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Title: In a Tent Somewhere Near Whitwell or The Truth About Merry ·
Author: grey_wonderer · Genres: Humor: The Shire · ID: 472
Reviewer: GamgeeFest · 2006-10-02 19:34:24
This is another absolutely delightful, slightly naughty story that GW
does so well. Pippin has a way of coming in and taking an innocent
situation and totally turning it on its head. The euphemisms and
suggestions are hysterical. Merry's embarrassment and Frodo's irritation
are perfect.

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Title: Home At Last · Author: Dreamflower · Times: Late Third Age: The
Shire · ID: 883
Reviewer: GamgeeFest · 2006-10-02 19:45:17
I imagine this is very much the reception that Bilbo received upon
returning home from his travels. His home life will be very much changed
now that he's an ill-reputed Adventurer. But he has friends like Drogo
to see him through this period of transition, and he has all those
lovely books of Elrond's to keep him busy.
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Title: A stranger Among us, or, Here and Back Again. · Author: Ottis413
· Times: Fourth Age and Beyond · ID: 296
Reviewer: Raksha the Demon · 2006-10-02 19:45:38
Interesting story about a contemporary of Tolkien's encounter with a
very unusual person, one who we've met before. It's a tie-in to LOTR in
more ways than one.

Good characterisation of Peter Tennant as a man of his time who is
nonetheless possessed of a bold and inquiring mind.
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Title: In the Service of the King · Author: grey_wonderer · Times: The
Great Years: Post-Sauron's Fall · ID: 138
Reviewer: GamgeeFest · 2006-10-02 19:51:50
Only Pippin could get into trouble for wading in a fountain. I loved
everyone's reactions when Pippin was hauled into the dining room, and
Faramir and Aragorn trying to have a serious conversation about what
Pippin's punishment should be. It's also very fitting that Pippin would
be more afraid of his cousins than Strider.

But as he always does, Pippin comes through in the end. Not only does he
assure the citizens of Gondor that their new king is just, but he also
realizes that the children need a place to play. Because of him,
children for many years to come will be able to have fun without
annoying shop keepers.
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Title: The River · Author: Indigo Bunting · Races: Cross-Cultural:
Incomplete · ID: 51
Reviewer: GamgeeFest · 2006-10-02 20:05:08
This is a superb story of adventure during the Quest's early days out of
Rivendell. Every chapter is well-written and well thought out. The
descriptions are astounding and really bring this tale to life. The
dynamic between Sam and Legolas when they find themselves separated from
the group, and the reaction of the rest of the Fellowship upon losing
two of their numbers is most believable. The author keeps the tension
building for one climax after another, leading to a truly remarkable
confrontation with the bad guys on a high cliff above the river between
Sam and Legolas that leaves the reader breathless and waiting for more,
and that's just the midpoint of the story! I eagerly await each new
chapter to see how this story will continue to develop. I also enjoy
that each character gets an opportunity to narrate the story.
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Title: Elfstone · Author: Gandalfs apprentice · Races: Elves: Other
Fixed-Length Ficlet · ID: 252
Reviewer: Dreamflower · 2006-10-02 23:32:14
The moment Celebrimbor creates the Elessar--the jewel that finds its
destiny upon the breast of the King who will bear its name. Lovely!
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Title: Holding the Line · Author: Marta · Times: The Great Years: Gondor
Fixed-Length Ficlets · ID: 581
Reviewer: Raksha the Demon · 2006-10-02 23:33:58
This is a nice little gapfiller dealing with Movie-verse Legolas'
decision to single-handedly take on a Mumak and its handlers. Of course,
Legolas has no quarrel with the critter, but this ficlet explains his
particular anger against the animal's riders.

Worth reading, particularly for the imagery of the Legolas/Aragorn
flashback.
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Title: Tokens of Sorrow · Author: Tanaqui · Times: Early Third Age:
Fixed-Length Ficlet · ID: 874
Reviewer: Dreamflower · 2006-10-02 23:35:31
A sharp and sad illumination of one of the battles recounted in the
Appendices. But it could apply to any battle where loved ones are lost.
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Title: History Becomes Legend · Author: annmarwalk · Races: Men:
Steward's Sons Fixed-Length Ficlets · ID: 737
Reviewer: Dreamflower · 2006-10-02 23:37:42
We know that Boromir was known and admired among the Rohirrim. It was
only fitting that they have a song of his valor, and that they would
bring it to the attention of Faramir. Nicely done.
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Title: Midwinter Rites · Author: Tanaqui · Races: Men: Aragorn
Fixed-Length Ficlets · ID: 868
Reviewer: Raksha the Demon · 2006-10-02 23:39:48
This is a pleasant exploration into the various Midwinter customs, with
Aragorn's many roles and travels as a narrative guide. I particularly
enjoyed the glimpse into the Midwinter of Aragorn's childhood at Rivendell.
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Title: Inheritance · Author: Acacea · Races: Men: Steward's Sons
Fixed-Length Ficlets · ID: 524
Reviewer: Dreamflower · 2006-10-02 23:42:03
An incisive and thoughtful look at Faramir's character, and at the
qualities he inherited from his father--and those he did not. Not a word
wasted.
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Title: The Falcon and the Star · Author: Raksha the Demon · Times: The
Great Years: Gondor · ID: 57
Reviewer: Nrink · 2006-10-03 01:15:36
Written from Aragorn's perspective, this story is gripping from
beginning to end, emotionally intense, and has a mystical Pilgrim's
Progress flavour to it.

The idea of of writing Faramir as an Everyman sort of character in
Middle Earth hadn't occured to me before reading The Falcon and the Star
- his journey here through the valley of the shadow of death is
harrowing, his continuing devotion to his dead father heartbreaking, and
his final salvation by Aragorn a triumph for both Steward and King.

Definitely one of my favourites.
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Title: Birthday Kisses · Author: Raksha the Demon · Times: Late Third
Age · ID: 59
Reviewer: Nrink · 2006-10-03 01:27:34
A moving little piece that sheds light on the relationship between
father and son a year after the death of Finduilas. It is both sad and
frustrating that Denethor, in his emotional straitjacket, is only able
to reach out to his son through the medium of a puppy whilst the words
that really matter remain unsaid.


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Title: Spirit of Fire · Author: Marta · Genres: Romance: Fixed-length
ficlet · ID: 196
Reviewer: Dreamflower · 2006-10-03 01:47:00
This is very sensual. I really like the imagery, and the metaphor is
carried through perfectly. A finely crafted drabble.
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Title: Following Orders · Author: EdorasLass · Times: The Great Years:
Gondor Fixed-Length Ficlets · ID: 54
Reviewer: Dreamflower · 2006-10-03 01:51:16
Something I always wondered about myself--how did Denethor have all
these men so intimidated that they did not dare to protest his insane
orders? I can easily believe Faramir's anger--I'd like to see him
confronting some of them. Very well done!
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Title: Object Lessons · Author: Marta · Times: Late Third Age:
Fixed-Length Ficlet · ID: 668
Reviewer: Dreamflower · 2006-10-03 01:55:49
This was cute; I like the way, in just a few words, the author shows
their characters--very like what they would grow into, but not quite
yet. Boromir, proud of his prowess, but not yet mature enough to avoid
showing off. Faramir displaying his good judgement--just a little too
smugly! Very adolescent, and yet, still brotherly.
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Title: First Anarchist · Author: Robinka · Times: First Age and Prior:
Fixed-Length Ficlet · ID: 316
Reviewer: Dreamflower · 2006-10-03 01:59:32
And I shake my head, and think, yes, this is just the sort of
self-centeredness that evil is derived from. I love the way, in just a
few words, his petulance is revealed. It's all Eru's fault, for creating
everything in the first place...
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Title: Son of Finwë · Author: Minuialeth · Races: Elves: Other
Fixed-Length Ficlet · ID: 193
Reviewer: Dreamflower · 2006-10-03 02:02:09
This drabble shows the rage and recklessness and pride involved in
charging in against a foe head on.
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Title: Return to Rivendell · Author: Acacea · Races: Elves: Other
Fixed-Length Ficlet · ID: 521
Reviewer: Dreamflower · 2006-10-03 02:05:04
A very evocative look at how Rivendell must have appeared to Elrond,
after the loss of his Ring's power. The fading is there already.
Wonderful imagery, dreamy and poignant.
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Title: Shadow and flame · Author: Tanaqui · Races: Villains:
Fixed-Length Ficlet · ID: 876
Reviewer: Dreamflower · 2006-10-03 02:09:21
Yes, the fallen ones will, sooner or later have to face the one they
failed. Not Morgoth, but the One whose Light they rejected. And in that
facing, will see how their efforts to thwart His Will are turned instead
to His purpose. A very insightful drabble!
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Title: Wizardry · Author: Dwimordene · Times: Late Third Age:
Fixed-Length Ficlet · ID: 179
Reviewer: Dreamflower · 2006-10-03 02:12:32
Yes, the true magic: to find the humor in such an uncomfortable
situation. It must have been quite ironic to the Istari, to realize that
his power was powerless in this instance. And I love that Aragorn could
appreciate it as well.
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Title: Last Defence of the City · Author: Branwyn · Times: The Great
Years: Gondor Fixed-Length Ficlets · ID: 96
Reviewer: Dreamflower · 2006-10-03 02:15:51
Now this would indeed have been a wonderful sequence of events. I find
myself really wishing to see this particular AU--and what led up to it,
and how it came out at the last. Brilliant!
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Title: Soldier's Luck · Author: Branwyn · Races: Men: Steward's Sons
Fixed-Length Ficlets · ID: 309
Reviewer: Dreamflower · 2006-10-03 02:17:40
A very good illustration of the old saying that we make our own luck.
Certainly, Faramir was just as lucky as careful thought and thorough
preparation could make him. I really like this view of Faramir!
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Title: Unchanged · Author: Marta · Times: Late Third Age: Fixed-Length
Ficlet · ID: 926
Reviewer: Dreamflower · 2006-10-03 02:21:57
Old Rory is one of my favorite hobbits. One of the very few guests at
the Party to have a speaking role, he always struck me as very sensible,
and with a wry sense of humor, which were reflected in his grandson
Merry. I can see him thinking this as he looks on Bilbo--wondering,
curious, but not envious. This is a wonderful little character sketch!
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Title: My Eyes! My Eyes! · Author: Alassante · Genres: Humor:
Fixed-Length Ficlet · ID: 358
Reviewer: Dreamflower · 2006-10-03 02:23:25
Very funny! Arwen as a curious peeping-elleth.
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