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The Zookeeper's Lament by DJJBlack (GEN)
Fandom: STARSKY & HUTCH
Pairing: No pairing
Length: 1,563 words
Author on LJ: n/a
Author Website: DJJBlack on the Starsky & Hutch archive
Why this must be read:
DJJBlack, according to her bio, has been watching the show since first run, but only recently started posting fic. If The Zookeeper's Lament is an example of her or his work, we can't wait to see more. This short but powerful piece is written from Captain Dobey's point of view, something we don't see very often. And his view of "his boys" is worth reading. It seems that working with S&H has earned him the nickname among his peers of "The Zookeeper," because they're so hard to handle.
DJJBlack carries the analogy of Dobey managing S&H as if he's keeping fierce animals under control all through this well crafted fic. It's never overdone, and there's never a wasted word. Dobey reads true, especially the way he works the volatile pair, all the while respecting a unique relationship and its unusual talents.
Starsky's just back on duty after an injury. They've been working too much, and Dobey has to call in them after a promised weekend off. Hutch is ready to bite the captain's head off. The few moments we spend with them in Dobey's office tells us reams about their working relationship not only with Dobey, but with each other. By the time the story is done, you're sitting in the office with them, stealing Dobey's donuts, and watching him handle "his boys" in the way you know he'd have to. And best of all, this is a punch-line story, one of my favorite kinds. And the punch line is perfect, absolutely perfect. Don't miss this story. And keep an eye on this writer.
The Zookeeper's Lament by DJJBlack
Pairing: No pairing
Length: 1,563 words
Author on LJ: n/a
Author Website: DJJBlack on the Starsky & Hutch archive
Why this must be read:
DJJBlack, according to her bio, has been watching the show since first run, but only recently started posting fic. If The Zookeeper's Lament is an example of her or his work, we can't wait to see more. This short but powerful piece is written from Captain Dobey's point of view, something we don't see very often. And his view of "his boys" is worth reading. It seems that working with S&H has earned him the nickname among his peers of "The Zookeeper," because they're so hard to handle.
DJJBlack carries the analogy of Dobey managing S&H as if he's keeping fierce animals under control all through this well crafted fic. It's never overdone, and there's never a wasted word. Dobey reads true, especially the way he works the volatile pair, all the while respecting a unique relationship and its unusual talents.
Starsky's just back on duty after an injury. They've been working too much, and Dobey has to call in them after a promised weekend off. Hutch is ready to bite the captain's head off. The few moments we spend with them in Dobey's office tells us reams about their working relationship not only with Dobey, but with each other. By the time the story is done, you're sitting in the office with them, stealing Dobey's donuts, and watching him handle "his boys" in the way you know he'd have to. And best of all, this is a punch-line story, one of my favorite kinds. And the punch line is perfect, absolutely perfect. Don't miss this story. And keep an eye on this writer.
The Zookeeper's Lament by DJJBlack
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