Rec: The Way We Get By

[yamx]

Story: The Way We Get By
Author: Poetry
Rating: All Ages
Word Count: 4526
Author's Summary: Somehow, even when they're stranded far from home, they find a way to get by.
Characters/Pairings: Ninth Doctor, Jack Harkness, Rose Tyler, The TARDIS
Warnings: None

Recced because: This is an incredibly compelling story about Nine, Rose and Jack being stranded on an alien planet. That in itself would be pretty standard fare, but what makes this story stand out is the incredible dense world building, the tangible bleakness of the Doctor's helplessness juxtaposed with the steely determination of his companions, and the deep, deep undercurrent of mutual care running through it all. Also, I love fics that handle the TARDIS as a character.

Comments

[a-phoenixdragon.livejournal.com]

Loved your last rec (though ElJay is getting screwy and wouldn't let me tell you that) and I'm sure I'm going to love this one just as much!

[yamx]

Hope you do! Glad you enjoyed the last one. :)

[eve11]

Thanks for this link; it was a great story. The relationship between the Doctor and the TARDIS is my favorite in the whole show, and this was a wonderful examination of it as well.

[yamx]

I am glad you enjoyed it! Poetry is a great author, and this is one of her lesser-known fics that imo deserves more attention. :)