Hey, the first to opinionate. I'm so proud of myself, after having played caboose for long time passing.
This is a feisty and quite interesting X-File adventure, and it displays some good writing with the promise of fine writing in the future. Wen and I both believe it is nowhere near the stellar orbit of Oyster.
Oddly, looking back at the poor mutated monster (which plays nice with canon), I keep snagging on the problems. There is an earnest, determinedly horrific, would-be-tragic push that is meant to help us pity Tom Hagen and *quiver* at the inexplicable hatred that Mulder displays toward his loyal partner. It doesn't seem to bond with the here-to-amuse Halloween chapter headings, as well as--I suspect--the provided visuals. That's the cute, tame side of Halloween. Tom and Mean Mulder are the dark side.
This was, of course, written on one of those dares that fandom used to specialize in as an aid to group cohesion. And with time constraints! I can't imagine. My respect for Jordan is pretty high.
But those sex scenes. I get the intent; a love so strong it overcomes all of Mulder's fears for Scully's safety (not to mention his prison time on the sexual bench). I get it but I didn't dig it. There's far too much describing of breathlessness and involuntary excitement and pushing up against walls and falling backwards onto mattresses. There's TOO MUCH DESCRIPTION. It's trying so hard to be exciting that it overreaches. I'm thinking, here, of Mulder's penis as a cucumber.
Anyhow, why is Mulder so damned *mad.* If there's a reason, I missed it. Wouldn't be the first time.
In Wendy's honor, I declare that Diana Fowley was somewhat mishandled. She was childishly jealous of the files and Scully's possible intrusion (quite ooc) and she faints. Faints! Neutral as my feelings for the woman remain, she certainly believed in the paranormal and had an honor and toughness beyond what she displays.
I liked Jordan's treatment of Skinner. She always liked him best. Which may be why her reputation is cultish.
Please read Oyster. You can look up the Club discussion near the beginning. Wendy was brilliant. (That's it for suckup, W.)
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This is a feisty and quite interesting X-File adventure, and it displays some good writing with the promise of fine writing in the future. Wen and I both believe it is nowhere near the stellar orbit of Oyster.
Oddly, looking back at the poor mutated monster (which plays nice with canon), I keep snagging on the problems. There is an earnest, determinedly horrific, would-be-tragic push that is meant to help us pity Tom Hagen and *quiver* at the inexplicable hatred that Mulder displays toward his loyal partner. It doesn't seem to bond with the here-to-amuse Halloween chapter headings, as well as--I suspect--the provided visuals. That's the cute, tame side of Halloween. Tom and Mean Mulder are the dark side.
This was, of course, written on one of those dares that fandom used to specialize in as an aid to group cohesion. And with time constraints! I can't imagine. My respect for Jordan is pretty high.
But those sex scenes. I get the intent; a love so strong it overcomes all of Mulder's fears for Scully's safety (not to mention his prison time on the sexual bench). I get it but I didn't dig it. There's far too much describing of breathlessness and involuntary excitement and pushing up against walls and falling backwards onto mattresses. There's TOO MUCH DESCRIPTION. It's trying so hard to be exciting that it overreaches. I'm thinking, here, of Mulder's penis as a cucumber.
Anyhow, why is Mulder so damned *mad.* If there's a reason, I missed it. Wouldn't be the first time.
In Wendy's honor, I declare that Diana Fowley was somewhat mishandled. She was childishly jealous of the files and Scully's possible intrusion (quite ooc) and she faints. Faints! Neutral as my feelings for the woman remain, she certainly believed in the paranormal and had an honor and toughness beyond what she displays.
I liked Jordan's treatment of Skinner. She always liked him best. Which may be why her reputation is cultish.
Please read Oyster. You can look up the Club discussion near the beginning. Wendy was brilliant. (That's it for suckup, W.)