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Rhodentinzyl [2009-12-17 05:11:00 +0000 UTC]
Incredible short. Done really well. You had one of those profound hero characters that I can't help but love. I especially appreciated your use of D'Anconia's response to the "Who is John Galt?" question. A favorite quote of mine, incidentally. It doesn't give me a particular bias in judging the story; the story is good by its own virtue.
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AngelicAzriel In reply to Rhodentinzyl [2009-12-17 05:19:57 +0000 UTC]
Thank you very much, I appreciate it. It's nice to know my older work still gets seen every once in a while, even if I can't stand reading it anymore!
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Rhodentinzyl In reply to AngelicAzriel [2009-12-17 05:28:11 +0000 UTC]
Why can't you stand reading it? It's good work.
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AngelicAzriel In reply to Rhodentinzyl [2009-12-17 05:36:09 +0000 UTC]
The more I read something I've written, the more flaws I see in it. Every man is his own worst critic, and I'm certainly no exception to the rule.
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Rhodentinzyl In reply to AngelicAzriel [2009-12-17 05:37:02 +0000 UTC]
Are you going to fix those things you see wrong with it?
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AngelicAzriel In reply to Rhodentinzyl [2009-12-17 05:40:13 +0000 UTC]
Absolutely not! Too lazy, not interested anymore, content to let it rot while I write better things! I think somebody once said "An artist never finishes his work, he merely abandons it," or something like that. (I am very glad you enjoyed it, though. It's always nice to meet another Objectivist or Rand fan.)
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Rhodentinzyl In reply to AngelicAzriel [2009-12-17 05:43:12 +0000 UTC]
I'm glad to see you've set a higher standard for your work. I'll keep an eye on your gallery.
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Alkonost [2007-05-19 17:22:33 +0000 UTC]
Although I can feel the symbolism and the beautiful way you built this piece around its meaning, the thing that strikes me is its emotion and the overpowering feeling it gives me. Really, this is so powerful, so universally true, and balances hope and sadness in such a great, visionary way, it's one of those very,very rare things that move you and help you feel your inner power, which is so frail and hard to keep hold of. It's unbelievably beautiful.
Actually, I can't add any more words to those of your story, but I had to tell you how much this spoke to me. Thanks for sharing it
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AngelicAzriel In reply to Alkonost [2007-05-21 05:48:56 +0000 UTC]
I'm incredibly flattered. Thank you very much.
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anotalenthack [2006-12-10 23:01:38 +0000 UTC]
Very emotive and powerful, and depressing.
You cast a clear cut, black and white view that carries a strong feeling. This is a piece of very well written work.
It carries with it a tone and expression that, much like the fire portrayed in the tale, instills a sense of radiance and force.
Just like fire, writing like this can enable you to bask in great warmth, and it can burn you.
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WhatTheThunderSaid [2006-12-09 20:21:39 +0000 UTC]
Ever Read any Ayn Rand, especially Atlas Shrugged? Perfect embodiement of the book, right in this little story. Very nice
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AngelicAzriel In reply to WhatTheThunderSaid [2006-12-11 06:56:39 +0000 UTC]
As a matter of fact, The Fountainhead ranks as pretty much my favorite book ever.
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sammehsweet [2006-12-09 11:51:37 +0000 UTC]
A joy to read, especially from someone whose done the classics at school and knows this tale well (and then cherished Shelley's epic on the same subject equally).
Before I continue, I apologise for the quality of a review of a writer who is currently under the influence of several more standard shots than she should be under.
The affiliation to that classical myth, perfect - Prometheus is a character who stands as a figure of tragic and dramatic importance in both the original and your tale, and for anyone with knowledge of the character and his so-called 'crimes' the story is equally weighty. Without actually naming your character, which neither affirms he is the same individual nor rebukes the idea, though I don't feel distanced from him at all - there is still empathy. Regardless of your allusions maybe being outside the experience of some of your readers, the story itself is written with the usual high standard that I am coming to expect from your recent work which means that even without familiarity with the myth the undertones still manage to strick a sombre reaction in your audience.
At this point, I can't think of anything much to critique, and the philosophical allusion was more than adequately well done.
Sammi xoxo
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AngelicAzriel In reply to sammehsweet [2006-12-11 07:02:21 +0000 UTC]
Thanks very much for the depthful critique - I especially appreciate your comparison of this peice to Prometheus Unbound. To me, that means that I've gotten my point across well.
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Koolaidmaid [2006-11-30 19:59:52 +0000 UTC]
What can I say. Not much. I'm to moved. I will fav this. This is one that I hope you might send in to someone and see it published. Its a fire inself Az. just reading it spreads its flame.
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AngelicAzriel In reply to Koolaidmaid [2006-12-11 07:04:54 +0000 UTC]
You know, I considered doing that with this one - but unfortunately there aren't any local publications that I'm aware of that would run something like this.
I'm moved at how moved you are, though - thanks so much. ^^
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AngelicAzriel In reply to Koolaidmaid [2006-12-11 21:11:14 +0000 UTC]
Well, what the hell? Why not try it? Anybody know of any literarily themed magazines that might be willing to publish an amateur's short stories?
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Koolaidmaid In reply to AngelicAzriel [2006-12-12 17:21:48 +0000 UTC]
Thats the spirit. Now put that question in you're journal and see what happens.
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