Chiaroscuro by Katya Baturinsky (NC-17)

[gilda-elise.livejournal.com]

Fandom: THE MAN FROM U.N.C.L.E.
Pairing: Napoleon Solo/Illya Kuryakin
Author on LJ: katyabaturinsky
Author Website: http://www.thisiskatya.com/index2.html
Why this must be read: I'm in awe of writers who write love scenes that are hot and romantic and spellbinding all at the same time. Though there's so much more than that to this story, though some might see this as little more than a PWP, it's that part that stays with me afterwards, the almost lyrical quality of their coming together. Yet Napoleon is still Napoleon and Illya is still Illya; no shrinking violets here. I guess that's what makes it so great.



Chiaroscuro

Comments

[laughingacademy.livejournal.com]

Wow — that was one of the greatest first-time scenes I’ve ever read. Good pick!

[gilda-elise.livejournal.com]

I'm glad you liked it. I love both her UNCLE stories; I just wish she'd write more.

[susan-peri.livejournal.com]

I don't know that I'd ever see this as a PWP because in my mind there is a plot. This story is about so much more than just the two of them tumbling into bed; the primary interest is in the emotions.

It brings a lump to my throat.

[gilda-elise.livejournal.com]

Oh, exactly. And, hopefully, that's how most readers see it.

[shayheyred.livejournal.com]

What a fabulous story this is. Every time I read it I bitch at Katya because she only wrote a few MfU stories. Sigh.
::going off to bitch at her again::

[gilda-elise.livejournal.com]

Oh, yes, please do! I'd love to read some more MFU stories from her (Pros, too, if she was ever of the mind.)

[(Anonymous)]

I believe she is deeply enmeshed with Stargate Atlantis right now. Sadly.

SHAY