Fic Rec: Game Theory

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Title: Game Theory
Author: 7PercentSolution
Pairing: none
Length: approx. 246,800 words
Rating: Teenage
Warnings: attempted rape/non-con
Verse: Sherlock BBC
Author's summary: Set between The Great Game and The Scandal in Belgravia, both Sherlock and John have to deal with the collateral emotional damage that comes after Moriarty's pool-side revelation that their relationship was a weakness that could, and would, be exploited. Mycroft Holmes meddles, as usual, and it all goes to hell rather quickly.

Reccer's comments: You’ll need to accept the author’s clever arguments for her explanation for Sherlock’s often appalling behaviour but if you’re willing to accept that this series will have you in for hours of glorious reading.

The author’s take on the characters is flawless, her exploit of and explanations for the constant sibling warfare very convincing and the often gripping angst is relieved by bouts of welcome humour and wonderfully warm friendshippy feels. The dialogue is spot on.

Told from John’s POV the author manages to convey that constant sense of wonder and admiration that pervaded ASiP, TBB and TGG so gloriously. Meet Sherlock Holmes, marvel extraordinaire and weep for him. Even though he’ll scorn you for it.

Revealing anything of the plot would be a huge spoiler that would take away all your fun. You’ll just have to read this wonderful fic yourself to find out how clever it is. Really, the author could give Moftiss a run for their money.

Comments

[dogandmonkeyshow]

You'll probably be not at all surprised to learn that I've had this bookmarked to read after the Mycroft fic is done. I am, however, leery about the Multi category the author has labelled this with. What ships are in it? The author doesn't use any ship tags, so it's not possible to tell.

[dioscureantwins.livejournal.com]

All the ships in the fic are of the friend/acquaintance/colleague/family variety, there are no romantic attachments between the principal characters. John does his very best to land himself a date only to find his endeavours thwarted by either of the Holmes brothers because they need his help.

I can't recommend this fic enough. Honestly.

[pipmer1.livejournal.com]

I am on the second story of this series, and am enjoying it immensely. I am always in favor of a good sherlock/john friendship fic. Thank you for bringing it to my attention.

[dioscureantwins.livejournal.com]

Apologies for the enormously belated reply. I'm so happy to read you like this. I think the author is doing a wonderful job.