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The Long Way Home Bk I: The Soldier's Homecoming by Yum@ (G)
Hello, back to keep our lovely Mag7 wagon rolling on down the trail! No theme this time round - a mix of old and new, OW and AU, gen and slash recs coming up.
Fandom: THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN
Pairing: none
Length: 60K
Author on LJ:![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
mrwubbles aka Yum@
Author website: Master Fic List on LJ; stargatefan.com
Why this must be read:
Because it's a sweet but very solid, long story and a nicely satisfying read. It was an entry in the 2011 Mag7 Big Bang and although only the first part of a planned AU trilogy (set after World War Two and with much information still to be revealed), is very complete in itself. It's beautifully-paced; cosy yet with an intriguing undertow.
"And who's this?" Chris gestured toward the pair of eyes the color of the fields behind the boy. It was a little unnerving to be under such scrutiny from one so young. Doubly unnerving when he found himself staring back at the toddler. Adam had been that age for what felt like only a day before he was suddenly old enough to write his own name, ride his own pony.
He was apparently old enough to be buried beside Sarah, too.
Chris could feel his face contorting before he clenched his jaw, damning all that useless stuff. But whatever managed to show on his face was enough to cause the shadow behind the knee to retreat further until only one eye peeked from between the teen's legs.
The deepening frown on the youth's face was impressive, and vaguely reminded Chris of his drill sergeant.
This tale of found family features a fatherless pretending-to-be-18 year-old Vin and his mute 3 year-old 'brother' Ezra. Vin is as capable, humorous and spirited as he is in the show and Ezra, who communicates only through his plushy sidekick, is cute yet satisfyingly cunning. Shadowy in the background are Maude and the menacing figure of 'Mister'. The rest of the Seven's canon adult selves are here, too. They all ring true, have strong parts to play and are just marvelously readable throughout - the Buck-Chris friendship is wonderfully realized, and bereaved Chris will make your heart squeeze. Overall the style is crisp but soft, the post-war world Yum@ has built draws you in and snuggles you tight, and it is full of subtly-added detail, both familiar and original. Even if you tend not to read widely in the pint-sized!Seven AUs, the lovely writing here and the belief the author has in her characters may well win you over. Hopefully it won't be too long before the next part of the story appears.
The Soldier's Homecoming
Fandom: THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN
Pairing: none
Length: 60K
Author on LJ:
mrwubbles aka Yum@Author website: Master Fic List on LJ; stargatefan.com
Why this must be read:
Because it's a sweet but very solid, long story and a nicely satisfying read. It was an entry in the 2011 Mag7 Big Bang and although only the first part of a planned AU trilogy (set after World War Two and with much information still to be revealed), is very complete in itself. It's beautifully-paced; cosy yet with an intriguing undertow.
"And who's this?" Chris gestured toward the pair of eyes the color of the fields behind the boy. It was a little unnerving to be under such scrutiny from one so young. Doubly unnerving when he found himself staring back at the toddler. Adam had been that age for what felt like only a day before he was suddenly old enough to write his own name, ride his own pony.
He was apparently old enough to be buried beside Sarah, too.
Chris could feel his face contorting before he clenched his jaw, damning all that useless stuff. But whatever managed to show on his face was enough to cause the shadow behind the knee to retreat further until only one eye peeked from between the teen's legs.
The deepening frown on the youth's face was impressive, and vaguely reminded Chris of his drill sergeant.
This tale of found family features a fatherless pretending-to-be-18 year-old Vin and his mute 3 year-old 'brother' Ezra. Vin is as capable, humorous and spirited as he is in the show and Ezra, who communicates only through his plushy sidekick, is cute yet satisfyingly cunning. Shadowy in the background are Maude and the menacing figure of 'Mister'. The rest of the Seven's canon adult selves are here, too. They all ring true, have strong parts to play and are just marvelously readable throughout - the Buck-Chris friendship is wonderfully realized, and bereaved Chris will make your heart squeeze. Overall the style is crisp but soft, the post-war world Yum@ has built draws you in and snuggles you tight, and it is full of subtly-added detail, both familiar and original. Even if you tend not to read widely in the pint-sized!Seven AUs, the lovely writing here and the belief the author has in her characters may well win you over. Hopefully it won't be too long before the next part of the story appears.
The Soldier's Homecoming
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