2006 Author Reviews for
The Bookbinder\'s Daughter
Reviews for Races: Elves
Reviewer: Imhiriel Category: Races: Elves Valid Characters: 162 Score: 3
It\'s a pity that only one story of hers is nominated; the drabbles I\'ve read have impressed me as well as this longer story with their lyrical, dreamlike yet clear prose full of beautiful imagery.
Reviewer: Dwimordene Category: Races: Elves Valid Characters: 512 Score: 5
Marvelous characterization skills, here, with one of the most enigmatic and difficult characters in LOTR. The Bookbinder\'s Daughter shows a sensitivity to the very different kinds of beings that are involved in this drawn-out, out-of-time, and out-of-order relationship. In so doing, she breathes life into Goldberry, who becomes an elemental creature in her own right, with her own voice; Glorfindel meanwhile shows us the temptation to too much patience, to waiting too long and missing the moment of action. Atmospheric, flowing, and beautiful style, all brought to bear on a very unusual interaction.
Reviewer: Marigold Category: Races: Elves Valid Characters: 182 Score: 3
The Bookbinder\'s Daughter is a very creative and skilful author. Her use of language is just stunning and she has a real gift of detail. She is able to paint a picture with her words that defies their intentional brevity.