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Title: Ernil i <http://www.henneth-annun.net/stories/chapter.cfm?STID=915>
Duremmen · Author: Marnie
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Reviewer: Dwimordene
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· 2005-08-16 12:36:08 Score: 3
Those who rebuke gods or their representatives don't normally end well, but
I can't but agree with the prince of Doriath, however young. It seems as if
the Valar have not done well by the rest of Middle-earth in sequestering
themselves and a portion of the Quendi in Aman.

Title: The Song of the
<http://www.henneth-annun.net/stories/chapter.cfm?STID=527> Rock · Author:
Joan
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0> Milligan · Books/Time: The Silmarillion: Gondolin · ID: 1084
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Reviewer: Dwimordene
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· 2005-08-16 12:36:33 Score: 8
I'd forgotten this fic, and am glad to have found it again. The irony cuts
so deep it *hurts*. Yes, this is a tour of pride, and I love the way Turgon
continually waxes hyperbolic, even to the point of saying "We have made
immortal what the Valar themselves could not." This is idolatry of the
highest sort, and absolute obsession with oneself and one's creations. This
is Noldorin self-centeredness (or any self-centeredness) writ large and
embellished nicely.

The interruptions that recall the fact that Turgon's companion is not
immortal, and is unable to understand the city in the way that Elves would,
are both brutal and yet darkly amusing. It's this niggling mortal whose
presence as mortal and as limitation every so often require to be
acknowledged, even in the midst of Turgon's rhapsodizing, who will overturn
what Turgon assumes is immortal, and it is he who will prove Turgon wrong by
becoming immortal himself, but not by the grace of Gondolin.

Wicked, pointed, and a perfect skewering of a uniquely elvish pride, this
story is well worth the read.


Title: Taking the
<http://www.henneth-annun.net/stories/chapter.cfm?STID=213> Sword · Author:
Ithilwen
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6> · Books/Time: The Silmarillion: Feanor and Sons · ID: 1030
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Reviewer: Dwimordene
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· 2005-08-16 12:37:04 Score: 7
Ithilwen covers a lot of the issues I have when it comes to thinking about
what it would mean to enter a warrior culture and mindset, and given the
newness of the idea of an army or a guard in Aman, it fits Maedhros at this
stage of his life, I think. Later, I don't doubt it will change, but for the
moment, he has the requisite innocence and distance to ask himself what it
means that he has a gift for martial artistry. Protection and death are
inextricably entertwined here, and he cannot be the protector without being
at least willing to kill, even if he never does. That's a huge step to make,
and a morally troubling one that I assume would be very difficult to
overcome. Fear is also bound up with this choice, and it is given its proper
place: if there had been less fear among the Noldor, would it have come to
this? Clearly not. I'm not sure the execution of this fic entirely works for
me, but conceptually, it's dead on target.

Title: To Look Upon
<http://www.henneth-annun.net/stories/chapter.cfm?STID=4145> It Once ·
Author: Noldo
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1> · Books/Time: The Silmarillion · ID: 1023
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Reviewer: Dwimordene
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· 2005-08-16 12:37:27 Score: 2
Reminds me of Moses covering his face, for he could not endure to see the
face of God who passed. Mortals who see the immortal lands never do come
back unchanged, or else do not return at all.

Title: Once in a Fair Green
<http://www.scribeoz.com/fanfic/story.php?no=1592> Country · Author: Space
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5> Weavil · Books/Time: The Silmarillion · ID: 157
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Reviewer: Dwimordene
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· 2005-08-16 12:53:33 Score: 7
The words "Gandalf" and "romance", when put in the same sentence and where
the latter belongs to the former, usually get a sigh if not a groan from me.
But this story does justice to the character, I think, of a Maia trying to
understand something that is absolutely new and in a sense, something that
is foreign to his particular kind of being. Although I can't say I grasp
what he sees in Irimien, the feeling and the interest are obviously genuine,
and the open-ended question mark that is the entire "affair" works very
well, I think. Elrond's characterization is also well-handled, I think, and
between the two of them, the mystery of love gets its due. It is "foolish",
and hearkens back to that idea that some adventures are such that the line
between wisdom and folly is so thin as to be indiscernible save to those
involved in the undertaking, or which only becomes visible to others after a
resolution has been reached.

Title: Sercemaitë
<http://www.henneth-annun.net/stories/chapter.cfm?STID=548> · Author:
Aerlinnel
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0> · Races/Places: Elves: First Age · ID: 382
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Reviewer: Leaward
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2> · 2005-08-16 13:16:50 Score: 6
A powerful look into a young, and reasonably innocent, elf's perspective of
being drawn into a battle and the discoveries of exactly what that means.

The feeling of the spear as it punctures the body bringing home to him
exactly what he has done was very well done, as was his end. I also like
that even within the killing that the characters show mercy, and
understanding, and that seems to bring an even more 'elven' characteristic
to the entire story.

Very rarely have I seen a first person present tense that works for me, but
this one does -- and I think it needs to be for it to hold the emotion and
strength that is needed to show how a warrior thinks in battle. And the fact
that it is a young elf, one who has never had to battle before makes it that
much more poignant.



Title: Long Leagues for Little
<http://www.scribeoz.com/fanfic/story.php?no=744> Legs · Author: Fadagaski
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4> · Books/Time: Gap-Filler · ID: 628
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Reviewer: Leaward
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2> · 2005-08-16 13:17:14 Score: 6
This is a lovely story that gives us a glimpse into a conversation between
Boromir and Sam -- a pairing we do not often see. And Fadagaski has kept
Samwise in character well by displaying his innate ability to sum people up
-- in this case the cautious Boromir.

It's also nice to see a Boromir who isn't angst ridden or angry, one who is
cautious and very much a warrior, but also understanding and comes to care
for the hobbits.

This is a nice gapfiller and this scene is a very believable one -- I've
always got the feeling that Boromir did indeed care for the little hobbits
and this could have been the beginning of that relationship.

Title: Heart's <http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=2117>
Ease · Author: Bodkin
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1> · Races/Places: Elves: Post-Ring War · ID: 1217
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Reviewer: Leaward
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2> · 2005-08-16 13:17:37 Score: 6
Bodkin has an insight to Celeborn that few other writers have shown ... and
in this work she also exhibits an understanding of a parents' love for their
child, and even more amusingly the trees ability to challenge Elrond. Her
writing is fresh and easy to ready, while managing to keep each character
'in-character'.

The idea of the family sitting in a tree, Elrond watching Celeborn with
Celebrian and remembering Arwen and feeling the depth of despair at never
seeing her again is especially touching. But Bodkin easily manages to
lighten that angst by having Celebrian reveal to Elrond that the trees 'try'
to make it difficult for him to climb them -- an lovely, and very Elven
idea.

Title: A Prince's <http://www.lotrfanfiction.com/viewstory.php?sid=1143>
Question · Author: Tathrin
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6> · Races/Places: Cross-Cultural: Humor · ID: 113
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Reviewer: Marta
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> · 2005-08-16 14:24:25 Score: 5

This was cute. Very! I'm not sure the term "lovers" would be as wide-spread
in Middle-earth as this story seems to suggest -- that suggests more
acceptance of long-term romantic relationships outside of marriage than I
see in Tolkien's books. But still... This was brilliantly funny, and I
particularly enjoyed the brief reference to Gimli being in a very tall tree,
and Eowyn's rationalistaion of why she should be the one to explain the
Facts of Life to young Eldarion. Very well-written, and worth the read.

Title: Imladris
<http://www.henneth-annun.net/stories/chapter.cfm?STID=3998> Interpreted ·
Author: Aeneid
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1> · Books/Time: The Lord of The Rings: Poetry · ID: 60
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Reviewer: Dreamflower
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5> · 2005-08-16 14:28:42 Score: 2
A very interesting poetic interpretation of how Denethor took the news of
Faramir's (and Boromir's) prophetic dream. Humorous, yet insightful.

Title: The <http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1872156/1/> Ringbearer and the Rose
· Author: Rabidsamfan
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0> · Books/Time: The Lord of The Rings: Post-Ring War · ID: 891
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Reviewer: Dreamflower
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5> · 2005-08-16 14:29:28 Score: 4
This story is *so* beautiful. It's rare to see a story in which Sam is the
one in need of comfort, but when there is, you can just about bet that this
author had a hand in it. I love the dawning realization within Frodo, as he
understands just what it is that his dearest friend needs. And I especially
love this kind, perceptive and shrewd Rosie, who is all I have ever thought
Rosie Cotton should be to deserve Sam. This is just a wonderful story!

Title: Mariner's
<http://www.henneth-annun.net/stories/chapter.cfm?STID=3199> Son · Author:
Adina
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8> ATL · Books/Time: The Lord of The Rings: Rivendell · ID: 326
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Reviewer: Dreamflower
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5> · 2005-08-16 14:30:05 Score: 3
What a sweet little moment between Elrond and Bilbo! We are shown so very
clearly, how dear Bilbo is to the Lord of Rivendell, and how fond they are
of one another. I love Elrond's insights into hobbit nature, and the
familiar courtesy between them! A lovely vignette!

Title: Important
<http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=1712&cid=12955> Business ·
Author: Jay
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4> of Lasgalen · Books/Time: The Lord of The Rings: Rivendell · ID: 1323
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Reviewer: Dreamflower
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5> · 2005-08-16 14:30:55 Score: 1
For a cat, the most important business of all is its own!

Title: In Which Frodo
<http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=2106> Makes Tea ·
Author: MysteriousWays
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2> · Books/Time: The Lord of The Rings: The Shire · ID: 821
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Reviewer: Dreamflower
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5> · 2005-08-16 14:31:39 Score: 2
What a painful insight into how we take the everyday things of life for
granted, until it appears we will no longer have them. Frodo's thoughts at
doing this one simple task for the last time are just as I would have
imagined them.

Title: The Falcon: <http://homepage.mac.com/jmar/falcon/> The Adventures of
Peregrin Took · Author: Tom
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1> Fairbairn · Genres: Adventure: Long Form · ID: 755
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Reviewer: Dreamflower
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5> · 2005-08-16 14:32:10 Score: 2
This is an unusual look at a very adventurous and heroic Pippin, who is
driven by wanderlust and a lackluster marriage to wander the parts of
Middle-earth JRRT only hinted at. A very long, satisfying and suspenseful
read.

Title: Equinoxium <http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1574932/1/> · Author:
Lisette
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0> · Genres: Crossovers · ID: 83
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Reviewer: Dreamflower
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5> · 2005-08-16 14:34:10 Score: 4
Not the type of story I would ordinarily think I would like, yet strangely
compelling. I like that it is post-WotR. There is no deviation then from
LotR canon. The characterization of Legolas is brilliant, and Buffy fits in
well in her new setting. I also appreciate that there is no attempt at
romance. Very well done! I find that I probably would not mind seeing more
of the Slayer's adventures in her new home.

Title: Packing for Crickhollow <http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1777346/6/> ·
Author: Rabidsamfan
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0> · Genres: Drama (includes Angst): Drabble · ID: 1344
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Reviewer: Dreamflower
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5> · 2005-08-16 14:35:04 Score: 3
As a book-lover myself, I can so identify with Frodo's dilemma in this
lovely drabble. He is quite right--no one would ever believe that he would
leave his beloved books behind. I am very glad he was able to return after
all, and retrieve them for at least a little while...

Title: Runaway Star <http://www.fanfiction.net/s/803983/1/> · Author:
Aerlinnel
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0> · Genres: Drama (includes Angst): Elves · ID: 1256
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Reviewer: Dreamflower
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5> · 2005-08-16 14:35:33 Score: 1
A chilling look at the consequences of rash oaths and kinslaying...very
intense.

Title: Upon a Field of
<http://www.livejournal.com/users/the_danamark/20403.html> Gold · Author:
Dana
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4> · Genres: Drama (includes Angst): Gondor Drabble · ID: 277
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Reviewer: Dreamflower
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5> · 2005-08-16 14:36:22 Score: 2
A brilliant use of drabbles to tell of the miserable, hopeful, days of
Cormallen. Each one is a perfect gem in itself, but together they make a
whole story. Intense and lyrical.

Title: Putting
<http://www.livejournal.com/users/maripo5a/42164.html#cutid1> Memories Away
· Author: Mariposa
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0> · Genres: Drama (includes Angst): Post-Ring War · ID: 826
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Reviewer: Dreamflower
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5> · 2005-08-16 14:37:01 Score: 4
The role of remembering dark thoughts and dark times, and how sharing such
memories with those we love can heal is examined here, first, as Merry and
Pippin share their experiences during their separation with Frodo, and then
afterward as Pippin presses Merry to share one more dark thought with him.
The love between the cousins is just beautifully expressed.

Title: Flutterby <http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=1919>
· Author: Piplover
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0> (aka Pipfan) · Genres: Drama (includes Angst): Post-Ring War · ID: 876
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Reviewer: Dreamflower
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5> · 2005-08-16 14:37:42 Score: 4
A thoroughly beautiful Pippin h/c. Pippin, overzealous in his duties for
Aragorn, falls ill from the heat. The picture painted of him, as he rushes
about, the young soldier proud to be doing his King's bidding in spite of
discomfort, is so true to character. And the loving care of his kin and
friends when he succumbs is full of sweet affection. But best of all is the
lovely conversation of Aragorn and Gandalf at the end.

Title: Yule
<http://www.livejournal.com/users/talechallenge02/13084.html#cutid1> Dinner
· Author: Red
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1> Autumn · Genres: Humor: Children · ID: 1339
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Reviewer: Dreamflower
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5> · 2005-08-16 14:38:05 Score: 2
This really tickled me. I could just imagine wee!Pip worrying about the
chicken, and Merry helping him out for Pippin's sake, not the chicken's! The
ending was cute.

Title: Not
<http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=3484&cid=13222> Permitted
· Author: Tanaqui
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> · Genres: Humor: Drabble · ID: 545

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Reviewer: Dreamflower
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5> · 2005-08-16 14:38:44 Score: 1
Humorous take on how Boromir's responsibilities had he lived to become
Steward might not have been welcome.

Title: Seedlings <http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=3284>
· Author: Beethoven's
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9> 7th · Genres: Humor: Hobbits · ID: 905
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Reviewer: Dreamflower
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5> · 2005-08-16 14:39:11 Score: 1
This is very cute. I like Sam's patience, and Frodo's enthusiasm.

Title: Healing the
<http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=2401> Long Cleeve ·
Author: TopazTook
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7> · Genres: Romance: Incomplete · ID: 916
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Reviewer: Dreamflower
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5> · 2005-08-16 14:40:25 Score: 6
This is a very different and fascinating take on the marriage of Pippin and
Diamond. Although the idea that their marriage was an arranged one has been
used, those stories usually make it to be an unhappy union. In this one,
though they were strangers to one another at the wedding, they gradually
learn to love one another deeply. There is a lot of depth to this character
of Diamond, which is very slowly revealed. And though they soon come to love
one another, there are still problems to overcome in the form of
misunderstandings and meddling relatives. At the time I write this review,
it is still a work in progress, though I expect it will be drawing to an end
soon.


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