Story Reviews
Reviews by gmbusman
About gmbusman:
I’ve been an SOL member for longer than I care to mention. In the time I’ve enjoyed my membership, I, like many others, have discovered some stories I like, a few I love, and some rare contributions that transcend mere writing and transport me into the world of the characters the author created. Those are the stories I believe we should all know about and share. And those are the authors that we certainly encourage to continue to entertain us.
I wish I could say exactly why certain stories attract me. But I suspect it’s because of my investment in the characters. For example, in erotica, there are only so many ways to describe the varieties of using “Tab A” and/or “Slot B” and the accessory erogenous zones that come with them. But the best sex organ is still the mind. The best authors set up the participants, the scenes, the reason behind the scenes, and give us insight into the minds of the participants. And they set up the readers so they want to come along to see where the characters end up. Sure, sex is important, but it’s just a part of a reader’s life. And it should only be a part of a characters life too.
Not even great authors post exceptional stories every time. But if you watch the scores here on SOL, you’ll find that their highest scoring contributions are those which thoroughly set the stage, the mood, and the scenarios of the stories that they share. Those are the stories that I personally appreciate the most.
P: Plot | Q: Technical Qualities | A: Appeal to Reviewer
