Author: Rebekka  (signed)
Date posted: 8/5/2002 4:42:12 PM
Rebekka's Comments:

Wow - just wow. Your story actually inspired me to write me fic. It was very poignant, and I loved all of the little details that you put into the story. This was great writing.

Author: JediShampoo  (signed)
Date posted: 8/5/2002 4:45:00 PM
JediShampoo's Comments:

Nice job-- I wonder if Obi-Wan left it there on purpose? Thanks for sharing that little bit of Anakin-angst. :)

Author: Chinook Zeh
Date posted: 8/5/2002 7:13:15 PM
Chinook Zeh's Comments:

Eee - goodness. Just.. goodness.. *Likes it* ^^" *Flutter* *Squish* =D

Author: ObiWanGirl
Date posted: 8/5/2002 11:15:59 PM
ObiWanGirl's Comments:

wow, I always knew someone would write a story like this. I would have, and I have, but they all suck compared to this! These stories are the only reason i read fan fiction, the angst, love, ect... And the author even took a park of Rouge Planet and added it to the book! That is what I love about fan fiction, the ideas that will never be made into movies, are most often the best.

EDIT: Sorry, posting links is not allowed.

Author: Jira
Date posted: 8/6/2002 10:39:43 AM
Jira's Comments:

Hey! I still LOVE this story!!!! It's truly awesome writing! I've never told you this, but your writing is truly inspiring! May the Force be with you.

Author: Silent Darth
Date posted: 8/6/2002 12:19:20 PM
Silent Darth's Comments:

I normally wouldn't like this, but I couldn't help myself. I wanted to think it was too mushy, but it wasn't. A great story.

Author: Darth_Reaper
Date posted: 8/6/2002 5:05:32 PM
Darth_Reaper's Comments:

woah,
Amazing... just amazing
i haven't read much fanfiction and happened to come across this by chance
so it just completely caught me off-guard
i thought that this piece was very moving and insightful, because not only do you see the normally malevolant vader show that he is tortured by all those conflicting emotions but also explained some details of the relationship between the jedi and their padawans,
for a jedi, his work would be his life, so he would have to not let his compassion for his charge grow into parental affection, because of the code that he must live by,
i'll be sure to look at more fanfics by Obaona
keep up the great work

Author: matth2extreme
Date posted: 8/6/2002 6:03:25 PM
matth2extreme's Comments:

Hey Laura, love this work! Im glad to say I was able to beta it, thanks for all the help you've given me!

Author: Viari Skywalker  (signed)
Date posted: 8/7/2002 10:08:37 AM
Viari Skywalker's Comments:

I had a chance to beta this work, but unfortunately I had too much going on in my busy life. I did, however, read it quickly when I received it and I was impressed even then. Good work! I liked how Vader found Obi-Wan's journal and saw how the Jedi had loved him. Vader is my favorite character, so I love seeing things written from his perspective. In my own mnd, I cannot really picture Vader "grieving" for Obi-Wan, but that is just me. I imagine that he might feel even more angry with Obi-Wan. But I can imagine Vader remembering how much he cared for Obi-Wan when he still went by the name Anakin Skywalker, and that makes it more believable to me. Ok, sorry if that didn't make any sense. Enough of my nonsensical chatter. You did an awesome job and I hope to see more of your work!

Author: Khylea
Date posted: 8/12/2002 9:54:37 PM
Khylea's Comments:

Whoa. Powerful writing. Interesting insight into their relationship. I've felt very strongly that Obi-wan always did love Anakin, his fond remembrances of him to Luke even 20 years later proved that to me, but that he didn't know how to show it to him. Kinda makes you wonder if Anakin still would have turned to the dark side if he'd known how much Obiwan loved him.

Author: AmericanIdolSimon
Date posted: 8/13/2002 10:07:23 PM
AmericanIdolSimon's Comments:

The story is good - but someone needs to start proof reading these things.

Author: Force Master
Date posted: 8/14/2002 11:46:22 PM
Force Master's Comments:

i so loved this story! how sad and moving! it sounds to me like maybe Obi Wan put his journal in the warehouse because of anikan. It pretty much starts out with anikan (my master is dead). and it must have ended sometime after anikan left the jedi if thats when he found it.
anyway, you did a great job!!! i loved it!

Author: starrider
Date posted: 8/26/2002 6:29:48 PM
starrider's Comments:

sad but neat. in the movies you don't really get to see Obi-wan's effection for Anakin. but it is really nice know that he did love him like a son.

Author: jedisister
Date posted: 8/27/2002 7:05:07 PM
jedisister's Comments:

Tear-jerker. Especially as a parent who can relate to "the love of a parent for a child."
Really good.

Author: Darth Tyranus
Date posted: 8/29/2002 5:00:05 PM
Darth Tyranus's Comments:

I thought this story was excellent. It included alot of detail and the emotion placed in this story was incredible. I really enjoyed the bond that Obi-Wan felt towards Anakin and the then the sudden anger that filled Vader at the end. This was an awesome piece of writing.

Author: grumpy2348
Date posted: 9/2/2002 8:02:27 AM
grumpy2348's Comments:

This is an amazing story! I hope you write more. I would love to see what else is in that book! I really think you got a good image of the way Anikin would react. Great Job!

Author: Chip
Date posted: 9/11/2002 9:50:19 AM
Chip's Comments:

Hey, I like this story. Good picutre of the Anakin seen in Episode 2. But, it kind of screws with my understanding of the Dark Side in the Star Wars Universe. I don't think Vader would care about how Obi-Wan felt after 20 years, he was a Sith and just plain evil. Hey, but it was still an awesome story.

Author: Kitt
Date posted: 9/18/2002 2:16:50 AM
Kitt's Comments:

Aw, this was great! I loved it from start to finish. I always enjoy stories with portray the depth of Vader's character, and I liked the way Luke was haunting his thoughts as well.

Author: vader-incarnate  (signed)
Date posted: 9/22/2002 12:22:54 AM
vader-incarnate's Comments:

I realized that I've never said how much I love this. Well, I do. It is so touching, so sad. I really love your writing, obaona. But you know that, I hope. :)

Author: FourthNail  (signed)
Date posted: 10/1/2002 2:31:53 PM
FourthNail's Comments:

As the proud father of a six month old son, this hits home. Very, very good stuff.

Z

Author: nadegirl
Date posted: 10/3/2002 6:44:16 PM
nadegirl's Comments:

It is a rare fanfic that can make a tear slip down my cheek. This is one of them. I love the whole Obi-Ani father/son relationship. Keep writing!

Author: Blucola
Date posted: 10/20/2002 12:29:12 PM
Blucola's Comments:

The thing that I really loved about this fiction, is that it opens Vader up to the notion of familial love again, *before* he meets Luke. You brought a tear to my eye with the last two lines, VWD.

Author: fett
Date posted: 1/5/2003 6:20:50 PM
fett's Comments:

oh my gosh. Amazing. Inspiring. So sad. I don't usually like 1st person vader stories, but this is gripping. I've visited it at least three times.

Author: Siri Ruane
Date posted: 1/10/2003 1:50:59 PM
Siri Ruane's Comments:

I love it! I love it! I love it! I love it!
This is one of the best yet Oba!
I love it!

Author: Jedi Dax Jentor
Date posted: 1/24/2003 2:05:43 PM
Jedi Dax Jentor's Comments:

Amazing. I think this truly is amazing.

Author: Admiral Drake
Date posted: 2/6/2003 10:03:23 AM
Admiral Drake's Comments:

Great we all knew that ani was buried deep in there and this must have at lest helped set his thoughts on betraying the emperor and scracfing his life to atone for his actions

Author: crystalrain
Date posted: 2/8/2003 1:59:44 AM
crystalrain's Comments:

Love it! You really capture the bond between Obi-wan and Anakin/Vader.

Author: Kristy
Date posted: 2/8/2003 6:33:45 PM
Kristy's Comments:

this is a really great fic.. kinda sad but it realy goes into obi wans emotions

Author: Nade_Naberrie
Date posted: 2/18/2003 6:11:26 PM
Nade_Naberrie's Comments:

*tears!!!* This is by far the saddest fic I've every read! This is my second time, and I'm still crying! Stars, oba! Well, good job!

Author: Jenos  (signed)
Date posted: 3/13/2003 3:10:27 AM
Jenos's Comments:

I'm afraid that I must echo what V_I said (now that I'm getting around to commenting on your fics - I know, I know), in that I haven't said how much I love this fic, and all of your work.

Mind you, dearest, you should have gathered that by now, even if I haven't said it so bluntly!

Author: Senator Leia  (signed)
Date posted: 6/15/2003 8:48:29 PM
Senator Leia's Comments:

Awesome job!!!

Author: Ani-maniac  (signed)
Date posted: 12/28/2004 7:39:18 PM
Ani-maniac's Comments:

That was so cool!!!! It was wonderfully written, and really shows that Anakin is closer to the surface than Vader would ever admit. I also liked the hint at a father's love for a child, as Vader keeps thinkingof Luke. Awsome!!!!

Author: me_luv_darth_squishy
Date posted: 7/30/2005 6:40:55 PM
me_luv_darth_squishy's Comments:

Wow. I know it's been a year since somebody comented but I had to say something in recognition of this awesome and very powerful and still at the same time very touching story. I don't normally hold for stories that make me hate Anakin for his decision, but this one...it made me think for a minute that maybe there's enough hate inside of me and that maybe I need to love a little more. Thank you.

MTFBWY