Title: Survivor's Blood
| 27 Oct 2013 12:26 am
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Reviewer: shadowienne (Anonymous)
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So he's off to war... I can remember seeing nightly news reports on the progress of the Royal Navy's voyage from the top of the world to the bottom: it took them about a week to reach the equator, and a second week to arrive at the Falklands. Two weeks of steady traveling -- the whole world knew where they were, where they were going, and why -- and THEN, when they finally got there, the British were accused of launching a "sneak attack"!!! Like they'd done something unfair... Good grief. "Sneaking" south on prime-time news for two solid weeks -- it would have been laughable under other circumstances...
Author's Response: Wow, really shadow?! Wow ... didn't know that. A sneak attack my butt! Thanks for sharing that little tidbit! ;)
Title: Survivor's Blood
| 01 Sep 2013 4:03 pm
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Reviewer: L Aquilla (Anonymous)
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OMG! I love this story!!! I was bit surprised when the story mentioned Korean War as I thought the War was not well acknowledged to others. I guess I was wrong, no offence!
Author's Response: Hello! Why thank you for the review! I am very pleased you are enjoying the story. Most people here I think know about the Korean war (although at the time I think it was called a Police Action or something ...), so maybe it's just where you live (I'm in Canada). Cheers! ;)
This was interesting. I'd read a little about this war in school for a project, but I'd forgotten most of it until now. Snape's feelings and reluctance to talk about it seem realistic, mirroring my grandfather's responses when I had asked him about his time serving in WWII. I'm interested to see where this will go.
Author's Response: Great to hear you find this intriguing. Yeah, there aren't a lot who want to talk about any war experiences - so I'm glad you felt it was realistic. Thanks for reviewing!
I have to admit that this style of writing works very well as you get into the storytelling aspect - it flows nicely. Like Harry, I eagerly await 'Saturday'! (I'm also reminded to check out Simon Weston's inspirational real life story.)
Author's Response: I am glad you feel the style doesn't kill the story! I liked the first person present tense too much in the flashbacks to axe it, even though it isn't conventional. But then again, this story isn't exactly conventional. Anyway, it is wonderful to hear that you are looking forward to more! Cheers!
Very interesting chapter. Looking forward to more. Update soon.
Author's Response: Thanks cara-tanaka!
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