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Blonde-Existentialist
2009-11-05 . chapter 9
This was gorgeous and amazing and horrifying and dark and poinent and such a wide variety of other adjectives. I was flipping around the site around 6ish looking for something to read, and its 1 in the morning not and I just moved off my bed after finishing it. No kidding.

It covered so many emotions and characters and I really admire the depth of research and accuracy that backs it up and gives the situations more legitimacy, particularly the use of psychology. Its mad fascinating.

I think I'm still a bit in shock from the range the story carried, yet there really were all the signs from the beginning, and I had an idea you might end up somewhere around here, though Sarah as Goblin Queen was a real kicker.

Anyway I'm exaughsted and emotionally drained, which is always a thrilling feeling when you finish a good story. So mad props darling and it was a wonderfully entertaining read.
Lalaith Yamainu
2009-11-02 . chapter 9
Creepy in so many ways.

Who was Jareth's son? And does she ever fight her way free?
linked from pika
2009-10-28 . chapter 9
You know this was realy good but I am still slightly confused as to how it ended haha ^_^()
telegramsam
2009-10-08 . chapter 9
Oh wow. This story was recommended to me and I can see why. I'm not *entirely* sure what the hell just happened there at the end but YIKES. Thanks for the mindf*ck, I think I'll be having nightmares tonight. *hugs* :D
Vkii
2009-10-07 . chapter 9
Really enjoyed reading this. You have a knack for dark stories. Your other one with the german lyrics was devistating and beautiful. I also really enjoy seeing your takes on this children's story. I hadn't thought of The Goblin King in the ways that you portray him and it makes me see Labyrinth in a whole new, slightly dark, light. Thank you for your writing, I look forward to reading your next work.
LoliPear
2009-10-05 . chapter 9
It was bitter and beautiful and simply horrifiyng. I sat there with my jaw clenched and for a moment could have sworn I could walk in her shoes. I kept reading faster and faster and it came rushing down, eveuntally the thoughts just stopped and you started experienceing things! You can sympathize with her and you feel her pain and misery and it just swallows you whole! It... feels like it's real, it feels so dead and dry and ruined, like everything you had ever hoped for has tumbled down on top of you and destroyed your soul. You, Dear Woman, ar the stuff nightmares that come true are made of. And I don't know wheter to pity you or shoot myself to avoid ever meeting you in person.

It is with much trepidation that I flee this place.

GOOD BYE!
Xx Clear Dawnlight xX
2009-09-29 . chapter 9
...Kudos are in order. It is virtually impossible to mindfuck me - if anything, I'm usually the one DEALING the mindfuckery - but you, with one single (beautiful) story, have taken me to so many new levels of mindfuck that I've lost count of them...

There is... so much I could say... but my mind has been so well and truly fucked that I honestly can't think of any of them right now.

That said, I'm going to do what I should have done in the first place and go watch the Muppets. I have no doubt that I will see you around. I plan to read your other stories for certain... just as soon as I can think straight.
BelfryBat
2009-09-24 . chapter 9
O.O

... No seriously, O.O!

Words fail me completely. I read this from beginning to end in almost one sitting. (I had to go to class to turn in homework, but you know I was thinking the whole time, "OHMIGOSHWHAT'SGONNAHAPPEN?") Fantastically well written, and a COMPLETE mindfuck. I don't know if I'll be able to watch Labyrinth for a while...

Either way, you rock- much hugs, and thank you for the wonderful story.
LoliPear
2009-08-12 . chapter 8
He wished her away knowing it was true!

I'd do the same thing, but eh...

This is a lovely story! I hope to see more of it soon.
faithful muse
2009-08-01 . chapter 9
Oh my goodness. OH MY FREAKING GOODNESS.

Usually--mostly--sometimes I leave a decent critique of a story and some comments, but this has me speechless and teary-eyed.

You are absolutely fantastic.
ZiggiiTwist
2009-06-21 . chapter 9
OH MY GOSH.

I have just finished 'In a Glass...' and am completely and utterly emotionally EXHAUSTED!

Firstly - love the title and how it linked to all the aspects of your work.

Secondly - I don't know how I'm ever going to be able to watch 'Labyrinth' again without thinking of Jareth ina far more sinister way and screaming 'Run while you can!!' at Sarah!

This was really beautifully written - the imagery used was amazing and the various twists and turns kept me guessing as to Jareth's real motives all the way through; even the final chapter leaves so much room for further interpretation - is there something more to how Jareth feels? Or does he just get some sick pleasure out of tormenting her and nothing else?

Just realised this I'm getting carried away reviewing and will leave it at this - GREAT fanfic!

:) will definately be checking out your other creations!
ThePureLily
2009-06-15 . chapter 9
Wow! I'm speechless! That was incredible!

Thanks for writing this! I enjoyed it to the bitter end. :D
RapunzelK
2009-05-25 . chapter 9
Wow.

Just...wow.

I appreciate the homework you've done. The apocalyptic stuff can be tricky to handle, but I thought you did it well. There were quite a few other, less obvious passages that I appreciated. Your Biblical Studies/Bible study leader would be proud.

I was rather hoping that Hoggle, Diddymus, and Ludo might make a cameo ("Should you need us?") since Sarah could DEFINITELY have used some back-up. Still, it was an adult piece and I can see why you left them out.

I kept waiting for her to take the crystal and smash it to pieces. But then, perhaps that wouldn't do anything to break the spell. It's only solid shape given to something ethereal. Maybe it would only pull itself back together. I don't know.

But I digress.

My only other crit would be to just turn chaper 7, 1-3 into 7, 8, and 9. ^_~

Beautiful, brilliant. Applause.
RapunzelK
2009-05-24 . chapter 5
Firstly: Day-umn. I would like to salute your knowledge of myth, legend, and fairy tales in general.

Have you, perchance, obtained a copy of "Dean's Gold Star Book of Fairy Tales"? If not, you need to. You really, REALLY do.

I like how you managed to get the point across without being blatantly graphic. Just enough but without getting squicky; difficult to do indeed.

Brilliant.
Sionnain
2009-05-05 . chapter 9
Oh, I loved how this ended. Great writing, wonderful twist--I enjoyed it a lot! (I would give you more squeeful feedback, but I have to run!)

Jareth as Lucifer--what a lovely image :)
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