Post by Marlin on Jun 30, 2009 9:12:44 GMT -5
Okay, if you've ever perused the Finding Nemo section on FF.net, you know most of it is...not so good. Some of it's actually painfully bad. As mean as that is, it's true. I just dug up an old list of fanfiction suggestions I had sitting on my laptop, and I figured I should share them for all those interested.
In my humble opinion, these are some of the best in the section. But you may or may not agree.
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Call Me Ishmael by Aliet Faslami [Drama]--While it is a human AU, I thought it was a very original twist on a cliched idea. The author took quite a lot of artistic liberty with this AU and it really, REALLY worked. GO READ IT.
Fins of the Father by Rabid Wookiee Yankovich [Drama/Humor]--This one is actually pretty darn good. It has some very entertaining and accurate characterization, and a very original idea for a plot. That and it doesn't seperate the Tank Gang from the rest of the fish, as the custom of other Nemo fics. Dory and Bubbles make quite a pair xD (not a couple, mind you). Actually, I really enjoyed it.
I Don't Wanna Forget [Romance/Drama]--Another one-shot about Dory's thoughts during my beloved Sydney Harbor scene. I chose this one because I felt it captured Dory's desperation rather well. I'll admit it's a bit out of character but...y'know, even Dory has an emotional side. It just doesn't show under all that optimistic obliviousness.
Remembering Coral by Queenbean3--I feel this fic beautifully captured the Nemo-Marlin dynamic. It's really sweet and soft, perfect for putting a smile on your face. And I love how she wrote Marlin. It's hard to get him right, but Queenbean pulled it off beautifully.
Under the Light of the Pallid Moon by Blooregard Q. Kazoo [Angst]--Another take on Marlin finally spilling the beans on Coral. Very eloquent and showy, but a worthwhile read. Much more meloncholy than Queenbean's.
Finding Something Wonderful by Rose DiVerona [Tragedy/Romance]--Probably the only Marlin/Dory fanfiction I was completely satisfied with by the end. At least in terms of the romantic element, at any rate...it does ramble a bit towards the middle. But it's an interesting little perspective on Marlin's character and his relationships with Coral, Nemo, and Dory. It's rather sweet as well as sad ;D
Of Fish and Men by BulletproofZombie [Adventure/Romance]--Very peculiar in concept, but I found it to be an interesting read. While the descriptions are somewhat plain, the characterization was what really caught my attention.
Please Don't Go Away [Drama]--Two introspective one-shots about my absolute favorite scene in Finding Nemo. Actually rather poignant and well-written. I think this is a very accurate portrayal of what the characters were thinking at this point in the movie.
Through My Eyes, Dude by morph [Humor]--Good for a chuckle. And if you like Crush
Gone! by Marlin's Only Fan [Drama]--Mostly a novelization of Marlin's chase after Nemo's boat to after the mines blew up. It was written rather entertainingly (despite innaccuracies in dialog), so I thought I should highlight it as a better example of what the Finding Nemo section has to offer. Though, the author's name is a misnomer~
Orange and Blue by LauraCynthia [Humor]--Just a funny poem about Marlin and Dory braggin' about their colors.
Don't Forget by LauraCynthia [Angst/Romance]--A little corny towards the end but, hey, most Dory/Marlin fanfictions are. Oh well. Still pretty cute.
Precious Pearls by Lyrastar--Just a sweet little one-shot about an unusual pairing. Kind of odd, but cute nonetheless.
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If you have any to add, just post links to them. I've only included the ones offered on FF.net. I did find a rather cute one on LJ, but I lost the link to it.
In my humble opinion, these are some of the best in the section. But you may or may not agree.
---
Call Me Ishmael by Aliet Faslami [Drama]--While it is a human AU, I thought it was a very original twist on a cliched idea. The author took quite a lot of artistic liberty with this AU and it really, REALLY worked. GO READ IT.
Fins of the Father by Rabid Wookiee Yankovich [Drama/Humor]--This one is actually pretty darn good. It has some very entertaining and accurate characterization, and a very original idea for a plot. That and it doesn't seperate the Tank Gang from the rest of the fish, as the custom of other Nemo fics. Dory and Bubbles make quite a pair xD (not a couple, mind you). Actually, I really enjoyed it.
I Don't Wanna Forget [Romance/Drama]--Another one-shot about Dory's thoughts during my beloved Sydney Harbor scene. I chose this one because I felt it captured Dory's desperation rather well. I'll admit it's a bit out of character but...y'know, even Dory has an emotional side. It just doesn't show under all that optimistic obliviousness.
Remembering Coral by Queenbean3--I feel this fic beautifully captured the Nemo-Marlin dynamic. It's really sweet and soft, perfect for putting a smile on your face. And I love how she wrote Marlin. It's hard to get him right, but Queenbean pulled it off beautifully.
Under the Light of the Pallid Moon by Blooregard Q. Kazoo [Angst]--Another take on Marlin finally spilling the beans on Coral. Very eloquent and showy, but a worthwhile read. Much more meloncholy than Queenbean's.
Finding Something Wonderful by Rose DiVerona [Tragedy/Romance]--Probably the only Marlin/Dory fanfiction I was completely satisfied with by the end. At least in terms of the romantic element, at any rate...it does ramble a bit towards the middle. But it's an interesting little perspective on Marlin's character and his relationships with Coral, Nemo, and Dory. It's rather sweet as well as sad ;D
Of Fish and Men by BulletproofZombie [Adventure/Romance]--Very peculiar in concept, but I found it to be an interesting read. While the descriptions are somewhat plain, the characterization was what really caught my attention.
Please Don't Go Away [Drama]--Two introspective one-shots about my absolute favorite scene in Finding Nemo. Actually rather poignant and well-written. I think this is a very accurate portrayal of what the characters were thinking at this point in the movie.
Through My Eyes, Dude by morph [Humor]--Good for a chuckle. And if you like Crush
Gone! by Marlin's Only Fan [Drama]--Mostly a novelization of Marlin's chase after Nemo's boat to after the mines blew up. It was written rather entertainingly (despite innaccuracies in dialog), so I thought I should highlight it as a better example of what the Finding Nemo section has to offer. Though, the author's name is a misnomer~
Orange and Blue by LauraCynthia [Humor]--Just a funny poem about Marlin and Dory braggin' about their colors.
Don't Forget by LauraCynthia [Angst/Romance]--A little corny towards the end but, hey, most Dory/Marlin fanfictions are. Oh well. Still pretty cute.
Precious Pearls by Lyrastar--Just a sweet little one-shot about an unusual pairing. Kind of odd, but cute nonetheless.
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If you have any to add, just post links to them. I've only included the ones offered on FF.net. I did find a rather cute one on LJ, but I lost the link to it.
