Title: The Pleasures of the World
Story & Illustrations by:
irisbleu &
linnpuzzleLink:
The Pleasures of the WorldPairing: Aziraphale/Crowley
Rating: Hard R, which is a polite way of saying, "Probably NC-17."
Summary: When time's been handed back to you, what do you do with it?
This is my first ‘real’ review I am writing so please bear with me.This is the first Good Omens fanfic I read. I read this after seeing Linn’s beautiful artwork. I recommend all of her art work, but there is no way I can write 200 words on each piece –sorry.
When time's been handed back to you, what do you do with it? Exactly what Aziraphale and Crowley find out. It takes place after the book. After a night of drinking Aziraphale asks the question ‘what are we supposed to do now?” and Crowley gives the answer ‘start enjoying the pleasures of the world. There's lots of 'em.’ They had no idea what that little sentence would unleash.
This is how their relationship starts and progresses. As an 'experiment' that goes way beyond experimentation. Aziraphale and Crowley are written beautifully. Aziraphale is the strong one, well at least trying to be. Crowley is insecure and afraid of the feelings and emotions he is experiencing –he is a demon after all.
Irisbleu takes their relationship slowly (meaning they don’t just shag like bunnies) and to me they are very in character. Great attention is paid to the little things, a pen Crowley lets Aziraphale ‘borrow’, a post card written by Crowley, phone calls where Crowley is so close to admitting his feelings, a trip to the shop next door by Aziraphale (warning do not drink anything while reading this).
Linn’s artwork enhances the piece. She manages to capture the feel of the characters. To put on a canvas what they are or are not openly expressing to the other. The picture of Crowley in the hotel room is worth 1000 words.
I should mention that The Pleasures of the World is continued in Sleight of Hand –links are in the fic –my review is for both as you can’t read one with out the other.