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Title: Spirit of a Sword · Author: Erin's Daughter · Races/Places: Dwarves ·
ID: 724
Reviewer: Marta · 2005-09-20 23:57:01
What I really like this is what it does for the culture of the dwarves. The
dwarf seems to have almost the relationship of a lover with the raw
material, with the sword being the offspring. This makes sense of the
statement in the appendices that not all dwarves married because many of
them loved their craft too much. And the way you brought in Aule was just
brilliant. All in all a very good read.
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Title: Shadow · Author: Celebsul · Books/Time: The Silmarillion: First Age ·
ID: 775
Reviewer: Marta · 2005-09-21 00:16:26
This is a touching story that those of us in the modern age would do well to
take the message of. We should not be so eager to win that we become nothing
but those we fight in different skin. The Silmarillion is in so many ways
more psychologically interesting than The Lord of the Rings 9at least
outside the appendices0, which only makes this moment work better.
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Title: Red Roses, Golden Arrows · Author: Regina · Races/Places: Hobbits:
Post-Ring War · ID: 507
Reviewer: Dwimordene · 2005-09-21 00:51:19
A nice gap-filler. The Took women doing their part to resist in every way
they can, even if symbolic, is well portrayed.
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Title: In Darkness · Author: Celandine Brandybuck · Races/Places: Dwarves ·
ID: 678
Reviewer: Marta · 2005-09-21 00:56:09
Great little vignette, Cel. I think my favourite parts were the almost
love-hate memories that Balin has for Bilbo (I laughed out loud at having
him called rascal), and also the gentle irony in the fact that someone would
read the diary. I wonder whether it would have mattered to Balin to know
that Oin did not keep his diary in vain.
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Title: Ernil i Duremmen · Author: Marnie · Books/Time: The Silmarillion:
First Age · ID: 1095
Reviewer: Marta · 2005-09-21 01:17:49
This piece reads almost like a snippet from _The Silmarillion_ -- a pages
that fell out of a book at some point and were never missed. Except by
people like me who have always grieved by the seeming abandonment of the
Moriquendi by the Valar, of course. There's this high tone, distant and
historic but still powerful that fits in very well with Tolkien's other
writings. Beyond that, Marnie proves that once again she can write Celeborn.
But this is not even the youthful Celeborn who will later fall in love with
Galadriel; it's a child, and in his innocence we see much of the wisdom and
strength that will mark the Celeborn we all know later in history -- yet in
a form that seems very fitting. This was a really imaginative piece, and one
I'm glad I didn't miss.
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Title: All That Was Beauitiful · Author: Citrine · Races/Places: Rohan:
Vignette · ID: 1270
Reviewer: Raksha the Demon · 2005-09-21 02:06:09
Excellent story of the first meeting of Grima and Eowyn! One almost feels
sorry for Grima, who is a misfit in Rohan because of things he cannot
control - infirmity and ugliness. But the story reminds the reader that
Grima contributed to his own fall; he does not want to befriend the child
Eowyn to be kind to the orphan, he is desperate for love, even that of a
child, and it seems that he is lusting after her physically to some extent.
He is also already planning to become Saruman's tool; and cares a good deal
more for his own advancement than Rohan's safety.

Yet we see hints of how his character was so twisted. Rohan is a culture
valuing physical prowess and beauty; and Grima is physically infirm and
repulsive, despised by even his own father. It's not unreasonable that he
would be desperate for some affection, even from a child. But Grima chooses
this particular child to win love from, not because she is good-hearted or
sweet, but because she has what he never will - beauty and courage; and
also, perhaps his ambition is showing, she is not a peasant brat to be
chased away, she is the King's niece.

Excellent portrait of an angry, ambitious man made even more embittered and
dangerous by the cruelty of children. (still, Eomer and Eowyn did have
reason to be angry at Grima, he did want to bring Eowyn under his influence
for his own reasons, not her welfare)
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Title: Visions of Despair · Author: Aralanthiriel · Books/Time: The Lord of
The Rings: Gondor · ID: 663
Reviewer: Raksha the Demon · 2005-09-21 02:11:58
Excellent story from Denethor's POV, telling of his descent into madness
during those final days of his life. His attitude towards Faramir is
particularly credible; he doesn't dislike his younger son, but feels distant
and has never taken him into his heart as he took Boromir. The final erosion
of Denethor's sanity, as he sinks into despair and paranoia exacerbated by
Sauron, is tragic indeed.
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Title: The Journey of the Lady's Phial · Author: Claudia · Books/Time: The
Lord of The Rings: Hobbits · ID: 1278
Reviewer: Tanaqui · 2005-09-21 05:33:05
This is another beautifully crafted story from Claudia. She skilfully weaves
together the interrelationships between Frodo, Sam and the phial of
Galadriel to cast an illumination as radiant as the star-glass on all three
-- and also on many scenes in the book, where she elucidates Tolkien's words
effectively. I love the way she has picked up Tolkien’s comment that the
star-glass blazed in Sam’s hand to do justice to his courage, and shows how
the phial rewards the worth of the one who carries and wields it. Sam’s love
for Frodo is also clearly drawn: we can see indeed why he would -- and does
-- follow him to the ends of the earth. The occasional stylistic fault does
not detract from much well-shaped phrasing in this story which conveys well
the intelligent ideas Claudia has formulated.
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Title: If Ever Two Were One · Author: Nessime · Books/Time: The Lord of The
Rings: Incomplete · ID: 752
Reviewer: Tanaqui · 2005-09-21 08:31:56
I’ve known and admired Nessime’s “scholarship” and understanding of canon
for some time, so I was delighted that the MEFA awards made me make time to
read this charming story. In it, Nessime uses her knowledge of the culture
of the Eorlingas extremely effectively, while she does a good job of
spinning a tale that avoids many of the easy cliches a lesser writer might
have fallen into, and keeps the reader engrossed. Both her original
characters and her canon ones are characterised in a lively fashion, her
prose carries the reader along lightly, and the piece is well paced. I look
forward to seeing this story completed. A highly enjoyable read.
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Title: Of Durin and Kibil-nala · Author: Mantida · Races/Places: Dwarves ·
ID: 473
Reviewer: Marta · 2005-09-21 12:30:08
This is another one of those great stories that feels like it's from the
pages of "The Silmarillion". The interesting thing is it doesn't feel like
this story is inspired by anything even remotely linked to the Dwarves, as
it seems to be an explanation of why Cirdan alone of all the Elves has a
beard. And it works remarkably well on that front, much better than I
thought it would. But it also paints an endearing picture of a love between
elf and dwarfv before later history drove a wedge between those two kindred.
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Title: The Barrenness of Stone · Author: Lyllyn · Books/Time: The
Silmarillion: Gondolin · ID: 468
Reviewer: Marta · 2005-09-21 12:31:42
What I like about this story is how it portrays the difficulty a wood-elf
would have adjusting to life in Gondolin. I don't think that's an aspect
I've ever seen portrayed! But Lyllyn handles it quite well here. Not to
mention the way her eagles were written... that gave me goosebumps, they
were so majestic.
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Title: A Moments Peace · Author: pearltook1 · Races/Places: Hobbits: War of
the Ring · ID: 973
Reviewer: Rabidsamfan · 2005-09-21 12:50:04
Sam's memory of the Gaffer is a natural outgrowth of his observation and
appreciation of Ithilien after viewing the devestation at the Black Gate in
this lyrical vignette. I do love a story which lets us see more of the
Gaffer than the surface!
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Title: Servant of Elbereth · Author: Beethoven's 7th · Races/Places:
Villains · ID: 796
Reviewer: Rabidsamfan · 2005-09-21 12:53:29
I remember reading this as a challenge story, and it still has power now. To
have an orc, by some twist of fate, still hold a scrap of the light of
Elbereth in his heart is something I would never have considered, but the
idea works well here, as do his observations of the end of the Quest.
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Title: Home Cooking Hobbit-Stlye · Author: Budgielover · Races/Places:
Hobbits: War of the Ring · ID: 175
Reviewer: Rabidsamfan · 2005-09-21 12:58:25
The mental images that Budgielover comes up with are generally bound to make
me smile, and in this story more than most. But I do hope that Sam
eventually got to make that mushroom omelette for Frodo!
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Title: October Quickenings · Author: Budgielover · Races/Places: Hobbits:
Post-Ring War · ID: 676
Reviewer: Rabidsamfan · 2005-09-21 13:07:38
This is an utterly satisfying story. All of the characters are believable,
and while the peril is great (and frightening) it is balanced by the
insights Frodo has in the second chapter about all that has been gained as
well as lost.

Among the other things I loved Sam feeling guilty for not doing enough, and
Frodo teasing him gently about Rosie. And Mrs. Cotton's campaign to fatten
Frodo up again was just perfect!
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Title: Seedlings · Author: Beethoven's 7th · Genres: Humor: Hobbits · ID:
905
Reviewer: Rabidsamfan · 2005-09-21 13:11:43
*snicker* I'm usually not fond of "Frodo can't garden" stories, but this one
is great fun. I particularly enjoyed the authorial asides!
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Title: Legacy · Author: Acacea · Books/Time: Post-Ring War: Gondor · ID: 282
Reviewer: obsidianj · 2005-09-21 18:22:01
I like this history of the blue mantle. It draws together the generations of
this family. Nice insight into the relationship between Faramir and Boromir.
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Title: Bargaining for Beginners · Author: Honesty · Races/Places: Dwarves ·
ID: 412
Reviewer: Dwimordene · 2005-09-21 19:58:40
I have to say, the slash side of this doesn't quite fit in my opinion,
although the potential for the relationship is enormous (all those taking
advantage of female dwarves with beards can attest to that). It's much more
the question of identity that's at work here, a question that gets
articulated through the question of where Narvi's loyalties lie: with his
blood-kin and economic politics, or with those who share his love of
artistry and craftmanship where the currency is knowledge shared freely.
This is a kind of coming of age story, as Narvi tries to find his feet and
discovers he can't really serve two masters. This, understandably, puts him
under a lot of stress; if one thinks of how seriously hospitality rules were
taken in the ancient world, it becomes clear why even a lesser craftsman (to
say nothing of Narvi) would have definite qualms (or ought to). In a way,
Celebrimbor I think misses the point, though it's a nice speech and it
proves enough to help Narvi past his moment of familial crisis—it's not the
goods that are important to Narvi, and it's not even the pettiness of his
uncle, it's the deception and lack of trust that's at stake in his
confession to Celebrimbor.
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Title: A Letter Home · Author: Llinos · Races/Places: Hobbits: Pippin · ID:
761
Reviewer: Dwimordene · 2005-09-21 19:59:33
Yes, you'd never know Pippin was in danger of dying several times, along
with everyone else he knew, if he didn't come right out and say it. "So many
things ... all very exciting. Well apart from the bad bits", indeed!
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Title: Breaking the Rules (Harry Potter Exhibition Game) · Author: Bubbles ·
Races/Places: Cross-Cultural: Humor · ID: 276
Reviewer: Dwimordene · 2005-09-21 20:00:40
The Harry Potter exhibition matches go one up on even the "normal" Caribou
series for sheer surreality, combining hockey, quidditch, and a crossover in
a confrontation that wouldn't be wholly out of place at the Arena of Khazan.

The goalie fight was awesome; Gandalf gets his game on in many ways,
particularly after the movies. Somehow, though, this was far more
entertaining than that other geezer match up , featuring one crazed father
and a wizard's stick... I mean staff. Kreacher's interference was amusing,
as was Frodo's refusal to play seeker due to an aversion to small golden
objects. And I liked the Hermione, unlike too many other females, is immune
to Legolas' looks and goes for the jugular whenever she can with the Elf.
You go, girl! Take out that Elf! Ahem. Another enjoyably manic installment,
Bubbles.

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Title: Sight · Author: Aeneid · Races/Places: Gondor: Original Characters ·
ID: 374
Reviewer: Dwimordene · 2005-09-21 20:01:29
Very well done interlude. I never made it all the way through "The Captain
and the King", certalnly not to Gilthaethil's introduction into the story.
But you don't really need the background; there's enough here, and hinted at
in the margins, referring outward, that you know there is a context and have
a sense for what's important. I liked the fact that smell becomes so
important to Boromir, now blind, and also that he manages, that he's tough
enough to come back from the dead, essentially, and learn to live a
completely different life. But that's still hard, and Gilthaethil's
companionship gives both of them the warmth they otherwise lack, it seems.
Nice gap-filler, even if all we have are hints of the gap to either side.
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Title: Cool Waters · Author: DragonLady7 · Races/Places: Elves: First Age ·
ID: 692
Reviewer: Dwimordene · 2005-09-21 20:04:45
A rather grim account of the fall of Gondolin, and something is actually
made of Ecthelion's slaying of the Balrog. Intense where it needs to be, and
detached also where necessary as Glorfindel slogs his way through the final
defense of the city and marches towards his own doom all unwitting.
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Title: Our Greatest King · Author: picara · Books/Time: The Hobbit: Drabble
· ID: 1338
Reviewer: sulriel · 2005-09-21 20:41:15
It's always lovely to see such a good strong characterization of Thranduil.
- Indeed, if I remember, Thranduil was the only one who held fast for so
long without a ring of power. Thank you for this.
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Title: Last of the Summer Wine · Author: Regina · Books/Time: The Hobbit ·
ID: 1104
Reviewer: sulriel · 2005-09-21 20:48:51
I can't believe I missed this gem on my earlier searching for stories. What
a delight. You have wonderful pacing and characterization., delightfully
done. I love your Legolas, charming, witty and polite and I love your wine
woman in her age. Overall, a very well done and enjoyable read.
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Title: Shining Black · Author: Salsify · Books/Time: The Silmarillion:
Gondolin · ID: 996
Reviewer: Marta · 2005-09-21 21:59:48
This piece starts with the type of question that might start any alternative
universe piece: "What if the statement that Aredhel 'was not wholly
unwilling' is something of an understatement? What if she truly loved Eol?"
Only it doesn't treat it like a "what-if" scenario, it treats it like actual
history. And it does a remarkable job of convincing me. The tone is sparse,
but the characterisations seemed plausible if we accept the fact that the
Silmarillion's version carries its own bias. And most importantly this
version really made me think -- which is a real sign of a really good fic in
my eyes. Well done, Salsify.
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Title: The Hall of Standards · Author: Forodwaith · Races/Places: Dwarves ·
ID: 373
Reviewer: Marta · 2005-09-21 23:05:08
An interesting vignette, combining dwarvish fortitude with a bitter
foretaste with what we readers know will come. I'm not entirely convinced
that Balin would have been surprised by the location of such an important
place, though. That niggle aside, however, it really is a nice snapshot into
the history of Durin's folk.
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Title: Fëanor · Author: Joan Milligan · Books/Time: The Silmarillion: Poetry
· ID: 439
Reviewer: Marta · 2005-09-21 23:10:15
This was almost chilling, the way you captured the determinism of Feanor.
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Title: Not Permitted · Author: Tanaqui · Genres: Humor: Drabble · ID: 545
Reviewer: Thundera Tiger · 2005-09-22 00:46:28
Ah, Faramir, you are a sneaky one! Trust him to pull the rug out from under
Boromir with historical tradition. Nicely timed, and I love Faramir's wicked
smile.
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Title: Heirlooms · Author: Gwynnyd · Genres: Humor: Drabble · ID: 402
Reviewer: Thundera Tiger · 2005-09-22 00:47:04
Actually, Elrohir raises a good question. What IS Aragorn going to do
traipsing around the wilds with a broken sword? Still, the point probably is
good for stabbing, even if the balance is off. That should count for
something.
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Title: The Heirs of Isildur · Author: Marta · Genres: Humor: Drabble · ID:
24
Reviewer: Thundera Tiger · 2005-09-22 00:48:00
*snerk* You know, I've wondered from time to time whether or not something
like this might have been a problem. Especially since the Dunedain
Chieftains seemed to have a fetish for "Ar." That had to have been confusing
after a few hundred years or so, even if they did have longer life spans
than most men.
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Title: The Muster of Rohan · Author: Branwyn · Genres: Humor: Drabble · ID:
281
Reviewer: Thundera Tiger · 2005-09-22 00:48:24
And here I was under the terribly mistaken impression that the banners these
men rode behind were dignified and symbolic. All hail the White Pig! Many
thanks for pointing out the error of my ways, and many thanks for many loud
guffaws at this hilarious drabble!
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Title: "They have a Cave Troll" · Author: Gwynnyd · Genres: Humor: Drabble ·
ID: 572
Reviewer: Thundera Tiger · 2005-09-22 00:48:44
Brilliantly done. Poor cave-troll. But really, there's a kind of charm about
such a simple existence. Provided, of course, that the simple existence is
relatively pain free. Which is isn't, at the moment. But in any case, great
voice and great illustration of the cave troll...er...succumbing to the
Ring.
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Title: The Protocol of Princes · Author: maranya14 · Genres: Humor: Drabble
· ID: 26
Reviewer: Thundera Tiger · 2005-09-22 00:53:34
Hilarious! Pardon me while I splutter helplessly with laughter. Only Faramir
and Eomer would take something as childish as a food fight and handle it
with such diplomatic style. And part of what makes it so funny is that they
haven't even gotten to the food fight yet. They're still in the threatening
stages. One wonders if they would employ warlike strategems should the food
fight ever be realized and what that might lead to. Valar help us all.
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Title: Command Performance · Author: Vistula the Dunadan · Genres: Humor:
Drabble · ID: 641
Reviewer: Thundera Tiger · 2005-09-22 00:56:20
*snort* Absolutely brilliant! Poor Denethor. Having put my own mother and
father through countless dramatic performances, I can only begin to imagine
how proud Boromir and Faramir must be and how much Denethor is probably
dreading this. Oh dear. The trials of being a parent. I loved his questions
to Finduilas about how horrible this really would be. And poor Finduilas,
who has already had to endure it several times. Very nicely done. This
brought back memories.
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Title: Ode to Legolas · Author: Ainaechoiriel · Genres: Humor: Poetry · ID:
5
Reviewer: Thundera Tiger · 2005-09-22 01:02:24
Is it wrong of me to visibly cringe at the thought of ten thousand
Legolusters? Because that's what I was doing by the end. Ai Elbereth! Very
funny, if a bit disturbing.
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Title: Old Angband · Author: Arandil · Genres: Humor: Poetry · ID: 124
Reviewer: Thundera Tiger · 2005-09-22 01:02:43
Very rallying drinking song. I can easily imagine several dozen orcs ranged
around a beer hall cheerfully singing this song. Arandil is absolutely
right. Morgoth does deserve his own drinking song, and I think this fits the
bill perfectly.
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Title: Gimli Takes a Whack · Author: Celtic Bard · Genres: Humor: Poetry ·
ID: 205
Reviewer: Thundera Tiger · 2005-09-22 01:03:04
"Casey at the Bat" is one of my all-time favorite poems, and this is a good
parody of it. It chronicles nearly all of Helm's Deep and still manages to
get in the essential lines that made "Casey" so great. A particular favorite
of mine was, " 'Arr! howled the maddened Uruks, and the echo answered 'Arr!'
" Nice adaptation.
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Title: In the Style of Ogden Nash · Author: Dreamflower · Genres: Humor:
Poetry · ID: 917
Reviewer: Thundera Tiger · 2005-09-22 01:03:41
Very nice adaptation to another author's style. I liked the slight catch at
the end of most of the little poems. The first one, in particular, was quite
good, but I liked the advice about not vanishing when you hit the ground,
too. Great little snippets and very effective summary of just about the
entire book. Well done.
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Title: Who Wouldn't Be a Ranger? · Author: Elvenesse · Genres: Humor: Poetry
· ID: 720
Reviewer: Thundera Tiger · 2005-09-22 01:04:05
And they say Rangers don't have a sense of humor. Great poem and very good
adaptation. I think I'd hesitate before using this as a recruiting song, but
it has a wonderfully cynical edge that probably cheered the men around the
campire. I can easily see it being used there. Nicely done.
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Title: Ode to the Absent · Author: thevina_finduilas · Genres: Humor: Poetry
· ID: 849
Reviewer: Thundera Tiger · 2005-09-22 01:04:43
Yes! Someone else acknowledges the dearth of Middle-earth mothers! I knew
there were more people like this. Beyond that, though, I liked the edgy
humor in this, as though it wasn't sure whether or not it was funny. I'm
still not entirely sure, either, but I do know that it broke up the mood
enough to play with some wonderful contrasts. Well done, and thank you for
acknowledging the missing mothers!
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Title: Fathers' Day Card from Faramir · Author: Llinos · Genres: Humor:
Poetry · ID: 788
Reviewer: Thundera Tiger · 2005-09-22 01:05:22
What really impressed me about this poem is the way it wove in canonical
elements and twisted them into something I'd imagine a teenager saying to
his father. The bit about watering the White Tree especially reminded me of
that. Good concept and well anchored to both canon and to the father-son
relationship. There was a slightly desperate edge to this poem, and it held
enough parody to set it off beautifully.
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Title: Galadriel's Lay · Author: Llinos · Genres: Humor: Poetry · ID: 763
Reviewer: Thundera Tiger · 2005-09-22 01:06:20
The age of menopause? Oh dear. I knew I was in for an interesting ride with
that one, and I wasn't disappointed. Great poem and very inventive. I love
how the different elements were worked in so casually, like the palantir
picking up cable and Haldir using it to check score highlights. Very nice
rhyme scheme, too, and I like the rhythm that was used. It felt like a very
matter-of-fact poem for all that it was describing extraordinary things.
Good use of contrasts.
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Title: All I Want for Yuletide · Author: Marta · Genres: Humor: Poetry · ID:
932
Reviewer: Thundera Tiger · 2005-09-22 01:08:58
*snerk* I have to admit that I usually avoid thinking about what goes
through an OFC's mind in a bad Legomance. I don't know that those thoughts
are much better when presented in the form of a popular Christmas song, but
if nothing else, they're entertaining! I like the way that this adaptation
matched up with the tune, and I like the homage paid to other characters,
such as the sons of Gondor and Rohan. Great poem that had good breadth
without ever straying from its hilarious (albeit slightly disturbing) focus.
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Title: An Ode on Aragorn's Dimple · Author: Flick · Genres: Humor: Poetry ·
ID: 735
Reviewer: Thundera Tiger · 2005-09-22 01:10:07
I always thought things seemed a little too cut and dry on the road up to
the Morannon. Now I know exactly what went on! Very fun poem and brilliant
concept. I very much enjoyed it, but strangely enough, the thing I enjoyed
most were the instances of "[expletive deleted]." There was enough of a
break with that to make me pull back my head, step out of the poem, and
realize just how ridiculous it was becoming. Which was a good thing as it
made the poem even more hilarious. Nicely timed and good breaks throughout!
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Title: The Orc-slaying Ditty · Author: Tehta · Genres: Humor: Poetry · ID:
555
Reviewer: Thundera Tiger · 2005-09-22 01:14:18
Yikes! I don't think I'm ever going to look at the Tra-la-la-lally song the
same way ever again. Especially since the song found in The Hobbit also
contains the line "Tril-lil-lil-lolly," or something very close to it. But
it certainly doesn't end by claiming that "to kill orcs is jolly." Still, if
elven guards got drunk and started making up orc-slaying ditties, this is
what I would expect from them. Just as ridiculous as the Tra-la-la-lally
song but far more gruesome. Nicely done! Hilarious and very disturbing,
which is a good combination for this kind of a poem.
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Title: The Very Model of a Warden of Lothlorien · Author: Kenaz · Genres:
Humor: Poetry · ID: 614
Reviewer: Thundera Tiger · 2005-09-22 01:19:07
Sheer genius! The Modern Major-General song is one of my favorite Gilbert
and Sullivan songs (I'm a sucker for Pirates of Penzance) and to find it
done so well in an LotR format is truly a rare treat. The rhythm was dead
on, the rhymes were great, and the way it took on the crazy LotR fandom as
well as the movies was nothing short of brilliant. Plus I love the requisite
tributes to the original song, such as the working in of the javelin and the
fights historical in order categorical. Now you've got both songs stuck in
my head and I'll be singing them all night. If you can't tell, that's meant
as high praise. Very few things manage to do that to me. Very, very fun
poem! Hilarious and wonderful adaptation on the original. Would that all
parodies could be so good.
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Title: Fool of a Took and the Tree Wizard · Author: AngieT · Genres: Humor:
Children · ID: 1146
Reviewer: Thundera Tiger · 2005-09-22 01:23:55
Definitely a fun story, and I loved Gandalf's introduction to Pippin. A
walking tree with moss on it! Very clever. But really, the thing that got me
was the last line. Perfectly timed, perfectly delivered, and a perfect play
on the traditional response and the response we have probably all wanted to
give from time to time. Well done.
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Title: Of Entwives and Sundering Seas · Author: Bejai · Books/Time: The
Silmarillion: Second Age · ID: 160
Reviewer: Marta · 2005-09-22 01:23:58
This is a really nice moment -- Celeborn and Galadriel weary from
leadership, free from responsibility. And treebeard's insights are of course
very insightful. It shows that even when the couple is free from external
pressure, the cost of their love still weighs against them.
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Title: Morgoth's Notebook · Author: Arandil · Genres: Humor: Metafic · ID:
123
Reviewer: Thundera Tiger · 2005-09-22 01:24:20
*snort* Where do I even start with this fic? Simply put, it was brilliant.
So many cliches, so little time, and yet they all wandered in, even the
implausible crossovers. I must admit that I found the reactions
(particularly Feanor's) to be the best part, but the stories themselves were
also good. A few of those early stories seemed almost prophetic...
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Title: The Dress Code · Author: Auntiemeesh · Genres: Humor: Hobbits · ID:
818
Reviewer: Thundera Tiger · 2005-09-22 01:24:54
How very Sam-like to rationalize the clothes he's wearing with the fact that
he needs to honor his friends. That was a lovely bit of reasoning from my
favorite gardener. In fact, this whole story is so Sam that I'm having
trouble believing it's not tucked away in the appendices somewhere. Poor
guy. There's a lot he'll have to get used to in the next few years, and it's
good to see he can start adjusting now.
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Title: The Littlest Balrog · Author: Dragon · Genres: Humor: Children · ID:
690
Reviewer: Thundera Tiger · 2005-09-22 01:25:31
*snort* Full points for originality! This was a hilarious little romp, and I
loved watching poor Melkor go through the trials of Balrog-rearing. Part of
what made it so funny is how close the Balrog were to real children, but
with obvious differences such as wings, horns, and fire. Loved the
juxtapositions, and I loved the very wry style in the narrative. Good job.
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Title: The Highwayman · Author: ErinRua · Genres: Humor · ID: 330
Reviewer: Thundera Tiger · 2005-09-22 01:26:01
Oh, the trials of professional highway robbery, especially if you fall in
with a crowd like this. Just how many different kinds of...er...beings
managed to wander in and watch this little farce? Poor Englebert. It's just
not fair to put your best threatening face forward and fail to impress
anyone.
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Title: Important Choices · Author: grey_wonderer · Genres: Humor: Hobbits ·
ID: 879
Reviewer: Thundera Tiger · 2005-09-22 01:26:43
Priceless! Merry and Pippin have both gained new respect from me. Pippin is
definitely right: most girls will jump at a chance to marry a man who folds
his own clothes. Kudos to Merry for his amazing wardrobe. And kudos to
Pippin for proving that he's got a wealth of information tucked away in his
mind even if he doesn't always use it. I really felt sorry for poor Frodo,
though. Loved the line about the waistcoats making him dizzy after a while.
It's a good thing Pippin was there to sort things out in the end.
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Title: A Long, Unexpected Drabble · Author: Elena Tiriel · Genres: Humor:
Metafic · ID: 193
Reviewer: Thundera Tiger · 2005-09-22 01:27:24
Fun! And very cute. I like the idea, and the resulting drabble is really
amusing. On a side note, I wouldn't mind a cake with rum buttercream icing
if we discover that there IS one in canon.
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Title: The Stubborness of Tooks · Author: Dreamflower · Genres: Humor:
Hobbits · ID: 918
Reviewer: Thundera Tiger · 2005-09-22 01:28:00
And now we see where Pippin gets it. This explains a lot. Even the giant
bunnies. And I loved how Paladin was still stubborn even after his tooth was
taken out. Clearly a hobbit to be reckoned with.
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Title: Seedlings · Author: Beethoven's 7th · Genres: Humor: Hobbits · ID:
905
Reviewer: Thundera Tiger · 2005-09-22 01:28:31
Very cute! Poor Sam. I really liked the way the narrative took us out and
then back in again. It added a different feel to the story that I very much
enjoyed. And I like the way that Sam managed to resolve this strange
situation in a way that placated his own possessive tendencies without
hurting Frodo's feelings. Great ending.
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