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Comment from eliz100
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Your story is well-written and without SPAG's. It was exciting from beginning to end. It feels like part of a longer story. Will there be more.

 Comment Written 19-Aug-2009


reply by the author on 19-Aug-2009
    Eliz

    Thank you for the kind review. Haven't thought about it. The story just popped into my head for the contest. Thanks so much. Carol
Comment from LexieMannix
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I was anticipating a twist, of course, but didn't guess it. Great writing, Carol. Like the way you manipulated the dialogue to cover the tracks; very clever. Nice flash write for the comp. Good luck with it, hope it does well.

Lexie

 Comment Written 19-Aug-2009


reply by the author on 19-Aug-2009
    Lexie

    Thanks for the kind review. Glad you took the time to read and comment. Thanks again CArol
Comment from Steve Pantazis
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This is an interesting read. I would suggest breaking up the dialogue in the beginning with beats. It's too dialogue-heavy. It would also be nice to get a sense of the surroundings. There's not enough information or descriptions to engage the senses (smells, sights, sounds).

 Comment Written 19-Aug-2009


reply by the author on 19-Aug-2009
    Pantazis

    The flash fiction contest limits my words and description. Otherwise, I usually write forever. Thanks for reading and commenting. Carol
Comment from MaureenC
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Ahhh Carol, just wonderful. Real flash. A complete rounded out story with great plot, description and dialogue.
Great ending.
If I had a six it would be yours.
Hugs and blessings
Maureen

 Comment Written 19-Aug-2009


reply by the author on 19-Aug-2009
    Maureen I will take your virtual six any day. Knowing lyou truly enjoyed my writing is worth more than any star. Thanks so much for the awwesome comment. Carol
Comment from Joan E.
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Wow, that was a whirlwind of a story. Your dialog swiftly set the scene and then the believable events you created changed everything as quickly. I liked the way you resolved the story with the headline. Well done.

 Comment Written 18-Aug-2009


reply by the author on 18-Aug-2009
    Joan

    Thanks so much for the awesome review. I am glad that you enjoyed the story. It's hard to put any impact into so few words. Thanks again Carol
Comment from barbara.wilkey
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That's just not right. Although I've heard of commanders sending soldier off to certain areas so they could move in on their wives or girlfriend. So it doesn happen. Not a really nice person though.

 Comment Written 18-Aug-2009


reply by the author on 18-Aug-2009
    Barbara

    Thanks for the review. No, Colin deserves a lot worse, but alas I wasn't allowed any more words. Thanks again Carol

    P.s. Did you see I actually managed a 80 word story today? That was something else for sure.
reply by barbara.wilkey on 18-Aug-2009
    Great job.
Comment from writer guy
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Outstanding... A truly novel approach... This is a brilliant piece...

Wouldn't this make a really good movie... Action adventure with a really bizarre finish...

I laughed out loud... What a surprise...

Best of luck...

 Comment Written 18-Aug-2009


reply by the author on 18-Aug-2009
    Writer Guy

    I think you have something there...especially the action part where he beats him up. Bet Carrie was willing to get a piece of that action too. Thanks for the review. Carol
reply by writer guy on 23-Aug-2009
    I am serious... you should think about cranking out 110 pages of cmedy/mystery about an agent sent out on an undercover job that is a bogus job to keep him out of town while his boss steals his girlfriend...

    This would be a scream... if you are not interested in this concept would you mind if I had a go at it...
Comment from Amicus
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Good flash fiction write, Carol. Your surprise ending works well...poor schmuck victim James done in by his own boss...but it sure didn't take his sweet Carrie long to forget him and move on either...and if he attacks the FBI Director on the church steps, he'll be the one with the long term consequences I would suspect...but this is what a good little write does...gets one thinking of multiple possibilities by presenting credible characters in credible situations acting credibly...Good job.

 Comment Written 18-Aug-2009


reply by the author on 18-Aug-2009
    Amicus

    Thanks for the wonderful review. Glad you liked the story and the wheels are turning in your head. Thanks again Carol
Comment from wierdgrace
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What a great story for this contest, it put me into your character, and I loved and seen the beach, this is good, and I look forward to more chapters, good luck into the contest.

 Comment Written 18-Aug-2009


reply by the author on 18-Aug-2009
    Wierdgrace

    Thanks so much for the wonderful review. I appreciated your comments. Carol
Comment from cheyennewy
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HI Carol...this is one of those stories that leave the reader screaming for more. What a betrayal this young man suffered. You wrote this very well. In such a short story you developed you characters well and made them alive and believable. Well done....good luck in the contest....blessings....chey

 Comment Written 18-Aug-2009


reply by the author on 18-Aug-2009
    Chey I thought I wouldn't be able to do it but I did. And then...crazy me...I entered the 80 word contest. Lots of fun writing these though. Thanks for the review. I appreciate it. Carol