for The Vampire Felipe11/23/2002 c4 
3Ntrophi
Grim. Dear Grim.
I am astounded. This is so fantastic; the language, the imagery, even the little history lesson we're getting *grin* You are a great writer; but I've always said that to you. And I've always been envious of your talent with language, but it seems so much more pronounced here. Please, keep this up! I'm now wandering off to put this on the old favourite's list.
Truly magnificent. *smile*
3NtrophiGrim. Dear Grim.
I am astounded. This is so fantastic; the language, the imagery, even the little history lesson we're getting *grin* You are a great writer; but I've always said that to you. And I've always been envious of your talent with language, but it seems so much more pronounced here. Please, keep this up! I'm now wandering off to put this on the old favourite's list.
Truly magnificent. *smile*
10/28/2002 c4 Vick330
This is really interesting, and I really like the way you put the story in perpective with a realistic vue of life in The Philippinos (I work with a guy born there). You have quite a descriptive, yet easy-flowing style with well-placed imagery.
Btw, your other story 'Curse of the Lycaon' was also interesting.
And sorry for taking so long to review, but better late than never, right? ;)
This is really interesting, and I really like the way you put the story in perpective with a realistic vue of life in The Philippinos (I work with a guy born there). You have quite a descriptive, yet easy-flowing style with well-placed imagery.
Btw, your other story 'Curse of the Lycaon' was also interesting.
And sorry for taking so long to review, but better late than never, right? ;)
10/19/2002 c4 Aathiya Lia
This is a lovingly and consistently crafted narrative to be savoured on a lazy day, when the wind is hurling rain against the window and a mug of coffee sits at one's elbow. Enjoyed every word of it. Not going to beg you to hurry up and upload installments. They're going to be worth the wait.
This is a lovingly and consistently crafted narrative to be savoured on a lazy day, when the wind is hurling rain against the window and a mug of coffee sits at one's elbow. Enjoyed every word of it. Not going to beg you to hurry up and upload installments. They're going to be worth the wait.
9/10/2002 c4 13Barbara Dupre
Wow, this is great! Please continue! I love the way the language is structured, and the emotion displayed in his voice. I can imagine him speaking as the story goes along, it's that good! :)
Unfortunately, my own vampire story hasn't been updated yet, but I do have some new things up you might want to look at. Please continue on with this.
13Barbara DupreWow, this is great! Please continue! I love the way the language is structured, and the emotion displayed in his voice. I can imagine him speaking as the story goes along, it's that good! :)
Unfortunately, my own vampire story hasn't been updated yet, but I do have some new things up you might want to look at. Please continue on with this.
7/18/2002 c4 28Shadowgirl
Nice story! I really like the line "The oppressive stone of the church harbored some seclusion from the hours when the sun was at its zenith." The imagery from Felipe's viewpoint is very nice and the author's notes are helpful in fully comprehending the story. Great job!
28ShadowgirlNice story! I really like the line "The oppressive stone of the church harbored some seclusion from the hours when the sun was at its zenith." The imagery from Felipe's viewpoint is very nice and the author's notes are helpful in fully comprehending the story. Great job!
5/16/2002 c4 Rosa Heartlily
Another great installment!
I am impressed by the way you have managed to maintain the speech patterns of times past, and the story is progressing well. I especially like the way you have handled everyone's emotions.
I await the Vampire with bated breath!
Another great installment!
I am impressed by the way you have managed to maintain the speech patterns of times past, and the story is progressing well. I especially like the way you have handled everyone's emotions.
I await the Vampire with bated breath!
5/11/2002 c4 23Natassja
Yay! Another chapter! I love the style of the writing - I tend to prefer 'formal'. Her father's death was so well written, very emotional and realistic. Write more soon! ;)
23NatassjaYay! Another chapter! I love the style of the writing - I tend to prefer 'formal'. Her father's death was so well written, very emotional and realistic. Write more soon! ;)
5/8/2002 c3 1Rosa Heartlily
Another great chapter.
I find your language so evocative of Felipe's surroundings. I love the way Filipe speaks in such a detached way, and yet there is so much emotion under the surface.
1Rosa HeartlilyAnother great chapter.
I find your language so evocative of Felipe's surroundings. I love the way Filipe speaks in such a detached way, and yet there is so much emotion under the surface.
5/6/2002 c3 9Lady Ayisha
At last, at last, another chapter! Wonderful! Your language is STILL superb - not many can keep up the formal language once they start.
As a note to your last review, I must sheepishly admit that you were right - I mixed up my Greek legend with the Eden Serpent. Bad me. But I actually enjoyed being 'caught', as it were, because it means people are REALLY reading the story. Thank you VERY much ... I'm not sure whether to switch back to the Erik's, or to bring in the heroine of the hour here - you'll meet her later. :;grins.:: Also, are the sections that change between the two Erik's confusing at all? I found that in an earlier story, there's no way to reconcile the confusion of having two males with the same name unless you switch one of them to first person view. If anyone finds it confusing, or if you do, please tell me.
9Lady AyishaAt last, at last, another chapter! Wonderful! Your language is STILL superb - not many can keep up the formal language once they start.
As a note to your last review, I must sheepishly admit that you were right - I mixed up my Greek legend with the Eden Serpent. Bad me. But I actually enjoyed being 'caught', as it were, because it means people are REALLY reading the story. Thank you VERY much ... I'm not sure whether to switch back to the Erik's, or to bring in the heroine of the hour here - you'll meet her later. :;grins.:: Also, are the sections that change between the two Erik's confusing at all? I found that in an earlier story, there's no way to reconcile the confusion of having two males with the same name unless you switch one of them to first person view. If anyone finds it confusing, or if you do, please tell me.
5/3/2002 c1 9Lady Ayisha
Your stories are even better than read over a second time... I'm reviewing this chapter only even though I read both because the stupid Fido-the-evil-review-eating-unappreciative-puppy-dog won't let me review the same chapter twice. But your work is wonderful!
Oh, speaking of chapters, 3 and 4 are up in Erik's Story if you want to read them.
Once again, wonderful work!
9Lady AyishaYour stories are even better than read over a second time... I'm reviewing this chapter only even though I read both because the stupid Fido-the-evil-review-eating-unappreciative-puppy-dog won't let me review the same chapter twice. But your work is wonderful!
Oh, speaking of chapters, 3 and 4 are up in Erik's Story if you want to read them.
Once again, wonderful work!
5/2/2002 c2 6Silver Nitrate
Good job! That was really something. Actually, I could not grasp the intelligent words to say in a review of such a great piece of writing. Oh, and I'm at the credits! Tee-hee! *grabs attention and hugs it tight* I SO -=love=- attention... heehee! Fantastic job, Knight. Do continue. *^_^*
Angel Rinni™
6Silver NitrateGood job! That was really something. Actually, I could not grasp the intelligent words to say in a review of such a great piece of writing. Oh, and I'm at the credits! Tee-hee! *grabs attention and hugs it tight* I SO -=love=- attention... heehee! Fantastic job, Knight. Do continue. *^_^*
Angel Rinni™
5/2/2002 c2 1Rosa Heartlily
This is shaping up into a fascinating story! And so well researched - I'm quite envious!
I like the way you have set this so far away from New Orleans - it gives it a sense of being a completely new story. You have also made good use of language to evoke a person born and raised in another time.
I am looking forward to keeping track of Felipe's adventures.
1Rosa HeartlilyThis is shaping up into a fascinating story! And so well researched - I'm quite envious!
I like the way you have set this so far away from New Orleans - it gives it a sense of being a completely new story. You have also made good use of language to evoke a person born and raised in another time.
I am looking forward to keeping track of Felipe's adventures.
4/30/2002 c2 23Natassja
Brilliant fic - the descriptions are amazing. How the hell do you write so well? Neway, hope you continue soon :)
23NatassjaBrilliant fic - the descriptions are amazing. How the hell do you write so well? Neway, hope you continue soon :)
4/30/2002 c2 9Lady Ayisha
Beautiful work! Is this your first? Your wording, your diction, is so powerful and evocative... I love it! Great work!
9Lady AyishaBeautiful work! Is this your first? Your wording, your diction, is so powerful and evocative... I love it! Great work!