I think my biggest problem with Penumbra is that she idealizes Mulder and Scully to the point where you can feel it in the writing. That's my problem with Parabiosis - it's just too pretty. And life isn't pretty.
Marry me.
I so completely agree with this. Though some writers would argue that fic doesn't have to be like life and that they can make their stories as pretty as they want to if they so wish - which is a valid point too - even if those stories will never be my cup of tea.
Regarding Penumbra's characters, I thought Fathom Five was much, much better in that respect.
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Date: 2009-10-31 08:20 am (UTC)Marry me.
I so completely agree with this. Though some writers would argue that fic doesn't have to be like life and that they can make their stories as pretty as they want to if they so wish - which is a valid point too - even if those stories will never be my cup of tea.
Regarding Penumbra's characters, I thought Fathom Five was much, much better in that respect.