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Oneshot The Uncanny Mrs Hudson by ifonlynotnever (K--Sherlock)

Discussion in 'Television and Movies' started by TheWiseTomato, Oct 28, 2012.

4.1428570747375/5, 14 votes
  1. TheWiseTomato

    TheWiseTomato Prestigious Tomato ~ Prestige ~ DLP Supporter

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    Oct 28, 2012 #1
    Author: ifonlynotnever
    Rating: K
    Genre: Humour/Drama
    Status: Complete, Oneshot
    Fandom: BBC Sherlock
    Pairings: Mention of Mrs Hudson/OC Husband
    Summary: ONE SHOT. "Mrs Hudson knew precisely what kind of person she was offering tea to. The assassin, however, did not know what she'd added to the tea." Or: Mrs Hudson is the biggest BAMF of all.
    Link: The Uncanny Mrs Hudson

    A short little piece set during Reichenbach that could possibly be canon. Technically solid, it gives a bit more depth to an otherwise lighthearted character with a nice amount of humour. Nails Mrs Hudson's manner spot on.
     
  2. Dark Minion

    Dark Minion Bright Henchman DLP Supporter Retired Staff

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    Nov 16, 2012 #2
    Bumped to gain attention. It seems our Sherlock fanbase is rather small. I'd move it based on the current rating, but I'd like to see some reviews before I do it.


    EDIT: Oh, and please, Ketchup, use tags based on our tagging system.
     
    Last edited: Nov 16, 2012
  3. Infidel

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    Nov 16, 2012 #3
    A nice, light read. I agree with TheWiseTomato that Mrs. Hudson's character was spot on. I can also easily imagine Sherlock giving her the poison.
     
  4. Ched

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    Nov 16, 2012 #4
    4/5 for a oneshot. Quite enjoyed it -- as others said they managed to nail Mrs. Hudson's sense of humor and this could easily be canon in terms of what goes on.
     
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    Nov 16, 2012 #5
    Shorter than my normal fare, but a good introspective piece that does not pretend to be anything than what it is.
     
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    A nice little piece. Does no more, nor less than what it intends to, but captures the voice of Mrs. Hudson beautifully. I was especially fond of this little gem:

    ...Mrs Hudson feels fairly certain that the evidence is in favour of the assassin being for her. Which is... it's...

    Well. It's a bit flattering, isn't it? Her being important enough to warrant a professional. No doubt something to do with Sherlock again, but still. How exciting! Mrs Turner will never believe it.

    Absolutely spot-on.

    Summary was a bit discouraging, tbh, but the actual substance of it is much better, with her actions and the setup perfectly believable.

    I encourage anyone to read this - at 712 words, it's quick, easy morsel, but there's a simple joy to its presentation.

    4.5/5, rounded up.