Some of those other things I was going to post about...

[ash48]

I haven't written anything about the last episode. I liked it. Ok, it didn't send me into raptures like a couple of the recent episodes did, but I can't (and don't) expect that from every episode. By the way it started I thought it was going to be a run of the mill MoTW episode and couldn't believe they'd do that so close to the end. Though I liked the prospect of a "less heavy" episode. I was happy that I got a bit of both.

Sad to see Richard as the Trickster/Gabriel go. He brought a lovely energy to the screen. But I'm getting pretty used to wonderful characters leaving us, so it was probably no surprise.

It kinda felt a little bit "messy", but overall I enjoyed it. Good to see the boys working more comfortably together. I know there's been a lot of discussion about the other Gods etc. I won't weigh into that. I actually liked the idea. It might not have been executed as well has it could have been, but I did like the idea.

I am pretty much unspoiled for future eps. Except - damn those enticing final ep photos around!!! I tried. I did. (luckily they weren't too spoilery..)

Now a couple of recs:

O.M.G This fic! I cannot gush about this enough. It's Restraint by emeraldsedai. It is absolutely stunning. I am not a historical romance reader, however when you have the Js cast in the lead roles it becomes very enticing. So I thought I'd give it a go. Everything about it is wonderful - the language, the plot, the characters, the situations, the friggin' AMAZING UST, the writing

It's long and I haven't been able to find time to sit and read it so I've been listening to the podfic. It's read impeccably by pandarus (fayjay). Honestly, her voice and characterisations are so perfect.

If you have a chance you really need to give this a go. It's incredibly satisfying. (It's a WIP, but I believe it's nearly finished \o/)

And this vid. It's by lucaszd88. It's called "We Cannot Save them All". It's haunting and has been playing in my mind ever since I saw it - which was about a week ago. Actually a lot of her vids are worth checking out. ;)





Also.... I can't make my mind up about participating (as a vidder) in Big Bang. I know it'd be fun and a great challenge but the idea of vidding a story really worries me. It'd be AU and I'm just not good at that. Also, I suppose the time commitment concerns me. Ack! I think I might just have to enjoy the final products. :)

Comments

[yourlibrarian]

I read it a bit ago and decided to download the podfic as well, just because I liked it so much. Normally I don't bother with podfic of fics I've already read because, well, more fic that way! But yes, it's wonderfully written.

Speaking of participating in fandom projects, have you heard about AO3 Vidders?

[ash48.livejournal.com]

The podfic is fabulous. Here voice is made for this kind of fic. I've just discovered podcasts this as a way of increasing my reading time. Just not enough hours in the days for everything fandom produces!

And thank you so much for the link. I have been pondering participating in that as well. It looks like an exciting project and one I'd love to support. So yep. Definitely on the cards that one. (The time frame looks doable too).

[yourlibrarian]

Wanted to add I went over to see the vid and I also enjoyed it. Do you know if she has an LJ or DW account?

[ash48.livejournal.com]

Not that I know of. In fact I'm sure she doesn't. (yet!) :)