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Fractured Illusion
Topic: The Review Game: Poems - Depth
This is the place to come if you want reviews for a poem, and the review type is "depth", aka more substance and more constructive.

For Review Game rules, go to "Read this first!".

Moving on, this is the basic structure of the Review Game:

Person 1 says: Review "My Lucky Dream"!

Person 2 says: Ok, I reviewed it. So can the next person please review "Stereotypes" or "Window"?

Person 3 says: Done (I did "Window"), so can the next person review "Stranger"? Thanks.

This means the first one to post here doesn't have to review another person. Aka, first to come gets a freebie. So, hurry!

For Poem Depth, your review needs to fulfill these requirements, otherwise you will not be seen as someone who has fulfilled their obligation and you can thus not participate.

REVIEW REQUIREMENTS:

Choose at least four of these and comment upon with at least two sentences. Comments like "That was totally cool, update!" or "I want to read more" does not constitute as a sentence that is to be counted, in this case.

-Flow (ie, did it feel "chunky" and without much connection? A sloppy delivery? Easy to follow? How so?)

-Technical Aspects (Does the sentence structure compliment the poem? Are there any grammatical errors? Does the poem's punctuation work? How so?)

-Stanzas (Was it organized well? A complete mess? How so?)

-Descriptions/images (too common descriptions? Did they hit spot on? Effective? Dull? How so?)

-Word choice (were the word choices blending well together? Were some parts too intelligent while others too common? Could some words be replaced by others for more strength in the delivering of a point? How so?)

-Enjoyment (did you like it/dislike it? How did you feel reading this? Bored? Why? Was the direction the poem went for appreciated by you? How so?)

-Poetic Devices (Do the choice of rhyme and/or rhythm work for the poem? Does the poet use, or choice not to use, enjambment effectively? How so?)

-Subject (what did you think about the main subject of the poem? Could you even interpret it? Was the obtuse nature appreciated? Did you like how straight forward it was? Clichéd? Didn't bring any original points? Suggestions on improvement? How so?)

-Other (were you hooked? Anything you felt was left out from the other comments? Perhaps summing up all the good and bad points and closing it up with some final thoughts?)

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Please remember that you do not need to make your review in this structure. It can be one flowing text, like how you usually review, and after writing what you had to say, compare with the requirements and see if you fulfilled them. Otherwise, just add what is "missing". No need to be so formal unless you don't want to. And remember that flaming is prohibited.

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LET THE GAMES BEGIN!

#1 Nov 11th 2007, 10:44am . Edited Mar 21st, 5:22am
Halfbloodlycan
Could someone please read one of my poems in Place of Truth.
#2 Nov 11th 2007, 11:44am
Imalefty
read the first one!

"even if i scream," please... :)

-Lefty

#3 Nov 11th 2007, 2:45pm
A Perfect Sonnet
I reviewed "Even If I Scream." If someone would review A History Of Why People Leave, that would be fantastic. Don't be afraid of the constructive criticism with me, this is one that I'm really looking for opinions on. Thank you!
#4 Nov 12th 2007, 3:01pm
hime1221
I reviewed 'A History of Why People Leave'. It was awesome and very descriptive and metaphorical.

Would someone please review 'Promise Me'. It's not long or complicated, and I dont need a complicated in-depth review, just for someone to read it.

Thanks all!

X--hime1221

#5 Nov 26th 2007, 3:10pm
Imalefty
done "promise me."

"a self tour" or "even if i scream" please! :)

-Lefty

#6 Dec 03rd 2007, 7:17pm
Akhenaten
I reviewed your "even if I scream." can someone review my poem "hysterics?"

(i hope I am using this posting board right.. my first time :))

#7 Jan 04th, 8:10pm
Midnight In Eden
I reviewed Hysterics.

I'd like some feedback on The NonEpitaph thanks:)

#8 Jan 04th, 10:13pm
Otseis Ragnarok
Reviewed The NonEpitaph, it was alright...

Sweet Saccharine, anyone? Much appreciated.

#9 Jan 23rd, 11:11am
Militant Poet
Alright, I reviewed Sweet Saccharine.

If somebody would like to review Moonlight that would be excellent, or any other poem on my page really. I'm not picky.

#10 Jan 28th, 4:46am
Midnight In Eden
I reviewed Moonlight.

Could someone take a look at either Did I mention? or Rewind, Slow Motion

Technical and content suggestions are much appreciated.

#11 Jan 28th, 6:25pm
simpleplan13
I reviewed Rewind, Slow Motion...

Could someone please review... Overtime.. My most recent piece thanks

#12 Jan 31st, 12:20pm
Otseis Ragnarok
Uhh... I was going to leave more of a review, but I accidentally clicked submit review... but I guess it was enough, but I still feel bad...

I wanted to leave more, but I guess it'll have to do... sorry, panties. I guess It's me now, unless boss lady wants to say something...

Review Sweet Saccharine if you please.

#13 Feb 05th, 4:45am
simpleplan13
Question since I'm new to this... am I allowed to review you now or does it have to be someone else?
#14 Feb 05th, 10:39am
Fractured Illusion
--- OFF TOPIC! ---

You are allowed to review anyone who is participating in the game.

Though, next time you make an off topic post, please take consideration for Rule 12 in the Read This First! topic.

--- END OF OFF TOPIC! ---

Sweet Saccharine by Otseis is still up

#15 Feb 05th, 11:10am
simpleplan13
--- OFF TOPIC! ---

I is sawwy.... I think my brain stopped registering the rules halfway through.. lol

--- END OF OFF TOPIC! ---

Sweet Saccharine by Otseis is still up

#16 Feb 05th, 5:48pm
simpleplan13
I reviewed Sweet Saccharine by Otseis...

I would appreciate it if someone would review Overtime or Harmless... they're both two (very similar) chapters... The second one is thew editted version, but if you wanna look at both id love you forever and ever...

#17 Feb 09th, 11:53am
Midnight In Eden
I've already looked at Overtime so I reviewed the second chapter of Harmless because it was a definite improvement on the first chapter.

I'd love it if someone took a look at either Cato as a Prank or Portraiture.

#18 Feb 13th, 2:34am
Otseis Ragnarok
Portraiture done... It got me thinking...

Something Higher if you please...

#19 Feb 13th, 5:03am
Midnight In Eden
Reviewed Something Higher.

I'd love it if someone took a look at The Feminine Mystique at Midnight. It is more of a prose poem than anything else and I'd like to get some more feedback on it. If you're not up to that, then either Rear Window or Cato as a Prank.

#20 Feb 17th, 9:33pm
Karnipa
Please Review my horrible Novel:

Deep Waters

#21 Feb 18th, 4:53pm
Dexterity
-OFF TOPIC-

Sorry, Karnipa, but I was just wondering, isn't Deep Waters a prose, not poem? You may be in the wrong section here. Hope that helps

-END OFF TOPIC-

sorry, mods. I'm not sure who is up for reviewing now...

#22 Feb 18th, 5:30pm
Imalefty
Midnight in Eden's "The Feminine Mystique at Midnight" (preferred) "Rear Window," or "Cato as a prank" are up.

-Lefty

#23 Feb 18th, 5:32pm
doctor's diagnosis
I R&R-ed "the Feminine Mystique at Midnight", but my review didn't meet the standards, so I did "Cato as a Prank" properly.

Could someone read Little Vampires for me?

Or if you're not really into cutting undertones, perhaps I'll See You Again? I'll see you again is more of a song really, by the way.

#24 Feb 23rd, 9:24am . Edited Mar 08th, 12:04pm
Silv3rDr34mS
I reviewed "I'll see you again". Nice piece.

Could someone give "Authenticity" (http://www.fictionpress.com/s/2231621/1/Authenticity) a little love? Thanks~!

#25 Feb 25th, 5:35pm . Edited Feb 25th, 8:15pm
simpleplan13
I reviewed Authenticity... could someone review My Prince please?
#26 Feb 25th, 8:57pm
Magnus Wolfbane
Reviewed "My prince"

Will someone please read and review any of my poems.

#27 Feb 26th, 7:02am
Fractured Illusion
-- OFF TOPIC --

Again, Magnus, your review do not fill the review requirements. Read the first post if you wish to play.

-- END OF OFF TOPIC --

It's My Prince by simpleplan13

#28 Feb 26th, 8:27am
Silv3rDr34mS
reviewed "My Prince"

Any poem from my page please? =) Thanks!

~silv3rdr34ms

#29 Feb 26th, 1:18pm
doctor's diagnosis
I reviewed Farewell, excellent poem.

Could someone do Pretending?

Or any other of my more recent poems would be apreciated.

#30 Feb 27th, 6:33pm
Silv3rDr34mS
I just finished reviewing Pretending. Very nice imagery and another great read. =)

Could someone give me some (much needed) feedback on This Bubble of a World?

It will be GREATLY appreciated.

#31 Feb 28th, 3:30pm
123454321
Reviewed "This Bubble of a World".

Please review http://www.fictionpress.com/s/2429064/1/Mirrored

*Off Topic*

Don't know how you kids just make the name of the piece appear, but I am jealous.

*Endo of off topic*

#32 Feb 28th, 5:46pm
doctor's diagnosis
Reviewed "Mirrored" - amazing choice in title by the way.

Could someone do Burned or I'm Not Charlie

*Off Topic*

To put the title in the link, you do [s:NumberID:Title]

The number ID is in the url of your story, after "s/" and before the chapter number.

*End of off topic*

#33 Feb 28th, 6:21pm
123454321
Reviewed Burned

Please review Hidden_Meaning

*Off Topic*

I read through the rules, but I'm not sure if it's okay if I'm already reviewing again. If so, consider it a free-bee; it was a harder one for me to critique because of the shorter length.

*End off topic*

#34 Feb 28th, 6:41pm
simpleplan13
--off topic--

ive asked that question before.. yes you can review again

-end off topic--

Hidden Meaning by JA Madison is up next

#35 Feb 28th, 6:50pm
Midnight In Eden
Bummer. Seems I was too late. I reviewed Burned and I'm Not Charlie (though the latter wasn't quite up to standard) as well.

Now I've also done Hidden Meaning.

If someone could look at either The Feminine Mystique at Midnight or Cato as a Prank that would be much appreciated. The former is poetic prose but I'm in the midst of an edit and not sure what's really working or what's not.

Thanks muchly.

#36 Feb 28th, 6:59pm
simpleplan13
I reviewed cato as as prank

Could someone review sadness?

...It's 2 chapters.. the second is a rewrite, but if you take the time to read them both and compare them I promise you a nonRG review

#37 Feb 29th, 11:35am
Silv3rDr34mS
I reviewed "Sadness" - excellent imagery and word choice!!

Could someone take a look at This Bubble of a World, please?

#38 Feb 29th, 12:53pm
A Perfect Sonnet
Consider it done!

Would someone review "Laundry Days" for me? (I'm not afraid of concrit, so have at it!)

(P.S.: Where did the link function go? I don't see it...)

#39 Mar 01st, 4:33pm
123454321
Reviewed Laundry_Days

Please review Beauty_and_Compassion

#40 Mar 01st, 7:33pm
Marilyn Manson of literature
Beauty and Compassion has been reviewed

_American Sonnet anyone?

#41 Mar 01st, 8:44pm
artificial destiny
reviewed america

Matches?

thanks!

-artificial destiny

#42 Mar 02nd, 8:41pm
Fractured Illusion
-- OFF TOPIC! --

People! This is DEPTH! Read the requirements for how to fulfill your review. FOUR different areas must be commented upon with at least two sentences.

If you don't fulfill such things, you won't be able to participate and I won't count you as a participant.

Please put more effort into this category. I want RG Depth to withhold the minimum standard.

--- END OF OFF TOPIC ---

Neither artificial destiny nor Marilyn Manson of literature fulfilled the criteria.

This means J.A. Madison is up, with his poem Beauty and Compassion .

#43 Mar 03rd, 1:46am
simpleplan13
I reviewed beauty and compassion

Could someone review Maybes please?

#44 Mar 03rd, 2:53pm
Silv3rDr34mS
I reviewed Maybes - my favorite one in simpleplan13's list!!

Can the next player review This Bubble of a World please? Thanks! =)

#45 Mar 03rd, 6:07pm
simpleplan13
Reviewed This Bubble of a World.. could someone review maybes please
#46 Mar 04th, 7:42pm
Midnight In Eden
Reviewed Maybes.

Could someone please take a look at The Feminine Mystique At Midnight or we can count millennia and still love the same.

#47 Mar 04th, 7:53pm
A Perfect Sonnet
Reviewed we can count millennia and still love the same.

Mayhem In The Midwest (http://www.fictionpress.com/s/2471937/1/), please. And tear it apart. I like its base concept, but it needs so so so much work.

#48 Mar 04th, 8:12pm . Edited Mar 04th, 8:57pm
123454321
Reviewed Mayhem_in_the_Midwest

Please review Night

#49 Mar 07th, 5:12pm . Edited Mar 07th, 5:13pm
simpleplan13
Reviewed night... could someone review Maybes or Temperature Change please?
#50 Mar 07th, 10:42pm


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