Day of the Dead
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| Fanfiction | |
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| Title: | Day of the Dead |
| Author(s): | Djinn |
| Date(s): | 2002 |
| Length: | |
| Genre(s): | het |
| Fandom(s): | Star Trek Voyager |
| Relationship(s): | |
| External Links: | Day of the Dead on AO3 |
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Day of the Dead is a Star Trek: VOY Janeway/Chakotay story by Djinn.
It was nominated for a 2002 ASC Award.
Reactions and Reviews
Wonderful. Romantic and ethereal, chalk full of angst. [1]
Figuring out the secret of this story early on did not detract in any way from nor lessen my enjoyment of this beautifully written piece. This is the Janeway and Chakotay I remember, the ones I wish they could have been past the first few seasons of the show. Their conversation, especially what had transpired on New Earth and the legend of the angry warrior, was exactly what I wanted to see them finally say to each other. I also thought the 'Angry Warrior' didn't try hard enough, should have realized despite her denials just how much the woman warrior needed him by her side, and I've never been able to rationalize how Chakotay could just give up on her. Djinn did a wonderful job of evoking what was literally as well as figuratively a deathless love, transcending time and place. [2]
Like one of the other commentors, I figured this story out before the end, but that didn't detract at all from the power of the tale. In fact, it made the J/C interaction all the more effective. Djinn is very good at creating strong atmosphere and telling images. [3]
I enjoyed this Janeway/Chakotay story very much. It breathes with the lush, romantic setting of the Yucatan so well described. I loved how Djinn wove the Mayan mythology throughout "Day of the Dead." I thought that spirituality in the story fit very well with Chakotay's character. I also loved how Djinn painted Janeway, her willful isolation and stubbornness that is about to have its comeuppance. Djinn captures Chakotay's voice and personality equally well and I very much liked the conversation between them of things that should have long been said. I also like that Djinn doesn't slight Chakotay's relationship with Seven in order to build something between Janeway and Chakotay. I love the twist at the end all the more for how Djinn plays fair with the reader. The clues were there all along and obvious once you get there, but obscured enough that you feel the pleasant shock of surprise and delicious Halloween shiver at the end. [4]
Ah, this story is by far my favorite J/C story of this year. Djinn deftly weaves myth with reality in creating an intelligent and haunting romance tinged with regret. Janeway and Chakotay are both written beautifully here and the scenes, the descriptions - all of it is perfection. Djinn does an exceptional job of setting the mood and scene. The twist at the end is not forced but flows perfectly. Yet another outstanding story from Djinn. [5]
I love it when Djinn writes J/C; she understands the relationship and the characters perfectly. But it's the detail that makes this story memorable. Even if the reader suspects where it might be headed, the journey is vivid and fresh from the setting and atmosphere. Very well done. [6]
Kudos to Djinn for doing something exciting and new with Chakotay's heritage. There are no akoochemoyas in this story, just a mysterious tour guide and a Janeway who takes her last chance at J/C happiness. I knew something odd was happening, but the ending was still a thrilling twist. [7]
Yum, a romantic and spooky Halloween story -- very enjoyable! I loved the lush description of the Central American jungle, and it was good to see Janeway take a chance and start living for herself, for once. [8]
This gave me the shivers. It made me want to learn more about the Day of the Dead celebration, and anytime my curiosity is peaked beyond the norm, it's a good thing. Sad ending, but I liked it. [9]
References
- ^ Ananke This is the Digest from 2002 for the Category of: Janeway/Chakotay
- ^ Rocky This is the Digest from 2002 for the Category of: Janeway/Chakotay
- ^ Kelly Chambliss This is the Digest from 2002 for the Category of: Janeway/Chakotay
- ^ Rabble Rouser This is the Digest from 2002 for the Category of: Janeway/Chakotay
- ^ Seema This is the Digest from 2002 for the Category of: Janeway/Chakotay
- ^ Penny Proctor This is the Digest from 2002 for the Category of: Janeway/Chakotay
- ^ Jemima This is the Digest from 2002 for the Category of: Janeway/Chakotay
- ^ Ventura33 This is the Digest from 2002 for the Category of: Janeway/Chakotay
- ^ Cait N. This is the Digest from 2002 for the Category of: Janeway/Chakotay