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End of the Line (Starsky & Hutch story)
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| Fanfiction | |
|---|---|
| Title: | End of the Line |
| Author(s): | Rosemary C |
| Date(s): | 1994 |
| Length: | |
| Genre(s): | slash |
| Fandom(s): | Starsky & Hutch |
| Relationship(s): | |
| External Links: | online here |
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End of the Line is a Starsky/Hutch story by Rosemary C.
It was published in ...Turned to Fire and is also online.
This story was the winner of a Huggy Award.
Reactions and Reviews
1995
[Rosemary C] did an insightful story of self-discovery with "End of the Line." I like her style. [1]
END OF THE LINE. It seems a very popular topic in slash, writing about the first time for S&H, but I never get tired of it, everyone's got a different viewpoint. I liked the flashbacks, they made the emotional level easier to understand, making the reader think back to all they've been through and what finally brings them to this point. Enjoyed very much![2]
"End of the Line" is a very realistic "first time story - Rosemary knows the guys, knows Huggy, and gives a great interpretation of how they'd react in the situation. The story is finely detailed and plotted, with very nice detail.[3]
"End of the Line" by [Rosemary C]. A beautifully written, touching and erotic story—just the kind I've learned to expect from this writer. I loved the conversation between Starsky and Huggy at the Pits , and then the flashbacks to show the development of the love between Starsky and Hutch. The post-"Bloodbath" flashback was especially wonderful, great h/c that never once crossed the line into sentimentality. I loved Hutch's bravado when confronting Starsky: "If an apology will make a difference, I didn't intend what happened today." Poor Hutch! The love scene was delicious too.[4]
I was a bit nonplussed by all the italics in END OF THE LINE, but because I was enjoying the story, I managed to read it all without too much trouble. And it is a good story. I like Rosemary's writing and this is the kind of story I would give to a new fan as an example of the writing in S&H. Bit of action, build up to the finale. Yes, it is a story I shall read again.[5]
"End of the Line" -- one of the best-written stories in the zine, as it actually had a beginning, middle, and an end. Liked the flashbacks because they were original and didn't depend on re-telling what happened in episodes. I especially liked Starsky's reflections on learning how to "open up Hutch" their first year of partnership. Lots of fans tend to assume they were best buds from the start, but it's more realistic - and satisfying to think the friendship grew over time; i.e., they earned it. I also liked how Starsky had to face that he had been just as "guilty" of giving signals to encourage Hutch. Nitpicks: On page 10, I can't believe Hutch would jump to conclusions when Starsky said, "I love ya", thereby forcing Starsky to explain that he only meant it as brothers. Surely, after a a near-death situation, they both would be feeling closer to each other and, therefore, a little
sentimental. The dream (pp. 14-15) was a bit trite, but I always like it when they find an excuse to curl up together for reasons that are completely non-sexual. A very solid story.[6]
"End of the Line" was well written, intriguing, and offered a fascinating alternative approach. Like, hey! Maybe these guys would have a few qualms before hopping into bed together. I liked not really knowing what Starsky was going to ultimately do about the situation.[7]
Rosemary's 'End of the Line' makes a compelling opening story — a very atmospheric story, both literally and metaphorically. That evocative, menacing description of the gathering storm is very well written, an appropriate prelude to what follows ... vivid, initial scene-setting. Not their usual kind of monopoly game. Questions are raised, tensions built,undercurrents suggested, curiosity aroused in a page-turner story. The method of telling the story, with the flashback scenes, is extremely effective, especially with the bonus of a missing scene from 'Bloodbath'. [8]
I really liked "End of the Line", even though I thought Hutch was maybe a little too weak in it. But I liked the premise of Hutch suddenly kissing Starsky and Starsky freaking out and leaving and then spending the day going through their partnership and gradually realizing just what he wanted. I thought the flashback scenes were very effective. And the sex scene at the end was really sweet and nice. Actually, it's one of my favorite sex scenes.[9]
References
- ^ from From The Collected Letters of Comment (1995)
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- ^ from From The Collected Letters of Comment (1995)
- ^ from From The Collected Letters of Comment (1995)