Fic(s) of the week 2
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aleathielMeant to post this last night, but got distracted by posting a fic of my own.
Beautifully, 'poetically' written fics:
1: She by![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
_cee.
...and a happy home, where, when you get there and isis, on the fifth day.
EDIT:_cee has just told me there is a fourth part: no sins inside the gates
Why read it?: This is the fic that made me decide on this theme. Last week, rather ironically, before all the rumours started. Because yes, this fic is Viggo/Viggo's wife/Orlando. So OFC: which normally would be enough to make me run away screaming. But not here - this is delicious. I love the slow way it unfolds, the way the three stories wind in and out of each other, the sense just sort of falling together out of chronological order. I love the words, how each one fits to make such magical sentences. This is how I wish I could write. It's achy and bittersweet and soft and just generally lovely.
Extract: Orlando said someone else's name when he came, spilling hot against her thigh while the air shivered with brimstone and voltage, and that was all right because she did, too.
2: Bleached byblythely
Viggorli
Why read this fic: Because it conveys a beautiful still moment of reflection. It tells a lot, just through emotion, without feeling the need for much plot. The description is rich and the Viggo is just so Viggo. And it contains one of my favourite lines in a Viggorli fic anywhere - see below.
Extract: Orlando keeps the left watch on L for London time and the right watch on California, or Sydney, or wherever he is. Viggo wonders when the left wrist will be L for Los Angeles and hopes never for Orlando, but soon for him.
3: Fuzzy at the Edges byladyjackyl. (Edit: her journal is friends only. Fic can also be found here)
Brad Pitt/Garrett Hedlund (one of only two fics of that pairing I've ever read and liked)
Why read this fic: Because it's a gorgeous example of stream-of-consciousness writing. Brad is drunk and his thoughts flutter and try to justify and roll on regardless in a realistic way. And because it's different, because it isn't Orlando or any of the characters I usually rec. And because I'd love to see Ladyjackyl's writing more recognised.
Extract: Garrett's just wearing a sarong. That's what it's called, isn't it? A sarong. It sounds foreign and hits the tongue with a saucy smack. He didn't make that one up, he's pretty sure.
4: Long Shadows bychaosmanor.
Viggorli
Why read this fic?: It isn't one of Elaine's best known fics, nor, if I'm brutally honest, is it one of my favourites. But it has the most perfect ending which makes up for the fact that I'm not so fond of the beginning. It's slow and elegant and teasing. It's vivid, full of photographically exact moments that you can almost feel. And yeah, has one of my favourite endings ever. And a Viggo I can believe in.
Extract: Viggo’s flight left Madrid at sunset and the plane flew west, following the sun. He opened his journal and listed the colours of the sky.
Pearl.
Pewter.
Mauve.
Lilac.
Gray.
Violet.
Indigo.
Right, that's this week. Any suggestions for a theme for next week in the comments please! I have a few, but I'd like to see what you'd like.
Beautifully, 'poetically' written fics:
1: She by
_cee....and a happy home, where, when you get there and isis, on the fifth day.
EDIT:
_cee has just told me there is a fourth part: no sins inside the gatesWhy read it?: This is the fic that made me decide on this theme. Last week, rather ironically, before all the rumours started. Because yes, this fic is Viggo/Viggo's wife/Orlando. So OFC: which normally would be enough to make me run away screaming. But not here - this is delicious. I love the slow way it unfolds, the way the three stories wind in and out of each other, the sense just sort of falling together out of chronological order. I love the words, how each one fits to make such magical sentences. This is how I wish I could write. It's achy and bittersweet and soft and just generally lovely.
Extract: Orlando said someone else's name when he came, spilling hot against her thigh while the air shivered with brimstone and voltage, and that was all right because she did, too.
2: Bleached by
blythelyViggorli
Why read this fic: Because it conveys a beautiful still moment of reflection. It tells a lot, just through emotion, without feeling the need for much plot. The description is rich and the Viggo is just so Viggo. And it contains one of my favourite lines in a Viggorli fic anywhere - see below.
Extract: Orlando keeps the left watch on L for London time and the right watch on California, or Sydney, or wherever he is. Viggo wonders when the left wrist will be L for Los Angeles and hopes never for Orlando, but soon for him.
3: Fuzzy at the Edges by
ladyjackyl. (Edit: her journal is friends only. Fic can also be found here)Brad Pitt/Garrett Hedlund (one of only two fics of that pairing I've ever read and liked)
Why read this fic: Because it's a gorgeous example of stream-of-consciousness writing. Brad is drunk and his thoughts flutter and try to justify and roll on regardless in a realistic way. And because it's different, because it isn't Orlando or any of the characters I usually rec. And because I'd love to see Ladyjackyl's writing more recognised.
Extract: Garrett's just wearing a sarong. That's what it's called, isn't it? A sarong. It sounds foreign and hits the tongue with a saucy smack. He didn't make that one up, he's pretty sure.
4: Long Shadows by
chaosmanor.Viggorli
Why read this fic?: It isn't one of Elaine's best known fics, nor, if I'm brutally honest, is it one of my favourites. But it has the most perfect ending which makes up for the fact that I'm not so fond of the beginning. It's slow and elegant and teasing. It's vivid, full of photographically exact moments that you can almost feel. And yeah, has one of my favourite endings ever. And a Viggo I can believe in.
Extract: Viggo’s flight left Madrid at sunset and the plane flew west, following the sun. He opened his journal and listed the colours of the sky.
Pearl.
Pewter.
Mauve.
Lilac.
Gray.
Violet.
Indigo.
Right, that's this week. Any suggestions for a theme for next week in the comments please! I have a few, but I'd like to see what you'd like.
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Date: 2005-05-04 02:31 pm (UTC)I wish everyone would do reqs like this. I've been reading VM/OB since almost day one, but it still amazes me how many really great fics I've missed over the years. I can't wait to get home tonight. :D
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Date: 2005-05-04 03:02 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2005-05-04 02:33 pm (UTC)Thank youuu! ^__^
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Date: 2005-05-04 03:03 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2005-05-04 11:17 pm (UTC)*points to icon*
Btw, did you see the message I left that I gout your card? So awesome. Thank you so much, it's all mutual.
♥
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Date: 2005-05-21 08:12 am (UTC)what rumours are you talking about, though? i must have missed something...
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Date: 2005-05-21 08:47 am (UTC)There were rumours that week that Viggo had gotten married. Two comments - one from a co-star in Spain and one from the guy who made the film about LOTR fans - about 'Viggo's new wife'. Nothing more was heard as far as I know and it just became speculation. I have no idea if it's true and he's managed to keep his private life private or if it's another rumour.
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Date: 2005-05-21 08:53 am (UTC)and really, thank you. (and for your other comment this morning...) did you realise there is a fourth part to the story? the complete story is here
http://cee.slashcity.com/public/she/
it was a joy to write; i am endlessly pleased that people are still enjoying reading it. :)
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Date: 2005-05-21 08:55 am (UTC)I didn't know that! Thanks so much for pointing it out. :)