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Two Salarymen
by Lara Bartram <lara@emunix.emich.edu> and Sleet
http://www.thekeep.org/~lara/
Probably the best explanation of how the idea of Neon Genesis
Evangelion was dreamed up. It reminded me of her two NERV-UNA
pieces where 'real life' melds into the anime world very
convincingly - which is what makes it reeeeally funny and scary.
I particularly enjoyed seeing Gendo and Kozo moon over Yui and
the unleashing of Lorenz's demonic children. One thing though,
Lara's fic doesn't quite explain the Eva movies, particularly
the End of Evangelion. A sequel perhaps? :)
The Last Child, Chapter 2
by Robin Etcheson <superpinay@hotmail.com>
As far as I can tell, it's a Ranma/Eva x-over. However, I didn't
really read it. Two reasons. Firstly, this is Ch 2. I haven't yet
read Ch 1. The moral of the story is: including an archive URL
for previous parts helps readership for series fics immensely.
Secondly, the text isn't wrapped at 70 characters or less. It
makes reading it difficult - especially for old folks like me.
The moral of the story is: wrap your text to increase readership.
Neon Apocalypse Luciferion
by David Johnston <rgorman@telusplanet.net>
A rather unsnappy title - though I'm sure everything will be
explained in time. This piece has already attracted two pieces
of detailed and thoughtful c&c - which I disagree with. I think
there's no need for David to make the WW2 angle more explicit -
this is a first chapter and a little mystery is good to pique
the reader's curiosity. Also the way it is currently written
is very rewarding for the careful reader. An elseworlds type NGE
fic. Looks very promising and as one would expect from Mr Johnston,
the prose is masterly. Definitely looking forward to further installments.
Infuriation
by Cory Holmes <timh@intergate.bc.ca>
A short Asuka-study from the author of the long running 'Home' series.
Definitely will arouse the wrath of Asukaheads who will either complain
that the portrayal of Asuka is OOC, too angry etc. For a shortfic, it
was faintly amusing. My main quibble is with formatting - line wrap
(see above) and paragraph breaks. I subscribe to the Jim Lazar school
on the latter - i.e. line breaks between paragraphs does wonders for
presentation and readability.
Gendou, You Bastard!
by Phil
I lost the file for this so I don't have Phil's email addy. Anyhows,
this is the revised version of his fic written around email exchanges
between the various members of the NGE cast. Some definite improve-
ments to an already great idea. I particularly enjoyed Ireul's wading
into the email fray. And how dare Gendou order Rei to report to him!
She's MINE, I tell you! MINE! (haha, don't mind me).