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I absolutely loved the original CAMP. It covered just about every one of my 'this is a good story' checkmarks, biggest of them all being the romance factor, I loved the ending of the story. I stayed up 8 hours straight reading the first 17 or so chapters it was that good.

However, I can say with a sad heart, that the sequel has not met even one those 'checkmarks' the original had. I got halfway through the third before I became so disgusted I had to stop reading. I am absolutely without a doubt against anything rape-wise in any story or fantasy. It is a despicable and vile thing that quite literally makes me ill having to hear about. After the rape and death of Gina, the fact that Nathan is treated like a monster for no good reason, and now how Greg is raping his classmates and family, I must stop reading for my own sanity.

As much as I enjoyed the original, this sequel is sadly, not for me. I'm sure the rest of the story is good for those who go through it, but this reader will not.

I wish you to keep writing more like CAMP, hopefully with more 'happier' tones in them, as I'm quite the fan of doing things with the mind, and 'sexual superpowers', so to speak

All the best,

Salem

Eric Storm wrote:

Life is not sunshine and lollipops, and post-apocalypse is not a fun place to live.

And Greg is a vile, evil character, thus required to do vile, evil things.

And I guess the taking of Jessica Simpson (CAMP: Ron's Journey, Chapter 4)... wasn't rape?

I'm sorry you're not willing to work through the dark parts in order to see whether and how Nathan might overcome them.  I imagine your choice of reading material is pretty limited, if you won't read anything that contains darkness.

All the best in your future reading,
Eric Storm

I am quite, and painfully, aware that life isn't all 'happiness and sunshine', but you wished to hear feedback, and you received it. I am merely pointing out my distaste in certain topics, and like to avoid them. And the only story I have had any distaste for was the sequel of CAMP, Sibling Rivalry, as I felt there was enough, for lack of a better term, 'good' acts in CAMP: Ron's Journey, to counterbalance the 'bad' ones. However so far that hasn't been the case with the sequel.

And my reading material has not been limited, as I never mentioned that I despise 'darkness' in reading, merely rape and related acts. In fact this has been the only story I have ever had an issue with after years of erotica, as I like to stray away from those that might hint at the act. I was intrigued by this story because CAMP: Ron's Journey had entirely captivated me and has probably been the best story I have read so far.

Whatever the case, I feel I am getting off-topic and my feedback has been given.

Cheers,

Salem

P.S. Do you have any future plans for a 'time control' novel, or elaboration of an existing one? I really enjoyed that aspect of Cruel Timing and was quite saddened there was only three Chapters (albeit very good ones).

While I find the vocabulary of these characters improbable, I thoroughly enjoy all aspects of this chapter

(posted from Chapter 7)

I know you don't particularly like these kind of questions but just curious if the next chapter is close to coming out.  I'm up to the PRM Ch 7.  It is living up to the hopes I had so far.  Couple of other question maybe you could clarify am I missing something or are the PPA favor chips really called chits? And who was the interlude section pertaining to? Thanks hope to see more soon.

Damn so posting later tonight must be out of the question. Oh well keep on keeping on.

Last edited by jhowe89 (2011-01-25 05:09:29)

Yes, it IS your "Hey, I'm an American" perspective.  Children from other countries tend to be very much better educated than American youth.

You might also note that she does not address her parents informally, as Americans do.  I was trying to indicate the kind of upbringing she had.  She was raised to be polite, well-educated, and hard-working.

Plus, Alena is clearly gifted.  I mean, she IS a psionic, after all. 

Eric Storm

"God" is Admin's title, not his personage.

Eric Storm

Eric! It has been quite some time. My PRM status has long since been removed, and I have no more income. Damn. But rest assured, once I get off my laurels and back into the work force, I'll be sending you at least another $10 so I can get my PRM status back, and help you and your lady friend out. The feeling may not be mutual, but I love you for your works, vocabulary, and general awesomeness. Keep it comin'!

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love the stories Camp and Dragonseekers cant wait for more also would love to see more of dragonseekers but i understand you only have so much time

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I compleatly understand like i said theres only so much time in the day. Can't wait for more of CSR just finished it well what you have up so far lol.
Do you have any sugestions on any other stories simmular to dragonseeker or camp? realy enjoy those types of stories

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Considering that both Camp and dragonseekers are lengthy novels, I dont think there are many similar things out there, I would suggest My Girls by Unknown, here on the site

you can also try Ahead of the Game by night wolf
its great

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One of our Pub discussions on general had a nice list of story recomendations, Link above