justjill
Content:[28/30] This is good writing, succintly expressed and straight to the point, no bullshit. Some entries I found extremely quirky, sarcastic and even ironic, which makes them all the more enjoyable. However, the writing was really nothing different, or the content really anything extraordinary.
The writer has a good sense of humour, which is suprising when you look in the contrast between the start of her diary and where she is now. If you're not a gardener, like me, no doubt you'll bypass the occasional garden talk. However, the writer has achieved such a contrast and variation that you feel satisfied reading, and not that you're searching for something more.
The writer's personality shines through perfectly in each of her entries, and there is no feeling of intrusion, rather of a conversational tone between you and her over a bit of coffee.
It's a nice diary. Well written and expressed and definitely a good read.
Layout:[19/25] I found this layout so hard to mark. There are certain things that I absolutely love, and others that I absolutely detest. I have marked this way because it is cluttered. I think layouts always look more....accomplished when they're clean and tidy. There's a bit toomuch of everything, everywhere. I also didn't really see how the South Park icons were in harmony with the entries, but they were extremely funny, and something as bright as moveable cartoon icons was done tastefully against a black background (instead of bright pink or anything like that). On the older archives page there are falling leaves which I absolutely adore, and that I feel would suit the entire diary very well, considering the writer's love for gardening and how they are tasteful. From what I can gather, the diary is self designed, which is good, and it's set out well, just a bit too much of this and that.
Updates:[10/10] It's so easy to get marks off me in this section. basically every day, some multiples, some 'miss-a-day-catch-up-laters', overall, there is quality in length of posts which is more admirable than a bunch of small shitty entries.
Extras:[10/10] This is, besides Ravenheart's one of the 'most extras' diary I've seen in a while. Imood, topix (check this out), site meter, diarist net, *deep breath* cast, crew, profile, lyrics and sounds, guestmap, buffy and angel, rings, quizzes, trading card, reviews, music, books, shows....the list goes on and on. This is a site, not just a journal.
Errors:[10/10] Notta one.
Bonus:[10/5] You get the extra five for the million things to show us who you are on your diary, and I think you're only worthy of it.
Contact:[5/5] Guestmap, guestbook, notes.
Returning:[3/5] I think I'll pop in now and again, definitely.
Total: 95/100 Reviewed by Kathleen
