Rogue Reviews Standards and Guidelines - June 27, 1998


Basic Story Ratings

Outstanding - You must read this story

Excellent - You should read this story

Good - Read this story if you have the time

Not Good - Do not bother reading this story


Things I consider when reviewing a story

Plot - Does it have one? If yes, at what pace does it develop?  Does 
it develop logically?

Characters - Are they stereotypes or do they seem real?  Are they 
dynamic? Are they complex?

Dilemma - Is there one?  How is it depicted?  Is it believable?

Arousal - Is the story arousing?  Does the sex begin with the first 
sentence or does the author lead up to it?


Things I like to see in a story

sarcasm, wit, humor, build up before the sex begins, characters 
capable of both happiness and sadness, personal dilemmas, characters 
who have to make tough choices, creativity


Things I do NOT like to see in a story

sex without a plot or a dilemma, characters without a function in 
life other than sex, non-consensual sex or other non-consensual 
activities that are supposedly fun, pedophilia (under the age of 
15-16)*, ...And They Lived Happily Ever After endings

* Yes, I realize this is statutory rape in some places


Random Thoughts

+ My reviews reflect how a story strikes me.
+ To each their own.
+ Feel free to disagree with me, you will not be the first or the 
  last.
+ There are exceptions to every rule.
+ Authors should not write to please reviewers.


I reserve the right to modify this enumeration of standards.

