Disclaimer:
The opinions in this review are not shared by the Synopsis list
moderators. They are the opinions of the reviewer, namely one
Elsa Bibat.
[ An empty theater. A sudden flash of azure light later, Lavender
appears on his usual chair. He looks around.]
Lavender: Ack ! It seems I've lost Apollo again !
[ Apollo drops beside Lavender on his feet.]
Apollo: We really should practice more boss. This time I landed
on the chandelier !
Lavender: [ looks at audience ] Sorry folks, we were practicing for
our fic. Anyway, welcome once again to the Synopsis List
Review !
Apollo: Elsa has just set up her deadline for her fics. They should be
out soon. Well, since she's off directing we get to consume
our meager free time to review fics. At least we get paid
overtime.
Lavender: Yeah, ever since we started this we get tons of overtime
pay.
Apollo: Enough of our gripes. On with the fics !
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[Evangelion]
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Title: Angelus Retournen Incarnatus
Series: Neon Genesis Evangelion
Genre: Continuity
Author: Florencio B. de la Merced, Jr.
Email: fmerced@pworld.net.ph
Homepage: http://www.geocities.com/Tokyo/Temple/3641
Date Sent to FFML: March 20, 1998
Size: 25 Kb
Lavender: These EVA fics are starting to get plentiful !
Apollo: Not that were complaining, it's nice to see a variety of
fics out there.
Lavender: Well, nice fic. One of the better EVA fics we've read.
Apollo: Nice clean format. Nothing can make reading a fic pleasurable
than a clean presentation.
Lavender: And the prose is good. Just the right amount of tension.
Another one of your fics that has caught our attention
Mr. Merced. Ten roses !
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[Evangelion / Tekno]
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Title: Seraphim's Judgment 9d-9f
Series: EVA/Tekno
Genre: Crossover/rewrite
Author: Teknos Warhammer
Email: teknoplus@hotmail.com
Homepage: http://www.geocities.com/Tokyo/Garden/4853/index.html
Date Sent to FFML: March 18, 1998
Size: 9d (29 Kb) 9e (27 Kb) 9f (32 Kb)
Lavender: A rewrite of one of the best EVA fics that ever graced the FFML !
We loved the original but we definitely worship the rewrite. Even
though it isn't a pure EVA fic it is damn good ! A must read for
an EVA fan.
Apollo: It's so good that it's one of our benchmarks for EVA fanfiction.
Nice clean format though it does get dirty a few times.
Lavender: And the thing that we love about this fic is that mostly everyone
survived ! This is one of the reasons that we'll miss Teknos when
he leaves. Hey, BTW Elsa asked us to ask if you can give her your
RL addess so that when you leave we can still give you fanfiction
if you like. She promises to send you only the best ! And for you
Warhammer , ten roses !
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[Macho Caballo]
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Title: Mare's Tales - Macho Caballo Chapter 21
Series: Macho Caballo
Genre: Humor/Drama/Original
Author: James Eades (James and the Bluejay)
Email: jeeades@ix.netcom.com
Homepage: http://www2.netcom.com/~jeeades/macho.htm
Date Sent to FFML: March 6, 1998
Size: 23 Kb
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Title: Mare's Tales - Macho Caballo Chapter 22
Series: Macho Caballo
Genre: Humor/Drama/Original
Author: James Eades (James and the Bluejay)
Email: jeeades@ix.netcom.com
Homepage: http://www2.netcom.com/~jeeades/macho.htm
Date Sent to FFML: March 17, 1998
Size: 27 Kb
Lavender: Since these two are of the same story we'll just lump them together.
Apollo: As we have often said this is one of our favorites on the FFML.
Lavender: And once again James shows us why we like it: a solid plot, though
if you haven't been with the series since the beginning you may get
lost, and the writinmg style. We love James' prose style, though it does
tend to jump around from place to place sometimes.
Apollo: And a good decent format and grammar _and_ spelling. Fanfic writers
sometimes forget that, which can sometimes ruin a fic for those nit pickers
like us.
Lavender: The high quality inherent in the series is still kept and it's becoming one
fun ride. Once again we ask those who haven't read this to read it !
Ten roses again, Senor Eades !
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[Original]
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Title: The Ultimate Power!
Series: Original
Genre: Satire
Author: Luigi Mattera
Email: mattera@tiac.net
Homepage: http://www.tiac.net/users/mattera/up
Date Sent to FFML: March 7th, 1998.
Size: 40 Kb
Lavender and Apollo: BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA !!!!!
Lavender: It's... indescribable. And quite funny.
Apollo: It's in script format but it works better that way and nice grammar and
all that.
Lavender: Read it for a good laugh, folks. Ten roses to Mr. Mattera !
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[Ranma 1/2]
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Title: Elegy for a Golden Youth
Series: Ranma 1/2
Genre: Serious
Author: Reid Carson
Email: rcarson@mnsinc.com
Date Sent to FFML: Mar. 10, 1998
Size: 82 Kb
Lavender: You know the damned thing kinda reminds me of the final
cycles of the 'Ramayana', especially the post funeral narration.
Apollo: Yeah, Mr. Carson does not kid when he puts the serious mark in the genre.
It has mixes the happy/sad thing in a nice blend though you don't realize
the happy part unless you look at it at another point of view. Kinda like
something Dunsany would write. And it's clean
Lavender: The first person perspective only enhances the feel and as the cat said
has shades of Dunsanyin it. Incredible how he did that. Ten roses,
Reid. A definite must read to the others out there.
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Title: Ordinary: Part 3
Series: Ranma 1/2
Genre: Continuish
Author: Donny Cheng
Email: chengdo@shaw.wave.ca
Homepage: http://www.geocities.com/Tokyo/Ginza/4537
Date Sent to FFML: March 18, 1998
Size: 44 Kb
Lavender: I remember Elsa telling me about Ordinary. The first part came out
last.... November or so ?
Apollo: I think so. And a nice little story too. And quite self-contained it seemed.
Lavender: Now it's three parts long ! Not that were complaining.lt's a fresh look
at the fiancee business. And it's nice.
Apollo: And clean ! Nice format and a few grammar mistakes. You do not spell
'wear' as 'where', Mr. Cheng. Though that can be excused.
vender: Eight roses would be enough for the fic I think. Keep up the good
work !
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Title: Enter Night
Series: Ranma 1/2
Genre: Dark
Author: Ronny Hedin
Email: thark@swipnet.se
Homepage: http://nabiki.newberry.edu/fanfic/
Date Sent to FFML: March 20, 1998
Size: 25 Kb
Lavender: Dark, Dark , Dark !
Apollo: Really dark.
Lavender: Anyway, it's good, in it's own darkish way. That's all I can say.
Apollo: Clean and not many problems in the grammar department.
Lavender: Seven roses, Mr. Hedin.
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Title: Childhood
Series: Ranma
Genre: Introspective, WAFFly
Author: Matthew "Maybeso" Lewis
Email: maybeso@ican.net
Date Sent to FFML: March 21, 1998
Size: 15 Kb
Lavender: Makes you wanna cry doesn't it ?
Apollo: Clean and nice, though why does he have to attach it and
not just put it in in the message ?
Lavender: That's the way he does it. Anyway a marvelous piece.
Really get's down there and warms the heart. This is
what a WAFF should feel. Eight roses.
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Title: Doors Best Left Unopened part 6
Series: Ranma
Genre: Serious/Darkish
Author: Mark MacKinnon
Email: emmack@ibm.net
Homepage: http://www.geocities.com/Tokyo/Ginza/8225
Date Sent to FFML: March 17, 1998
Size: 66 Kb
Lavender: Another of the fics that we love.
Apollo: Clean format as all the others.
Lavender: And as always the plot keeps you riveted. And the
fact that Akane thinks Nabiki is a lesbian and that
little talk <*koff*> between Nabiki and Ukyou really
kicked ass.
Apollo: Yeah, okonomiyaki sauce on -
Lavender: Anyway, another classic in the making Mark.
Read this folks ! Ten roses , Mr MacKinnon.
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Title: The Return of the Sisters, Chapter 10
Series: Ranma 1/2
Genre: Continuation
Author: David A. Tatum
Email: desaix@sysnet.net
Homepage: http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Acropolis/7872/fanfics.html
Date Sent to FFML: March 16, 1998
Size: 65 Kb
Lavender: And the plot thickens as the fic approaches it's climax.
Apollo: Clean though your format can be clunky at times.
Lavender: A good continuation. We'll be waiting for the next chapter.
Eight roses
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Title: The Pain of Youth
Series: Ranma 1/2
Genre: Dark
Author: David A. Tatum
Email: desaix@sysnet.net
Homepage: http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Acropolis/7872/fanfics.html
Date Sent to FFML: March 18, 1998
Size: 15 Kb
Lavender: Another good dark fic.
Apollo: If there is such a thing. Clean format and no grammar mistakes
that I could see.
Lavender: An interesting look at Hinako's ageing effect. And the fic was still
nice though depressing. Seven roses, Mr. Tatum.
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Title: Lost and Forgotten Chapter 8
Series: Ranma 1/2
Genre: Original flavor/Insert
Author: Jeremy Thompson
Email: jthompson@badlands.4eyes.net
Date Sent to FFML: March 13, 1998
Size: 16 Kb
Lavender: Getting better , Jeremy. This chapter is quite good.
Apollo: And clean.
Lavender: Anyway keep up the good work. Eight roses.
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[Ranma 1/2 / 3 x 3 Eyes]
Title: Ranma Three and a Half Eyes 2
Series: Ranma 1/2 / 3 x 3 Eyes
Genre: Crossover
Author: Brendan O'Donnell
Email: brenda02@sprynet.com
Summary:
Lavender: Just love that third eye ! Anyway, one very nice fic.
Apollo: And a clean one too.
Lavender: A definitely interesting fic and the writing style keeps
it flowing. Seven roses.
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[Ranma 1/2 / Eddings]
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Title: Chaos and Destiny Part 3: Palace Disruptions
Series: Ranma 1/2 / Eddings' 'Belgariad and Mallorean'
Genre: X-Over/Adventure/Unusual Setting
Author: Chris Jones
Email: hamster@arn.net
Homepage: http://cyberwheel.simplenet.com
Date Sent to FFML: March 16, 1998
Size: 26 Kb
Lavender: A cliffhanger ending !?!? You really want us to wonder what happens
next, Mr. Jones ?
Apollo: Big shit hits the fan, that's what I say. Nice clean format, by the way.
Lavender: A really good fic and since the Belgariad and the Malloreon are one
of our favorite fantasy epics, we really want to see what happens next.
Nine roses.
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[Ranma 1/2 / Oh My Goddess!]
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Title: Kasumi's Wish
Series: Ranma 1/2 / Amg
Genre: alternate reality
Author: Long Ngo
Email: Shortyes@aol.com
Homepage: http://members.aol.com/ShortYes/FanficHomepage.html
Date Sent to FFML: March 18, 1998
Size: 22 Kb
Lavender: Hmmm... interesting.
Apollo:The format is a bit clunky and a few typos litter the place.
Lavender: Good enough fic. How's about seven roses ?
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Title: Change, Grow, To Live (Part 2)
Series: Ranam 1/2 and Oh! My Goddess
Genre: Crossover
Author: Shaule Sachs
Email: sachss@db.erau.edu
Homepage: http://erau.db.erau.edu/~sachss/
Date Sent to FFML: March 20, 1998
Size: 7 Kb
Lavender: Interesting look at Chapter 1 from another POV.
Apollo: Nice format.
Lavender: Though still it just rehashes Chapter 1. Sorry about this but
I was expecting a true continuation. Six roses, Mr. Sachs.
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Lavender: Thus another review ends !
Apollo: Bye folks. We'll just get us some shuteye before you see us
in our fic. Elsa has a big surprise for the FFML in celebration
of her graduation. She'll be posting her fics soon.
Lavender: And the fact that she finally gets her own credit card ! We
get to go on a shopping spree !
Lavender & Apollo: Bye !!!!!
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