I am really un-fond of Angst. I mean, I can deal with a reasonable amount of it. It's necessary in many cases, however when I hit some story that has an excessive amount of angst that spans over more then two chapters, it just kills me, and I usually stop reading that story. I just can't deal with it.
There's been a number of potentially really-good stories that I just couldn't deal with because the angst became too much for me.
I can't get myself to go back to Pougekeepsie because the angst killed me. And I really liked that story. I'm sure it's gotten over the angst by now - there's been about 10 new chapters since I stopped reading... but I can't get myself to go back to it.
I can deal with intense angst as long as it gets resolved within a chapter of showing up. I can deal with mild angst that spans multiple chapters as long as it's broken up by non-angsty stuff throughout.
Anyway, I guess that's why I have almost no angst in any of my stories. I can't stand to write it anymore then I can stand to read it. lol...
Don't be so sure about Poughkeepsie - the angst is freely flowing as of the last update. And I gotta admit, your stories make a nice change from the usual Twilight angst. There's only so many times I can read about Edward and Bella behaving like emo's before I roll my eyes. In all stories, I love a happy ending.
ReplyDeleteBy the way, another fic rec: if you're looking for a great Alice story, check out You've Kept Me Waiting by Mandi1. I really love her characterization of Alice. It does have some angst in the middle, but all turns out well and Alice & Jasper grow stronger together.
Stop me if you don't want me reccing stuff anymore - it's like with books. When I read something wonderful, my first thought is to tell someone else. On that note, I have recc'd several of your stories to my various Twilight friends.
OMG, I thought I was the only person in the world that had that trouble with angst. -high fives- I seriously have abandoned so many stories I loved but got to a point when either it was really really angsty or really embarrasing.
ReplyDeletehahaha it's nice to know I'm not alone :D