I'm really loving this story; the politics, the relationships, the plot (in general).
But, the thing is, I'm actually starting to get really frustrated with Charles' situation. I understand Erik's reasoning for keeping Charles in the apartment, and I get how love can drive you to do really strange things, but right now I'm counting down the updates until Charles will finally be free. Charles is losing so much--his home, his life, his work...and he's bring driven mad by the isolation that is being forced on him.
With every update, I feel as though I'm being driven mad by it as well. I'm waiting for the day when kisses and intimate touches won't be enough to soothe Charles anymore.
At times, Erik comes off as very selfish. He is unknowingly pushing Charles further and further away from society, and making himself the center of Charles' world. And that scene with Kurt just kind of reinforces that. He's feeling jealous because Charles pays some of the attention he would usually give to him, to Kurt. And I feel that is incredibly selfish of him, considering how much Charles has already given up at this point.
And I know this review comes off sounding very bitter, but I assure you, I really do love your story. I'm just feeling very frustrated (Which is actually a good thing, because it means you're doing a well enough job that I have formed strong opinions about it!). But keep up the good work! :)
Re: FILL: Everyday Love in Stockholm 161/?
But, the thing is, I'm actually starting to get really frustrated with Charles' situation. I understand Erik's reasoning for keeping Charles in the apartment, and I get how love can drive you to do really strange things, but right now I'm counting down the updates until Charles will finally be free. Charles is losing so much--his home, his life, his work...and he's bring driven mad by the isolation that is being forced on him.
With every update, I feel as though I'm being driven mad by it as well. I'm waiting for the day when kisses and intimate touches won't be enough to soothe Charles anymore.
At times, Erik comes off as very selfish. He is unknowingly pushing Charles further and further away from society, and making himself the center of Charles' world. And that scene with Kurt just kind of reinforces that. He's feeling jealous because Charles pays some of the attention he would usually give to him, to Kurt. And I feel that is incredibly selfish of him, considering how much Charles has already given up at this point.
And I know this review comes off sounding very bitter, but I assure you, I really do love your story. I'm just feeling very frustrated (Which is actually a good thing, because it means you're doing a well enough job that I have formed strong opinions about it!). But keep up the good work! :)