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Msg# 5120
Reviews Final as of 8/17/2005 part 35 Posted by Ainaechoiriel August 17, 2005 - 23:33:04 Topic ID# 5120Title: During a journey in the <http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1479185/1/>
dark... · Author: Thundera
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Reviewer: Dwimordene
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· 2005-07-21 02:16:36 Score: 6
And once again, I am denied an explanation of why on earth Aragorn
originally dared the mines of Moria. Don't think I didn't notice that
evasion! But at any rate, this takes up nicely from "While the Ring Went
South" in style and substance. It's fun to see those familiar passages given
a reworking, so that they look and feel different. I particularly admire the
way new dialogue is inserted into scenes in such a way as to conform and set
up the original and it still all makes sense. The shifting alliances within
the Fellowship, as they bicker and ponder and attempt not to give their
fears too free a reign (or to allow others' fears to do so) is interesting,
and it's really nice to have a story where every Fellowship member gets to
carry the story for awhile.
Title: Circle
<http://www.frodosharem.org/cgi-bin/stories/display.cgi?id=330&sort=date&sto
ryview=toc&chapter=1&cat=7> of Light · Author: White
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Reviewer: Dwimordene
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· 2005-07-21 02:17:06 Score: 1
I liked the rhythm of this, and the sense of that light going full circle,
from star to hand and back to the heavens again.
Title: The Dark
<http://www.livejournal.com/users/talechal12/5776.html#cutid1> Places ·
Author: Citrine
<http://gabrielle.sytes.net/MEFA2005/index.php?page=authorDetails&form_id=30
0> · Books/Time: The Lord of The Rings: Hobbits · ID: 1152
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Reviewer: Dwimordene
<http://gabrielle.sytes.net/MEFA2005/index.php?page=authorDetails&form_id=8>
· 2005-07-21 02:17:46 Score: 5
This is a nice gap-filler, and Pippin's voice feels very natural. I
particularly liked Frodo's faking a stumble to take Sam's mind off his fears
and give him a sense of purpose during the long trek through Moria, and
Merry's efforts to make light of their situation sounds just right to me.
It's a short story, but everyone gets a little moment to speak and
contribute a little, in an understated manner, towards the author's goal of
showing that it's caring for each other (and even for the dead) that helps
the Fellowship through its trials.
Title: Yule in
<http://www.livejournal.com/users/talechallenge11/5148.html#cutid1> Hollin ·
Author: Dreamflower
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5> · Books/Time: The Lord of The Rings: Hobbits · ID: 1143
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Reviewer: Dwimordene
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· 2005-07-21 02:18:16 Score: 1
Short but sweet!
Title: Two of A <http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=1381>
Kind · Author: Gaslight
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1> · Books/Time: The Lord of The Rings: Post-Ring War · ID: 1133
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Reviewer: Dwimordene
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· 2005-07-21 02:20:39 Score: 8
A surprisingly sympathetic examination of Gríma, which nevertheless does not
flinch from portraying him as the cowardly, weak creature he is, hating all
and everything that reminds him of himself, yet unable to summon the
inhumanity to be utterly hateful. He and his double, in the form of Lotho,
and their mutual hatred of each other, throw light upon each other,
resulting in a rather unexpected but deeply touching scene that ends in one
of the more horrific acts of selfish mercy ever. This has to be one of the
best examinations of Gríma I've ever read, one that shows his strengths in
his weaknesses, takes advantage of culture shock, and uncovers his
ultimately misguided sense of fellow-feeling. The story does justice to his
complexity, and to Gandalf's observation that once he was a man—he still is,
and that shows. Almost, you can believe that Gríma might have been able to
come back if he'd gotten free of Saruman first. As an added bonus, we see
Saruman's easy opening bid to get himself into the Shire, and convince
others to follow his orders—dwimmercrafty indeed!
Title: Clearing the
<http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=3064> Heir · Author:
Lindelea
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Reviewer: Dwimordene
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· 2005-07-21 02:21:16 Score: 5
Seeing Bilbo manage children before he had Frodo move in with him was very
nice. It's something one doesn't always think of, about how someone who had
been living so long on his own would adjust to having a much younger
housemate all of a sudden. But he shows himself determined, capable, and
resourceful as only a hobbit can be, and the story is very charming. All the
characters have distinct voices, Lobelia's shrewishness is particularly well
done, and the light humor throughout works beautifully.
Title: Maps
<http://www.livejournal.com/users/talechallenge13/6215.html#cutid1> ·
Author: Kit5
<http://gabrielle.sytes.net/MEFA2005/index.php?page=authorDetails&form_id=39
9> (aka Pippinswolf) · Books/Time: The Lord of The Rings: Rivendell · ID:
1111
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Reviewer: Dwimordene
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· 2005-07-21 02:21:44 Score: 3
This is a sweet little story, with an unusual topic and interaction. Trying
to figure out what each of the future Fellowship members might have done
between the Council and their departure is always entertaining, and this
fills a gap quite neatly.
Title: The
<http://www.west-of-the-moon.net/servlet/ReadGenStory?storyID=98> Prodigal
Took · Author: Lulleny
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2> · Books/Time: The Lord of The Rings: The Shire · ID: 1032
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Reviewer: Dwimordene
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· 2005-07-21 02:22:15 Score: 2
Interesting parallelism between Faramir and Denethor on the one side, and
Pippin and Paladin on the other. Also a bit of a reversal from the prodigal
son scenario, but nonetheless a good reference to set this story up.
Title: A
<http://www.livejournal.com/users/talechallenge03/3978.html#cutid1> Foolish
Thing · Author: Dana
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4> · Books/Time: The Lord of The Rings: Hobbits · ID: 1031
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Reviewer: Dwimordene
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· 2005-07-21 02:22:41 Score: 2
I like the elaboration on Pippin's vision, and also that Merry, too, sees
something, if only in hindsight. A lucky thing for Pippin his cousin
understands him as well as he does.
Title: My Sons of Gondor <http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2035964/2/> · Author:
Cuthalion
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7> · Books/Time: The Lord of The Rings: Drabble · ID: 911
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Reviewer: Dwimordene
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· 2005-07-21 02:23:17 Score: 1
Good to see the victims of total folly remembered, here.
Title: A <http://www.west-of-the-moon.net/servlet/ReadGenStory?storyID=288>
Chief's Day · Author: Ruby
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2> Nye · Books/Time: The Lord of The Rings: The Shire · ID: 892
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Reviewer: Dwimordene
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· 2005-07-21 02:23:54 Score: 2
Well, I can't say this story makes me like Lotho any better, although his
precarious position is made quite evident, even before the end.
Title: The Ringbearer and the Rose <http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1872156/1/>
· Author: Rabidsamfan
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0> · Books/Time: The Lord of The Rings: Post-Ring War · ID: 891
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Reviewer: Dwimordene
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· 2005-07-21 02:24:23 Score: 10
Rabidsamfan really gets the voices right for me, and does so while hitting
some important points in novel ways. The triangle of Frodo, Sam, and Gollum
was one of the enduring relationships through "The Two Towers", and Sam's
belated, half-conscious recognition that he couldn't kill Gollum when he had
the chance at Orodruin, followed by Gollum's inadvertant completion of the
quest, should have consequences. Rabidsamfan brings them out, and goes back
to one of the best lines of the book: that pity and mercy rule the fates of
many, and here we see those qualities getting played out with hindsight, in
the form of remorse. We also see the groundlessness of Sam and Frodo after
the scouring of the Shire, and how it drives them underneath the prettiness
of the text. But it never becomes overdone, the story never really becomes
overwrought; there's always that light quality to the prose that makes me
think, "Yes, these are hobbits!" despite the realistic handling of grief.
And Rabidsamfan does very well to show how that fateful triangle of
Gollum-Frodo-Sam, and the other triangulated relations with the Ring
replacing one of the end terms, are taken apart emotionally by the
establishment of new triangles—of Sam, grounded by his love for Rosie, and
both of them providing purchase for Frodo to stay long enough to see them
both healed, but especially Sam. And then Pippin, Merry, and the girls that
are beginning to come between them a bit. Frodo and the three Rings and
their bearers also get a mention. Anyhow, a thoroughly enjoyable
post-Scouring story!
Title: Ernil i <http://www.henneth-annun.net/stories/chapter.cfm?STID=915>
Duremmen · Author: Marnie
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5> · Books/Time: The Silmarillion: First Age · ID: 1095
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Reviewer: sulriel
<http://gabrielle.sytes.net/MEFA2005/index.php?page=authorDetails&form_id=7>
· 2005-07-21 13:22:47 Score: 3
Such a brave child, and wise, and so thoughtful with his apple for Nahar.
This is a beautiful and moving glimpse... of how a child already is who he
will be, and at the same time, seeing what events and experiences grow him
to be all that he can be. Well done!
Title: Through <http://www.henneth-annun.net/stories/chapter.cfm?STID=4538>
Shadows Falling · Author: Karri
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7> · Genres: Drama (includes Angst): Elves · ID: 990
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Reviewer: sulriel
<http://gabrielle.sytes.net/MEFA2005/index.php?page=authorDetails&form_id=7>
· 2005-07-21 16:46:04 Score: 2
Heartbreaking and beautiful, very well done. You have a good balance of
description and tons of emotion packed into few words
Title: Reflections
<http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=2263&cid=9075> · Author:
Eokat
<http://gabrielle.sytes.net/MEFA2005/index.php?page=authorDetails&form_id=43
7> · Genres: Drama (includes Angst): Fourth Age · ID: 1050
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Reviewer: sulriel
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· 2005-07-21 16:52:58 Score: 1
I've always enjoy your Eomer and this one is no exception. Well done.
Title: Captain of the
<http://www.henneth-annun.net/stories/chapter.cfm?STID=3665> Guard · Author:
Arandil
<http://gabrielle.sytes.net/MEFA2005/index.php?page=authorDetails&form_id=22
9> · Genres: Drama (includes Angst): Mirkwood · ID: 119
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Reviewer: sulriel
<http://gabrielle.sytes.net/MEFA2005/index.php?page=authorDetails&form_id=7>
· 2005-07-21 17:03:02 Score: 2
I remember reading this when it was new, and it's just as enjoyable now, as
it was then. Excellent characterization and a telling look, from inside
Legolas, at his relationship with Thranduil.
Title: My Girl <http://www.scribeoz.com/fanfic/story.php?no=1411> · Author:
Havetoist
<http://gabrielle.sytes.net/MEFA2005/index.php?page=authorDetails&form_id=32
3> · Books/Time: The Silmarillion: Poetry · ID: 1067
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Reviewer: sulriel
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· 2005-07-21 22:11:30 Score: 2
A delightful and bittersweet view of this horrific tragedy. You captured the
power and terror of those moments very well.
Title: Guilt <http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=3324> ·
Author: Eokat
<http://gabrielle.sytes.net/MEFA2005/index.php?page=authorDetails&form_id=43
7> · Genres: Drama (includes Angst) · ID: 1046
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Reviewer: sulriel
<http://gabrielle.sytes.net/MEFA2005/index.php?page=authorDetails&form_id=7>
· 2005-07-21 22:19:30 Score: 2
A wonderful portrayal of Eomer King, as a father and husband. We so often
seem him as a warrior or a lover that his other strengths are overlooked.
Good job!
Title: The
<http://www.henneth-annun.net/stories/chapter_view.cfm?STID=4997&SPOrdinal=1
4> · Genres: Humor: Poetry · ID: 614
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Reviewer: Leaward
<http://gabrielle.sytes.net/MEFA2005/index.php?page=authorDetails&form_id=22
2> · 2005-07-22 06:23:00 Score: 5
This is an absolutely hilarious renditions of "I am the Very Model of a
Modern Major General" by Gilbert and Sullivan that I found myself 'singing'
along to! What an incredible work of art and how difficult it must have been
to try to get the metre down.
I can only imagine the amount of fiddling it must have taken to get it just
right, but Kenaz certainly has managed to create a truly inspired 'poem.'
And what is the icing on the ice is that Kenaz has managed to keep not only
the humour but the character in our Marchwarden of Lothlorien while keeping
to the true spirit of Gilbert and Sullivan. Well done!
Title: Swords <http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=3102>
Returned · Author: Leaward
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2> · Races/Places: Men: Eriador · ID: 172
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Reviewer: sulriel
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· 2005-07-22 08:25:26 Score: 10
It's difficult to write children without turning to silliness and fluff and
Leaward does a wonderful job with this portrayal of her original character
Tarkil as a child. She's taken bits from what Tolkien didn't say and woven a
wonderful, realistic, heartbreaking custom and uses this child to show it to
the reader. Her custom of returning the swords to the widow is poignant and
nothing short of genius. To be handed your husband’s sword, and know he will
be not wielding it again – what more needs to be said. It highlights the
difficulty of expression at such times, that words are weak in the face of
such emotion.
Leaward takes this difficult subject and shows us through the eyes of a
child who will one day be given his father’s sword, his brother’s sword –
who will have to consider that his wife will be given his sword, or their
son’s swords.
Little Tarkil’s words are so very insightful, that he wants a new sword. Who
could argue? -yet who knows what the future holds for him?
- Leaward!?, and all of us who are eagerly following grown-up Tarkil on
patrol, south to Gondor and home again, where he does face these difficult
issues on his own. Will he follow in the footsteps of his father and
brothers, letting someone else return his sword to his wife, or will he do
as his older brother and retire from rangering to raise his own family?
Great job, Leaward.
Title: Patrimony
<http://www.dwimordenespage.org/index.php?go=7&id=19&chapter=1> · Author:
Dwimordene
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· Races/Places: Gondor: Pre-Quest Drabbles · ID: 247
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Reviewer: Nancy
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5> Brooke · 2005-07-24 09:40:09 Score: 1
I thought this was fine, but the boy much more characteristic of Boromir
than Faramir.
Title: The
<http://www.henneth-annun.net/challenge/chapter_view.cfm?NGID=113&STID=2497&
SPOrdinal=5> Ride of the Rohirrim · Author: Marta
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Reviewer: Dwimordene
<http://gabrielle.sytes.net/MEFA2005/index.php?page=authorDetails&form_id=8>
· 2005-07-24 15:41:04 Score: 3
I think my favorite line out of this drabble is the following: "What had
before been created out of nothing was now re-created out of worse than
nothing: disaster and impending doom." Great twist, there, placing disaster
as worse than nothing, so that the alliances forged in the midst of disaster
are in some sense a greater wonder than creation ex nihilo.
Title: Important
<http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=1712&cid=12955> Business ·
Author: Jay
<http://gabrielle.sytes.net/MEFA2005/index.php?page=authorDetails&form_id=13
4> of Lasgalen · Books/Time: The Lord of The Rings: Rivendell · ID: 1323
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Reviewer: Dwimordene
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· 2005-07-24 15:41:41 Score: 3
A very convincing point of view on the Council of Elrond, Jay! Particularly
this line: "The pointless, irritating discussions were over." Well, when
you've got sunshine and warm flagstones to sleep on, what else could
possibly be important?
Title: Isildur's
<http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=3477&cid=13127>
Inheritance · Author: Gwynnyd
<http://gabrielle.sytes.net/MEFA2005/index.php?page=authorDetails&form_id=18
6> · Books/Time: The Lord of The Rings · ID: 1299
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Reviewer: Dwimordene
<http://gabrielle.sytes.net/MEFA2005/index.php?page=authorDetails&form_id=8>
· 2005-07-24 15:42:57 Score: 2
The Ring's influence is so insidious, it just slips under the radar with
other, more familiar complaints. In a less careful man, that would be
disastrous, and there'd be no recognition of a problem until it was too
late.
Title: Namesake
<http://www.henneth-annun.net/stories/chapter_view.cfm?STID=3793&SPOrdinal=1
2> Nye · Books/Time: The Lord of The Rings: Post-Ring War · ID: 271
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Reviewer: Nancy
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5> Brooke · 2005-07-24 15:50:32 Score: 2
I liked this story, though it seemed overlong somehow. The paragraph where
Faramir summarizes the story he will read to Farry is a jewel, however.
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dark... · Author: Thundera
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Reviewer: Dwimordene
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· 2005-07-21 02:16:36 Score: 6
And once again, I am denied an explanation of why on earth Aragorn
originally dared the mines of Moria. Don't think I didn't notice that
evasion! But at any rate, this takes up nicely from "While the Ring Went
South" in style and substance. It's fun to see those familiar passages given
a reworking, so that they look and feel different. I particularly admire the
way new dialogue is inserted into scenes in such a way as to conform and set
up the original and it still all makes sense. The shifting alliances within
the Fellowship, as they bicker and ponder and attempt not to give their
fears too free a reign (or to allow others' fears to do so) is interesting,
and it's really nice to have a story where every Fellowship member gets to
carry the story for awhile.
Title: Circle
<http://www.frodosharem.org/cgi-bin/stories/display.cgi?id=330&sort=date&sto
ryview=toc&chapter=1&cat=7> of Light · Author: White
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Reviewer: Dwimordene
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· 2005-07-21 02:17:06 Score: 1
I liked the rhythm of this, and the sense of that light going full circle,
from star to hand and back to the heavens again.
Title: The Dark
<http://www.livejournal.com/users/talechal12/5776.html#cutid1> Places ·
Author: Citrine
<http://gabrielle.sytes.net/MEFA2005/index.php?page=authorDetails&form_id=30
0> · Books/Time: The Lord of The Rings: Hobbits · ID: 1152
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Reviewer: Dwimordene
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· 2005-07-21 02:17:46 Score: 5
This is a nice gap-filler, and Pippin's voice feels very natural. I
particularly liked Frodo's faking a stumble to take Sam's mind off his fears
and give him a sense of purpose during the long trek through Moria, and
Merry's efforts to make light of their situation sounds just right to me.
It's a short story, but everyone gets a little moment to speak and
contribute a little, in an understated manner, towards the author's goal of
showing that it's caring for each other (and even for the dead) that helps
the Fellowship through its trials.
Title: Yule in
<http://www.livejournal.com/users/talechallenge11/5148.html#cutid1> Hollin ·
Author: Dreamflower
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5> · Books/Time: The Lord of The Rings: Hobbits · ID: 1143
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Reviewer: Dwimordene
<http://gabrielle.sytes.net/MEFA2005/index.php?page=authorDetails&form_id=8>
· 2005-07-21 02:18:16 Score: 1
Short but sweet!
Title: Two of A <http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=1381>
Kind · Author: Gaslight
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1> · Books/Time: The Lord of The Rings: Post-Ring War · ID: 1133
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Reviewer: Dwimordene
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· 2005-07-21 02:20:39 Score: 8
A surprisingly sympathetic examination of Gríma, which nevertheless does not
flinch from portraying him as the cowardly, weak creature he is, hating all
and everything that reminds him of himself, yet unable to summon the
inhumanity to be utterly hateful. He and his double, in the form of Lotho,
and their mutual hatred of each other, throw light upon each other,
resulting in a rather unexpected but deeply touching scene that ends in one
of the more horrific acts of selfish mercy ever. This has to be one of the
best examinations of Gríma I've ever read, one that shows his strengths in
his weaknesses, takes advantage of culture shock, and uncovers his
ultimately misguided sense of fellow-feeling. The story does justice to his
complexity, and to Gandalf's observation that once he was a man—he still is,
and that shows. Almost, you can believe that Gríma might have been able to
come back if he'd gotten free of Saruman first. As an added bonus, we see
Saruman's easy opening bid to get himself into the Shire, and convince
others to follow his orders—dwimmercrafty indeed!
Title: Clearing the
<http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=3064> Heir · Author:
Lindelea
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Reviewer: Dwimordene
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· 2005-07-21 02:21:16 Score: 5
Seeing Bilbo manage children before he had Frodo move in with him was very
nice. It's something one doesn't always think of, about how someone who had
been living so long on his own would adjust to having a much younger
housemate all of a sudden. But he shows himself determined, capable, and
resourceful as only a hobbit can be, and the story is very charming. All the
characters have distinct voices, Lobelia's shrewishness is particularly well
done, and the light humor throughout works beautifully.
Title: Maps
<http://www.livejournal.com/users/talechallenge13/6215.html#cutid1> ·
Author: Kit5
<http://gabrielle.sytes.net/MEFA2005/index.php?page=authorDetails&form_id=39
9> (aka Pippinswolf) · Books/Time: The Lord of The Rings: Rivendell · ID:
1111
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Reviewer: Dwimordene
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· 2005-07-21 02:21:44 Score: 3
This is a sweet little story, with an unusual topic and interaction. Trying
to figure out what each of the future Fellowship members might have done
between the Council and their departure is always entertaining, and this
fills a gap quite neatly.
Title: The
<http://www.west-of-the-moon.net/servlet/ReadGenStory?storyID=98> Prodigal
Took · Author: Lulleny
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2> · Books/Time: The Lord of The Rings: The Shire · ID: 1032
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Reviewer: Dwimordene
<http://gabrielle.sytes.net/MEFA2005/index.php?page=authorDetails&form_id=8>
· 2005-07-21 02:22:15 Score: 2
Interesting parallelism between Faramir and Denethor on the one side, and
Pippin and Paladin on the other. Also a bit of a reversal from the prodigal
son scenario, but nonetheless a good reference to set this story up.
Title: A
<http://www.livejournal.com/users/talechallenge03/3978.html#cutid1> Foolish
Thing · Author: Dana
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4> · Books/Time: The Lord of The Rings: Hobbits · ID: 1031
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Reviewer: Dwimordene
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· 2005-07-21 02:22:41 Score: 2
I like the elaboration on Pippin's vision, and also that Merry, too, sees
something, if only in hindsight. A lucky thing for Pippin his cousin
understands him as well as he does.
Title: My Sons of Gondor <http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2035964/2/> · Author:
Cuthalion
<http://gabrielle.sytes.net/MEFA2005/index.php?page=authorDetails&form_id=40
7> · Books/Time: The Lord of The Rings: Drabble · ID: 911
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Reviewer: Dwimordene
<http://gabrielle.sytes.net/MEFA2005/index.php?page=authorDetails&form_id=8>
· 2005-07-21 02:23:17 Score: 1
Good to see the victims of total folly remembered, here.
Title: A <http://www.west-of-the-moon.net/servlet/ReadGenStory?storyID=288>
Chief's Day · Author: Ruby
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2> Nye · Books/Time: The Lord of The Rings: The Shire · ID: 892
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Reviewer: Dwimordene
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· 2005-07-21 02:23:54 Score: 2
Well, I can't say this story makes me like Lotho any better, although his
precarious position is made quite evident, even before the end.
Title: The Ringbearer and the Rose <http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1872156/1/>
· Author: Rabidsamfan
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0> · Books/Time: The Lord of The Rings: Post-Ring War · ID: 891
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Reviewer: Dwimordene
<http://gabrielle.sytes.net/MEFA2005/index.php?page=authorDetails&form_id=8>
· 2005-07-21 02:24:23 Score: 10
Rabidsamfan really gets the voices right for me, and does so while hitting
some important points in novel ways. The triangle of Frodo, Sam, and Gollum
was one of the enduring relationships through "The Two Towers", and Sam's
belated, half-conscious recognition that he couldn't kill Gollum when he had
the chance at Orodruin, followed by Gollum's inadvertant completion of the
quest, should have consequences. Rabidsamfan brings them out, and goes back
to one of the best lines of the book: that pity and mercy rule the fates of
many, and here we see those qualities getting played out with hindsight, in
the form of remorse. We also see the groundlessness of Sam and Frodo after
the scouring of the Shire, and how it drives them underneath the prettiness
of the text. But it never becomes overdone, the story never really becomes
overwrought; there's always that light quality to the prose that makes me
think, "Yes, these are hobbits!" despite the realistic handling of grief.
And Rabidsamfan does very well to show how that fateful triangle of
Gollum-Frodo-Sam, and the other triangulated relations with the Ring
replacing one of the end terms, are taken apart emotionally by the
establishment of new triangles—of Sam, grounded by his love for Rosie, and
both of them providing purchase for Frodo to stay long enough to see them
both healed, but especially Sam. And then Pippin, Merry, and the girls that
are beginning to come between them a bit. Frodo and the three Rings and
their bearers also get a mention. Anyhow, a thoroughly enjoyable
post-Scouring story!
Title: Ernil i <http://www.henneth-annun.net/stories/chapter.cfm?STID=915>
Duremmen · Author: Marnie
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5> · Books/Time: The Silmarillion: First Age · ID: 1095
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Reviewer: sulriel
<http://gabrielle.sytes.net/MEFA2005/index.php?page=authorDetails&form_id=7>
· 2005-07-21 13:22:47 Score: 3
Such a brave child, and wise, and so thoughtful with his apple for Nahar.
This is a beautiful and moving glimpse... of how a child already is who he
will be, and at the same time, seeing what events and experiences grow him
to be all that he can be. Well done!
Title: Through <http://www.henneth-annun.net/stories/chapter.cfm?STID=4538>
Shadows Falling · Author: Karri
<http://gabrielle.sytes.net/MEFA2005/index.php?page=authorDetails&form_id=10
7> · Genres: Drama (includes Angst): Elves · ID: 990
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Reviewer: sulriel
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· 2005-07-21 16:46:04 Score: 2
Heartbreaking and beautiful, very well done. You have a good balance of
description and tons of emotion packed into few words
Title: Reflections
<http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=2263&cid=9075> · Author:
Eokat
<http://gabrielle.sytes.net/MEFA2005/index.php?page=authorDetails&form_id=43
7> · Genres: Drama (includes Angst): Fourth Age · ID: 1050
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Reviewer: sulriel
<http://gabrielle.sytes.net/MEFA2005/index.php?page=authorDetails&form_id=7>
· 2005-07-21 16:52:58 Score: 1
I've always enjoy your Eomer and this one is no exception. Well done.
Title: Captain of the
<http://www.henneth-annun.net/stories/chapter.cfm?STID=3665> Guard · Author:
Arandil
<http://gabrielle.sytes.net/MEFA2005/index.php?page=authorDetails&form_id=22
9> · Genres: Drama (includes Angst): Mirkwood · ID: 119
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Reviewer: sulriel
<http://gabrielle.sytes.net/MEFA2005/index.php?page=authorDetails&form_id=7>
· 2005-07-21 17:03:02 Score: 2
I remember reading this when it was new, and it's just as enjoyable now, as
it was then. Excellent characterization and a telling look, from inside
Legolas, at his relationship with Thranduil.
Title: My Girl <http://www.scribeoz.com/fanfic/story.php?no=1411> · Author:
Havetoist
<http://gabrielle.sytes.net/MEFA2005/index.php?page=authorDetails&form_id=32
3> · Books/Time: The Silmarillion: Poetry · ID: 1067
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Reviewer: sulriel
<http://gabrielle.sytes.net/MEFA2005/index.php?page=authorDetails&form_id=7>
· 2005-07-21 22:11:30 Score: 2
A delightful and bittersweet view of this horrific tragedy. You captured the
power and terror of those moments very well.
Title: Guilt <http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=3324> ·
Author: Eokat
<http://gabrielle.sytes.net/MEFA2005/index.php?page=authorDetails&form_id=43
7> · Genres: Drama (includes Angst) · ID: 1046
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Reviewer: sulriel
<http://gabrielle.sytes.net/MEFA2005/index.php?page=authorDetails&form_id=7>
· 2005-07-21 22:19:30 Score: 2
A wonderful portrayal of Eomer King, as a father and husband. We so often
seem him as a warrior or a lover that his other strengths are overlooked.
Good job!
Title: The
<http://www.henneth-annun.net/stories/chapter_view.cfm?STID=4997&SPOrdinal=1
> Very Model of a Warden of Lothlorien · Author: Kenaz<http://gabrielle.sytes.net/MEFA2005/index.php?page=authorDetails&form_id=24
4> · Genres: Humor: Poetry · ID: 614
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Reviewer: Leaward
<http://gabrielle.sytes.net/MEFA2005/index.php?page=authorDetails&form_id=22
2> · 2005-07-22 06:23:00 Score: 5
This is an absolutely hilarious renditions of "I am the Very Model of a
Modern Major General" by Gilbert and Sullivan that I found myself 'singing'
along to! What an incredible work of art and how difficult it must have been
to try to get the metre down.
I can only imagine the amount of fiddling it must have taken to get it just
right, but Kenaz certainly has managed to create a truly inspired 'poem.'
And what is the icing on the ice is that Kenaz has managed to keep not only
the humour but the character in our Marchwarden of Lothlorien while keeping
to the true spirit of Gilbert and Sullivan. Well done!
Title: Swords <http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=3102>
Returned · Author: Leaward
<http://gabrielle.sytes.net/MEFA2005/index.php?page=authorDetails&form_id=22
2> · Races/Places: Men: Eriador · ID: 172
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Reviewer: sulriel
<http://gabrielle.sytes.net/MEFA2005/index.php?page=authorDetails&form_id=7>
· 2005-07-22 08:25:26 Score: 10
It's difficult to write children without turning to silliness and fluff and
Leaward does a wonderful job with this portrayal of her original character
Tarkil as a child. She's taken bits from what Tolkien didn't say and woven a
wonderful, realistic, heartbreaking custom and uses this child to show it to
the reader. Her custom of returning the swords to the widow is poignant and
nothing short of genius. To be handed your husband’s sword, and know he will
be not wielding it again – what more needs to be said. It highlights the
difficulty of expression at such times, that words are weak in the face of
such emotion.
Leaward takes this difficult subject and shows us through the eyes of a
child who will one day be given his father’s sword, his brother’s sword –
who will have to consider that his wife will be given his sword, or their
son’s swords.
Little Tarkil’s words are so very insightful, that he wants a new sword. Who
could argue? -yet who knows what the future holds for him?
- Leaward!?, and all of us who are eagerly following grown-up Tarkil on
patrol, south to Gondor and home again, where he does face these difficult
issues on his own. Will he follow in the footsteps of his father and
brothers, letting someone else return his sword to his wife, or will he do
as his older brother and retire from rangering to raise his own family?
Great job, Leaward.
Title: Patrimony
<http://www.dwimordenespage.org/index.php?go=7&id=19&chapter=1> · Author:
Dwimordene
<http://gabrielle.sytes.net/MEFA2005/index.php?page=authorDetails&form_id=8>
· Races/Places: Gondor: Pre-Quest Drabbles · ID: 247
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Reviewer: Nancy
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5> Brooke · 2005-07-24 09:40:09 Score: 1
I thought this was fine, but the boy much more characteristic of Boromir
than Faramir.
Title: The
<http://www.henneth-annun.net/challenge/chapter_view.cfm?NGID=113&STID=2497&
SPOrdinal=5> Ride of the Rohirrim · Author: Marta
<http://gabrielle.sytes.net/MEFA2005/index.php?page=authorDetails&form_id=16
> · Books/Time: The Lord of The Rings: Drabble · ID: 1325<http://gabrielle.sytes.net/MEFA2005/index.php?page=reviewsBrowse&show_all=n
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Reviewer: Dwimordene
<http://gabrielle.sytes.net/MEFA2005/index.php?page=authorDetails&form_id=8>
· 2005-07-24 15:41:04 Score: 3
I think my favorite line out of this drabble is the following: "What had
before been created out of nothing was now re-created out of worse than
nothing: disaster and impending doom." Great twist, there, placing disaster
as worse than nothing, so that the alliances forged in the midst of disaster
are in some sense a greater wonder than creation ex nihilo.
Title: Important
<http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=1712&cid=12955> Business ·
Author: Jay
<http://gabrielle.sytes.net/MEFA2005/index.php?page=authorDetails&form_id=13
4> of Lasgalen · Books/Time: The Lord of The Rings: Rivendell · ID: 1323
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Reviewer: Dwimordene
<http://gabrielle.sytes.net/MEFA2005/index.php?page=authorDetails&form_id=8>
· 2005-07-24 15:41:41 Score: 3
A very convincing point of view on the Council of Elrond, Jay! Particularly
this line: "The pointless, irritating discussions were over." Well, when
you've got sunshine and warm flagstones to sleep on, what else could
possibly be important?
Title: Isildur's
<http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=3477&cid=13127>
Inheritance · Author: Gwynnyd
<http://gabrielle.sytes.net/MEFA2005/index.php?page=authorDetails&form_id=18
6> · Books/Time: The Lord of The Rings · ID: 1299
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Reviewer: Dwimordene
<http://gabrielle.sytes.net/MEFA2005/index.php?page=authorDetails&form_id=8>
· 2005-07-24 15:42:57 Score: 2
The Ring's influence is so insidious, it just slips under the radar with
other, more familiar complaints. In a less careful man, that would be
disastrous, and there'd be no recognition of a problem until it was too
late.
Title: Namesake
<http://www.henneth-annun.net/stories/chapter_view.cfm?STID=3793&SPOrdinal=1
> · Author: Ruby<http://gabrielle.sytes.net/MEFA2005/index.php?page=authorDetails&form_id=26
2> Nye · Books/Time: The Lord of The Rings: Post-Ring War · ID: 271
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Reviewer: Nancy
<http://gabrielle.sytes.net/MEFA2005/index.php?page=authorDetails&form_id=10
5> Brooke · 2005-07-24 15:50:32 Score: 2
I liked this story, though it seemed overlong somehow. The paragraph where
Faramir summarizes the story he will read to Farry is a jewel, however.
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