2004 Author Reviews for
Thevina Finduilas

I really liked the way Thevina showed the edits in Gimli's poems. Form matching art. That's a talent.

Thevina Finduilas has a wonderful feel for the aspect of compromise that colors the friendship between Legolas and Gimli. And also understood is the fact that this compromise goes both ways. Some authors like to color the relationship one way or the other, but Thevina keeps it well balanced.

Thevina always seems to be hunting for virgin fictional space to open up to readers, and her efforts have led her to a closer examination of Dwarves, and of one Dwarf (and his Elf ;-) ) in particular. Sometimes I think she's bit uneven in her plotting, but I've enjoyed seeing what she makes of characters and cultures despite that.

Vignettes should be all about the characters, and Thevina Finduilas takes this to heart, particularly with the second story here. Each vignette was short and to the point, like a series of expanded drabbles, and the focus on various senses and sensations was brilliant. Thevina didn't focus on any sense to the exclusion of all others, but there were clearly moments were one had more attention than the others, and it became a fascinating balancing act that rotated between various senses. Tight writing and good choice of style.

Thevina Finduilas can capture the readers attention for characters nearly unknown by providing them with flesh, wishes, emotions, thoughts making them real.

Thevina gave us a glimpse into Eowyn's world and the lengths she went to in order to become a shieldmaiden and defend those she loves. Her motivations and actions were very much in character, and her relationship with her shieldsister, taking the place of an actual sister, was heartwarming. Thevina presented a very good portrayal of subculture within Rohan.