Doctor Who fanfic rec: a Kamelion story

[ghost2]

Every so often, I find a reason to say something nice about fanfiction.net.

In this case, the reason is a story about Kamelion that's posted there. Maybe he really is the worst companion ever, but he still deserves fanfic! Borrowed Time is one of the rarest of creatures: an excellent Kamelion-centric story.

I wonder how many people will actually go over and look at it, much less leave a review (hint, the author allows anonymous comments; I just left one), but I'm putting it out there because I think it deserves a mention. Even if mine is the only new review the author gets. Go on, now; give it a try. Even if you hate Kamelion, you might like the story.

Comments

[livii.livejournal.com]

Very nice - thanks for pointing it out! Have reviewed, too. Not sure I've ever seen a Kamelion fic before. I don't consider him the worst companion, just a failed one, in design/execution.

[ghost2.livejournal.com]

He's not my least favorite, but I had to put him on my "worst companions" list. I'm sure he seemed like a good idea at the time. Could have been really interesting, if only there weren't so many technical problems.

I can think of two other more or less Kamelion-centric fics: Symbiosis (http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3159639/1/) (K rating) and Technophilia (http://www.david.gibbs.co.uk/five/technophilia.htm) (Adult). They're both crack.

[cersia5.livejournal.com]

It was great! I've always wanted to do a sort of twisted Kamelion fic and almost used him in the Hunt but...pouts I didn't. I'll use him one day. Him and Professor Hatery. (I loved that guy for some reason lol)

[ventruechick.livejournal.com]

Oh, yay yay yay! I never even thought to ask if there *was* a such thing as a good Kamelion fic, simply because of such long odds. (Heck, finding nice Mel fics are hard enough!) I've bookmarked it and I'm gonna read it once I've had a few hours of sleep since its far easier to do when one isn't cross-eyed. Yes. I am ever so grateful for the postings of overlooked fics, if I haven't said so before. <3

[happydalek.livejournal.com]

Oh, good rec! Thanks! (And I'm sure the author would also thank you!)

Hello!

[nix-nada.livejournal.com]

Thanks everyone!

I don't usually google my own stories (honest!) but then I don't usually get seven new reviews in two days. This was a rare occurrence that warranted further investigation!

So I just wanted to say thank you for the rec, the reviews and for reading. You're all lovely. :)

[brewsternorth.livejournal.com]

Not usually a great peruser of FF.N, but I have bookmarked that for further perusal. What livii said about him being a companion in search of better development.

[ghost2.livejournal.com]

It's easy to forget Kamelion existed. At times the show seemed to ( or TPTB wanted to)! Kind of sad.

[ghost2.livejournal.com]

Maybe I'll find a good Mel story for next time. Probably not, of course. You're right about it being rare!

[ghost2.livejournal.com]

Glad you enjoyed it. :)

Re: Hello!

[ghost2.livejournal.com]

Your story deserved more reviews. I'm glad it got them. :)

[ghost2.livejournal.com]

The general quality at ff.net is dreadful but occasionally I find something great there. It makes wading through the junk worthwhile.(I also sometimes post about the awful stuff I see, but generally I flock those posts.)