I'm a bit late to the commenting, but just wanted to add that I really love this story. As someone else commented earlier, it's so rare for someone to write a really good x-file. I love case file type stories, and a lot of them feature nothing of the paranormal, probably because it's difficult to write well, but Julie Fortune nails it. She does this in all her stories (in my opinion) and she's probably one of my favourite writers, maybe even my favourite in the fandom.
I find the characterization spot on in both Mulder and Scully. The descriptions of both of their thoughts, actions, and most of all dialogue works so well. I especially like their interactions with the officers in the town. I thought there were some really good comedic parts, especially in the beginning before things take a serious turn. Once it does turn serious, I especially loved the description of the body and the disintegrated bones. The description itself and the characters reactions are downright creepy. It was a good blend of humour where appropriate and creepiness and suspense.
For me, I have very little to critique in this one, so my review is probably a bit boring in that way, especially for those who liked the story less. I think the romance aspect works well and maybe it's just me, but it seemed like a bit of a wink to shippers and frustration they felt, especially when the series was running. Since the story alludes to Mulder and Scully reliving these days on multiple occasion, I find it really funny that they literally exhaust every option before actually managing to express their love for each other and have sex, and then that's the solution that actually works, to save Scully from her death, and get them out of the time loop.
But then of course, it's ripped away from them and they have no memory of any of it. The last bit:
"Remember, the only safe sex is abstinence."
She couldn’t resist a smile.
"Then I guess we've safe," she said.
He sighed.
Those last lines just kill me. I don't know if Julie Fortune meant to lightly satirize the show with this last part because I found it hilarious even if the point is to be frustrated. Hope that makes sense.
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Date: 2015-08-31 08:48 pm (UTC)I find the characterization spot on in both Mulder and Scully. The descriptions of both of their thoughts, actions, and most of all dialogue works so well. I especially like their interactions with the officers in the town. I thought there were some really good comedic parts, especially in the beginning before things take a serious turn. Once it does turn serious, I especially loved the description of the body and the disintegrated bones. The description itself and the characters reactions are downright creepy. It was a good blend of humour where appropriate and creepiness and suspense.
For me, I have very little to critique in this one, so my review is probably a bit boring in that way, especially for those who liked the story less. I think the romance aspect works well and maybe it's just me, but it seemed like a bit of a wink to shippers and frustration they felt, especially when the series was running. Since the story alludes to Mulder and Scully reliving these days on multiple occasion, I find it really funny that they literally exhaust every option before actually managing to express their love for each other and have sex, and then that's the solution that actually works, to save Scully from her death, and get them out of the time loop.
But then of course, it's ripped away from them and they have no memory of any of it. The last bit:
"Remember, the only safe sex is abstinence."
She couldn’t resist a smile.
"Then I guess we've safe," she said.
He sighed.
Those last lines just kill me. I don't know if Julie Fortune meant to lightly satirize the show with this last part because I found it hilarious even if the point is to be frustrated. Hope that makes sense.