johnlockfanficrec:Rebuilding RomeDescription: When a case unexpectedly forces John to acknowledge...

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Rebuilding Rome

Description: When a case unexpectedly forces John to acknowledge some difficult truths about himself and his life, he spirals downward, leaving Sherlock to do his best to rescue him from his own darkness and somehow try to build something new on broken foundations.

Review: Post s4 fics have the potential to really delve deep into the characters’ psyche and this one sure delivered. John finally realizes some things about himself and cant cope with what he found, neglecting himself and Rosie in the process. In comes Sherlock and co. to pull John up out of his self hatred and help him along his path to recovery. Rosie is taken care of by Molly and Kate for the time being so this fic focuses on Sherlock and John’s relationship. I enjoy how they acknowledge their feelings for each other toward the beginning so we get to see them grow together in that way. They go to therapy and they genuinely try and be the best versions of themselves for each other! Domesticity and communication take foreground in this fic and I love that. Even though this fic features virgin Sherlock, I liked the dichotomy of John being the one cautious about sex and it makes sense within the narrative and is a nice change of pace. I’m always hesitant about post s4 fics but this one is so masterfully done I wouldnt be surprised if I reread this sometime in the future.

Rating: E