Fic Rec: Method Act

[cherrytide.livejournal.com]

Title:Method Act
Author: splix
Pairing: Sherlock Holmes/John Watson, Benedict Cumberbatch/Tom Hiddleston, Sherlock Holmes/Mark Gatiss, Benedict Cumberbatch/John Watson, Benedict Cumberbatch/Molly Hooper, Sherlock Holmes/Louise Brealey, Sherlock Holmes/Tom Hiddleston, Benedict Cumberbatch/Mycroft Holmes
Length:136749 words
Rating: Explicit
Warnings: Graphic violence, incest, RPF, consent issues.
Verse: Sherlock BBC

Author's summary: Something very strange keeps happening at 7:35 PM.

Reccer's comments: After an accident, Sherlock Holmes and Benedict Cumberbatch wake up in each other's body - Benedict faced with having to pretend to be a genius and face down supervillains and Sherlock having to adapt to the life of a well loved actor. The author does a great job of expanding on the humour of the premise, showing both men struggling with their fish out of water existence as they try to find a way back to their true homes and the people they love. There is also a smart and intriguing mystery plot that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

I loved how funny and observant this story was, and how well it riffs off of our knowledge of the characters and real people involved in the story. Despite not usually being one for RPF, it's one of my favourites.

Comments

[bk7brokemybrain.livejournal.com]

YAAAAASSSSSS! Seconded. This fic was so much fun to read, especially in serial form. We readers had a lot of fun speculating in the comment section, trying not to bite our nails to the quick with worry for our boys. It was also terribly hot. *fans self*

[cherrytide.livejournal.com]

Yes, it's one of those stories where I found the comments section was always fascinating too!

And mmm, yes definitely!

[jesse_the_k]

I adored this for all the reasons you cited, plus it handled the implications of soul travel deftly; I was never in doubt as to who was speaking, and that's not easy to do.

[cherrytide.livejournal.com]

Yes, that's a good point! The writer has the character voices so spot on it really does capture the unease of the wrong soul in the wrong body.

[dioscureantwins.livejournal.com]

Thirded!!! She's such a wonderful, wonderful writer and this story was so cleverly crafted. Even though I kept laughing while reading I felt for all of them as well and I loved the amazing cliffhangers that left me biting my nails after hurrying through each update.

[cherrytide.livejournal.com]

Yes, the story is very sharply plotted! The author is great at creating suspense. :)