptions of certain scenes and people such as:

I cowered in my room and listened as you and Dad battled in the kitchen. I heard screaming and yelling of all sorts until I heard the sound of flesh hitting flesh. You ran past my door and I slunk down, knowing if you saw I'd been watching, you'd hit me. I watched as you packed your bag. You struggled to zip the suit case, but when you succeeded, you walked past my room again. I hung on your shirt and begged you to stay. You ignored me and didn't say a word. When you got to the door, tears were streaming down both of our faces. You put on your shoes and opened the door. "Good bye." That was the last word you said to me as you pried me off your shirt and pushed me to the side. I stood by the window and watched the car travel for as long as I could see the head lights in the dark. It was a full moon that night. I didn't know where you were going, nor did you.

-I like the relationship between Henry and Misty. Even though they can't communicate, Henry can sense what Misty's feeling
I snapped back and glared at Dad. Henery sensed my anger and growled.

-I like how you made Misty friendly to everyone, except her dad. That really emphasizes there's bad blood between the two
Negatives
-Though I like your story, the idea has been used many times before. Girl is upset because one parent leaves, parent who stays still resents the other parent blah blah blah
-A few spelling mistakes, nothing too major
-I would have liked you to expand on a few characters. Is Lila a friend, of just someone Misty knows? And what about Charles?
Overall, it was pretty good, but could use some more elaboration on characters and the idea has been used many a time

NYCnightowl007 wrote a review Review · Apr 23, 2011

Hello! My name's Christina and I'll be reviewing your story this fine Saturday.

Things to Improve Upon:
-In the second letter that she starts writing to her mom, the longer one, wouldn't her mom already know what happened when she left? Perhaps you could change that part into a narrative from the character to the reader, as I think it might make more sense.

--The first part is a little confusing. Why'd she leave? And she's famous, for what? Maybe a little background information would help me as a reader sort things out.

--In some parts, such as

"Yep," She put the bone on the counter and I walked over to her and slapped my five dollar bill down. She gave me the change and smiled. I pulled the bone down and put it in Henery's mouth, which lay down and began to chew the rawhide. "Have you gotten any new letters from your Mom yet?"
I feel like you might be giving too much detail and not enough explanation of characters or giving enough background info.

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I heard Henery whining outside, "Misty can you go take care of you dog?" She sounded very annoyed and when she appeared in the room her face was full of distress, "GO!" She wasn't afraid to yell at a child which wasn't hers. I got up and ran out of the house to go calm Henery. He wagged his tail happily as I unclipped his leash and stuffed it in my pocket.
In an instance like that, you wouldn't really need to say that she sounded annoyed, because readers can already gather that through her dialogue.

--Also, there are a few spelling mistakes, so I think if you run it through spell check it'll clear them up.

Things I Liked:
--The plot idea is very interesting, and something I'd want to read if I found it at the library. It has enough drama to be interesting, and I as a reader care about what happens to Misty, which is always a good thing.

Overall, it needs a few things changed, but I liked it just the same. Maybe you could PM me when you've written more? Thanks!

Happy writing. :D



When your heart gets pierced with arrows, don't rip them out and pierce those around you in retribution for your hurt. You'll only unnecessarily wound others and bleed to death yourself.
— LadyMysterio