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Aching Bones
2008-10-04
ch 44,
abuseHi there,

Up to date now nearly...very nice...still enjoying our little family..

Ger
AliasChick08
2008-07-28
ch 44,
abuseWow! Well I have just discovered this and read it over the last few days. I have to say you are an incredible storyteller. :) I often found myself shocked how detailed the plots became; not many authors really pull off what you have with this. When you plant a seed with a comment or action by a character, it is always revisited later. Your foresight in your storytelling is honestly quite remarkable. How you managed to carry on so many plots at one time is a considerable feat.

Through your author's notes, you sound like you struggle with the knowledge that this type of story doesn't necessarily have the biggest audience, and I'm sorry that has been a letdown for you. I hope you know your work is unique and practically unparalelled in its originality and its intricacies. It is obvious by its quality that your writing is important to you, and I also hope you continue to find enjoyment in what you have created.

Just some thoughts:
I really enjoyed this particular story's plot involving Parker. I was definitely brought in because I love Parker and was worried to see him in danger, and the way his emotions played out was both heartbreaking and beautiful. You brought his character to life so much, from his grown-up maturity and strength to his precious innocence. His relationship with Jake, but also with Booth and Brennan, is also wonderfully written.
I understand why you ended the story where you did, but I'm curious how Brennan copes with the newly-returned memory that she walked out. Booth, of course, would forgive her, but I feel lik Brennan would have a hard time forgiving herself. I guess I'm also just wondering about the resolution for her, Max, and Isobel.
I can tell your writing is very dialogue-centered. Though it works well, it also distracts a bit from the emotions and reactions of your otherwise detailed characters. I guess it's my only suggestion, really, because although you have a great deal of content already, sometimes the succinctness and the focus on dialogue makes your timelines confused and your characters mixed up. Sometimes offhand descriptions make it seem as if a great deal of time has passed between certain situations, but if you follow the action and diction carefully, it only adds up to a few days.
Ah and Calista! What a piece of work! Very creative, but boy was she uncomfortable! Oh, but I loved Jake and Shaun's reconciliation on another note.

Anyway, this was great! This story/saga is definitely something to be very proud of!
mendenbar
2008-07-01
ch 44,
abuseAs you say, a resolution of sorts with all types of hanging bits to consider at a later time. Does Jake ever grow up and can we have Paige fool killed? I despise intentional troublemakers. Life creates enough trouble all by itself.
laura-az
2008-06-30
ch 44,
abuseSo, now that this fic has come to its end I must say that it is one of my favorites and that I enjoyed every single chapter throughout the story.
I hope that you start a sequel to this serie because it's really worth reading!
Looking forward for more!!
samluvbna4eva
2008-06-30
ch 44,
abuseI really like this series and hope you continue it in some way or another.
ReadingRed
2008-06-30
ch 44,
abusegreat ending. I feel bad for Parker though.
SQUEEGY
2008-06-29
ch 44,
abuseIm an Audience member so you should continue! =) this stories on my favorites list and its the first one that i check on so you must continue please! i wont take no for an answer =)and no affence but you cant really end it there i mean with rebecca dying and then wade talking about going on a trip and then everyone saying yes and plus going to tuscany theres bond to be some adventure there so yeah thats what i think =)
Type to ya later =)
%SQUEEGY%
aka krazyirishdncr
gilo
2008-06-29
ch 44,
abusei love this story!!

please post more soon!!
libster
2008-06-29
ch 44,
abuseI love your stories they keep sane please contnue with a new story. I love jake imagine if he was in the show he would drive everyone nuts or at least keep them on there toes. I want brennan to put Calista in her place and there are so many loose ends like who are Brennans parents PLEASE continue.
Libster
lily94
2008-06-29
ch 44,
abusethis family story is amazingg. But it has not been resolved between max and bones, so much more family stuff.
seeley's sweetheart
2008-06-29
ch 44,
abuseThat was so great. I'm glad things are finally working out for them. You can't end this now.. I wanna keep reading. Have enjoyed reading this entire series of stories. Please keep going.
bb-4ever
2008-06-29
ch 44,
abusegreat couple of chapters. all caught up glad that jared and wade are patching up their differences. a family holiday sounds great will it work? look forward to more soon
FallenForBnB
2008-06-29
ch 44,
abuseYay, two chappies in one day. I was looking forward to continuance of this story and now it's finally here. I can't tell you how glad I am that Bren's got her memory back. Yay. And I can't wait to see the family time you got planned for us. Love this story.
libster
2008-06-28
ch 43,
abusehey i love this story. The hits just keep on coming. Glad she got her memory back.
Keep up the good writing
Virpukka
2008-06-28
ch 43,
abuseOh man what did you now decided to make them go through? Please let us breath sometimes. There is still so many issues what needs to be solved and now you throw more to us. You really like to torture this family, please let them be happy sometimes...

But I still like this fic and I really hope that you post more soon.
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