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Reviews for The Scottish Play

Trickie Woo 2009.08.31 - 02:07AM 17: Chapter Seventeen Signed
There was lots of action and through that much plotting was revealed, I'm not as confused as I was. I had to memorize the 'tommorow and tomorrow' speech well over 40 years ago, I looked it up after I read Lucius's and the Riddler's recitation and was suprised to find I still remembered it almost word for word. I love this little plot twist: "‘It was her idea,’ William replied, as Lucius sat down with the air of a man who has swapped one master for another and is not quite sure which one is the more kindly." I don't know whether I should admire Narcissa or pity Lucius, I should probably do both. Things are coming to the climax and Merlin seems have things under control now, but I'm anxiously awaitng the appearance of Banquo's ghost and the moving forest of Birnam Wood. I think you should fix this: "as though to will Snape not to dessert him". Snape isn't a sweet.

Author's Response: Thanks so much, Trickie Woo. I suspect there are a few ways to permutate Lucius, Narcissa, pity, and admire, but for now she seems to have the upper hand; after all, there's all that gold to consider, isn't there? As for the dessert; let us call that one a freudian slip, shall we? I know I wouldn't mind chocolate sauce... no, no, forget I said that... I fixed it. Thanks so much again for you comments and for reading along. Scaranda.

Author's Response: That should have read: Freudian (aaargh, the rain here has mixed with my brain juice and watered it down)

Rose of the West 2009.08.30 - 09:52PM 17: Chapter Seventeen Signed
That was edge-of-the-seat action there with the chase. Neatly done, though, to get Lucius out of Riddle's snare. I like seeing the Marauders put their dubious skills to a good use. I can't imagine it will all go so smoothly, though.

Author's Response: Well, of course it won't, Rose! Thanks so much again for commenting and reading along. I always value your comments greatly. Scaranda

arcticvixen 2009.08.30 - 07:53PM 17: Chapter Seventeen Signed
Wow, talk about the thrill of the chase, I'm still breathless here. That was brilliantly executed, as per usual. I liked the way you split Macbeth's soliloquy from the play between thr Riddler and Lucius, and yet it still made sense. And Black, as boorish as you've portrayed him is a great foil for Snape. His rage at what was happening to Lucius was nicely understated in action instead of words, which wouldn't have worked with him, and he doesn't just seem to be all for himslef. And as for the Riddler.. kill him nastily when the time comes please. Post more soon...please please. Oh and the dragon wearing the Riddler's cap..priceless.

Author's Response: Thanks, Vixen. I'm so glad you enjoyed the chase. The Black, as you know, is one of my favourites, in that I can make him as awful or wonderful as I like, not having much but an enigmatic bad boy to go by from canon. As for the Riddler's cap, well, we haven't quite seen the end of that! Thanks so much, as always. Scar

Trickie Woo 2009.08.28 - 02:03AM 16: Chapter Sixteen Signed
I too, am looking forward to Banquo's ghost. The 'deaths' of Banquo/Draco and Lady Macbeth/Narcissa seem to have succeeded. Let's hope that Thomas the Riddler's ego is actually so inflated that he wouldn't question his own conclusions later. I still haven't figured out if Lennox represents someone else from canon, or if he is just as he seems, just Lennox.

Author's Response: Thanks so much, Trickie Woo. The only thing outstripping the Riddler's malice is his vanity, but I know you've noticed that much! The canon characters, for the best part, have all been identified, and only a couple of very minor players might be recognised shortly. The Scottish nobles Lennox, Ross and Angus, however, are non canon characters, but they are wizards. As for the 'ghost' scene, I'm just finishing tinkering with the run up to it, and I'll be posting shortly. Thanks so much again for your comments and for reading along. Scaranda

Titaniafey 2009.08.27 - 01:24PM 16: Chapter Sixteen Signed
What more can I add I wonder. Like your other reviewer said the 'deaths' of the queen and Banquo were very well handled, with the Rddler poking his nose in the check for himslef. I wonder though if him being reprimanded by Lennox is a mistake, and if Lennox will suffer from that. Please post more soon, i'm looking forward to the scene where Banquo;s ghost appears, and how you handle that. Roll on All Hallows Eve!!

Author's Response: Thanks so much again, Titaniafey, glad you've caught up! I've just finished the 'ghost' scene, and I'll be tidying it up over the next day or two, so I'll be posting it soon, either in the chapter coming up or the one after; I've not quite decided yet. Keep watching this space! Thanks so much again. Scaranda.

Titaniafey 2009.08.27 - 01:19PM 15: Chapter Fifteen Signed
Great chapter. There's no slowing down at all, just a relentless pursuit to a climax. I like the history being filled in a bit, and knwoing just who's to be trusted. Good job!! The Riddler/Voldemort character is superb, and the way he humilaites Lucius by offering the post as his jester is very well done, and just what you'd expect from a cruel psychopath, just malice for its own sake.

Author's Response: Thanks for that, and yeah, it was time to clear the Merlin/Severus muddy waters a bit. I'm glad you enjoyed the way it came over. As for the Riddler...grrr... he's not going to get away with how he's treating Lucius, not if I've got a say in matters! (that's not really a spoiler, is it?) Thanks again. Scaranda

Titaniafey 2009.08.27 - 01:12PM 13: Chapter Thirteen. Signed
Just catching up here and enjoying every word. I see the Hagrid bit, but I'm wondering if you've got soemthing else up your sleeve. I've noticed your tendency to drip hints and snatch them away with the last sentence of your stories with soemthing else, or maybe i'm just becomming devious too!!! More chapters calling me!!

Author's Response: And maybe you are, at that!! All I shall say is that the main members of the cast are all present and have their parts to play, but who will play what, I wonder? Thanks so much for joining up again and for your comment. Scar

Rose of the West 2009.08.26 - 11:50PM 16: Chapter Sixteen Signed
Those deaths were very convincing. I hope the perpetrators did their jobs correctly and that Lucius doesn't fall to pieces too badly to fulfill his part of the plan. Now that Snape has that little bit more impetus to wreak vengeance on the Fey-Riddler duo, I hope it gives him focus instead of distracting him. Not to mention I hope he can leave off of some of his more carnal activities long enough to see the plan through. It's a lot to ask, I know....

Author's Response: It's a lot to ask, Rose, you're right, but you have to admit that he is getting a little better at prioritising (just that his priorities are suspect at times). Lucius isn't out of the woods yet, I'm afraid, but we're still hoping! Thanks so much again for reading and reviewing. Scaranda

steelyblue 2009.08.23 - 10:27AM 15: Chapter Fifteen Signed
This is such a rich chapter, I had to go back and read it twice. I like how you're dealing with Lady Macbeth and Banquos deaths, with your version of the Draught of the Living Death, and you've got to love the twins for the light relief but hinting at Banquos ghost visiting Macbeth. It was the first part that really got me though. The history of Merlin and Snape and this descrpition is a classic "She brought with her a child, a wayward ragged-arsed boy of a dozen summers, with a snotty nose and a sour disposition that maketh me wonder still that she called him her own." A classic.

Author's Response: Thanks so much, Steelyblue. I thought it was about time to bring the Merlin/Severus thing together, just as it was important to have them at some kind of odds earlier. Thanks again for reading and commenting; I value it greatly. Scar

steelyblue 2009.08.23 - 09:24AM 14: Chapter Fourteen Signed
I've not been reviewing the last few chapters, and I should have!! This is really all beginning to come together. Severus' universe and the "real" play's universe. So well done. Can't wait to see where its all going to end up. You've managed to make The Riddler really ominous, whenevr he pops up it's a bit like the Riddler in Batman, you just KNOW he's not funny, and sit on the edge of your seat for him to do something awful.

Author's Response: He's not funny, is he? So glad he's come across as ominous and not just bad (it's such a different flavour). Thanks reading along and for commenting. Scaranda

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