Theme: In the future (years later)
10 things i hate about you.
Kat and Bianca’s mother is hardly mentioned in the movie, we just know she passed away when the girls were younger. This fanfic is about Kat at her mother’s funeral and the memories she has. A good read but overloaded with emotion and a clique ending.
10 things I hate about you
This story starts with Kat receiving the news from her doctor that she has cancer and only has 40 days to live (hence the title). She is more worried about how she is going to tell Patrick this news but when she does he is overly supportive and promises to give her the best forty days and night of her remaining life. The cancer is going to spread over Kats heart so the writer takes the heaviness out of the story by using lines such as “I was heart-broken, (excuse the pun).”
10 things i hate about you - Two years on
Kat has moved away to do her studies at Sarah Lawrence so her and Patrick decided to separate but remain as friends. As she goes her own way in life she is forever thinking about Patrick even while dating other guys. It has been nearly ten years since she last saw him and they didn't bother to keep in touch for long. One day Kats friend rings her with the news that Patrick died of a heart attck at just 28 years old. This is a well written story with poems to Patrick and the date of his death is the 22nd of Janruary 2008. This is significant because eit is the date that Heath Ledger died and Heath Ledger played Patrick in the movie ‘10 things I hate about you’.
The Grinch
In the original movie, the Grinch is portrayed as a heartless person as he tries to steal Christmas. This fanfic story goes 1 year into the future and the Grinch now is starting to appreciate Christmas and is living with his girlfriend Martha May Whovier. The story takes away the whole point of the Grinch hating Christmas which he is known for and why people enjoy watching him.
Glee – 5 years on “good times”
All the people from glee club have gone their separate ways with some owning their own business’s and others trying to make it big on Broadway. Rachel then organizes a surprise reunion for everyone and they all come together and reminisce on the “Good times” they had in Glee club. Quinn and puck are reunited and fall back in love with each other. Kurt owns his own clothing range called ‘Hummel & co’ and Rachel is doing broadway work (which didn’t surprise anyone. The reunion makes everyone miss glee club so they agree to keep in touch with each other from now on. This story was written in a very formal tone so it made me think about the story in a more serious context. Overall I enjoyed seeing where the glee cast would be in 5 years time.
19 years later. Twilight
This story is about the Cullen family returning to their old home town Forks and going back to school. Because they are vampires, they never age so Bella and Edward are stuck as 17 year olds for the rest of their lives and have to swap towns before anyone notices that they haven’t aged. A cocky student named Ian takes a liking to Bella and then tells his dad about his new crush. He explains to his dad about Bella Cullen and her Boyfriend Edward. “Realization and confusion dawned on an almost 40 year old Mike Newton.”. This part of the story was the key point as Mike went to school with Bella and Edward 19 years ago when they too were his age. I thought this story was well written with Ian and Bella’s point of view both being portrayed. It also finished with a good twist.
19 years on – High school musical.
This story also goes 19 years into the future and only focuses on the 2 main characters of Troy and Gabriella. After graduating from East high, the two got married and then had kids. They both continued acting, mainly in theatre and have a 13 year old boy and a 11year old girl. Troy was now a gym teacher and basketball coach and Gabriella worked at a family law counseling centre. This story was too cheesy for me as they came off as the perfect American typical family as everything in their lives was good but also seemed fake.
Glee – 12 years later
This story is based on the character Quinn. Most Glee stories that I’ve looked at are based on her even though she wasn’t the main character. In the last episode viewed of Glee, Quinn has her baby and in this story she keeps it. It then goes on to tell her life story of how she went to college and got married and is know pregnant with another child. She has gone back to McKinley high school as a teacher and also teaches the cheerios cheerleading squad that she was once captain of. She hasn’t kept in contact with any of the other Glee members but is going to an upcoming reunion where she hopes to see them all again. This story was a good read as it wasn’t all ‘happy families’ and it didn’t have any deaths or tragedies. Nice to have a lightweight story for a change.
Remember Me – 11 years later
In this movie, the main character dies at the end leaving a grieving family and a pregnant girlfriend. He died from the 9/11 and this story carries on 11 years into the future. His family (including his 10 year old son who he never got to meet) visit his graveyard every Saturday. They then go to his favourite diner and talk about his life and how happy he would be that they have all stayed together. This was a good read and I liked how the family kept positive over the tragedy. Most fan fiction stories I’ve read that have a male character who dies usually leave behind a girlfriend or wife who then find out they are pregnant. This story was predictable in that sense but otherwise was well written with the right amount of dialogue.
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Romance/Drama Fan Fiction Reviews
He's Just Not That Into You “The Nightclub”
This fan fiction starts off with the familiar scene of Alex telling Gigi that if a man is not calling her, he simply is not that into her. Tired of being confused by the wrong kind of men, Gigi feels frustrated and turns to Alex for support. In the hope of raising her spirits Alex suggests that they go to a club to find Gigi a guy. Soon after they enter the bar Alex plans to leave Gigi alone in order for a man to approach her. Gigi soon meets a guy called Mike and after a few too many drinks finds herself in a dangerous situation. Up until this point I was enjoying the story however the rape storyline was a bit much for such a light hearted and comical movie, the writer went a bit off track in my opinion. The end was also cheesy with Alex rescuing Gigi from the creepy Mike before finally confessing his own love for her.
He’s Just Not That Into You “His Exception & Her Candor”
There is a lot of emotive language within this fanfic which is already beginning to bore me. Lines such as “He closed his eyes and breathed in her scent for the 100th time that night” are very cheesy which is making it hard for me to take this writer seriously. The entry focuses on the blossoming love between Alex and Gigi which a lot of fans will enjoy however as the movie itself didn’t divulge much information about their new relationship. The writer did however succeed in leaving her readers wanting more, with many reviewers asking her to continue the story.
What A Girl Wants “What They Both Want”
This short piece of writing is based around two of the main characters in the film, Daphne and Ian. Their romance blossoms in the film and this fanfic continues the story of young love by depicting the two living together in a London flat. It definitely grabs your interest if you are a fan of the movie as the writer leaves you hanging for more details about their new life together. The writer does however drift in and out of narrative, addressing the reader themselves within brackets which are distracting. Luckily for her I love the movie “What A Girl Wants” and the idea of the two main characters ending up together is enjoyable and I would probably continue to follow the story if the author adopted a more professional writing style.
What A Girl Wants “Conformed”
This fanfic was brief, but read like it was lifted right off the movie script. The dialogue seemed genuine and I enjoyed the use of language. The ending was different to that of the movie with Ian and Daphne growing apart due to her conforming to the expectations of her royal family. Ian is disappointed in Daphnes eagerness to become a debutante as it was her individuality that made him fall in love with her. One of the most memorable lines from the movie is, “Why are you trying so hard to fit in, when you were born to stand out?” This line really encapsulates the character of Daphne so I’m not sure if the hard core fans will approve of an ending where she has conformed. In saying that, it’s well written so I’m sure others will appreciate it as I have.
The Notebook “The Night at the Carnival”
The first thing I did upon reading this fanfic was laugh. It starts off with the classic movie scene of Noah begging Allie to go on a date with him by attaching himself to a moving ferris wheel and refusing to get down unless she agrees to a date. In the movie he is promised a date by Allie and hops back into the carriage of the ferris wheel, much to the amusement of the crowd. In this version however he plummets to the ground, breaking his spine and killing a passenger on the way down causing him to be paralysed for life! As tragic as it sounds, it’s a pretty funny spin to such a classic scene. I’m glad that this wasn’t the actual end to the scene but it’s so well written that I could definitely imagine it happening. Perhaps Allie could have fallen in love with Noah regardless of his now paralysed state…
The Notebook ”A Lifetime Of Love”
After noticing this fan fiction had 193 reviews compared to the usual four or five, I decided to see what all the fuss what about. The story basically starts where the younger story of Noah and Allie (Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams) finishes in the movie. It’s very well written and perfectly captures the situation between the two characters. It’s not corny like the other ‘Notebook’ stories I’ve read and fills the gaps that the movie left out, such as the development of Noah and Allies young love before they grow old together. I’m not sure at this stage if I want to base my own fan fiction on a romance, but this is definitely a good example of how to write the romance genre well.
Juno “Tic-Tacs and Stretch Marks”
This fanfic is set two years into the future where Juno is now facing graduation and on the cusp of eighteen. As their teenage years slip away, Juno and Bleeker now have to face up to the fact that they have a future to begin and 9 profound months to evaluate. The story itself is so well written that fellow reviewers comment that it’s as if the movie stars wrote the script themselves. She makes some interesting language choices throughout, capturing Junos unconventional way of speaking. The story describes how Juno decided on adoption and the crazy reality that although she went through pregnancy, she is not in fact a mom at the end of it all. Its unclear how she truly feels about this as the author never confirms her real feelings. This only adds to the mystery of the piece however.
Juno “Part time Lover, Now Unemployed”
In this fanfiction Juno decides to break up with Bleeker, blaming his lack of attention for the demise of the relationship. She also feels very judged and stereotyped by the townspeople for her pregnancy at sixteen and is tired of feeling belittled by Bleekers' mum. The dialogue between the two characters is emotional with lines such as “Unshed tears made my throat ache and my eyes throb”, but very ‘Juno’ as well which helped take you back the movie. I could imagine the scene being acted out it was so well written. Something tells me that this isn’t over however and I think the two characters will get back together. The author has written several chapters and I’m tempted to continue reading to find out if this is the case!
The Truman Show “The End is Where We Start From”
Truman has left the lie that was his former life as star of The Truman Show and is now in the real world. Sylvia, the woman who tried to tell him the truth is with him in the real world now and intends to help him get his new life on track. He starts by enlisting the help of a lawyer to sue the actors and of course the maker of The Truman Show for civil rights abuse and help him gain creative control of his own life. The entry also details Truman experiencing real love with Sylvia and asking her to marry him for real in Vegas. He decides to travel and see the real world in addition to making it his mission to stop this from ever happening to another innocent child again. It was awesome reading about what might have occurred as the movie doesn’t divulge any information about Trumans new life in the real world and I had always wished that there was a sequel to the story.
The Truman Show “The Show Must Go On”
This fanfic describes Christof (the maker of The Truman Show) starting a new show with a new star and a fresh world. Truman Burbank had lived in an artificial town called Seahaven for thirty years with no idea that his entire life was being manipulated by actors and followed by cameras 24/7. Now that Truman is free after an unexpected escape, Christof has decided to make a new show that will be even bigger and better than before. The idea of a fresh series starting with the birth of a new character isn’t a farfetched concept but makes for an interesting fan fiction. Who will be the next Truman? The ending was also very mysterious, “I was one of them who watched that very first episode and I'll be one of them who watch the very last. You won't be though; you'll be starring in it…” What does the author mean by this? Sounds like the beginning of a very interesting line of fan fiction.
This fan fiction starts off with the familiar scene of Alex telling Gigi that if a man is not calling her, he simply is not that into her. Tired of being confused by the wrong kind of men, Gigi feels frustrated and turns to Alex for support. In the hope of raising her spirits Alex suggests that they go to a club to find Gigi a guy. Soon after they enter the bar Alex plans to leave Gigi alone in order for a man to approach her. Gigi soon meets a guy called Mike and after a few too many drinks finds herself in a dangerous situation. Up until this point I was enjoying the story however the rape storyline was a bit much for such a light hearted and comical movie, the writer went a bit off track in my opinion. The end was also cheesy with Alex rescuing Gigi from the creepy Mike before finally confessing his own love for her.
He’s Just Not That Into You “His Exception & Her Candor”
There is a lot of emotive language within this fanfic which is already beginning to bore me. Lines such as “He closed his eyes and breathed in her scent for the 100th time that night” are very cheesy which is making it hard for me to take this writer seriously. The entry focuses on the blossoming love between Alex and Gigi which a lot of fans will enjoy however as the movie itself didn’t divulge much information about their new relationship. The writer did however succeed in leaving her readers wanting more, with many reviewers asking her to continue the story.
What A Girl Wants “What They Both Want”
This short piece of writing is based around two of the main characters in the film, Daphne and Ian. Their romance blossoms in the film and this fanfic continues the story of young love by depicting the two living together in a London flat. It definitely grabs your interest if you are a fan of the movie as the writer leaves you hanging for more details about their new life together. The writer does however drift in and out of narrative, addressing the reader themselves within brackets which are distracting. Luckily for her I love the movie “What A Girl Wants” and the idea of the two main characters ending up together is enjoyable and I would probably continue to follow the story if the author adopted a more professional writing style.
What A Girl Wants “Conformed”
This fanfic was brief, but read like it was lifted right off the movie script. The dialogue seemed genuine and I enjoyed the use of language. The ending was different to that of the movie with Ian and Daphne growing apart due to her conforming to the expectations of her royal family. Ian is disappointed in Daphnes eagerness to become a debutante as it was her individuality that made him fall in love with her. One of the most memorable lines from the movie is, “Why are you trying so hard to fit in, when you were born to stand out?” This line really encapsulates the character of Daphne so I’m not sure if the hard core fans will approve of an ending where she has conformed. In saying that, it’s well written so I’m sure others will appreciate it as I have.
The Notebook “The Night at the Carnival”
The first thing I did upon reading this fanfic was laugh. It starts off with the classic movie scene of Noah begging Allie to go on a date with him by attaching himself to a moving ferris wheel and refusing to get down unless she agrees to a date. In the movie he is promised a date by Allie and hops back into the carriage of the ferris wheel, much to the amusement of the crowd. In this version however he plummets to the ground, breaking his spine and killing a passenger on the way down causing him to be paralysed for life! As tragic as it sounds, it’s a pretty funny spin to such a classic scene. I’m glad that this wasn’t the actual end to the scene but it’s so well written that I could definitely imagine it happening. Perhaps Allie could have fallen in love with Noah regardless of his now paralysed state…
The Notebook ”A Lifetime Of Love”
After noticing this fan fiction had 193 reviews compared to the usual four or five, I decided to see what all the fuss what about. The story basically starts where the younger story of Noah and Allie (Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams) finishes in the movie. It’s very well written and perfectly captures the situation between the two characters. It’s not corny like the other ‘Notebook’ stories I’ve read and fills the gaps that the movie left out, such as the development of Noah and Allies young love before they grow old together. I’m not sure at this stage if I want to base my own fan fiction on a romance, but this is definitely a good example of how to write the romance genre well.
Juno “Tic-Tacs and Stretch Marks”
This fanfic is set two years into the future where Juno is now facing graduation and on the cusp of eighteen. As their teenage years slip away, Juno and Bleeker now have to face up to the fact that they have a future to begin and 9 profound months to evaluate. The story itself is so well written that fellow reviewers comment that it’s as if the movie stars wrote the script themselves. She makes some interesting language choices throughout, capturing Junos unconventional way of speaking. The story describes how Juno decided on adoption and the crazy reality that although she went through pregnancy, she is not in fact a mom at the end of it all. Its unclear how she truly feels about this as the author never confirms her real feelings. This only adds to the mystery of the piece however.
Juno “Part time Lover, Now Unemployed”
In this fanfiction Juno decides to break up with Bleeker, blaming his lack of attention for the demise of the relationship. She also feels very judged and stereotyped by the townspeople for her pregnancy at sixteen and is tired of feeling belittled by Bleekers' mum. The dialogue between the two characters is emotional with lines such as “Unshed tears made my throat ache and my eyes throb”, but very ‘Juno’ as well which helped take you back the movie. I could imagine the scene being acted out it was so well written. Something tells me that this isn’t over however and I think the two characters will get back together. The author has written several chapters and I’m tempted to continue reading to find out if this is the case!
The Truman Show “The End is Where We Start From”
Truman has left the lie that was his former life as star of The Truman Show and is now in the real world. Sylvia, the woman who tried to tell him the truth is with him in the real world now and intends to help him get his new life on track. He starts by enlisting the help of a lawyer to sue the actors and of course the maker of The Truman Show for civil rights abuse and help him gain creative control of his own life. The entry also details Truman experiencing real love with Sylvia and asking her to marry him for real in Vegas. He decides to travel and see the real world in addition to making it his mission to stop this from ever happening to another innocent child again. It was awesome reading about what might have occurred as the movie doesn’t divulge any information about Trumans new life in the real world and I had always wished that there was a sequel to the story.
The Truman Show “The Show Must Go On”
This fanfic describes Christof (the maker of The Truman Show) starting a new show with a new star and a fresh world. Truman Burbank had lived in an artificial town called Seahaven for thirty years with no idea that his entire life was being manipulated by actors and followed by cameras 24/7. Now that Truman is free after an unexpected escape, Christof has decided to make a new show that will be even bigger and better than before. The idea of a fresh series starting with the birth of a new character isn’t a farfetched concept but makes for an interesting fan fiction. Who will be the next Truman? The ending was also very mysterious, “I was one of them who watched that very first episode and I'll be one of them who watch the very last. You won't be though; you'll be starring in it…” What does the author mean by this? Sounds like the beginning of a very interesting line of fan fiction.
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
10 Fan Fiction Review
Gossip Girl
A Business Deal
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6044030/1/A_Business_Deal
In this fan fiction, the author didn`t mentioned who is protagonist at the beginning. I will guess that is whom when I read it. From these adjective, the hair, the dress etc. I can know that girl is Blair Waldorf. However who is that man? Nate? Chuck? I don`t know. But I know it won`t be Dan. Therefore, I have curiosity continue to read this story. At the end of the fan fiction, I know that guy is who finally. He is Carter Baizen. This result really surprised me. Why is him? However this result is reasonable. A business deal between Blair Waldorf and Carter Bainzen, it must be an interesting business deal.
The Era of Blair Waldorf
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6165848/1/The_Era_of_Blair_Waldorf
This fan fiction is about Blair Waldorf. I like read something about Blair Waldorf. I think she is the most interesting girl in Gossip Girl. Because she doesn`t like Serena. Serena never hides herself. She is easy to understand. However, we can’t know Blair very well. She is a queen. Being a queen is in her blood. Dorota services her all the time. She used cold and tough face to treat others. The poor thing is she doesn`t has any friend except Serena. In this fan fiction, she used any way climbs her way up the social ladder.
To Be or Not to Be, faithful that is
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4871186/1/To_Be_or_Not_to_Be_faithful_that_is
I like this fan fiction. The author is an idealist. She gives us a wonderful ending. The point of the fan fiction is not the beautiful dress, not how amazing when Blair were it. The point is the ring on these two girls’ fingers. In this fan fiction, the essay method is flash-back. In the end, Blair and Chuck, Serena and Dan, they get married finally. One more good news for Blair’s fans is she was a student in Yale finally. All dreams about her come true. Yale and Chuck, she is a lucky girl.
Chuck & Blair, Blair & Chuck Just Friends!
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6082608/1/Chuck_Blair_Blair_ChuckJust_Friends
I think this fan fiction is writing about the story after the last episode of season three. Blair and Serena was gone Paris. Blair and Chuck met each other there. Actually Chuck got a shoot in the last episode of season three. If he can appeared in Paris, I will be very happy. Because Chuck is my favorite character in Gossip Girl and I want he stays with Blair. They love each other and Jenny just a mistake. Actually, I don`t like Blair and Chuck just friends, they should be couple.
The Most Dangerous Game
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5925010/1/The_Most_Dangerous_Game
This fan fiction is about a dangerous game between Chuck and his uncle Jack. I don`t like Uncle Jack. He is totally a bad guy. However the story also needs the kind of this guy. It makes the story more interesting and more dramatic. In this fan fiction, author mentioned Blair is Chuck’s wife. They are got married? Is it true or just a part of dangerous game between Chuck and Jack? Whatever, Blair Bass, I like this title. Blair and Chuck, hope they can win this game.
5 Things You Don't Know About the New Chuck Bass
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6181309/1/5_Things_You_Dont_Know_About_the_New_Chuck_Bass
This fan fiction looks interesting. It is about 5 things you don't know about the new Chuck Bass and 1 thing you already should. This is totally a special episode about Chuck. I think Chuck Bass is a special character in Gossip Girl. He is difficult to understand, just like Blair. These five things include He'll never find violence entertaining again. He's still a hopeless romantic. Eva isn't his girlfriend. He hates walking with a cane. He can't wait to get the fuck out of Paris. And the one thing is Eva only ever calls him "Charles".
This Could Last Forever
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6022787/1/This_Could_Last_Forever
This fan fiction is a love story about Serena and Dan. Dan is a Brooklyn boy. Dan and Serena, they come from two worlds totally different. However, Dan falls in love with this princess. The party in Upper East Side, it is not belong to him. Maybe he was been there is an accident. However he met Serena, it is worth. The description of Serena is very suitable. “Her long, sleek blonde hair, her flawless skin, her sparkling eyes and infectious smile; she was Serena van der Woodsen.”
Losing and Looking for Love
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5990132/1/Losing_and_Looking_for_Love
I like this fan fiction. Because the author has a lot of ideas same to me. I don`t like Jenny or Vanessa either. Chuck is my favorite. I hope him alive. About that thing between Chuck and Jenny, I also think it was more Jenny’s fault. This fan fiction is anyone’s words after the last episode of season three. Blair gets hurt, she and Serena in Paris. She wants to forget Chuck. Everyone knows it is how difficult for her. Serena didn`t know how to solve the relationship between she and Nate. She wants to find herself when she comes back. Chuck loves Blair but he hurt her. I don`t think he will die. “Love makes everything simple.” Hope they can have a good ending.
Nate Has All the Luck
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6164018/1/Nate_Has_All_the_Luck
This is a funny fan fiction I think. I cannot imagine Nate and Serena can be married?! I still think it should be Dan. But Georgian was pregnant, the baby’s father was Dan. Anyway, I always think Nate’s character not so distinctive in Gossip Girl. He can fall in love with different girls and easily. I agree with this title, if he can get marriage with Serena. He is really a lucky guy. Because of Serena is so amazing.
Gossip Girl: Second Generation
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6042373/1/Gossip_Girl_Second_Generation
This fan fiction totally totally make me puzzle and crazy. I can’t understand why Blair and Dan will get married? Chuck and Vanessa, is it a joke? There is only one couple I can accept that is Serena and Nate. Who would have thought the Queen B would fall for lonely boy? I think that is impossible. This fan fiction is about these unbelievable couples’ unbelievable kids. Even I don`t like this match, however I know there is no right or wrong about fan fiction. Just write the story what you like and what you are interesting. Have fun through it.
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