A Dish of Lime-Vanilla Ice by Scribe (R maybe NC-17)

[duonoaikouka.livejournal.com]

Fandom: THE SENTINEL
Pairing: Jim/Blair
Length: 16,700 words
Author on LJ: unknown
Author Website: Author's listing on My Mongoose Ezines
Why this must be read:

Scribe's stories are some of my favorites when it comes to the use of historical settings in this fandom. And Lime-Vanilla is a step above the rest. The way the story is written, I don't feel like I'm reading a history lesson or textbook. She interweaves her historical details very subtly like her gentle description of an early twentieth century ice cream shop or the use of historical current events throughout the narrative. And all the while, the story's main focus is on the relationship developing between these two men.

I also really like the gentle way in which this story is told. When the story is in the past, it's almost dream-like in some passages. And for a fic that deals with past lives and whatnot, that is very fitting. And her use of that past lives story device! Very touching and yet it made me tear up something fierce. Thankfully, it ends happily. So definitely give this story a shot. It's a very well written jaunt through a past life of Jim and Blair's that will leave you breathless and your heart filled with emotion. A prime example of Scribe's writing.


A Dish of Lime-Vanilla Ice

 

Comments

[mizface.livejournal.com]

I'd forgotten about this one - great rec, and thank you for reminding me of it!

[duonoaikouka.livejournal.com]

Very welcome! :) I found this little beaut while looking through my fanfiction folder and just thought, "Ooohhh!!! That's one to bring up!!" Glad the rec brought it back up for ya.

[whipsandscums.livejournal.com]

I can't believe this has never been rec'ed. I love this story for the same reasons you mentioned.

[duonoaikouka.livejournal.com]

Well, I'm glad I could bring it up. It definitely deserves it. Glad you enjoyed. :)

[terribilita.livejournal.com]

God, this is so incredibly romantic; what an amazing read, truly. Thanks so much for recommending it.

(Though I wish the author had a journal for stalking, ha.)

[duonoaikouka.livejournal.com]

LOL! Well, Scribe's stories definitely make her stalk-worthy. Glad you enjoyed the fic. It was a definite loved one of mine. :)