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Oneshot Honesty's Worth by Sachita - T

Discussion in 'General Fics' started by Stalin's Pipe Organs, Aug 11, 2011.

4.1176471710205/5, 17 votes
  1. Stalin's Pipe Organs

    Stalin's Pipe Organs Auror

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    Aug 11, 2011 #1
    Title: Honesty's Worth
    Author: Sachita
    Rating: T
    Genre: Drama
    DLP Category: General
    Pairing: None
    Words: 10,951
    Published: August 10, 2011
    Status: Oneshot
    Summary: London, 1936. Tom Riddle was not Oliver Twist and he had already learned that being honest would get you nowhere.
    Link: Honesty's Worth

    I quite liked this fic. Made me feel nostalgic about the past. Great atmosphere. A well written slice of Tom Riddle's earlier life.

    4.5/5


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  2. Torak

    Torak Death Eater

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    Aug 12, 2011 #2
    Very enjoyable 5/5
     
  3. kalespr

    kalespr Fourth Year

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    Aug 12, 2011 #3
    That was quite good. Some parts felt a little trite, and/or overly melodramatic. But then, Tom is a kid, and kid's are melodramatic. This is, in particular, referring to the "listing" at the end, but keeping in mind it's a child, I suppose it's rather in character.

    One thing I particularly enjoyed was Jackie's gift to Tom.

    That was a great introduction for Nagini, that sparked some interesting interpretations of Nagini (and her interactions/actions with Tom) in canon.
     
  4. Little Knee

    Little Knee Seventh Year

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    Aug 12, 2011 #4
    Felt a little weird in several places, but overall it's pretty good. Good narrations, descriptions, and wonderful characterizations. Totally worth read.

    4/5
     
  5. Ched

    Ched Da Trek Moderator DLP Supporter ⭐⭐

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    Aug 13, 2011 #5
    A fun read -- 4.5/5 from me. A good look at one of the turning points in Tom's life and the bit with Nagini was pretty touching. Not quite 5/5 though, but given the length it's well worth anyone's time.
     
  6. Klackerz

    Klackerz Bridgeburner

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    Aug 16, 2011 #6
    A nice one shot.Tom's characterization was absolutely superb.

    4/5
     
  7. zodiac18

    zodiac18 Squib

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    Aug 23, 2011 #7
    I liked this. It showed a side to Tom the books don't. 4.5/5.
     
  8. false morality

    false morality First Year

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    Sep 3, 2011 #8
    Brilliant! 4.5/5
     
  9. Hawkin

    Hawkin Chief Warlock

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    Sep 4, 2011 #9
    One of the best Tom Riddle fic I've ever read. 4.5/5