MfU: Window by Katya Baturinsky (G)

[sensine.livejournal.com]

Hi! I’m sensine and I’ll drive you through MfU land during August. I’ll give you an eclectic collection of stories, and since I’m a slasher with Napoleon and Illya close to my heart, that’s what you’ll get.

So this first entry might come as a surprise – it’s told from another character’s pov and it’s not explicit. BUT – I can’t tell you how much I love this story.

And Katya? Repeat after me: “I will never take this story down from the internet!” :D

Fandom: Man from UNCLE
Pairing: Illya/Napoleon (no explicit scenes)
Author on LJ: katyabaturinsky
Author Website: thisiskatya

Why this must be read:
And again: I looove it! The wonderful, slightly melancholy mood leaves me smiling happily for hours after I’ve read it. The story has a sort of spicy, warm feel to it. Besides, Katya has a way of getting straight to the point and showing the characters true to who they are in the series, even through this outside pov. Also, she manages to make Illya so Russian. It’s easy to forget that Russian is not just an adjective – it’s an integral part of who Illya is, despite years exposed to other cultures. We follow Illya from his first day - and -

Go see for yourself!

(This is a short story, so no quotes here)

Go read! Window

This story was first published in Clandestine Affairs 2.

Comments

[st-crispins.livejournal.com]

Ah, I was wondering when someone would rec this story. I read it in the zine but I didn't know it was online.

Really touching and well done. And a good example of hor OC characters can be used productively.

Window

[bonniejean1953.livejournal.com]

This has been one of my favorite stories and I am very glad you recommended it.

[gilda-elise.livejournal.com]

Oh, yes, a really wonderful story. I love its simplicity that stll brings such depth to the characters. Even Napoleon, with little more than a walk-on, is somehow shown complete.

[kelliem.livejournal.com]

I adore this story, one of the best in the fandom, I think. I'm very glad you recced it.

[shayheyred.livejournal.com]

Oh, I adore this story. Great rec.

[tatkreiswok.livejournal.com]

Wow, this hadn't been rec'ed before? Thanks for correcting that oversight, sensine -- this is a great story, and Katya brings such terrific insight to Illya. Wonderful rec, too, btw!

[sensine.livejournal.com]

Yes, I couldn't believe my eyes when it wasn't recced here - but it was good for me though - I could rec it :)

And a good example of hor OC characters can be used productively. It is, isn't it? And those old ladies are so wonderful here.

Re: Window

[sensine.livejournal.com]

Glad to be of service ;) It's a wonderful story.

[sensine.livejournal.com]

Even Napoleon, with little more than a walk-on, is somehow shown complete. Yes, that's what impresses me the most - one small scene with Napoleon - and it's him!

[sensine.livejournal.com]

Thanks! I couldn't believe it hadn't been recced before. I hope people who haven't read it yet will do so no.

[sensine.livejournal.com]

It's a lovely story, isn't it?

[sensine.livejournal.com]

Thanks! :)
And yes - I couldn't believe it wasn't here, it's among my favourites for a warm, good read. Illya is so Illya :)

[akane42me.livejournal.com]

This is absolutely one of my favorite stories. I read it somewhere, quite a while ago. Someone had posted a link to it. I often tried to find that link, but never found it again. I am so pleased to find it here today.
The characters are so well written, I thought I was sitting in the window myself. I hope that one day I will be able to write with such style.
Thank you, thank you, thank you.

[sensine.livejournal.com]

I am so pleased to find it here today. Yay! Then I'm glad I could help out with this.
Yes, it's a fine story isn't it?