Atwood, Ryan by Flash Back (PG)

[talitha78.livejournal.com]

Fandom: THE O.C.

Pairing: N/A

Authors on LJ: unknown

Author Website: unknown

Why this must be read:


First of all, I love the premise of this fic. It is written from the point of view of Dr. Gary Thomas, a family therapist the Cohens have sought out in the aftermath of Oliver debacle. The story is told in the form of session transcripts and chart notes, and is a meticulous exploration of the family dynamics between Sandy, Kirsten, Seth, and Ryan. So much care and thought has gone into fleshing out the characters from the show that by the end of the fic, you almost feel like you know them intimately. Especially poignant is the growth of the relationship between Ryan and Kirsten. It's lovely to see the way the author has them progress from wariness of each other to a more trusting bond. Another really nice thing about this fic is it's length; it's a story you can really sink your teeth into. Completely fulfilling on multiple levels.


Atwood, Ryan

Comments

[regina-terra.livejournal.com]

This is a great fic, and I'm glad you posted the link. One small correction though: lizzyjit isn't the author, she just runs the website. I don't know whether the author has an lj, but on TWoP, she's Flashback.

[talitha78.livejournal.com]

Thanks so much for the correction; I was just a bit confused. I've changed the entry. I really appreciate it. :)