About the Author
I'm Stephan, a Linux user with a passion for open-source, UI/UX design, and exploring what makes fiction work.
In my spare time, I focus on (and write about):
- Programming (mainly in Python and Rust)
- Retrocomputing (mostly DOS but, as of January 2023, I also own a machine running Mac OS 9.2)
- Reading and Reviewing Fiction
- The odd bit of UI/UX design or literary theory
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Category Archives: Reviews
Fanfiction – True Hyuuga Genius
True Hyuuga Genius by Nightblade888 Length: 13 chapters, ongoing Sources: Naruto Rating: 4.5/5 The Plot: Namikaze Minato (the fourth Hokage) had no newborn son and Uzumaki Naruto is really Hyuuga Haran, Hinata’s twin brother, under a seal which changes his … Continue reading
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Fanfiction – Cuture Shock
Culture Shock by Ruskbyte Length: 2 Chapters, Ongoing Sources: Harry Potter, Culture by I. M. Bank Rating: 5/5 so far In this case, I think the author’s summary says it best: Harry Potter has just received his Hogwarts letter, but … Continue reading
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Fanfiction – Relatively Absent
Relatively Absent by Togashi Gaijin Length: 11 Chapters, 2 Sidestories, and a Prologue Sources: Ranma ½, Sailor Moon Rating: 5/5 (6/6 if I were still using my old rating system) Ok, now a quick break from the short and silly … Continue reading
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Fanfiction – Dimension Hopping for Beginners
Dimension Hopping for Beginners by nonjon Length: 10 Chapters (Complete) Sources: Harry Potter Rating: 5/5 To wrap up my block of nonjon reviews, here’s a little gem. “Dimension Hopping for Beginners” is a very clever parody of all the different … Continue reading
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Fanfiction: Authors – Focus on nonjon
What marks true quality? I like to think that it’s a mixture of writing skill and creativity. My traditional ratings work perfectly well for most fics, but among fics which merit a 5/5 rating, there is still a wide range … Continue reading
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Fanfiction – The Power Snivellus Knows Not
The Power Snivellus Knows Not by nonjon Length: Oneshot Sources: Harry Potter Rating: 5/5 Now that I’m back to short, good, and funny, let’s take a look at “The Power Snivellus Knows Not”. Readers who are familiar with the Harry … Continue reading
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Fanfiction – Brutality
Brutality by Viperflamer Length: 18 Chapters, Incomplete Sources: Naruto Rating: 3.5/5 Rating Breakdown: Plot and Events: 4/5 Composition: 3/5 Grammar and Spelling: 2/5 Taking a short break from my parade of fanfiction favorites, we come to “Brutality”, a fic I … Continue reading
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