I Was A Ghost Before You Came, Pt. 8/10 (Bourne Series, R)

[bigsciencybrain]

Title: I Was A Ghost Before You Came
Author: Bigsciencybrain
Fandom: The Bourne Movies Series
Rating: R
Summary: Unable to trust the CIA, Bourne and Landy go into hiding after he escapes from the training facility.
Spoilers: Post-Ultimatum
Pairings: Bourne/Landy
Disclaimer: None of the characters are mine. Bourne belongs to the Ludlum

Comments

[bacchae23]

I know that FF.net is like the bane of creation to really good writers, but why don't you publish this there? It's a fantastically done piece that will more than liven up an otherwise relatively dull community.

And on to me ranting:

IIIEEE!! This is beautifully done -- as always. Your characterizations are absolutely amazing, and the thought you put behind each move and each piece of dialogue is fantastic. There's just enough flashback for the reader to grasp what has happened previously, but not too much. The plot still keeps running fluidly and lucidly, which is usually difficult to pull of with flashbacks and whatnot.

Downsides? I'm really bummed Tom died -- he was an excellent character in the films and you extended his role excellently in this. It's nice, too, to see Marshall take a stand.

Overall? This is fantastic. I'll be sad when it's done.

[bigsciencybrain]

Oh! He's not dead! Just...shot. Sorry, I guess I didn't make that clear.

I haven't gotten around to posting things on FF.net because I usually don't post at all until I'm finished completely. Since this was a ficathon, and three months late at that, I started posting as I was writing. Once it's done, I'll post it at FF.net. :)

[bacchae23]

Ah, so...well, that actually makes a lot of sense.

In any case -- continue! :D

[alice_1005]

Again, I loved this chapter. I'm afraid I had no idea who Tom was until I remembered that his last name was Cronin, and then I had to re-read the entire thing thinking 'him! him? not him!'.

But I'm happier that he's alive after seeing you say it.

The characterization and insight you provide is wonderful. I'll be sad when it's done. I was wondering why you didn't post it on ffnet, but really, all that gets any attention over there are all the multi-chapter J/N fics that keep popping up. You seem to be getting a better audiance here--regardless, I love it. Can't wait to read the next part.

[bigsciencybrain]

I waded into the Bourne section of ff.net a while ago and had the misfortune to click on a couple fics where Jason and Nicky live happily ever after and raise a bunch of chubby cheeked kids. o_O Haven't dared go back since.

I know there's got to be good fic there...somewhere.

[alice_1005]

Yeah, it's a little...scary...over there. I think happily ever after J/N fics make up half of the whole fandom, considering that it's just one after another for about 3 pages in.

There are lots of good fics, though. Eventually.

[bigsciencybrain]

Ironically, what I consider Tom's most important contribution has yet to be posted. Cause I'm strange. :)