Oh, I absolutely love this. Normally I'm not really one for Top Gear angst, because it's so easy for the boys to end up completely unrecognisable, but they really feel like Jeremy, James and Richard here. I love Richard's enthusiasm and his concern when he realises something is wrong and scattering the parmesan over the floor, and Jeremy 'improving' Gordon Ramsay's recipe absolutely cracked me up, because I could really see him saying it. And, of course, Jeremy/James/Richard is pretty much the greatest thing ever. (They have keys to each other's homes! Awww!)
For some reason, I loved the phrase 'that dratted magazine'. I think it's just because it seems so much like the word-choice James's mind would use.
It’s a nice thought, and it almost takes James completely over the edge. But what actually does that is the feel of the sofa dipping as Jeremy cautiously sits down beside him, and then his arm slipping around his shoulders and squeezing timidly
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I'm really glad you like this - because I spent ages cracking up over your perfectly characterised TG/HP crossover. It seriously made me absolutely die.
James does have a strangely nostalgic, old-fashioned turn of phrase, which I love him for! And Richard is a bit careless and Jeremy - Jeremy is just Jeremy. Throwaway arrogance - but I wish there was a better word for it because he isn't obnoxious, not really!
Anyway, glad you picked up on those bits, because I adore your fic. I spent most of last night wandering through it and loved it. If I commented on phrases I liekd frome ach one, I'd possibly have blisters on my fingers from typing. They rock. Please, please write more TG, it would make me so happy. And possibly incontinent and incoherent, too, but I can deal with that.
Also, Life on Mars? You are spot on with your reviews (and obsessed by many very, very good shows) - I've got eps 7 & 8 waiting for me tonight.
I've not really read anything much for a while because I've been really busy and I've been constantly knackered, but can I just tell you that this is gorgeous. The idea of TG angst always seemed a little odd to me (I've not been involved in TG slash very long), but when the characterisation is this good...
I loved how matter-of-fact Jeremy and Richard are (and how they convince James he's NOT a spare wheel).
*sighs happily*
Oh, I went back and read your other two as well, and fell in love with 'A Saga of Sorts'... again the characterisation, and the dialogue... and that little tender moment in the lane, outside the land rover just made me melt. Lovely!
(Oh, and your musical selection made me smile, and not feel so sad for owning ALL THREE of their albums ;))
Thank you very much for your comments, I'm glad you enjoy it. I'm happy the characterisation of them all seems to be working out ok - I agree, angst with them seems a bit strange because, well, they spend their time mucking about a lot, so how does angst come into that?
I can just imagine them being very gung-ho about it and only occasionally admitting their true feelings (in a very manly, dismissive, but genuine way, of course). James always strikes me as being a bit more sensitive though, bless him!
I have their Greatest Hits - and a wide selection of their videos! Ant and Dec absolutely rock, and their music is just pure cheesy pop, which you cannot beat. Ever!
Just popping out of the middle of nowhere to tell you I love this fic very very much, to the extent it's even made it to my secret offline fic stash for surviving long journeys and visits to the relatives.
Apart from my normal angst junkieism, I particularly loved Jeremy's “Now that we’ve got that out of the way, can we please have sex?” -- it's such a Jeremyish question.
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For some reason, I loved the phrase 'that dratted magazine'. I think it's just because it seems so much like the word-choice James's mind would use.
It’s a nice thought, and it almost takes James completely over the edge. But what actually does that is the feel of the sofa dipping as Jeremy cautiously sits down beside him, and then his arm slipping around his shoulders and squeezing timidly ( ... )
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James does have a strangely nostalgic, old-fashioned turn of phrase, which I love him for! And Richard is a bit careless and Jeremy - Jeremy is just Jeremy. Throwaway arrogance - but I wish there was a better word for it because he isn't obnoxious, not really!
Anyway, glad you picked up on those bits, because I adore your fic. I spent most of last night wandering through it and loved it. If I commented on phrases I liekd frome ach one, I'd possibly have blisters on my fingers from typing. They rock. Please, please write more TG, it would make me so happy. And possibly incontinent and incoherent, too, but I can deal with that.
Also, Life on Mars? You are spot on with your reviews (and obsessed by many very, very good shows) - I've got eps 7 & 8 waiting for me tonight.
Cheers!
J x
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I loved how matter-of-fact Jeremy and Richard are (and how they convince James he's NOT a spare wheel).
*sighs happily*
Oh, I went back and read your other two as well, and fell in love with 'A Saga of Sorts'... again the characterisation, and the dialogue... and that little tender moment in the lane, outside the land rover just made me melt. Lovely!
(Oh, and your musical selection made me smile, and not feel so sad for owning ALL THREE of their albums ;))
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I can just imagine them being very gung-ho about it and only occasionally admitting their true feelings (in a very manly, dismissive, but genuine way, of course). James always strikes me as being a bit more sensitive though, bless him!
I have their Greatest Hits - and a wide selection of their videos! Ant and Dec absolutely rock, and their music is just pure cheesy pop, which you cannot beat. Ever!
Cheers!
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Apart from my normal angst junkieism, I particularly loved Jeremy's “Now that we’ve got that out of the way, can we please have sex?” -- it's such a Jeremyish question.
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