 I am not there. 2006-11-23 . chapter 1Of course I remember John and Dexter.
I loved the opening of this, with the alternation between Dexter and his dad and the teachers. The only thing that would have made it better is if you had thrown in what Pony, Johnny and Dally were doing, but I understand that you probably didn't want to borrow too much from the book.
A really nice look at the church fire from a very unique angle! |
 IAmOnlyMe 2006-11-21 . chapter 1Ah ha! That last part, I *knew* I recognized it...
I really like how you did all this. The story was very well put together and it was detached enough to give it an objective portrayal, but still close enough to inspire emotions. I kept thinking that the Armstrongs sounded familiar... I'm still amazed at how well you and Artemis and others weave all your pieces together. They all fit so fluidly that you almost don't notice that it's from another story; there's just that little thought nibbling at the back of your mind, telling you that you recognize it from somewhere... or maybe that's just me. Haha.
I love the way you wrote Dallas in this, especially when he gets Johnny out of the church and he won't let go of him. It's very in character; he's so stubborn. But even when he does finally let go, he's still not going to let anyone baby him any, and that's the Dallas we all know and love.
I could say a million more things, but it'd all be stuff that you already know, surely. So I'll summarize all of that--this was absolutely incredible, definitely one of my favorite of your stories, and you did an amazing job with it. And I'm not even exaggerating on any of this.
So great job.
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