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Box of Rain by Alon (PG-13)
Fandom: LORD OF THE RINGS
Pairing: Faramir, Boromir, OFC
Author on LJ: n/a
Author Website: The author's works are archived at HASA
Why this must be read:
Those of you who know me will be surprised I've held off till now recommending fiction set in Minas Tirith, but my next few recommendations will amend that...
'Box of Rain' features delicate and believable characterisations, both of those present and those absent, as Faramir finishes some business for his brother. There's also a well-written OFC. Good het writing is rather thin on the ground in the LotR fandom, and this is one of my very favourites -- don't be put off by the OFC label! A brief snippet from near the beginning, just to give a feel for Alon's style:
"There are times when my position is a boon and times when it is a distinct hindrance. As I stood in the shadows that night waiting for the guards to change their shifts, I bitterly envied the grimy anonymity of a passing goatherd. The guards did not bother to challenge him and his docile flock. But were I to pass them by with similar unconcern, my movements would be marked, discussed and dissected all about the city. Considering my errand, I thought it prudent to remain beneath their notice.
It was pouring; a steady stream of rain and sleet dripped from the eaves down my neck. I drew up the hood of my cloak to stanch the icy flow. I would not be able to see as well, but if I could not sneak by a pair of sleepy guards even half-blinded by the hood of my ranger’s cloak, I thought I should probably hang the thing up forever."
Box of Rain
Sequel to Closer to Fine & To Look at You (both R rated), but I think it works equally well (if not better) read independently.
Pairing: Faramir, Boromir, OFC
Author on LJ: n/a
Author Website: The author's works are archived at HASA
Why this must be read:
Those of you who know me will be surprised I've held off till now recommending fiction set in Minas Tirith, but my next few recommendations will amend that...
'Box of Rain' features delicate and believable characterisations, both of those present and those absent, as Faramir finishes some business for his brother. There's also a well-written OFC. Good het writing is rather thin on the ground in the LotR fandom, and this is one of my very favourites -- don't be put off by the OFC label! A brief snippet from near the beginning, just to give a feel for Alon's style:
"There are times when my position is a boon and times when it is a distinct hindrance. As I stood in the shadows that night waiting for the guards to change their shifts, I bitterly envied the grimy anonymity of a passing goatherd. The guards did not bother to challenge him and his docile flock. But were I to pass them by with similar unconcern, my movements would be marked, discussed and dissected all about the city. Considering my errand, I thought it prudent to remain beneath their notice.
It was pouring; a steady stream of rain and sleet dripped from the eaves down my neck. I drew up the hood of my cloak to stanch the icy flow. I would not be able to see as well, but if I could not sneak by a pair of sleepy guards even half-blinded by the hood of my ranger’s cloak, I thought I should probably hang the thing up forever."
Box of Rain
Sequel to Closer to Fine & To Look at You (both R rated), but I think it works equally well (if not better) read independently.