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trfanfrombeg 2008-09-09 ch 28,	abuseSorry about jumping to a literal conclusion in my last review. Good job on the new chap. You do a good job in writing thing in a very poetic way. Can't wait for the next update!
Covered Clouds 2008-08-20 ch 27,	abuseTo be quite honest with you, I must confess I find my self on occasion having difficulty following your plot. But then again, it's been so long since I've found a work that more closely resembles Zatochnika than Rowling that perhaps I'm out of practice. (That is, of course, by no means a dig on Ms. Rowling.) As such, 'Folly' has been a pleasure to read, and I look forward to your next installment. And by the way, the usage of your translation skills brings this piece to a whole other level. Very equivocal of you (in a good way). Best, -CC
trfanfrombeg 2008-08-15 ch 27,	abuseThat was a really good story, and thank you for not killing Kurtis. I hate stories with unhappy endings. They seem kinda like cliffhangers. I love the goats! What a great place to end up after almost being killed and losing humanity all at the same time. Hee-hee!
public humiliation 2008-06-04 ch 25,	abuseGreat. Really great :) Why don't you finish it ? I am waiting for more :D
Chirugal 2007-12-02 ch 25,	abuseO_O Kurtis! I LOVE what you've done with the AoD mythology. I haven't really researched it much (I don't do research, which is my biggest weakness!) so I can only really understand the surface-level of what's going on here, but it's absolutely wonderful, very intricate. I always wondered where the Lux Veritatis got their powers and if they were even human at all, so it's great to see someone running with that idea. Back a few chapters to before all the showdowny drama started: Lara cuffing Kurtis to a bed (and way back, Kurtis cuffing Lara!) definitely gets my seal of approval. XD In fact, speaking of Lara/Kurtis, they seem to have the most complex relationship in your ficverse than in any other I've read. The love/hate/trust/mistrust thing going on is so well-described, I'm in awe. Also loved your interpretation of what was in the Serpent Rouge box - that part of the AoD plot seemed a little bit random and pointless to me, so to have Kurtis have a reason for hanging around the Cafe Metro is a nice touch. You and Jordy are the queens of the AoD mythology, and I bow to you both! Now, I believe at this point, it's customary to grab a pointy stick and begin the poking ritual... UPDATE! pokety-pokety-poke
Chirugal 2007-12-02 ch 12,	abuseI know this has been a long time in coming... I started reading Folly just before my final deadlines, and then had to stop, and then my internet went away for months on end and I never got back to it. But finally I have the time to catch up! ^_^ A little halfway-point review, then: 1) Love your overall style, so very much! I think yours was the first TR fic to use third person present tense, and it's a breath of fresh air compared to all the rest of them. Your vocabulary is brilliant, your prose is fast-paced and interesting, and your characterisation is for the most part spot-on. (Though Kurtis saying 'gosh' in this chapter seemed strange to me, and 'shattered' too... nothing else has really leapt out as being out of character.) 2) Rouzic as the villain of the piece... Good god, yes! He's a creepy-looking bastard in the concept art, so I can imagine it totally. 3) Lara and Kurtis' post-shaggage banter, I enjoyed so much. Them getting to know each other's injuries seems very plausible to me. 4) You rock. And so I'll return to my reading!
kez92p9 2007-10-31 ch 25,	abuseWow! Great story so far.. I'm a little confused but I'm a little slow too lol anyway I can't wait for next chapter. Great plot :) ~K~
Jordy 2007-07-05 ch 24, anon.	abuseOh excellent chapter title! So here I am, dedicating my lunch break to writing this review, and the first thing I'll do is generously overlook the fundamental wrongness of this chapter; namely that Lara rejects Karel yet again instead of throwing the Lux whelp down that hole and...you know the rest. Things I really liked: -the first two sentences, nice mixture of metaphors/images and a cool reference back to chapter 7 -Karel taking on Kurtis' form and gradually morphing back into his native shape while Lara tells her story. -The retelling of the Watcher mythos; highly original and brilliantly written. -And this: "You must try a little harder, Scheherazade, because, you know, if you can’t keep the sultan interested…” he draws a hand across his neck, an unmistakeable gesture." Karel's extra sexy when he's threatening Lara, somehow :p
Jordy 2007-04-03 ch 23, anon.	abuseI'm glad you revived good old Folly instead of abandoning it. I like the way you manage to get in a fair of amount of philosophical stuff, life and death, immortality, evil and so on, without sounding too heavy (or too cryptic!) It all sounds very impressive, and actually as if it was written by someone a lot older, somehow, not that you're a kid, obviously. The part at the beginning, where Kurtis decides to stand and fight instead of running away as he has been for years, is great. Wow, he's almost being knightly there. Next thing he'll be tying Lara's handkerchief to his jousting pole :) Lara's excursion into heaven is similarly impressive. I really like the description of the little room, with all the tie-ins to her Egyptian ordeal (must replay those TR4 Sphinx levels) the usual Biblical stuff, alchemy for the planets, all very beautifully worded. I miss the Master in this chapter, but Luther is splendidly creepy. He really scares me, and that's saying something for a fanfic character. I think this story is more character-driven than many TR fics. Most people would just get this part over with in a single chapter, but I like the way you're building up slowly to the final confrontation, showing how all four of the players enter the board, instead of having them all rush in with guns blazing and so on - so that we get a clear picture of their motivations and mindsets. And wow, Kurtis making a kind of deal with Luther. Sounds like a double-edged sword, but I bet Kurtis is going to seem a little different next time we see him. All good! Email you soon. And because I've been feeling guilty about those poor duckies, I'll make an offering of a dozen unharmed ones snatched from the Master's evil grip.
NFI 2007-04-01 ch 23, anon.	abuseI wasn't able to review your (or any other) fic for a long, long time. My PC always blocked out the review windows, now I've finally found out what stopped it.. :) This first part of this chapter was very consuming, I could almost feel the words. Nicely done, very nicely done! :) And that part where Lara recounts everything and summons Horus sent shivers down my spine (and it's really hot in where I live). PLus the conversation in between Luther and Kurtis was quite penetrating itself. Update soon, I'd relieve my tingling sensations till then :)
bm16 2007-03-31 ch 23,	abuse"If I can’t beat him, at least I’ll have the satisfaction of watching how he gouges out your other eye.” Loved that line. Another great example of Kurtis' snarkiness. XD Konstantin being born in the 15th century was interesting, as was his friendship with Eckhardt. I found that to be a nice twist. Also, his former name being 'Aicard'--connectiong with the church perhaps? All-in-all, another great chapter!
Jordy Trent 2006-12-08 ch 22,	abuseI hate this bloody site. Why does it always slice off the second half of my reviews? To continue, in chapter 21 I loved the return of the undead knights and all the Lux/Templar history we get to see through them, the re-enactment of the final battle and so on. Wonderful dialogue too, I enjoy the image of Lara and Kurtie bickering their way through the underground caverns. And now to chapter 22. Before I froth over Joachim I'll list the other highlights of the chapter: -The tie-ins to mythology and back to seemingly random events in the early parts of AoD. I hope Pierre enjoys his chocolate bar. -the classic Tomb Raiding and trap-dodging...very nice, brings back the feel of playing a level of one of the game (the chess board part actually reminds me of the first Harry Potter book...) -Lara and Kurtis having to separate and discussing his betrayal. Things are never ever going to be smooth and happy for them, are they? -Kurtis sensing the arrival of the Nephilim and vice versa -The Nephilic interlude! froths Very poetic. And I caught the little Indy ref as well..."well of souls"? -Luther's nastiness. I feel really sorry for the Master having to put up with that all this time. There are really too many historical/esoteric refs. to mention, but I noticed and appreciated them all...
Jordy 2006-12-07 ch 21, anon.	abuseOK. Belated review here, and since I think I'm repeating myself too much in my reviews, this time I'll settle for a simple list of the things I particularly liked about this chapter. -Argh, the Legend ref! I didn't think you'd actually do it, you know. It works well as sarcasm. Pity it was meant to be a serious line of dialogue in that travesty of a TR game. -“Are you stuck?” he asks, with so much hope in his voice that she briefly considers saying yes, so he’ll come close enough for her to kick him in the face.'
janeAir 2006-11-20 ch 19,	abusethis story is realy good. Acre. in hebrew nowdays the city is really called "Akko". but who cares. if you'll ever need help with hebrew you always got me. being an Israeli and stuff... :)
NFI 2006-11-17 ch 22,	abusewow! awesome! I'm really in awe. I love the part when Kurtis said "You have enough (power) over me already." Update soon!

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