for Art Criticism11/18/2010 c21 ava
Turkish and James are adorable. Especially James, but Turkish is so loveable - it's highly romantic, and I'm willing for everything to be spectacular for them.
The only thing that bothers me, is with them so close. To a happy ending...is the story ending soon? I really hope not!
Turkish and James are adorable. Especially James, but Turkish is so loveable - it's highly romantic, and I'm willing for everything to be spectacular for them.
The only thing that bothers me, is with them so close. To a happy ending...is the story ending soon? I really hope not!
11/18/2010 c21 wonderland212
So i've literally spent about 10 minutes trying to figure out what to write. I think that this is the first time that I've ever been like this before...I wanna say that wish I could meet you and pick your brain but truthfully, I'd be far too intimidated to even hold a conversation with you. (I'm soo not joking)
Firstly, I have never read a character like Turkish before, which is extremly refreshing, and james could practically be my more intellectual, artistic, male counterpart which is kind of scary, interesting, and addicting all at once.
Secondly, the whole plot was developed with damn near perfection. I mean at first a person could easily dismiss this as just another cliche about a person who falls for the person they hate, but you've developed your plot so well that it no longer felt like just a story but like something that was actually happening. The relationship and James personal growth was paced just right, and the story as a whole was witty, unpredictable, and just so realistic that I couldn't believe that I had been so lucky to stumble upon this story.
Lastly, I loved the social scene you created (in San Fransisco and NY); it was artistic, creative, and sophisticated. I've always wanted to be surrounded in that laidback open-minded, and fast-paced atmosphere, around people who were intelligent and passionate about similar things. You mentioned so many books, artist, and places that I'm starting to feel culture shocked,lol. I've always been interested in the NY scene as well as in photography and this story as been really given me a new perspective on things.
Okay now that my gushing has stopped (which, let me tell you, rarely happens) thank you for such a great read and I'm really excited to read your other work. :)
So i've literally spent about 10 minutes trying to figure out what to write. I think that this is the first time that I've ever been like this before...I wanna say that wish I could meet you and pick your brain but truthfully, I'd be far too intimidated to even hold a conversation with you. (I'm soo not joking)
Firstly, I have never read a character like Turkish before, which is extremly refreshing, and james could practically be my more intellectual, artistic, male counterpart which is kind of scary, interesting, and addicting all at once.
Secondly, the whole plot was developed with damn near perfection. I mean at first a person could easily dismiss this as just another cliche about a person who falls for the person they hate, but you've developed your plot so well that it no longer felt like just a story but like something that was actually happening. The relationship and James personal growth was paced just right, and the story as a whole was witty, unpredictable, and just so realistic that I couldn't believe that I had been so lucky to stumble upon this story.
Lastly, I loved the social scene you created (in San Fransisco and NY); it was artistic, creative, and sophisticated. I've always wanted to be surrounded in that laidback open-minded, and fast-paced atmosphere, around people who were intelligent and passionate about similar things. You mentioned so many books, artist, and places that I'm starting to feel culture shocked,lol. I've always been interested in the NY scene as well as in photography and this story as been really given me a new perspective on things.
Okay now that my gushing has stopped (which, let me tell you, rarely happens) thank you for such a great read and I'm really excited to read your other work. :)
11/17/2010 c21 
23plumblossom
Okay, okay, you get to do this. I hope we don't spend too much time in that hotel room, though, because there's Burning Questions that Need to be Answered and they're not the sex, you know? Not that the sex isn't interesting, and not that you don't write sex better than any ten people, but . . . James is just so _full_ of unresolved issues and I want to see them ALL go down in happy flames, if thaqt makes any sense at all.
I still adore Turkish. And Sophie too.
23plumblossomOkay, okay, you get to do this. I hope we don't spend too much time in that hotel room, though, because there's Burning Questions that Need to be Answered and they're not the sex, you know? Not that the sex isn't interesting, and not that you don't write sex better than any ten people, but . . . James is just so _full_ of unresolved issues and I want to see them ALL go down in happy flames, if thaqt makes any sense at all.
I still adore Turkish. And Sophie too.
11/17/2010 c21 firedraygon97
He, so sweet~ I don't know why, but I love it when Turkish calls James cute. It makes me smile every time. Lovely work!
~fd97
He, so sweet~ I don't know why, but I love it when Turkish calls James cute. It makes me smile every time. Lovely work!
~fd97
11/17/2010 c1 FerSureMaybe
Wow I super-D-duper love this story. I don't know why i love when the characters start out hating each other, i just do. I love it even more when it's one sided hate, like in this story. But of course nature takes its course and brings them all happily together:) Yay!
Hilarious and cute story! i can't wait to read more:)
Wow I super-D-duper love this story. I don't know why i love when the characters start out hating each other, i just do. I love it even more when it's one sided hate, like in this story. But of course nature takes its course and brings them all happily together:) Yay!
Hilarious and cute story! i can't wait to read more:)
11/17/2010 c21 54big.break.and.laryngitis
Ah Turkish so attractive. Guh. I love them. I just love them so freaking hard, you don't even know. Just. Serious. Love.
54big.break.and.laryngitisAh Turkish so attractive. Guh. I love them. I just love them so freaking hard, you don't even know. Just. Serious. Love.
11/17/2010 c21 Poptart Guava King
*Throws pillows at you repeatedly* YOU KNOW EXACTLY WHAT I WANT! Wah It's like you're stalling on purpose! *cries* you know what! I'm resorting to this! I am! *fills next pillow case with rocks and jolly ranchers* if the next chapter angers me...I'MMA HIT YOU WITH THIS PILLOW CASE.
*Throws pillows at you repeatedly* YOU KNOW EXACTLY WHAT I WANT! Wah It's like you're stalling on purpose! *cries* you know what! I'm resorting to this! I am! *fills next pillow case with rocks and jolly ranchers* if the next chapter angers me...I'MMA HIT YOU WITH THIS PILLOW CASE.
11/17/2010 c20 big.break.and.laryngitis
BOYFRIEND.
Psh. Silly James, you knew this was coming. Still, mild panic is understandable.
BOYFRIEND.
Psh. Silly James, you knew this was coming. Still, mild panic is understandable.
11/17/2010 c20 mae
great story
great story
11/17/2010 c20 Neko6892
Boyfriend? =D Will James freak out again?XD I'm loving all the fluff in this chapter, and I love the idea of Swallowed By the Whale being turned into a webcomic! Can't wait to see the first chapter already.=) Keep up the good work!
Boyfriend? =D Will James freak out again?XD I'm loving all the fluff in this chapter, and I love the idea of Swallowed By the Whale being turned into a webcomic! Can't wait to see the first chapter already.=) Keep up the good work!
11/17/2010 c20 25Esquirella
James is super cute when he's beng cheeky to Turkish! And, again, I love how Turkish brings out the animal in reserved James! GREAT update!
25EsquirellaJames is super cute when he's beng cheeky to Turkish! And, again, I love how Turkish brings out the animal in reserved James! GREAT update!
11/17/2010 c20 Poptart Guava King
WHAT A GREAT CHAPTER. Well not as great as eventual man sex *gives you look*. Aw poor James. He must have the O_O facial expression on now. xD
WHAT A GREAT CHAPTER. Well not as great as eventual man sex *gives you look*. Aw poor James. He must have the O_O facial expression on now. xD
11/17/2010 c20 Jamsta
You've got some great work here Blue GhostGhost! I've read all your stories and while I love them all equally, Art Criticism has got to be my favourite.
I love the pace it's going at, and it's nice to see the gradual development in James and Turkish's relationship. And I also like the good balance between their relationship and the 'art' that actually brings them together. Like, I never even thought about how big a role our perception would actually play in kinda judging the world...
Well, there I go rambling again.
But anyways - good work! Keep it up XD
You've got some great work here Blue GhostGhost! I've read all your stories and while I love them all equally, Art Criticism has got to be my favourite.
I love the pace it's going at, and it's nice to see the gradual development in James and Turkish's relationship. And I also like the good balance between their relationship and the 'art' that actually brings them together. Like, I never even thought about how big a role our perception would actually play in kinda judging the world...
Well, there I go rambling again.
But anyways - good work! Keep it up XD