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Fanfiction's Worst Summaries v5.0

Discussion in 'Fanfic Discussion' started by Dark Syaoran, Sep 14, 2009.

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  1. Never(never)Where

    Never(never)Where First Year

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    I was searching for good crossovers, when I came across this:

    It was just so unexpected that it really, really hurt.
    With a summary this bad, I fail to see how the story could be anything but completely butchered; I couldn't bring myself to read any of it.
     
    Last edited: Jul 14, 2010
  2. IdSayWhyNot

    IdSayWhyNot Minister of Magic DLP Supporter

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    Some of these summaries are good for the lulz, but others are so very bad that it isn't even funny.
     
  3. Never(never)Where

    Never(never)Where First Year

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    True... but it was so awful, I had to share the pain with someone else.

    Ugh, shouldn't be allowed.
     
  4. gamingguru

    gamingguru Fourth Year

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    I read the first chapter. I don't know that it's worse than the summary, but it's definitely on par with it.
     
  5. neopyro

    neopyro Third Year

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    So, I was browsing through a ff.net community, looking for fics with decent portrayals of Harry's life at other magic schools, when I came across this piece of crap: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1893367/1/Harry_Potter_and_the_School_of_Elementals

    Summary: After a strange dream, Harry's home is attacked by Death Eaters, but during the attack Harry disappears. AU for fifth year. FROM CHAPTERS FOUR AND UP BEEN GRAMMAR CHECK BY Ryan Potts P. hD. FINNISHED

    Didn't read it. The all caps section seems to be how the author actually writes when there isn't someone to meticulously check their work.

    Edit: Holy shit. I just read some of the other summaries and this one doesn't even come close...
     
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  6. gamingguru

    gamingguru Fourth Year

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    6. Harry Potter and the summer after » reviews after Harry;s fith year he's been doing some thinking. He helps Ramus with his gref as well as Tonks. he becomes closer to Ramus and Tonks, While training and getting himself ready for what's to come. Things are changing and Harry will be help things alonHarry Potter - Rated: T - English - Family/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 3 - Words: 2,353 - Reviews: 6 - Published: 2-22-08 - Harry P. & Remus L.


    Words fail me.
     
  7. Trojan Knight

    Trojan Knight Third Year

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    Seriously I don't understand what's wrong with this author. I imagine that the 'half-Swedish, half-Japanese, permanently 25-year-old, 5ft 8in bisexual gymnast' is Hermione.

    EDIT:Thank GOD! He/she is not a Ginny fan.
     
  8. Silens Cursor

    Silens Cursor The Silencer DLP Supporter

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    No, she's a Harmonian, and that makes it all the worse. I tried reading the prologue and it almost sent me straight back to bed: people who write like she does make me physically ill.
     
  9. Kensington

    Kensington Denarii Host DLP Supporter

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    4. the coming » by xXxforestgurlxXx
    About a new school year and how torrible stars upRated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 4 - Words: 1,090 - Updated: 7-15-10 - Published: 7-14-10 - OC & Harry P.

    Analysis: This summary raises several questions, the most prominent being what precisely 'torrible' means. Is 'torrible' an OC? If so, how does 'torrible star up'? Or is 'torrible' a typo for another word, such as 'terrible', or 'horrible', or 'trouble'. We'll probably never know, unless someone reads the story. Which I won't.

    Finally, what did the author intend with 'stars up'? Did whatever 'torrible' is get a boost, a la Super Mario? Or is this another typo for 'starts up'?

    Conclusion: This summary blows serious aardvark balls. The story probably does too.
     
  10. Gabrinth

    Gabrinth Chief Warlock DLP Supporter

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    Dark Summoner » by Mage-Alia reviews
    An accidental wish sends Harry tumbling into the world of Spira where his skills as a Summoner will be put to the ultimate test.Accompanied by Tidus and some other new friends, he'll need to conquer the new chalanges and solve Spira's mysteries.TidusHarry
    Complete - Crossover - Harry Potter & Final Fantasy X - Rated: M - English - Adventure/Fantasy - Chapters: 27 - Words: 154,954 - Reviews: 447 - Updated: 12-2-08 - Published: 8-4-05 - Harry P. & Tidus
     
  11. Captain Trips

    Captain Trips High Inquisitor

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    Heh, I actually read this story at some point long long ago.
     
  12. Heleor

    Heleor EsperJones DLP Supporter

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    That actually sounded relatively decent until I saw the pairing...
     
  13. Captain Trips

    Captain Trips High Inquisitor

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    That story is actually decent for a Slash story
     
  14. Anya

    Anya Harley Quinn DLP Supporter

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    Wait... that Playstation game with the little purple dragon?

    I loved that game!
     
  15. Mutt

    Mutt High Inquisitor DLP Supporter

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    Moridin Minister of Magic DLP Supporter

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  17. Mutt

    Mutt High Inquisitor DLP Supporter

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    I figured that, but you never know when it comes to the internet.
    That's what the shrug was for.
     
  18. Anya

    Anya Harley Quinn DLP Supporter

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    Lol. I've never played Final Fantasy.

    Was thinking of Spyro.

    Now I'm all disappointed. Spyro/HP crossover sounds epic.
     
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  19. Moridin

    Moridin Minister of Magic DLP Supporter

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    Woah. Apparently it was serious...

    And for the record, I haven't played FF either.
     
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    Anya Harley Quinn DLP Supporter

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