Talk:Wounds Beyond Measure/@comment-25630395-20170710161806

judge's comment for wfwa

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This is an amazing story, Fox! I love the song you picked and it really adds to the message you're conveying in this story. This is very thought-provoking and I love the irreverant narration you've chosen for Mintpaw. She makes the best villain- someone who dealt with their circumstances the wrong way, and if anyone else was in their place they wouldn't have ended up the way she did. I also liked the "antlers sprouting out of his head" line, that was gold xD

You've been nomianted twice- for best concept, and for best villain (by me heheheh). Your story addresses a very real issue, the one of body image, in a powerful way. The story is tackling the issue in a very unique way, without being melodramatic or painting Mintpaw as stupid (as some stories i've reading about eating disorders do). It's very moving and I really hope you continue this!

Best villain is a given. Mintpaw is very thoroughly characterized and I can empathize and feel for her. Many of us have felt insecure about ourselves and our body image so that automatically makes her relateable. I know she's going to be a villain and that pains me because I don't want her to. That's the best kind of villain, the one you geniunely feel sorry and upset for. She's complex and layered, and you've done such a good job of painting her character.

Best of luck with WFWA!

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