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WIP Reflect by WerewolvesAreReal - M

Discussion in 'Almost Recommended' started by Tuiz, Oct 9, 2010.

  1. Tuiz

    Tuiz Fifth Year

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    Title: Reflect
    Author: WerewolvesAreReal
    Rating: M
    Genre: Angst/Friendship
    DLP Category: The Alternates (not sure what I shall put in here)
    Pairing: None
    Status: Work in Progress
    Summary: To be sent back; to revert; to return. Glorfindel's prodding and tormenting had pushed Erestor/Harry too far. But Erestor won't fade without a fight... And is this guilt Glorfindel feels? Rated for swearing, no slash. LoTR/HP crossover
    Link: FFN-Link


    Considering this is a remotely good Crossover with LotR and actually no slash (after I made sure it wasn't already posted here) I brought myself to post this.

    The writing is,well, let's say semisolid and the idea is interesting.
    One could argue about the execution because the chapters are short (even if they become longer as the story progresses) and somehow I think you could have done more with this idea...much more.
    All in all it was (or is) a nice read but I don't know if it's much more or if it deserves a spot in the library.

    State your opinion
     
    Last edited: Oct 10, 2010
  2. Oz

    Oz For Zombie. Moderator DLP Supporter

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    I remember reading this a while back. Good way to waste a bit of time, but I found the writing style to get quite trying after a while.

    3/5
     
  3. Tylendel

    Tylendel Seventh Year

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    I was sure it was going to be one eventually...

    I have that story in my story alert for sometime now. It's a good read when I have time to lose.

    The idea is interesting and the story started well, but I have found the last 3-4 chapters lacking. It's still a good fic to read however.

    3/5
     
  4. SWilliams

    SWilliams Squib

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    The story isn't bad just some of the writing gets a bit annoying to read, meaning that the author tries to write in an old fashion way which comes off weird when it starts in the last few chapters.

    3 to 3.5/5
     
  5. Nim

    Nim Second Year

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    Seems to be an alright story, much better in the later chapters when Harry stops being a angsty moron. 3/5
     
  6. Novera

    Novera Seventh Year

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    Not bad. I agree with the previous posts that the writing style came off as really awkward for a few chapters.It was like the author was trying to mimic LotR's style and didn't quite manage it.

    All in all this is definitely not the worst LotR crossover I have ever read and is worth a read through if you are looking for a decent HP/LotR crossover, though it is not at the level as some of the examples of the same genre already in the Library.

    3/5 with the possibility to go up once the author gets a better grasp of the style they want to use.
     
  7. Judicator

    Judicator Squib DLP Supporter

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    Its actually pretty decent in terms of a LoTR crossovers.

    I can only rate it 3/5 though for because it hate it in stories were the author changes Harry name to some weird ass name.

    I also have a problem with so much OCC'ness. Him wallowing in sorrow for thousands of years? Please...
     
  8. deathinapinkboa

    deathinapinkboa Minister of Magic

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    Kind of lame.

    Reading about Harry fading makes me feeling like I'm fading my self, or at least my interest is fading.

    3/5