Message-ID: <22171asstr$947193002@assm.asstr-mirror.org> X-Original-Path: not-for-mail From: Lee Vine Lines: 510 X-Original-Message-ID: <3874B6A3.A8AD11B5@pair.com> Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit NNTP-Posting-Date: 6 Jan 2000 15:38:15 GMT X-Accept-Language: en Subject: {ASSM} {REVIEW} Rogue Reviews Digest No. 55 - January 5, 1999 Date: Thu, 6 Jan 2000 16:10:02 -0500 Path: assm.asstr-mirror.org!not-for-mail X-Is-Review: yes Approved: Newsgroups: alt.sex.stories.moderated,alt.sex.stories,alt.sex.stories.d Followup-To: alt.sex.stories.d X-Archived-At: X-Moderator-Contact: ASSTR ASSM moderation X-Story-Submission: X-Moderator-ID: newsman, Lambchop, dennyw Rogue Reviews Digest No. 55 - January 5, 1999 NOTICE: If you are easily offended, not of the required legal age, or material of an erotic nature is illegal where you are, then do not read what follows. ===== Seasonal Greeting Happy New Year! ===== Shameless Plug Check out my home page for reviews of and links to over 475 stories of an erotic nature. http://www92.pair.com/leevine ===== Feedback The authors of these stories would love to hear from you. Whether you have praise or criticism drop them a line after reading their story. If you write your reactions in an intelligent manner then they will probably write back to you. Juvenile slobberings and flames are often ignored. ===== Reviews "The Reluctant Bride" by Mike Hunt "Sis on Tape" by Bernard Sagon "A Visit from St. Nicholas" by Virago Blue "The Pink Bow" by Ink "Psychology" by Michael K. Smith "Dress Rehearsal" by Ann Douglas "Mercedes" by Morgan Preece "The Longest Minute" by Uther Pendragon ===== Rogue Review No. 480 - December 18, 1999 TITLE: The Reluctant Bride AUTHOR: Mike Hunt LENGTH: 6,200 words MAIN CHARACTER: Male COMBINATION(S): Twosome (Female, Male) ORIENTATION(S): Heterosexual (Female, Male) RELATIONSHIP(S): Friends KINK(S): -- SETTING(S): Church Home GENRE(S): -- CAUTION(S): -- SUMMARY: Gail is nervous about getting married to Brian. Unlike her husband-to-be, she has never sown any wild oats, so to speak. In other words, the only man she has ever slept with is Brian, and if she remains faithful and married then he will be the only man she ever sleeps with. So, she calls up Mike, one of Brian's friends, and invites him over for a little tête-à-tête, so to speak. COMMENTARY: This is a very well written story. It happens to be both arousing and amusing. On the whole I would say that it is more arousing than amusing, but the humor is definitely there. The author does a very nice job setting the scene and then carrying through with the plot. The narrator's sarcastic asides brought a smile to my face on more than one occasion. The sex had a slightly different effect on me. OBJECTIVE ANALYSIS: 8.5 (out of 10) - Arousal: 4/5 - Editing: 5/5 - Plot and Characters: 4/5 SUBJECTIVE ANALYSIS: Excellent LINK(S): The Reluctant Bride - http://assm.asstr-mirror.org/assm/Year97/4185.txt - http://www.deja.com/=gh/getdoc.xp?AN=273370989&fmt=raw Mike Hunt's Sexy Stories - http://baird.pair.com/mrm1ke.htm ===== Rogue Review No. 481 - December 28, 1999 TITLE: Sis On Tape AUTHOR: Bernard Sagon LENGTH: 16,400 words MAIN CHARACTER: Male COMBINATION(S): Twosome (Female, Male) ORIENTATION(S): Heterosexual (Female, Male) RELATIONSHIP(S): Brother-Sister KINK(S): Voyeurism SETTING(S): Home GENRE(S): -- CAUTION(S): -- SUMMARY: Ken catches his sister on videotape, screwing one of her professors. He decides to blackmail her, but things don't work out quite as he had planned. COMMENTARY: There some things about this story that I do like. The author does a credible job setting it up. The sex is arousing. It is a brother-sister incest story, which I often enjoy, even though I don't have any sisters. There are three things, in particular, that I do not like about this story. One, the pacing of the plot is disappointing. The story just keeps going and going, straight ahead, without any breaks. Two, I am unsatisfied with the way everything works out neatly in the end. The premise of the story is unrealistic enough, but I have read and enjoyed other stories that were built upon similarly unrealistic foundations. Yet, in this case, I have a hard time believing that the world this one takes place in bears anything other than a passing resemblance to our own. Three, I had a hard time sympathizing with Ken. Everything went his way, so why should I care whether he gets to score with his sister or not? He says that his sister has the upper hand when it comes to dealing with their parents, but he never really shows it; he only says so. OBJECTIVE ANALYSIS: 6.0 (out of 10) - Arousal: 3/5 - Editing: 4/5 - Plot and Characters: 2/5 SUBJECTIVE ANALYSIS: Good LINK(S): Sis On Tape - http://www.deja.com/=gh/getdoc.xp?AN=565447102&fmt=raw [1/4] - http://www.deja.com/=gh/getdoc.xp?AN=565449242&fmt=raw [2/4] - http://www.deja.com/=gh/getdoc.xp?AN=565449263&fmt=raw [3/4] - http://www.deja.com/=gh/getdoc.xp?AN=565449282&fmt=raw [4/4] ===== Rogue Review No. 482 - December 29, 1999 TITLE: A Visit from St. Nicholas AUTHOR: Virago Blue LENGTH: 4,700 words MAIN CHARACTER: Female COMBINATION(S): Twosome (Female, Male) ORIENTATION(S): Heterosexual (Female, Male) RELATIONSHIP(S): Strangers KINK(S): -- SETTING(S): Hotel GENRE(S): -- CAUTION(S): -- SUMMARY: Its Christmas and Kristina is at a ski resort with her sister, Amanda, and her brother-in-law, Will. Unfortunately, Kristina isn't a very good skier. Fortunately for her, her heart is set on more than just learning how to ski. That's where a ski instructor named Nick enters the picture and... COMMENTARY: I enjoyed this story quite a bit. I like the manner in which the author builds it up. I like the characters, in particular Kristina. She seems very realistic, primarily because she experiences conflicting emotions. That says a lot about her. It says even more to me about the author's ability. I also enjoyed the dialogue, especially the conversations between Kristina and Amanda. I think that most of you should enjoy this story. OBJECTIVE ANALYSIS: 8.5 (out of 10) - Arousal: 4/5 - Editing: 5/5 - Plot and Characters: 4/5 SUBJECTIVE ANALYSIS: Excellent LINK(S): A Visit From St. Nicholas - http://assm.asstr-mirror.org/Year1999/21832 - http://www.deja.com/=gh/getdoc.xp?AN=561206161&fmt=raw Virago Blue's Home Page - http://members.aol.com/mdmvirago/ ===== Rogue Review No. 483 - December 29, 1999 TITLE: The Pink Bow AUTHOR: Ink LENGTH: 3,600 words MAIN CHARACTER: Male COMBINATION(S): Twosome (Female, Male) ORIENTATION(S): Heterosexual (Female, Male) RELATIONSHIP(S): Older Male-Younger Female KINK(S): -- SETTING(S): Home GENRE(S): -- CAUTION(S): -- SUMMARY: Jack, 26 and fresh out of law school, is stuck at a Christmas party that he really doesn't want to be at. The hostess asks him to look after Sarah, her 16-year-old daughter. COMMENTARY: I found this story to be both well written and arousing. I enjoyed the narration and the approach that the author takes. He draws the story out and does not rush things, despite its length. The only negative thing I can think of, to say about this story, is that there are quite a few typographical errors. I would not refer to this story as romantic, but at the same time there is some give and take between Jack and Sarah. I this that this story should appeal to most of you, male and female alike. OBJECTIVE ANALYSIS: 8.5 (out of 10) - Arousal: 5/5 - Editing: 3/5 - Plot and Characters: 4/5 SUBJECTIVE ANALYSIS: Excellent LINK(S): The Pink Bow - http://assm.asstr-mirror.org/Year1999/22037 - http://www.deja.com/=gh/getdoc.xp?AN=566074584&fmt=raw ===== Rogue Review No. 484 - December 30, 1999 TITLE: Psychology AUTHOR: Michael K. Smith LENGTH: 5,300 words MAIN CHARACTER: Female COMBINATION(S): Twosome (Female, Male) ORIENTATION(S): Heterosexual (Female, Male) RELATIONSHIP(S): Brother-Sister KINK(S): -- SETTING(S): Home GENRE(S): -- CAUTION(S): -- SUMMARY: Sherry turns to her older brother Kevin for help with her research project for her psychology class. The topic is incest. COMMENTARY: What impresses me the most about this story is the author's restraint. He doesn't feel the need to explain everything. He sets the mood and then just gives nudges here and there to let reader know how Sherry and Kevin are feeling. He doesn't say that she smiled after sleeping with her brother because it was an intense and enjoyable experience. He just says she smiled, after sleeping with her brother. It is left up to the reader to interpret the smile. Its all about showing and not telling. On a similar note I was also happy to see that the author did not rush the plot. Sherry and her brother do not have an orgy-to-end-all-orgies, from the first paragraph to the last. They aren't so horny that they forget who they are or who it is that they are lusting for. They have doubts, as well as desires. That seems quite natural and realistic to me. It also makes the story more enjoyable. If you don't care for stories of incest or brother-sister incest, then you may want to skip this one, otherwise I cannot see why anyone who enjoys erotica should object to this story. OBJECTIVE ANALYSIS: 8.5 (out of 10) - Arousal: 4/5 - Editing: 5/5 - Plot and Characters: 4/5 SUBJECTIVE ANALYSIS: Excellent LINK(S): Psychology - http://assm.asstr-mirror.org/Year1999/21986 - http://www.deja.com/=gh/getdoc.xp?AN=565173982&fmt=raw Erotic Fiction by Michael K. Smith - http://www.asstr-mirror.org/files/Authors/michaelksmith/www/ ===== Rogue Review No. 485 - January 2, 2000 TITLE: Dress Rehearsal AUTHOR: Ann Douglas LENGTH: 7,400 words MAIN CHARACTER: Female COMBINATION(S): Twosome (2 Females) ORIENTATION(S): Homosexual (Female) RELATIONSHIP(S): Friends KINK(S): -- SETTING(S): Home GENRE(S): -- CAUTION(S): -- SUMMARY: Amber is an actress. She is having trouble with a role she is playing on a popular television program. The problem involves a scene in which she kisses another woman. The problem is that she is about to lose the role because she isn't doing a very convincing job in the kissing scene. Amber's friend, Heather, has a remedy. COMMENTARY: I like the premise for this story and I like the way the author sets it up, for the most part. It is well paced. The sex is arousing. My problem with this story is that neither Amber nor Heather face dilemmas that require most of their energy. It is entirely possible that they do, but the author chose not to focus on them. Is it unfair of me to expect their personal crises to be the focus of the story? Possibly, but I only do so because that is exactly what fascinates and titillates me the most. Should she or shouldn't she kiss Heather? What sort of a message would she be sending? What if she enjoys it? I find a story that focuses on these issues to be more interesting and enjoyable than one that focuses on relating a series of events, which is what I perceive the case to be here. Depending on how you react to the last paragraph I wrote, you may or may not enjoy this story more than I did. If you don't care for stories that involve lesbian relationships then you should probably skip this one. OBJECTIVE ANALYSIS: 7.0 (out of 10) - Arousal: 3/5 - Editing: 5/5 - Plot and Characters: 3/5 SUBJECTIVE ANALYSIS: Very Good LINK(S): Dress Rehearsal - http://assm.asstr-mirror.org/Year1999/21541 [1/4] - http://assm.asstr-mirror.org/Year1999/21542 [2/4] - http://assm.asstr-mirror.org/Year1999/21543 [3/4] - http://assm.asstr-mirror.org/Year1999/21544 [4/4] - http://www.deja.com/=gh/getdoc.xp?AN=554115483&fmt=raw [1/4] - http://www.deja.com/=gh/getdoc.xp?AN=554115487&fmt=raw [2/4] - http://www.deja.com/=gh/getdoc.xp?AN=554115491&fmt=raw [3/4] - http://www.deja.com/=gh/getdoc.xp?AN=554133822&fmt=raw [4/4] The Ann Douglas Archive - http://www.asstr-mirror.org/files/Authors/Ann_Douglas/www/ ===== Rogue Review No. 486 - January 3, 2000 TITLE: Mercedes AUTHOR: Morgan Preece LENGTH: 14,900 words MAIN CHARACTER: Male COMBINATION(S): Twosomes (*) ORIENTATION(S): * RELATIONSHIP(S): Strangers KINK(S): Femdom, Transgender Transformation SETTING(S): Home GENRE(S): -- CAUTION(S): Semi-consensual SUMMARY: The main character is a young man, a college dropout in his early twenties. He has been making his living seducing older women, since he left school. His life takes a rather dramatic turn the night that he meets Sylvia. COMMENTARY: This story is divided into two parts, more or less. In the first half the main character finds himself dominated by Sylvia and her assistants. In the second half the transgender transformation occurs. I found the first half to be quite arousing. The pacing was great. The main character is used to stringing women along, but he finds himself to be the one who is getting strung along. He isn't quite able to accept this fact and yet he goes along with it. I found this to be very realistic. I didn't enjoy the second half quite as much as I did the first. In particular, I have a problem understanding why the main character allows himself to be transformed. Up to that point in the story he seems to allow things to happen to him without really understanding why. At that point he has to make a decision; continue with a process that has already begun or return to his old life. He chooses the former. His mental state isn't entirely apparent. One possible explanation could be that he says "yes" because that's what the author wants him to do. He is drugged at the time, maybe that's why he says "yes," but that does not explain his acceptance of his new life. Maybe I am just missing something. Maybe, my problem is that I have a hard time understanding why a man would want to be a woman. It isn't a fantasy of mine. Maybe if I did fantasize about being transformed into a woman then I would understand why he accepts Sylvia's offer. Anyhow, this is a very well written story, but if you tend to prefer romantic, vanilla stories then I recommend that you steer clear of this one. If, on the other hand, you do enjoy transgender fiction or happen to have a strong stomach then I recommend you give it try. OBJECTIVE ANALYSIS: 8.5 (out of 10) - Arousal: 4/5 - Editing: 5/5 - Plot and Characters: 4/5 SUBJECTIVE ANALYSIS: Excellent LINK(S): Mercedes - http://www.deja.com/=gh/getdoc.xp?AN=564860826&fmt=raw [1/7] - http://www.deja.com/=gh/getdoc.xp?AN=565036064&fmt=raw [2/7] - http://www.deja.com/=gh/getdoc.xp?AN=565380106&fmt=raw [3/7] - http://www.deja.com/=gh/getdoc.xp?AN=565479021&fmt=raw [4/7] - http://www.deja.com/=gh/getdoc.xp?AN=565603664&fmt=raw [5/7] - http://www.deja.com/=gh/getdoc.xp?AN=565791127&fmt=raw [6/7] - http://www.deja.com/=gh/getdoc.xp?AN=566220249&fmt=raw [7/7] Naughty Words - http://www.naughtywords.com/ ===== Rogue Review No. 487 - January 3, 2000 TITLE: The Longest Minute AUTHOR: Uther Pendragon LENGTH: 700 words MAIN CHARACTER: Male COMBINATION(S): Twosome (Female, Male) ORIENTATION(S): Heterosexual (Female, Male) RELATIONSHIP(S): Lovers KINK(S): -- SETTING(S): Home GENRE(S): -- CAUTION(S): -- SUMMARY: You're going to have to read this one yourself. Anything I say will give the story away. COMMENTARY: This one is good, very good, excellent. It is both arousing and amusing. It is quite short, and it left me hungry for more. I strongly recommend that you read it, unless you prefer to only read stories that are wildly kinky. Of course, you may find yourself wanting more once you have finished it. OBJECTIVE ANALYSIS: 8.5 (out of 10) - Arousal: 4/5 - Editing: 5/5 - Plot and Characters: 4/5 SUBJECTIVE ANALYSIS: Excellent LINK(S): The Longest Minute - http://www.deja.com/=gh/getdoc.xp?AN=522480805&fmt=raw Uther Pendragon's Home Page - http://www.nyx.net/~anon584c/ -- Lee Vine * E-Mail - leevine@pair.com * Home Page - http://www92.pair.com/leevine/ -- Pursuant to the Berne Convention, this work is copyright with all rights reserved by its author unless explicitly indicated. +---------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | alt.sex.stories.moderated ----- send stories to: | | FAQ: Moderator: | +---------------------------------------------------------------------------+ |Archive: Hosted by Alt.Sex.Stories Text Repository | |, an entity supported entirely by donations. | +---------------------------------------------------------------------------+