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for Why Bother?

by Tirch

person lovelyl
schedule January 28, 2009 at 12:00 AM
That was really good. I enjoyed that story one of your best so far. :)
person sammy
schedule January 14, 2009 at 12:00 AM
another amazing story!!!
person Anon
schedule October 14, 2007 at 12:00 AM
all that heartache they went through and all the crying i did, i amm soooo glad u made them get bak 2getha again
schedule April 27, 2007 at 12:00 AM
Okay, that was a great story. I admit I boohoo cried when Eve passed. It reminded me of my brother death so that was hard to read without like totally breaking down. I'm glad Jake didn't end up on a serious guilt trip and become severly depressed about Eve. And I'm happy that Jo and Jake ended up giving everything another shot. Great job on the story...
person HiddenAllusion
schedule July 15, 2006 at 12:00 AM
I finally got to finish it! And sacrificed much sleep time in the process, but I can honestly say it was worth every second. This is very well written. Heartbreaking and and cute and funny and sad and romantic and so mayn other things in so many other places. I've thoroughly enjoyed it, and I'm really glad you decided to share it with us. Thank you!
person HiddenAllusion
schedule July 14, 2006 at 12:00 AM
Oh dear, I think I'm completely addicted to this. And very upset that I don't have time to finish it now... ah well, waiting will do me good. Maybe. Anyway, I love this, and can't wait to see what happens next! Thank you. You write very well.
person HiddenAllusion
schedule July 14, 2006 at 12:00 AM
Oh dear, I think I'm completely addicted to this. And very upset that I don't have time to finish it now... ah well, waiting will do me good. Maybe. Anyway, I love this, and can't wait to see what happens next! Thank you. You write very well.
person Empress
schedule February 6, 2006 at 12:00 AM
You can continue to be iffy about the story. It was one of the best that I have EVER read. My biggest question was why no one questioned a kid coming in with bruises every couple of weeks. But that happens in real life too. That's the highest compliment that I can give you. You showed what love away from books and movies look like. Real love not reel love.

This may be one of your best stories (IMHO). I have no constructive criticism. I'm not gonna tell u anything to mess up this story. I'm kinda sad that Eve died and I'm concerned about his anger issues but all in all, the story wasn't dark, it was real. You truly have an extraordinary talent. May your muse avoid car accidents and train wrecks. May you not get capal tunnel. May aff.net not crash again. All in all I wish you the best.

Devoted fan, even if i don't R&R like it :).
person samneko
schedule January 12, 2006 at 12:00 AM
I ABSOLUTLY LOVE THIS STORY! i copy the story put it on a floppy disc and read it on my laptop. i dont do anything illegal so dont worry. but i only really cry with some stories. and i was crying when i was reading it. i had to stop for a break so i can write this. you are by far on of the great authors on this network. and i hope that the stories you take time writting will eventually get more credit and you can do something great with your talent. currently im in love with your work and i suggest you try going into the movie business.

at the begining of the story i had my doubt's but you pulled it through and you described the characters perfectly. the way you revealed little tidbits through out the story was genius. it kept me on my toes thinking 'well! that jake is going to turn around and do something mean to joanne! i jusy know it!' and i was wrong! i hate stories where i can predict what happened. and then when you had that happen to eve? (i dont want to mention it due to some peopel might not have read it yet) i was blown away!! i dindt think you would do THAT!

so like i was saying.... PERFECT STORY! i hate the ones where boy meets girl, boy looses girl, boy wins girl, happy ever after. NO! you made it better by putting in twists and i fell in love with it!!
KEEP IT UP!!!
email me some time samanthawyndlow@hotmail.com
person Shanna
schedule December 11, 2005 at 12:00 AM
OMG!!!!!!!!! This was one of the best stories I have read on this site. I read the whole thing in one sitting. I mean no bathroom breaks, no food, nothing. Just Jo, Jake, Eve, and Mark. There are no words for me to explain how great this story was to me. I felt these characters as I have never felt ant others. I flinched every time Jake flinched after a beating. I worried about Eve being at home without Jake when the father got home every time there was a cliffhanger. I cried during the breakups. I cheered when they reconciled. I truly felt these characters. I could feel the love and friendship that developed between Mark, and Jo and I could understand why it wasn't sexual. You had some lines that just made me laugh out loud, like when Mark said "By the way, I think you’ve officially turned me into a girl." I actually cried, at the ending because I felt at least they have another chance, and I'm hopeful that in the Land of Tirch they live happily ever after, and that I will be able to find out about this happiness, when you write Mark's story, because I want to see him live happily ever after as well.