This is surprisingly good. I'm looking forward to more.

its good, really good...and not to criticize, I love it so far, but I think the title would be more catchy if it was just 'Eaten alive,' instead of 'getting eaten alive.' It just rolls off the tongue ever so nicely. You don't have to change it or anything, I just wanted to mention that. I love the story, though.

Ok, this is a little late in coming, but there was so much I wanted to comment on, I didn't know how to begin! To say the least, though, that chapter was _amazing_. You wowed me a hundred times over-everything about it was stunning, from top to bottom. I love how you nested all the flashbacks together; the transitions were so smooth I nearly didn't realize they'd happened. And as always, your writing is absolutely beautiful. Your descriptions and metaphors are perfect, and they're not forced at all. And that ending line was terrific ... so much for Clark trying to keep his mother from knowing about Lois ... hehe.

I had so many favorite moments in this chapter, though, starting with the oatmeal cookies, and then there was Jimmy taking Clark to B monster movies, and Clark cooking with his heat vision, and Perry confronting Clark about him "distracting" Lois, and of course, Clark trying to recover from the kryptonite attack. And your dialogue is great, as usual. I don't know which one I liked better-Clark's comment about there being three F's in sycophant, or about being chewed and never swallowed ... hehe.

And I love how when you write from Clark's point of view, you show just how damn smart he is, knowing everything from physics to anatomy (with that said, you yourself must be a genius to not only know this stuff but work it into a story ...). I feel like that's a part of Superman that's often forgotten; there's so much emphasis on his physical abilities, it's easy to overlook the fact that he's actually supposed to be really intelligent.

And I thought the little twists you put on Clark's and Lois's backgrounds were interesting: making Lucy a nun, and having Clark's dad be alive, but with dementia.

_And_ ... the plot with the speakers, and now the kidnapped children, just gets more and more engrossing. I can't wait to find out what's going on with that, and how the speakers drove everyone mad. And of course, I can't wait to see what happens if and when Clark finally tells Lois the truth. I just love your version of their relationship! You can really tell how close they are, but it's so subtle. It is too bad that nothing else portrays it like this, but I'm glad that you're doing it!

Although I did re-watch the original Superman movies the other day, and memory erasure aside, I think at the core, your version of the Lois Clark relationship actually fits quite well with the original movie version. Especially in SII, Lois seems to be quite protective of Clark, which seems to be where everything really started between them in your story, and they're not really dysfunctional at all. Which also made me realize that Singer turned Lois into a real jerk in SR, but I digress ... _

Anyway, another wonderful wonderful chapter, and I can't wait to see more from you. For me at least, this is, hands down, the best Superman fan fiction ever. :D

This is amazing! You have completely captured the Superman character. Please update soon!

Oh man oh man oh man. I LOVE YOU. Have I reviewed before? I really hope I have, I'll kick myself later if I haven't. Certainly the my fave fic in the Superman fandom. You've got a great plot brewing here. Can't wait to read to the finish. Love your prose, and the intricate details (you're either a very clever science nut, or an excellent faker!) and the characterisation. Your Lois and Clark have more wit, more heart, more spark than in any other story I've read. Easily my favourite procrastination tool this semester;o)

Classic line:

"He had the disturbing feeling that seventeen generations of Kansas farmwives, bakers of cookies and guardians of all shortsighted children, their own and those born to others, were looking back at him through her eyes."

Keep going, mate! Eagerly awaiting the next chappy!

~Daze

My heart just exploded at the end of this chapter... and there were little explosions all the way through. Other reviewers have said so before me, but this is an outstanding piece of work. Why it doesn't have 3 times as many reviews baffles me, really.

I did have a few questions - and forgive me if these are things that are found in other portions of canon, since I am only familiar with the movies, Smallville, and the current comics (not the long, long history) - but Jonathan with Alzheimer's? I would love to know if this is some version of canon, or your own invention. Also, I had the idea that this story was 'filling in the gaps' so to speak, that movies couldn't cover. This last chapter, is it meant to be prelude to the events of Superman II? Or an alternate version of the story, such as the comics?

If you have a moment to reply, I would appreciate it. :)

Superb. This is, without a doubt, the best superman fic I've read. In all seriousness, I was absolutely stunned. Your portrayal of the characters is so in canon and written intelligently and thoughtfully. There are few stories out there like this. Please continue writing and updating soon. Could I persuade you to make this a 20 chapter story? :) Please continue with this story...I'm hooked.

Seriously, congratulations. So far, this is the ONLY Superman fanwork I've read that I like. There isn't any of that angsty nonsense that has a nasty tendency to pop up in romance fanfics, and the characters' feelings are delivered in a steady, realistic way that you can rarely find even in professional work. I'll be looking forward to your updates.

Oh, this is just brilliant! Wonderfully well-written - your eye for detail is marvelous. Your beats are very well-timed and the characters, spot-on. Having Perry give Clark to Lois because of her compassion and toughness was touching and perfect.

The tone of the story is terrific. You're building their relationship with a great combination of the sensibilities of the comics, the Donner films and Lois & Clark, but with more care and detail than any. Can't wait to read more.

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Egads, this story! You have no idea how happy it makes me. You've got the essence of Lois and Clark down pat, and it is so refreshing to read; it all feels genuine. I can't say enough good things about this story, so to spare you the gushing, I’ll cut this short-I hope to see an equally lengthy update soon! Cheers!

Very well written.

Wow! Just wow, I'm not entirely sure I got everything from this chapter, or from this story at this moment... I think I'm going to have to re-read it several times to get it all... but that only happens to me with really good writing so... congrats :D.

I love all the levels you have written in this story. Every character is... just... deep and the storylines just.. I don't know, exact :D. I love this story and I can't wait for more, wow I truly need to re-read it :D, hugs, be well and take care.

This is so darn brilliant... I don't even know how to review it properly.

Damn. *DAMN.*

Your imagery so intense and your writing is so rich. I am just pretty much speechless. I think I am going to have to re-read this a few times to grasp it all, but I know that after reading it just once that you are not simply a writer, but a painter. This story feels like an achingly beautiful picture flowing from your pen. It's classic.

This is an absolutely incredible story, and I really hope you continue. This is just so beautiful ... I don't feel like I'm reading fan fic when I read this, I feel like I'm reading an actual novel. It's a complete work of art, that's all I can say. Well, actually, I can say a lot more (and I'm going to, so I hope you don't mind long reviews! ;p).

This just has such a classic feel to it, like you're really returning to the genuine roots of the whole LoisClark relationship. The insights you have into Lois and Clark's thought processes are incredible ... I love the way you have Lois going from being irritated with Clark to wanting to protect him, and I love the way you portray Clark's natural innocence and naivete alongside his intelligence and courage. And the way Lois is slowly discovering more about Clark (and Superman) is fantastic.

And don't even get me started on the scenarios you come up with. The seven tone melody, Clark's first "sweet sixteen" ... are you getting these from the comics, or are you just inventing them yourself? Either way, the way you write about them is amazing! And the details about the newspaper business that you put into this ... wow.

This story makes me think of the saying "walk softly but carry a big stick" ... and yeah, I know that has to do with, err ... "diplomacy," but I mean it as a compliment here (hehe ...) in that everything is so understated, yet because of that, it has maximal impact.

And I'm almost to the end of my really long review (!), but I did have to ask (in connection with the question about the scenarios) ... what was your inspiration for this? Was it just the movies, or the comics, or a combination of the two (obviously I don't know enough about either ;p)? This only seems vaguely connected to the movies, and I know that you said this was how your "sources" said the LoisClark relationship developed, and if your sources are anything like your story, I'm dying to get my hands on them. :)

In any case, I can only hope you write more, and if you don't, thank you for writing this much at least. :D