Mermaids Explained by xjestx (G)

[georgiesmith.livejournal.com]

Fandom: THE MAN FROM UNCLE
Pairing: none (but it can be interpreted as pre-slash between Napoleon and Illya if you're so inclined)
Length: 1000 words
Author on LJ:  xjestx 
Author Website: None that I'm aware of
Why this must be read: This is another of the marvelous entries from last Christmas' Down the Chimney story exchange over on muncle . Napoleon has been given a truth serum by UNCLE to find out exactly what he told THRUSH while he was being interrogated, except that Napoleon isn't reacting to the truth serum as expected. The story is from Napoleon's jumbled POV and it's a delightfully drug-induced trip through hazy truths. The author has a charming style, one that I hope we all get to sample more of in the near future. "Mermaids Explained" is too short to give you a sample without giving away the stories enchanting style, but just trust me - this one is well worth your attention.

Mermaids Explained

Comments

[shayheyred.livejournal.com]

I'd say that's more than just "pre"-slash! And it's very, very cute, too. Great rec.

[georgiesmith.livejournal.com]

I'd say that's more than just "pre"-slash!
Well...maybe some of the gen-only people will take a peek now...

It is lovely and sweet however it's interpreted. (Though, to be fair, it does say slash on the page.)

[magician113.livejournal.com]

I was out of town and got a bit behind in my reading. At 1000 words, this seemed like a nice little appetizer. Wow, it was very, very good -- packed a lot in very few words. Loved figuring out all the hidden meanings. I never realized the spy business had so much subtext *g*

Nice rec and you're doing a great job this month.

[georgiesmith.livejournal.com]

Nice rec and you're doing a great job this month.

Thank you so much! It's very kind of you to say.

[kanders07.livejournal.com]

Just wanted to let you know, I'm enjoying the stories you've been reccing this month.

This one was so much fun to read again.

[georgiesmith.livejournal.com]

Aw, thanks!

As much as I'm loving it, I'm finding it kind of nerve-wracking because I sometimes find it difficult to come up with the right words to describe why I love a particular story so much and hope that my inarticulateness won't put off anyone from reading a terrific piece of fiction.

[periwinkle27.livejournal.com]

first of all, this story is definitely worthy of a rec.

Second, if you are worried about what to say, check out some of my old recs. I notice I tend to do a short synopsis of the plot and then let it hang so that the reader has to go to the story to find out what happened.

[magician113.livejournal.com]

then let it hang so that the reader has to go to the story to find out what happened.

Oo torture! How very apropos to the fandom. ~_*

[magician113.livejournal.com]

Hah! I felt the same way when I first decided to rec. You don't want to say the same thing that everyone else has said but you want to get across your enthusiasm. I usually like doing a quote from the story that is enticing but doesn't give anything away.

You don't have to worry though. You've been doing great so far. And I love that you've blown past the minimum number of recs for the month already. I was just starting to get into the fandom last year via Crack Van when we have a few dry months. Your recs have re-energized me. Thanks!