fic rec: The Greek Problem
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221b_recsTitle: The Greek Problem
Author: candle_beck
Pairing: Holmes/Watson
Length: 13626 words
Rating: Mature
Verse: Ritchie films (though it felt more like ACD to me)
Author's summary: The brainless things people do for love.
Reccer's comments: I hardly ever read ACD fic, but I made an exception for this one, and I'm glad I did. The writing is just as exquisite as the rest of![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
candle_beck's work, and the counterpoint of the sadness of the case and the growing happiness in Holmes and Watson's personal lives provides a sort of emotional chiaroscuro that throws everything into sharp relief. The slow build is masterfully paced, the imagery is striking, and the ending is joyful.
Author: candle_beck
Pairing: Holmes/Watson
Length: 13626 words
Rating: Mature
Verse: Ritchie films (though it felt more like ACD to me)
Author's summary: The brainless things people do for love.
Reccer's comments: I hardly ever read ACD fic, but I made an exception for this one, and I'm glad I did. The writing is just as exquisite as the rest of
candle_beck's work, and the counterpoint of the sadness of the case and the growing happiness in Holmes and Watson's personal lives provides a sort of emotional chiaroscuro that throws everything into sharp relief. The slow build is masterfully paced, the imagery is striking, and the ending is joyful.
