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Reviews For That Terrifying Momentum by Caleb Nova

kopfsalat2000
Wednesday 22nd May 2013 09:32
That Terrifying Momentum
Hello there!

I'm currently reading your story for what probably is the third time and enjoying it as if it were the first time. Well done

I hope you're progressing nicely with Vis Insita?
Saturday 25th May 2013 19:37That Terrifying Momentum (Author Response)
I don't know about 'nicely' but I am progressing.
kopfsalat2000
Saturday 13th October 2012 07:50
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I didn't read your author's notes this time, the story was just to fluffy and nice I believe I reviewed the chapter when I first read it some time ago, so I'll only say: well done
Monday 15th October 2012 02:19That Terrifying Momentum (Author Response)
I think this was one of the least fluffy chapters in the story, what with everyone being hurt mentally, physically or both. On the other hand, it did concentrate primarily on emotion.
TomRiddle
Tuesday 30th November 2010 20:07
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I.Hate.You.

I say these words with as much love as possible seeings as because of you I was assigned 3 hours of chores this afternoon.
You see, I discovered your wonderfully delightful story on fanfiction.net last night at about 4 and read a couple chapters. I came back to it at 9. I read until 5am. I then went to lie down momentarily and slept till noon.
I have now gone and created an account here rather than my fanfic.net account because of your whining over how much fanfic.net sucks. (IMHO i understand, the story was impossible to follow and i read several chapters over until i discovered when and where the scene changes were)
Now. Your work is bloody brilliant and i had been looking forward to not sleeping for a bit longer, 'cept you haven't written more.
So instead I came here and read all you author's comments and anything else i couldn't find on fanfic.net.

Anyway, enough with my sarcasm ridden complaints.

S'bloody fuckin brilliant what you've got goin on here. I've never read any other Harry/Ginny that was written so well (the only other one that comes close had conspicuous amounts of sex in it which excused such mistakes as spelling Charlie as "Charley") I'm trying to put how much i love this into words. I can't count the number of times i've actually laughed and then gone silent hoping i didn't wake my parents up because i was laughing so hard. I would kiss you if i could (or on second thought, a male equivalent that would be acceptable) -I'd buy you some very expensive burbon. Everyone likes burbon-or atleast they should.

Anyway. I love it. 'specially Scott, who could be me. Which I find amusing and terrifying at the same time.

I'm going to go find some poorly written fan-fic with sex in it now, which is what i was looking for in this in the first place. This was better then what i was hoping for. Harry should probably Cop a feel pretty soon here tho .

I Remain.
~TomRiddle
TomRiddle
Monday 29th November 2010 23:54
That Terrifying Momentum
I.Hate.You.

I say these words with as much love as possible seeings as because of you I was assigned 3 hours of chores this afternoon.
You see, I discovered your wonderfully delightful story on fanfiction.net last night at about 4 and read a couple chapters. I came back to it at 9. I read until 5am. I then went to lie down momentarily and slept till noon.
I have now gone and created an account here rather than my fanfic.net account because of your whining over how much fanfic.net sucks. (IMHO i understand, the story was impossible to follow and i read several chapters over until i discovered when and where the scene changes were)
Now. Your work is bloody brilliant and i had been looking forward to not sleeping for a bit longer, 'cept you haven't written more.
So instead I came here and read all you author's comments and anything else i couldn't find on fanfic.net.

Anyway, enough with my sarcasm ridden complaints.

S'bloody fuckin brilliant what you've got goin on here. I've never read any other Harry/Ginny that was written so well (the only other one that comes close had conspicuous amounts of sex in it which excused such mistakes as spelling Charlie as "Charley") I'm trying to put how much i love this into words. I can't count the number of times i've actually laughed and then gone silent hoping i didn't wake my parents up because i was laughing so hard. I would kiss you if i could (or on second thought, a male equivalent that would be acceptable) -I'd buy you some very expensive burbon. Everyone likes burbon-or atleast they should.

Anyway. I love it. 'specially Scott, who could be me. Which I find amusing and terrifying at the same time.

I'm going to go find some poorly written fan-fic with sex in it now, which is what i was looking for in this in the first place. This was better then what i was hoping for. Harry should probably Cop a feel pretty soon here tho .

I Remain.
~TomRiddle
Tuesday 18th January 2011 05:29That Terrifying Momentum (Author Response)
I.Hate.You.


I forgive you.

I say these words with as much love as possible seeings as because of you I was assigned 3 hours of chores this afternoon. You see, I discovered your wonderfully delightful story on fanfiction.net last night at about 4 and read a couple chapters. I came back to it at 9. I read until 5am. I then went to lie down momentarily and slept till noon.


Only until noon? Whenever I go to 'lie down momentarily' I usually find myself missing twelve hours.

I have now gone and created an account here rather than my fanfic.net account because of your whining over how much fanfic.net sucks. (IMHO i understand, the story was impossible to follow and i read several chapters over until i discovered when and where the scene changes were)


I know, I know. I need to fix those. But it's just such a PAIN.

Your work is bloody brilliant and i had been looking forward to not sleeping for a bit longer, 'cept you haven't written more. So instead I came here and read all you author's comments and anything else i couldn't find on fanfic.net.


Ah, but now I have written slightly more.

Anyway, enough with my sarcasm ridden complaints.


On to the sarcasm ridden compliments, then.

S'bloody fuckin brilliant what you've got goin on here. I've never read any other Harry/Ginny that was written so well (the only other one that comes close had conspicuous amounts of sex in it which excused such mistakes as spelling Charlie as "Charley")


Conspicuous amounts of sex excuse a great deal in a story, I've found.

I'm trying to put how much i love this into words. I can't count the number of times i've actually laughed and then gone silent hoping i didn't wake my parents up because i was laughing so hard. I would kiss you if i could (or on second thought, a male equivalent that would be acceptable)


How about a manhug?

I'd buy you some very expensive burbon. Everyone likes burbon-or atleast they should.


Being paid in booze is second only to money or Mexican food.

I'm going to go find some poorly written fan-fic with sex in it now, which is what i was looking for in this in the first place.


Yeah, probably. Those fics are easy to enjoy when expectations are so low.

This was better then what i was hoping for. Harry should probably Cop a feel pretty soon here tho


Totally.
glacialis1
Saturday 13th November 2010 00:31
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Well, that was interesting. Not at all what I expected, yet I am not at all surprised by the relative mayhem you dished out. I am curious if any Death Eaters we know have had their card punched and thus will not be around to annoy Harry later on like they did in Cannon. So where is the locket, that should have been hinted at, but again, this is your story, if I want the story my way, I should write my own. All in all very entertaining. I would have reviewed earlier, but I recently started reading this story and figured I should just leave a review when I caught up with you. Well, then keep it up. Kill lots more death eaters and lets get this shoot em up fest really going!
Wednesday 17th November 2010 08:29That Terrifying Momentum (Author Response)
Well, that was interesting. Not at all what I expected, yet I am not at all surprised by the relative mayhem you dished out. I am curious if any Death Eaters we know have had their card punched and thus will not be around to annoy Harry later on like they did in Cannon.


That remains to be seen.

So where is the locket, that should have been hinted at, but again, this is your story, if I want the story my way, I should write my own.


Where is the locket, indeed. With Harry so messed up, he never had a chance to open it.

All in all very entertaining. I would have reviewed earlier, but I recently started reading this story and figured I should just leave a review when I caught up with you. Well, then keep it up. Kill lots more death eaters and lets get this shoot em up fest really going!


Do you shoot spells, or just cast them?
xaphanea
Tuesday 2nd November 2010 18:09
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Anyway, I'll stop stroking your ego, and (im)patiently await more.


I went back to read some of your replies to my previous reviews and realized I'd said almost exactly this. And you replied with being stroked in a different manner. I think you and I have the same sense of humor.
Saturday 13th November 2010 05:25That Terrifying Momentum (Author Response)
Well don't spread it around. If we ignore this, we can keep pretending that we're unique.
xaphanea
Tuesday 2nd November 2010 18:00
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As much as I would love a picture of your balls, I can't really guess for sure what the title is foreshadowing... I thought it matched the chapter perfectly, as after such an ordeal you would think that they would all fall asleep really fast but they were all so deep in thought and worry that they couldn't slumber right away. But I'm not very good at figuring out things before they happen in books. ^_^' Unless it's a really crappy and predictable story, which this is most definitely not.

In any case, I have to tell you again how much I love this story and can't wait to read more. I know you get that all the time, but it's true. You're creative as and I'm very much enjoying how this is playing out. I have the ff.net version bookmarked on my phone so I can randomly read some chapters on break at work. It's just so ridiculously well written I get sucked in so deeply. Plus I often go back to refresh my memory on the little notes and such (ie. the encyclopedia definition of BLUE) so that I remember all that's been revealed about Scott and Lila's world so far. 26 chapters and I still never want this to end.

Anyway, I'll stop stroking your ego, and (im)patiently await more.

And just to try and drill it into your head some more, please get to work on writing an original novel. I think a hardcover novel starring Scott and his awesome universe would be a lot more memorable on my shelf than a photograph of your balls. Or a signed copy of it with a photo of your balls enclosed, lol!
Saturday 13th November 2010 05:24That Terrifying Momentum (Author Response)
As much as I would love a picture of your balls, I can't really guess for sure what the title is foreshadowing...


Not foreshadowing. As stated in the author's note, this chapter is one of three in which the titles are an 'homage'. In other words, I stole them from something.

But I'm not very good at figuring out things before they happen in books. ^_^' Unless it's a really crappy and predictable story, which this is most definitely not.


That's a nice sentiment to see. Just don't ever take it to a vote, please.

In any case, I have to tell you again how much I love this story and can't wait to read more. I know you get that all the time, but it's true.


Oh, yeah, all the time. I'll be walking down the street and people will be like, 'Hey, Caleb, I totally dig that obscure Harry Potter fanfiction you write, where it's like Mary Sue has sex with a spaceman and plops out a powerful science fiction baby that is also magical'.

Huh. That sarcastic analogy didn't work quite as expected. That's what happens when you improvise, I guess.

I have the ff.net version bookmarked on my phone so I can randomly read some chapters on break at work.


Oh. You have one of those fancy phones that has internets and stuff.

It's just so ridiculously well written I get sucked in so deeply.


Perhaps you would return the favor by sucking something of mine in deeply?

Man... Even I think that was too creepy. I crossed a line there. Now I just need to remember where it was.

Plus I often go back to refresh my memory on the little notes and such (ie. the encyclopedia definition of BLUE) so that I remember all that's been revealed about Scott and Lila's world so far. 26 chapters and I still never want this to end.


All things must end. Especially when they are tied to my limited creativity.

Anyway, I'll stop stroking your ego, and (im)patiently await more.


There we go with the stroking. Due to the egregious nature of my last innuendo, I will pass this one by.

And just to try and drill it into your head some more, please get to work on writing an original novel.


There are all kinds of problems with adapting Scott and company for an original novel. But that's a very large (and entirely uninteresting for anyone but me) issue.

I think a hardcover novel starring Scott and his awesome universe would be a lot more memorable on my shelf than a photograph of your balls. Or a signed copy of it with a photo of your balls enclosed, lol!


You say that now, but only because you haven't seen my balls.
kopfsalat2000
Tuesday 19th October 2010 16:02
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First time I liked the chapter better than the author's notes...
The chapter is a wonderfully calm and comforting contrast to the battle scenes. I really appreciated it. The Ginny/Harry and the Neville/Luna scenes are very sweet

It's a good thing, too, that you finally devoted some space and time to Ron. I always felt you were neglecting him. When it comes to the canon characters, you spend much more time and energy on the girls (who consequently turn out to be much more interesting than the boys). Ginny, Luna and Hermione are all very convincing and well written; maybe you could do the same for Ron in the future?

Cheerio!
Friday 29th October 2010 07:02That Terrifying Momentum (Author Response)
First time I liked the chapter better than the author's notes...


Ow, my pride.

The chapter is a wonderfully calm and comforting contrast to the battle scenes. I really appreciated it. The Ginny/Harry and the Neville/Luna scenes are very sweet


As always, treading the fine line between calm and boring.

It's a good thing, too, that you finally devoted some space and time to Ron. I always felt you were neglecting him. When it comes to the canon characters, you spend much more time and energy on the girls (who consequently turn out to be much more interesting than the boys). Ginny, Luna and Hermione are all very convincing and well written; maybe you could do the same for Ron in the future?


Ron is hard for me. The principle facets of his character in the novels are his loyalty, temper, and sense of humor. His humor comes into play most often, and the other two inform his decisions. The problem is, I don't have the same sense of humor as JKR. In fact, I think we're living on opposite sides of Humortown. If I try to write a joke for Ron in the same vein as one from the book (which is basically paraphrasing, since I won't think of a joke like that), inevitably I take it out. Because I don't think it's funny. And he's supposed to be funny. So it's very hit or miss with Ron, for me. You'll notice in this chapter, and in Our Holiday Home Part II, I tend to handle him better in more weighted moments.

Cheerio!


Toodle-oo!
Aragorn
Thursday 14th October 2010 01:21
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I must admit that I'm taking some credit for praising your Chapter 25 AN, which caused you to decide that "I really shine when it comes to writing self-loathing, pseudo-witty blurbs."

...and laughed out loud all the way through this one, especially: "But I think we can all safely conclude that it’s a pretty accurate prediction of events."
Aragorn
Wednesday 13th October 2010 22:55
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I must admit that I'm taking some credit for praising your Chapter 25 AN, which caused you to decide that "I really shine when it comes to writing self-loathing, pseudo-witty blurbs."

...and laughed out loud all the way through this one, especially: "But I think we can all safely conclude that it’s a pretty accurate prediction of events."
Friday 29th October 2010 06:57That Terrifying Momentum (Author Response)
I must admit that I'm taking some credit for praising your Chapter 25 AN, which caused you to decide that "I really shine when it comes to writing self-loathing, pseudo-witty blurbs."


But how does that help me write the story ?

...and laughed out loud all the way through this one, especially: "But I think we can all safely conclude that it�s a pretty accurate prediction of events."


Why did you laugh? Clearly, it is in fact an accurate prediction of possible future happenings.
Aragorn
Wednesday 13th October 2010 22:36
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Haven't read the AN yet, so this is just on the story itself. Am quite struck by the coherence with which you comprehensively cover the awake characters. I've always liked your writing but in this chapter...there's an elegance to the flow of the story that's quite striking. It would sound flippant to suggest that maybe that comes from Scott being unconscious...but there may be some truth there.

Anyway, you should be rightfully proud of this one.
Friday 29th October 2010 06:55That Terrifying Momentum (Author Response)
Haven't read the AN yet, so this is just on the story itself.


Oh, goodie!

Am quite struck by the coherence with which you comprehensively cover the awake characters.


It is a bit of a by the numbers approach. Each character in turn.

I've always liked your writing but in this chapter...there's an elegance to the flow of the story that's quite striking. It would sound flippant to suggest that maybe that comes from Scott being unconscious...but there may be some truth there.


Ha ha.... A delicate slight, if there ever was one.

Anyway, you should be rightfully proud of this one.


I'll try.
peverell
Wednesday 13th October 2010 18:07
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Finally I have been moved to write a review--if only based on your last author's note!! Your writing is thoroughly engrossing and I eagerly await each update. You have created new characters that stand on their own,and combined with HP it adds drama and excitement to an already good story. Love It!! Not sure I'm ready to see your balls though--lol.
Friday 29th October 2010 06:54That Terrifying Momentum (Author Response)
Finally I have been moved to write a review--if only based on your last author's note!!


I consider that to be a success.

Your writing is thoroughly engrossing and I eagerly await each update. You have created new characters that stand on their own,and combined with HP it adds drama and excitement to an already good story. Love It!!


Thanks, inter-chum!

Not sure I'm ready to see your balls though--lol.


That is... understandable.
Dad
Wednesday 13th October 2010 09:21
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I do not know which I liked best - the Author`s note or the chapter. Well done.
Friday 29th October 2010 06:52That Terrifying Momentum (Author Response)
I can only hope, after some serious thought, you decided that you preferred the chapter.
No Idea Why I Smile
Tuesday 12th October 2010 21:16
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I'm sure, after your author's note, that your name has gone on my boyfriends list of 'to kills'. Now, that's not to say I know the reference to the chapter/album name, so I think I am safe from learning the intricacies of your balls for the time being. And do not worry for I tend to draw, and I picture moments of stuff I write as well, and I see them vividly. I really do actually like the picture you described, and now I kinda wanna try out drawing it. Not sure how it will turn out but, it could be okay.

Anyway, on to the chapter.

I liked seeing the insight to all the characters. One thing that bugged the hell out of me with JK's books is all you saw was Harry, when there was so much else and so many other emotions going around. Other authors tend to express the supporting character's through dialogue if they avoid switching POVs constantly. JK did not do this, and it bothered me. The only real insight we gain from the book is all inferred outside of Harry.

You counter this, and I do love it.

Also, the scene between Neville and Luna - brilliantly done. I truly loved it. They are my favorite characters, as I have probably noted previously. The awkwardness of Neville, and Luna's total disregard for it, was completely on point with their characters in my opinion. I really loved that scene, it made me smile quite a bit, and it was sweet at the same time. I'm sure my dad has you to blame for my busting his eardrum with my random screech of laughter during that scene, however.

I liked how, even when he had just been revived and was near death yet again, Scott managed to trade commentary that may or may not be witty with Lila. It just seemed very him.

You characterized Ron and Hermione very well. Not much out of the normal for them, so I can't say much. However, I did like how you had Ron fighting himself, and commenting on the gentlemanly thing as well as how death was drawing his mind from the present. That was very well done.

You did make me picture the scenes, though maybe not as precise as you see them yourself, but I did see them. I could see Ron and Hermione right there next to Harry's bed, both saddened and hurting, near their own personal breaking point.

Also, maybe you should have slept instead of playing a game, given that you commented on needing sleep several times, and you were not as self-deprecating as normal in your author's note. That in itself is enough to worry.
Friday 29th October 2010 06:51That Terrifying Momentum (Author Response)
I'm sure, after your author's note, that your name has gone on my boyfriends list of 'to kills'.


Is it a short list? If not, it may be time to upgrade to a new boyfriend. On the off chance that his homicidal rage was not entirely cemented, I'd like to offer my own services. I could easily fill the boyfriend position, and fill a few other things of yours as well.

Now, that's not to say I know the reference to the chapter/album name, so I think I am safe from learning the intricacies of your balls for the time being.


My balls are many things, but I'm not sure 'intricate' is one of them. They perform a simple function, and haven't screwed it up yet.

And do not worry for I tend to draw, and I picture moments of stuff I write as well, and I see them vividly. I really do actually like the picture you described, and now I kinda wanna try out drawing it. Not sure how it will turn out but, it could be okay.


Let me know how that goes. I envy you the ability to draw above a first grade level.

Anyway, on to the chapter.


Ah, yes, the chapter...

I liked seeing the insight to all the characters. One thing that bugged the hell out of me with JK's books is all you saw was Harry, when there was so much else and so many other emotions going around. Other authors tend to express the supporting character's through dialogue if they avoid switching POVs constantly. JK did not do this, and it bothered me. The only real insight we gain from the book is all inferred outside of Harry.


It bothered me as well, occasionally. It's not my style, if this story didn't make that entirely obvious. I attempted a static POV in a different story, tied into a first person narrative. Tellingly, that story is very short. I find a single POV to be entirely too limiting.

Also, the scene between Neville and Luna - brilliantly done. I truly loved it. They are my favorite characters, as I have probably noted previously.


You might have. I can't be trusted to remember these things.

The awkwardness of Neville, and Luna's total disregard for it, was completely on point with their characters in my opinion. I really loved that scene, it made me smile quite a bit, and it was sweet at the same time. I'm sure my dad has you to blame for my busting his eardrum with my random screech of laughter during that scene, however.


Yet more hate from your significant others. Luckily, I'm used to being blamed for things, on account of it's usually my fault. I really liked that scene as well. I had some trouble ending it, though... but that's business as usual. I write just fine until it comes time to wrap it up.

I liked how, even when he had just been revived and was near death yet again, Scott managed to trade commentary that may or may not be witty with Lila. It just seemed very him.


You're a peach.

You characterized Ron and Hermione very well. Not much out of the normal for them, so I can't say much. However, I did like how you had Ron fighting himself, and commenting on the gentlemanly thing as well as how death was drawing his mind from the present. That was very well done. You did make me picture the scenes, though maybe not as precise as you see them yourself, but I did see them. I could see Ron and Hermione right there next to Harry's bed, both saddened and hurting, near their own personal breaking point.


I wonder at times just how schizophrenic my writing is. I don't do 'genre', as set by strictures. Well, I guess I do for little one shots. Experiments in style. But for my longer stories, I, well... I question my approach. I know I've been over this before in author's notes. Is my humor undermining the drama, are the sudden dark spurts of violence and horror too jarring to mesh with the rest of the work, etc. I still feel like the balance eludes me.

Also, maybe you should have slept instead of playing a game, given that you commented on needing sleep several times, and you were not as self-deprecating as normal in your author's note. That in itself is enough to worry.


Hey, now. Do I tell you when to sleep? Go to bed. Now.