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Msg# 7432
Reviews for 11 Sept - Part 1 Posted by Rhapsody September 11, 2006 - 12:46:36 Topic ID# 7432Title: Drift ˇ Author: Ribby ˇ Times: The Great Years: Gondor
Fixed-Length Ficlets ˇ ID: 203
Reviewer: Dwimordene ˇ 2006-08-07 16:28:43
Understated and tragic, this drabble gives us a look at the funeral boat
of Boromir, and how it came to Faramir's attention. The residents of
Gondor would have this boat, carrying so much that should not be upon
the river, given into hands that will know what to do with
it--Faramir's. But Boromir does belong to the river, as Faramir well knows.
-----------------------------------
Title: Gondor Needs No King ˇ Author: Ribby ˇ Times: The Great Years:
Gondor Fixed-Length Ficlets ˇ ID: 207
Reviewer: Dwimordene ˇ 2006-08-07 16:28:56
Every so often, I fantasize about writing an AU in which Boromir *does*
take the Ring (successfully, that is). This is about what I imagine
would happen (at first, at least). Which is good, since I can point to
Ribby's fic to get the plotbunny to back away--it's already written!
Nicely done! Puts the chills up the reader's back.
-----------------------------------
Title: Homecomings ˇ Author: Marta ˇ Times: The Great Years: General
Fixed-Length Ficlets ˇ ID: 225
Reviewer: Dwimordene ˇ 2006-08-07 16:29:22
These make a lovely set of drabbles. It's always fun to see our favorite
characters from other perspectives, and the paternal perspective gives a
sense of a long relationship, and of love that sees these men, dwarves,
elves, hobbits differently than do others.
I love Glóin's perspective, his being torn between Gimli's new friend
and the fact of Gimli's survival and the honor he has clearly brought
home with him--the last line is perfect. Ham's reunion is also
beautifully written, with another killer last line that sounds just like
the cantankerous old Gaffer. Elrond and Thranduil both take a very long
and so appropriately elven view as they welcome their sons, adoptive and
otherwise, home at last; while Pippin's and Merry's fathers both remark
the foreignness that hangs about their children, evidenced by clothes
and new height and possible injury. Bilbo seems sharp as ever in
greeting Frodo.
A wonderful collection, Marta--all Fellowship fans should enjoy these.
-----------------------------------
Title: The Remains of Power ˇ Author: Pearl Took ˇ Times: The Great
Years: Vignette ˇ ID: 228
Reviewer: Dwimordene ˇ 2006-08-07 16:29:37
I haven't seen any stories about Saruman after he loses his authority to
Gandalf. Yet there is quite a lot to explore, as Saruman must attempt to
deceive the Nazgűl sent to take the hobbit he is supposedly keeping
imprisoned. Even then, he cannot be certain of his own life; the loss of
his powers leaves him vulnerable, weary, and burning with resentment and
a desire for revenge.
Well done, Pearl Took!
-----------------------------------
Title: The Recall ˇ Author: Isabeau of Greenlea ˇ Times: Fourth Age and
Beyond: Gondor ˇ ID: 738
Reviewer: Dreamflower ˇ 2006-08-07 16:34:25
This was an interesting little story of political manuevering. It seemed
to call for knowledge of some of the author's previous work, yet not
enough to spoil the story for one unfamiliar. I very much like this Imrahil.
-----------------------------------
Title: Fire ˇ Author: Aramel ˇ Genres: Drama: Fixed-Length Ficlet Series
ˇ ID: 172
Reviewer: Dawn Felagund ˇ 2006-08-07 16:37:28
Quite a thought-provoking drabble, Aramel! The idea that there was a
Ring of Earth--and how it came to be changed to a Ring of Fire--is an
intriguing idea. I also love the flashbacks to Celebrimbor's past.
-----------------------------------
Title: Fellowship of the Conkers ˇ Author: Llinos ˇ Genres: Humor ˇ ID: 880
Reviewer: Dreamflower ˇ 2006-08-07 16:39:02
This is my favorite of this author's stories. I laughed myself sick the
first time I read it. I love the macho competitiveness between the three
cousins, Sam's smug self-assurance, and the total discomfiture of the
non-hobbit members of the Fellowship as they try and master this
esoteric game from the Shire. Most of all, I had to chuckle at poor
Boromir, who was utterly humiliated, and yet it seems had the last laugh
after all.
-----------------------------------
Title: The Parting Gift ˇ Author: Imhiriel ˇ Times: First Age and Prior:
Fixed-Length Ficlet ˇ ID: 948
Reviewer: Dawn Felagund ˇ 2006-08-07 16:39:48
What a lovely, heartbreaking idea! I love the way that you've tied the
quote from RotK back to Elrond's past. Stories and drabbles like this
always make me wonder how Elrond and Elros thought of their foster
fathers over the years; I like to believe that they remembered them
kindly. Beautiful.
-----------------------------------
Title: Strange meeting ˇ Author: Nesta ˇ Races: Men: Post-Sauron's Fall
ˇ ID: 93
Reviewer: Dwimordene ˇ 2006-08-07 16:47:44
I had skipped this story originally, since it relied upon another fic I
had not yet read. However, now that I've had the chance to read [Black
Hour], I am in a position to review this story.
I like my stewards political, sharp-witted, and with an edge to
them--not that compassion is out, but there aren't any saintly men in
Middle-earth. Nesta delivers a knock-out encounter between Faramir,
newly healed and capable of riding about to oversee the repairs of the
city, and Aragorn, ever the Ranger. This is a sharply written,
well-conceived meeting, and the attitude of the two men towards each
other is that wonderful combination of uncertainty, calculating
political interest, bemusement, and the desire for something more than
only politics between them.
Faramir has decided to admit Aragorn, but he doesn't expect his king to
show up on the road alone in Ranger guise just to talk to him. Aragorn,
for his part, is frank in admitting Gandalf's advice and role in
bringing him to this crossroads, but his interest is not reducible to a
utilitarian calculus of political power; nor, as it happens, is
Faramir's, though perhaps he had not realized it before then. Aragorn as
king can validate the horror of the retreat that weighs so heavily on
Faramir's mind as a failure; he can redeem the sacrifices of Faramir's
family with the acknowledgment that they had a role to play. And he can
recognize Faramir's service with a reward.
Faramir, for his part, can show himself worthy of the power and title
Aragorn is willing to grant him beyond the stewardship, by offering to
trade the title to Ithilien for the life of a single soldier otherwise
condemned. Aragorn's acceptance of this, but also his slightly pointed
remonstrance, asking what sort of monster Faramir took him for if he
couldn't see the justice of sparing Beregond, is also spot on.
It's a wonderful beginning to their relationship--it's not easy, yet
it's respectful, the encounter of two intelligent men, both of them
leaders who are nevertheless accustomed to lurking in the shadows to
accomplish their ends, and who are at their best when dealing with
people face to face, where they can trust their own judgment.
Excellent job, Nesta!
-----------------------------------
Title: The Tide ˇ Author: Branwyn ˇ Genres: Drama: Gondor Fixed-Length
Ficlet ˇ ID: 77
Reviewer: Dreamflower ˇ 2006-08-08 00:04:45
A very powerful image of Imrahil's devotion to his nephew, and his
efforts to keep his anger and contempt for Denethor in check. I think I
like this Imrahil very much indeed.
-----------------------------------
Title: The Fading of a Star ˇ Author: Minuialeth ˇ Genres: Drama:
General Fixed-Length Ficlet ˇ ID: 219
Reviewer: Dreamflower ˇ 2006-08-08 00:05:09
How very sad! Erestor's affection for Arwen is clear, and his grief
poignant.
-----------------------------------
Title: Ada Knows Best ˇ Author: mistycracraft ˇ Genres: Adventure ˇ ID: 290
Reviewer: Dreamflower ˇ 2006-08-08 00:05:31
Interesting story of a young Estel getting himself into--and out
of--trouble. Very good depiction of his relationship to his foster brothers.
-----------------------------------
Title: Those Who Challenge the Dead ˇ Author: Nancy Brooke ˇ Races: Men:
Other Fixed-Length Ficlets ˇ ID: 858
Reviewer: Dreamflower ˇ 2006-08-08 00:05:56
A very chilling pair of stories. I think Baldor's affected me most--what
a horrible fate!
-----------------------------------
Title: A Letter Home ˇ Author: Frodo Baggins of Bag End (Febobe) ˇ
Times: The Great Years: Gondor ˇ ID: 978
Reviewer: Dreamflower ˇ 2006-08-08 00:06:32
Sam tries to write a letter to his father about the Quest. It's nicely
done--a very good use of Sam's voice, but I wonder--in canon, the Gaffer
was illiterate, so I'm not sure of the purpose of Sam's letter.
-----------------------------------
Title: Desires Of The Hroa ˇ Author: The Last Temptation of Homer ˇ
Genres: Drama: First Age Elves ˇ ID: 623
Reviewer: Dreamflower ˇ 2006-08-08 00:07:36
A rather odd little ficlet, of a dead elf lusting after a maiden other
than his wife.
-----------------------------------
Title: Fair-weather Friends ˇ Author: pippinfan88 ˇ Genres: Drama:
Featuring Pippin or Merry ˇ ID: 126
Reviewer: Dreamflower ˇ 2006-08-08 00:08:04
Such a realistic scenario: for the first time, a newly-wed Estella
confronts one of her new husband's nightmares, and must decide how to
deal with it. I love how her moment of strength shines through.
-----------------------------------
Title: Music Lessons ˇ Author: Acacea ˇ Races: Men: Gondor ˇ ID: 55
Reviewer: Dreamflower ˇ 2006-08-08 00:08:27
This little fic of a first encounter between a young Faramir and
Mithrandir is just lovely. Gandalf is so patient and kind and indulgent
to a shy young boy, and Faramir's mixture of enthusiasm and politeness
is just perfect.
-----------------------------------
Title: Earth's Daughter ˇ Author: Aramel ˇ Times: Fourth Age and Beyond:
Gondor ˇ ID: 170
Reviewer: Dreamflower ˇ 2006-08-08 00:08:50
A very lovely and plausible telling of the maiden's point of view, in
JRRT's poem "The Last Ship". I like it very much, as well as the idea of
a fic based on poetry.
-----------------------------------
Title: The Long Road Home ˇ Author: AmandaK ˇ Genres: Alternate Universe
ˇ ID: 743
Reviewer: Dreamflower ˇ 2006-08-08 00:10:24
A very interesting take on the "Boromir lives" type of AU. I like the
plausibility of his survival in this one, and the idea that Faramir kept
that survival a secret. I also like the way it all plays out in the end,
and the interaction of all the remaining Fellowship members. Nice tale!
-----------------------------------
Title: The Household Accounts ˇ Author: Branwyn ˇ Genres: Drama: Gondor
Fixed-Length Ficlet ˇ ID: 50
Reviewer: Dreamflower ˇ 2006-08-08 00:10:53
What a wonderful and unexpected idea for a story! Somehow, though it is
hard to imagine of the Shieldmaiden who slew the Witch-king, she did
become the chatelaine of Faramir's possessions. And yes, it would be a
sad and dreary thing to think of those mementoes of the past.
-----------------------------------
Title: Mathom ˇ Author: Perelleth ˇ Genres: Humor ˇ ID: 192
Reviewer: Dreamflower ˇ 2006-08-08 00:12:42
A very cute, funny and absorbing little comedy of errors as certain
members of Elrond's household try very hard to keep certain other
members of the household from encountering thirteen dwarves, a Wizard
and a hobbit. I find all the interactions to be very plausible, in spite
of all the machinations. I really love the way both Bilbo and Gandalf
are portrayed.
-----------------------------------
Title: A thing unheard of ˇ Author: Tanaqui ˇ Races: Dwarves:
Fixed-Length Ficlet ˇ ID: 905
Reviewer: Dwimordene ˇ 2006-08-08 00:12:45
Excellent use of that exchange between Elrond and Gimli, back when the
Fellowship first set out. The one time when Gimli doubts whether he can
go on is on the threshold of the Door of the Dead, and though we know in
part it's his relationship to Legolas and a healthy bit of interspecies
rivalry that pushes him forward, memory of that oath must also have been
lurking.
-----------------------------------
Title: Changes and Constancy ˇ Author: Lily ˇ Races: Hobbits:
Post-Sauron's Fall ˇ ID: 263
Reviewer: Dreamflower ˇ 2006-08-08 00:13:24
A very cute little vignette, in which Pippin teases Frodo about his
first grey hairs. I really liked this.
-----------------------------------
Title: For the Dwarves ˇ Author: Tanaqui ˇ Races: Dwarves: Fixed-Length
Ficlet ˇ ID: 894
Reviewer: Dwimordene ˇ 2006-08-08 00:13:34
I know it's said that holidays are often hard, because bad news or
events seem to wait for them to arrive. It seems like that's a bit true
for Durin's Day the year the quest begins. Gimli's announcement, that he
wishes to go with the Company, comes as no surprise, and Glóin, to his
credit, doesn't prevent him from going, but the poor old Dwarf can't be
wholly happy with this.
-----------------------------------
Title: The Walk ˇ Author: Kelllie ˇ Genres: Drama: Featuring Frodo or
Sam ˇ ID: 618
Reviewer: Dreamflower ˇ 2006-08-08 00:13:49
This fic is both clever and thought-provoking. Frodo is very much in
character in his musings here.
-----------------------------------
Fixed-Length Ficlets ˇ ID: 203
Reviewer: Dwimordene ˇ 2006-08-07 16:28:43
Understated and tragic, this drabble gives us a look at the funeral boat
of Boromir, and how it came to Faramir's attention. The residents of
Gondor would have this boat, carrying so much that should not be upon
the river, given into hands that will know what to do with
it--Faramir's. But Boromir does belong to the river, as Faramir well knows.
-----------------------------------
Title: Gondor Needs No King ˇ Author: Ribby ˇ Times: The Great Years:
Gondor Fixed-Length Ficlets ˇ ID: 207
Reviewer: Dwimordene ˇ 2006-08-07 16:28:56
Every so often, I fantasize about writing an AU in which Boromir *does*
take the Ring (successfully, that is). This is about what I imagine
would happen (at first, at least). Which is good, since I can point to
Ribby's fic to get the plotbunny to back away--it's already written!
Nicely done! Puts the chills up the reader's back.
-----------------------------------
Title: Homecomings ˇ Author: Marta ˇ Times: The Great Years: General
Fixed-Length Ficlets ˇ ID: 225
Reviewer: Dwimordene ˇ 2006-08-07 16:29:22
These make a lovely set of drabbles. It's always fun to see our favorite
characters from other perspectives, and the paternal perspective gives a
sense of a long relationship, and of love that sees these men, dwarves,
elves, hobbits differently than do others.
I love Glóin's perspective, his being torn between Gimli's new friend
and the fact of Gimli's survival and the honor he has clearly brought
home with him--the last line is perfect. Ham's reunion is also
beautifully written, with another killer last line that sounds just like
the cantankerous old Gaffer. Elrond and Thranduil both take a very long
and so appropriately elven view as they welcome their sons, adoptive and
otherwise, home at last; while Pippin's and Merry's fathers both remark
the foreignness that hangs about their children, evidenced by clothes
and new height and possible injury. Bilbo seems sharp as ever in
greeting Frodo.
A wonderful collection, Marta--all Fellowship fans should enjoy these.
-----------------------------------
Title: The Remains of Power ˇ Author: Pearl Took ˇ Times: The Great
Years: Vignette ˇ ID: 228
Reviewer: Dwimordene ˇ 2006-08-07 16:29:37
I haven't seen any stories about Saruman after he loses his authority to
Gandalf. Yet there is quite a lot to explore, as Saruman must attempt to
deceive the Nazgűl sent to take the hobbit he is supposedly keeping
imprisoned. Even then, he cannot be certain of his own life; the loss of
his powers leaves him vulnerable, weary, and burning with resentment and
a desire for revenge.
Well done, Pearl Took!
-----------------------------------
Title: The Recall ˇ Author: Isabeau of Greenlea ˇ Times: Fourth Age and
Beyond: Gondor ˇ ID: 738
Reviewer: Dreamflower ˇ 2006-08-07 16:34:25
This was an interesting little story of political manuevering. It seemed
to call for knowledge of some of the author's previous work, yet not
enough to spoil the story for one unfamiliar. I very much like this Imrahil.
-----------------------------------
Title: Fire ˇ Author: Aramel ˇ Genres: Drama: Fixed-Length Ficlet Series
ˇ ID: 172
Reviewer: Dawn Felagund ˇ 2006-08-07 16:37:28
Quite a thought-provoking drabble, Aramel! The idea that there was a
Ring of Earth--and how it came to be changed to a Ring of Fire--is an
intriguing idea. I also love the flashbacks to Celebrimbor's past.
-----------------------------------
Title: Fellowship of the Conkers ˇ Author: Llinos ˇ Genres: Humor ˇ ID: 880
Reviewer: Dreamflower ˇ 2006-08-07 16:39:02
This is my favorite of this author's stories. I laughed myself sick the
first time I read it. I love the macho competitiveness between the three
cousins, Sam's smug self-assurance, and the total discomfiture of the
non-hobbit members of the Fellowship as they try and master this
esoteric game from the Shire. Most of all, I had to chuckle at poor
Boromir, who was utterly humiliated, and yet it seems had the last laugh
after all.
-----------------------------------
Title: The Parting Gift ˇ Author: Imhiriel ˇ Times: First Age and Prior:
Fixed-Length Ficlet ˇ ID: 948
Reviewer: Dawn Felagund ˇ 2006-08-07 16:39:48
What a lovely, heartbreaking idea! I love the way that you've tied the
quote from RotK back to Elrond's past. Stories and drabbles like this
always make me wonder how Elrond and Elros thought of their foster
fathers over the years; I like to believe that they remembered them
kindly. Beautiful.
-----------------------------------
Title: Strange meeting ˇ Author: Nesta ˇ Races: Men: Post-Sauron's Fall
ˇ ID: 93
Reviewer: Dwimordene ˇ 2006-08-07 16:47:44
I had skipped this story originally, since it relied upon another fic I
had not yet read. However, now that I've had the chance to read [Black
Hour], I am in a position to review this story.
I like my stewards political, sharp-witted, and with an edge to
them--not that compassion is out, but there aren't any saintly men in
Middle-earth. Nesta delivers a knock-out encounter between Faramir,
newly healed and capable of riding about to oversee the repairs of the
city, and Aragorn, ever the Ranger. This is a sharply written,
well-conceived meeting, and the attitude of the two men towards each
other is that wonderful combination of uncertainty, calculating
political interest, bemusement, and the desire for something more than
only politics between them.
Faramir has decided to admit Aragorn, but he doesn't expect his king to
show up on the road alone in Ranger guise just to talk to him. Aragorn,
for his part, is frank in admitting Gandalf's advice and role in
bringing him to this crossroads, but his interest is not reducible to a
utilitarian calculus of political power; nor, as it happens, is
Faramir's, though perhaps he had not realized it before then. Aragorn as
king can validate the horror of the retreat that weighs so heavily on
Faramir's mind as a failure; he can redeem the sacrifices of Faramir's
family with the acknowledgment that they had a role to play. And he can
recognize Faramir's service with a reward.
Faramir, for his part, can show himself worthy of the power and title
Aragorn is willing to grant him beyond the stewardship, by offering to
trade the title to Ithilien for the life of a single soldier otherwise
condemned. Aragorn's acceptance of this, but also his slightly pointed
remonstrance, asking what sort of monster Faramir took him for if he
couldn't see the justice of sparing Beregond, is also spot on.
It's a wonderful beginning to their relationship--it's not easy, yet
it's respectful, the encounter of two intelligent men, both of them
leaders who are nevertheless accustomed to lurking in the shadows to
accomplish their ends, and who are at their best when dealing with
people face to face, where they can trust their own judgment.
Excellent job, Nesta!
-----------------------------------
Title: The Tide ˇ Author: Branwyn ˇ Genres: Drama: Gondor Fixed-Length
Ficlet ˇ ID: 77
Reviewer: Dreamflower ˇ 2006-08-08 00:04:45
A very powerful image of Imrahil's devotion to his nephew, and his
efforts to keep his anger and contempt for Denethor in check. I think I
like this Imrahil very much indeed.
-----------------------------------
Title: The Fading of a Star ˇ Author: Minuialeth ˇ Genres: Drama:
General Fixed-Length Ficlet ˇ ID: 219
Reviewer: Dreamflower ˇ 2006-08-08 00:05:09
How very sad! Erestor's affection for Arwen is clear, and his grief
poignant.
-----------------------------------
Title: Ada Knows Best ˇ Author: mistycracraft ˇ Genres: Adventure ˇ ID: 290
Reviewer: Dreamflower ˇ 2006-08-08 00:05:31
Interesting story of a young Estel getting himself into--and out
of--trouble. Very good depiction of his relationship to his foster brothers.
-----------------------------------
Title: Those Who Challenge the Dead ˇ Author: Nancy Brooke ˇ Races: Men:
Other Fixed-Length Ficlets ˇ ID: 858
Reviewer: Dreamflower ˇ 2006-08-08 00:05:56
A very chilling pair of stories. I think Baldor's affected me most--what
a horrible fate!
-----------------------------------
Title: A Letter Home ˇ Author: Frodo Baggins of Bag End (Febobe) ˇ
Times: The Great Years: Gondor ˇ ID: 978
Reviewer: Dreamflower ˇ 2006-08-08 00:06:32
Sam tries to write a letter to his father about the Quest. It's nicely
done--a very good use of Sam's voice, but I wonder--in canon, the Gaffer
was illiterate, so I'm not sure of the purpose of Sam's letter.
-----------------------------------
Title: Desires Of The Hroa ˇ Author: The Last Temptation of Homer ˇ
Genres: Drama: First Age Elves ˇ ID: 623
Reviewer: Dreamflower ˇ 2006-08-08 00:07:36
A rather odd little ficlet, of a dead elf lusting after a maiden other
than his wife.
-----------------------------------
Title: Fair-weather Friends ˇ Author: pippinfan88 ˇ Genres: Drama:
Featuring Pippin or Merry ˇ ID: 126
Reviewer: Dreamflower ˇ 2006-08-08 00:08:04
Such a realistic scenario: for the first time, a newly-wed Estella
confronts one of her new husband's nightmares, and must decide how to
deal with it. I love how her moment of strength shines through.
-----------------------------------
Title: Music Lessons ˇ Author: Acacea ˇ Races: Men: Gondor ˇ ID: 55
Reviewer: Dreamflower ˇ 2006-08-08 00:08:27
This little fic of a first encounter between a young Faramir and
Mithrandir is just lovely. Gandalf is so patient and kind and indulgent
to a shy young boy, and Faramir's mixture of enthusiasm and politeness
is just perfect.
-----------------------------------
Title: Earth's Daughter ˇ Author: Aramel ˇ Times: Fourth Age and Beyond:
Gondor ˇ ID: 170
Reviewer: Dreamflower ˇ 2006-08-08 00:08:50
A very lovely and plausible telling of the maiden's point of view, in
JRRT's poem "The Last Ship". I like it very much, as well as the idea of
a fic based on poetry.
-----------------------------------
Title: The Long Road Home ˇ Author: AmandaK ˇ Genres: Alternate Universe
ˇ ID: 743
Reviewer: Dreamflower ˇ 2006-08-08 00:10:24
A very interesting take on the "Boromir lives" type of AU. I like the
plausibility of his survival in this one, and the idea that Faramir kept
that survival a secret. I also like the way it all plays out in the end,
and the interaction of all the remaining Fellowship members. Nice tale!
-----------------------------------
Title: The Household Accounts ˇ Author: Branwyn ˇ Genres: Drama: Gondor
Fixed-Length Ficlet ˇ ID: 50
Reviewer: Dreamflower ˇ 2006-08-08 00:10:53
What a wonderful and unexpected idea for a story! Somehow, though it is
hard to imagine of the Shieldmaiden who slew the Witch-king, she did
become the chatelaine of Faramir's possessions. And yes, it would be a
sad and dreary thing to think of those mementoes of the past.
-----------------------------------
Title: Mathom ˇ Author: Perelleth ˇ Genres: Humor ˇ ID: 192
Reviewer: Dreamflower ˇ 2006-08-08 00:12:42
A very cute, funny and absorbing little comedy of errors as certain
members of Elrond's household try very hard to keep certain other
members of the household from encountering thirteen dwarves, a Wizard
and a hobbit. I find all the interactions to be very plausible, in spite
of all the machinations. I really love the way both Bilbo and Gandalf
are portrayed.
-----------------------------------
Title: A thing unheard of ˇ Author: Tanaqui ˇ Races: Dwarves:
Fixed-Length Ficlet ˇ ID: 905
Reviewer: Dwimordene ˇ 2006-08-08 00:12:45
Excellent use of that exchange between Elrond and Gimli, back when the
Fellowship first set out. The one time when Gimli doubts whether he can
go on is on the threshold of the Door of the Dead, and though we know in
part it's his relationship to Legolas and a healthy bit of interspecies
rivalry that pushes him forward, memory of that oath must also have been
lurking.
-----------------------------------
Title: Changes and Constancy ˇ Author: Lily ˇ Races: Hobbits:
Post-Sauron's Fall ˇ ID: 263
Reviewer: Dreamflower ˇ 2006-08-08 00:13:24
A very cute little vignette, in which Pippin teases Frodo about his
first grey hairs. I really liked this.
-----------------------------------
Title: For the Dwarves ˇ Author: Tanaqui ˇ Races: Dwarves: Fixed-Length
Ficlet ˇ ID: 894
Reviewer: Dwimordene ˇ 2006-08-08 00:13:34
I know it's said that holidays are often hard, because bad news or
events seem to wait for them to arrive. It seems like that's a bit true
for Durin's Day the year the quest begins. Gimli's announcement, that he
wishes to go with the Company, comes as no surprise, and Glóin, to his
credit, doesn't prevent him from going, but the poor old Dwarf can't be
wholly happy with this.
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Title: The Walk ˇ Author: Kelllie ˇ Genres: Drama: Featuring Frodo or
Sam ˇ ID: 618
Reviewer: Dreamflower ˇ 2006-08-08 00:13:49
This fic is both clever and thought-provoking. Frodo is very much in
character in his musings here.
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