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The "This One Is For You" Affair by Gina Martin (PG 14)
Fandom: THE MAN FROM U.N.C.L.E.
Pairing: Napoleon/Illya (Gen)
Author on LJ: Unknown
Author Website: http://www.solosojourn.com/
Why this must be read:
With its two parts and its sequel (the "I Believe In Yesterday" Affair, which is a cross over), this work of considerable length and richness, gives an ideal example of a Man From Uncle epic novel. Choose a long weekend, settle comfortably in your favourite armchair or couch with a nice pot of cofee or tea and take off for the land of action, adventure and friendship.
Friendship is a keyword in Gina Martin's world. Not only the partnership in the field or a mere brotherly love but the special, exclusive, indissoluble bond we find described and honored in the epic litterature of all cultures and all times since the Sumerian legend of Gilgamesh. As for me, I cannot help to evoke the famous pair of the "Chanson de Roland": Roland and Olivier ("Roland is brave, and Oliver is wise") who die together in a last desperate fight.
Don't be afraid; there is no such outcome in these two novels, but a constant thrill and suspense created by a tense and complex plot, and a course of action full of new developments. A rather grim vision of U.N.C.L.E. may surprise; take it as a form of "Alternate Reality". It adds to the angst and sense of tragic which perfectly matches the epic dimension.
The "This One Is For You Affair"
Pairing: Napoleon/Illya (Gen)
Author on LJ: Unknown
Author Website: http://www.solosojourn.com/
Why this must be read:
With its two parts and its sequel (the "I Believe In Yesterday" Affair, which is a cross over), this work of considerable length and richness, gives an ideal example of a Man From Uncle epic novel. Choose a long weekend, settle comfortably in your favourite armchair or couch with a nice pot of cofee or tea and take off for the land of action, adventure and friendship.
Friendship is a keyword in Gina Martin's world. Not only the partnership in the field or a mere brotherly love but the special, exclusive, indissoluble bond we find described and honored in the epic litterature of all cultures and all times since the Sumerian legend of Gilgamesh. As for me, I cannot help to evoke the famous pair of the "Chanson de Roland": Roland and Olivier ("Roland is brave, and Oliver is wise") who die together in a last desperate fight.
Don't be afraid; there is no such outcome in these two novels, but a constant thrill and suspense created by a tense and complex plot, and a course of action full of new developments. A rather grim vision of U.N.C.L.E. may surprise; take it as a form of "Alternate Reality". It adds to the angst and sense of tragic which perfectly matches the epic dimension.
The "This One Is For You Affair"
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However, the author refers to "Mark Slade" instead of "Mark Slate" which drives me crazy.
Are you going to do any driving for the Professionals?
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I didn't notice the error about the name, probably because I don't especially care for the main characters of GFU.
And, yes, I had thought to apply for the "Pros" recs, but maybe I didn't read enough of this stuff yet, and you know my unhealthy passion for the Bodie/Cowley pairing; I'd risk to be blown up into flames by outraged champions of the true pairing!