Talk:3 Colors/@comment-5245439-20140211203524

First off, I have to say the poetic language is pretty good. Hell, the beginning is just pure symbolism. Very well-written and good word choices.

On to the meat of the story... it's sort of like 2001: A Space Odyssey, in that there is sort of a plot, but not really. If you've ever watched the movie you know what I'm talking about. I imagine that the protagonist is at school or something and the teacher singles him out, and his imagination just runs wild from there. but who knows?

As I like to say with 2001, this pasta's plot isn't good or bad, it just is. And that's not necessarily a bad thing, especially if you're trying to convey a message. 2001's is about evolution; this is about guilt and conformation, at least I think so.

Now, this isn't really a creepypasta, in the sense that it isn't trying to outright scare you or put you in a scary situation. The situation is one that is relateable, being that you feel guilty because you're an odd man out or an outcast. And for what it is, it's very good.

Something that irked me was the story's namesake. The 3 Colors are mentioned in the beginning, but I don't see how they link together with everything else. I wish there was some tie-back to why Red, Black, and Yellow were mentioned in the first place, but there doesn't seem to be.

On the other hand, the darkness and blank stares are mentioned a lot. It seems as if the 3 Colors could be nixed from the story and nothing would have changed. Though it makes an interesting title.

In summary, this story is short, sweet, and a bit confusing. But once you wrap your head around it, it's a delightful treat. It's not scary, but for what it is, it's good, and I can see why some would nominate it for CPotM.

Rating: 7/10