ahasemore
Since: Nov, 2011
09/04/2016 06:10:35
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FanficRecs An intense, fairly well-written fanfic
This story succeeded in nearly every way, especially with characterisation and writing of the canon characters (aside from one). The romance was by far the best part of the story as well as it's progression, as well as the detective/mystery elements. Unfortunately, the story tries too hard to flesh out the villains and it ends up clogging up the story somewhat, ie. the Nick and Judy moments were far better than the villains' scenes, which sticks out. The underlying motivation for the entire plot is also extremely weak and disappointing. But still a good story with a lot of good writing and effort put into it.
FanficRecs Great beginning, less satisfying ending.
A well written story that deals wonderfully with Nick and Judy deepening their relationship and also nicely covers their work on case together. For me the first 3/4th of the story was an entertaining read. Unfortunately in the last few chapters once the case had been solved it shifts to the social message exposed by the case of "right to refuse" and becomes a bit heavy handed. Nick and Judy become involved in that movement essentially becoming spokesmammals which I didn't find as interesting. The author includes an epilogue that takes their involvement to its logical conclusions but it left me feeling incredibly sad for Judy as a result. She was the idealistic one who wanted to make the world a better place but it turns out that Nick is the one who does the heavy lifting in bringing about social change. In the process he leaves the ZPD so he and Judy are no longer partners and they end up spending the latter half of their careers not spending as much time together up until Judy finally retires. Ultimately it was nicely crafted story and I'm glad I read it but the charm of them as a couple fades into the background towards the end as the social message takes the foreground.