Blue Sun Room FICTION - GENERAL
Back Stories I, Chapter 5/14: Book
Monday, May 14, 2007
Mal gets away from Niska (again), then – Book’s connections are of use to the crew.
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Rating: PG to NC17. I will not put warnings on each chapter, because I don’t want to give things away. In general, don’t be getting into any of this if you’re not prepared for adult storylines, violence, explicit sexual content, and - oh my - bad words.
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Monday, 14 May 2007 15:19
BEB - Inara's chapter is last... I have no other comment. Except you're going to laugh at next Monday's chapter!
Katesfriend - our discussion will have to stay in PM's now. :)
Katesfriend - our discussion will have to stay in PM's now. :)
Monday, 14 May 2007 17:11
I really love Book and Wash's banter while playing cards. Threw me right into the middle of what I could clearly see being part of a filmed episode.
And what you've revealed so far as your take on Book's past is just perfectly mean. But - it's exactly how the show was doing it. Revealing little bits at a time.
Book's conversation with Kaylee was just heartbreaking. Someone needs to help that woman, and soon, or she's going to withdraw further - or snap. Both would be fun to see! :)
Again, I love how you're moving the story along in little bits while still giving us your version of each character's histories, or expounding on some of the things we already know (and have seen in the series) about them.
And what you've revealed so far as your take on Book's past is just perfectly mean. But - it's exactly how the show was doing it. Revealing little bits at a time.
Book's conversation with Kaylee was just heartbreaking. Someone needs to help that woman, and soon, or she's going to withdraw further - or snap. Both would be fun to see! :)
Again, I love how you're moving the story along in little bits while still giving us your version of each character's histories, or expounding on some of the things we already know (and have seen in the series) about them.
Tuesday, 15 May 2007 00:26
The Plot Thickens!
Just wondering how far back the memory loss would go. (don't answer!)
Being a closet anarchist, I know where I want this to go. But I also know no sane writer would do that! (Nor would (should) anyone like it).
Really enjoying this. The small expose of Book was really good. Always was a mystery why he came (and stayed) on board the ship and I am not much of a believer in coincidence.
Next chapter should be interesting.
Just wondering how far back the memory loss would go. (don't answer!)
Being a closet anarchist, I know where I want this to go. But I also know no sane writer would do that! (Nor would (should) anyone like it).
Really enjoying this. The small expose of Book was really good. Always was a mystery why he came (and stayed) on board the ship and I am not much of a believer in coincidence.
Next chapter should be interesting.
Tuesday, 15 May 2007 00:41
I clearly see why this has recieved a rating of 10 thus far. Your insight into Book and the formulation of his history are fantastic. I can clearly see your vision played out on the screen. I truly enjoyed your card game between Book and Wash. The little things, the details. They're wonderful.
Keep it up!!
Rob O.
Keep it up!!
Rob O.
Tuesday, 15 May 2007 13:24
It’s funny how a man can commit himself to saving the down-trodden masses of the `verse, but not give a damn for a single down-trodden individual. Not if it’s inconvenient to him.”
That's why I love your fics - awesome chapter on this one! You took a mysterious character and fleshed him out believably and plausibly. Loved how Book's ministrations to the crew were so subtle they never even caught on. And Book's past blended perfectly with Joss's clues as to who he was.
Kaylee is starting to break my heart - hope someone can help her before she disappears. Another fabulous piece of writing that keeps me eagerly looking forward to Thursday!
That's why I love your fics - awesome chapter on this one! You took a mysterious character and fleshed him out believably and plausibly. Loved how Book's ministrations to the crew were so subtle they never even caught on. And Book's past blended perfectly with Joss's clues as to who he was.
Kaylee is starting to break my heart - hope someone can help her before she disappears. Another fabulous piece of writing that keeps me eagerly looking forward to Thursday!
Tuesday, 15 May 2007 15:41
As I though, mal4prez...only makes sense to have Inara be the last one of the BDHs to have her moment in the spotlight, since I suspect what will be contained within will be related to dealing with the Captain's and Kaylee's issues:D
Now...to minister my praise for this chapter;)
Utterly fantastic work here, mal4prez! The level of skill and brilliant you've shown here and in the other chapters when it comes to getting Joss' characters to dance to your tune and how the plot is unfolding in concerns to both the characters' backgrounds and exploring how things are getting less and less shiny.
It's strange though...I actually have to compliment you on something that made me feel uncomfortable: Book's though about Wash's behaviour during the card games. I personally would have wanted to give Book a much more saintly attitude about how Wash was carrying on - once again - while Zoe was off-ship, but I would imagine that for all of Book's recently-found peace and compassion...Wash's usual schtick would grow wearying after a while. Especially if you were the only usually accepting the brunt of it;)
OH! And the revelation at the end about Mal's dreams being linked to his memory loss? Fabulous idea! Really can't wait to see how you expand and explore this concept:D
BEB
Now...to minister my praise for this chapter;)
Utterly fantastic work here, mal4prez! The level of skill and brilliant you've shown here and in the other chapters when it comes to getting Joss' characters to dance to your tune and how the plot is unfolding in concerns to both the characters' backgrounds and exploring how things are getting less and less shiny.
It's strange though...I actually have to compliment you on something that made me feel uncomfortable: Book's though about Wash's behaviour during the card games. I personally would have wanted to give Book a much more saintly attitude about how Wash was carrying on - once again - while Zoe was off-ship, but I would imagine that for all of Book's recently-found peace and compassion...Wash's usual schtick would grow wearying after a while. Especially if you were the only usually accepting the brunt of it;)
OH! And the revelation at the end about Mal's dreams being linked to his memory loss? Fabulous idea! Really can't wait to see how you expand and explore this concept:D
BEB
Wednesday, 16 May 2007 01:54
Oops, I think I missed commenting on Jayne’s chapter. (Progress report time) Anyway, I really thought your back-story and characterization of him was spot on and not romantized in a depreciating way. He is what he is. A practical self-serving, say what everyone’s thinking, gun-toting mercenary. River’s flirtatious attraction is definitely understandable.
I also found your Book scenario plausible, and I liked the way it came full circle with him now helping Mal in return for providing the Tam’s a safe harbor.
And, Mal, poor Mal,...him only remembering Inara in his dreams..nice capraesque quality there. In the deleted sconce, from the original script, Inara had to humiliate herself and practically beg for the councilor’s help to get that ear reattached. If he only knew!
I love the way the back-stories and the plot are unfolding and intertwining together. I want to say “ scaffolding” rather than sequential, but I’m not sure if that is the correct narration term.
Thanks for the read!
I also found your Book scenario plausible, and I liked the way it came full circle with him now helping Mal in return for providing the Tam’s a safe harbor.
And, Mal, poor Mal,...him only remembering Inara in his dreams..nice capraesque quality there. In the deleted sconce, from the original script, Inara had to humiliate herself and practically beg for the councilor’s help to get that ear reattached. If he only knew!
I love the way the back-stories and the plot are unfolding and intertwining together. I want to say “ scaffolding” rather than sequential, but I’m not sure if that is the correct narration term.
Thanks for the read!
Friday, 18 May 2007 01:57
I really loved the flashbacks in Book's past and how he tries in the Here and Now to be useful and help the crew as and when he can. Very much the way I saw him in the series. Good work. Ali D :~)
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You can't take the sky from me
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