Thrown by Halrloprillalar (PG-13)

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Fandom: LORD OF THE RINGS
Pairing: Legolas/Gimli
Author on LJ: prillalar
Author Website: prillalar.com
Why this must be read: The idea that opposites attract has become such a fanfic cliche that a pairing like Legolas/Gimli needs special care if it's not to get bogged down by the whole elf/dwarf dichotomy. 'Thrown' is a gem because Halrloprillalar recognises and exploits that dichotomy but never forgets that Legolas and Gimli aren't just blank representatives of different races but also a couple of individual and very interesting blokes who want to wrestle wrestle. The idea of contrast is incorporated not just in the story, but in the prose itself; the two of them speak, for instance, in a high, intricate style, even though they are discussing (in word and deed) sport 'n sex. The dialogue is deliciously flirty and really very romantic; the two of them easily persuade the reader even as they're persuading each other.

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