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Title: Sixteen Singing Eagles · Author: Isabeau of Greenlea · Races:
Cross-Cultural: Fixed-Length Ficlet · ID: 678
Reviewer: Bodkin · 2006-10-28 09:02:04
That sounds a festival of song well worth avoiding!

And at least one question is ruled off Hethlin's list.
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Title: Tales of Life · Author: Ainu Laire · Times: Multi-Age: Incomplete
· ID: 235
Reviewer: Bodkin · 2006-10-28 09:07:47
This is a most enjoyable collection of incidents in the life of a
certain ranger chieftain. I think the sixth one is my favourite - it
supports my feeling that Aragorn especially would have felt trapped
indoors after all his years in the field.
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Title: History Becomes Legend · Author: annmarwalk · Races: Men:
Steward's Sons Fixed-Length Ficlets · ID: 737
Reviewer: Bodkin · 2006-10-28 09:14:02
What a moving tribute to Boromir from the Rohirrim. It's not surprising
that they ended up welcoming Faramir to the family!
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Title: It's the Thought · Author: annmarwalk · Races: Men: Fixed-Length
Ficlets With Children · ID: 71
Reviewer: Bodkin · 2006-10-28 09:15:59
I loved this - Theodred is such a good big cousin and the stuffed pony
is close to my heart. But I can understand why Eowyn envied her brother
the sword.
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Title: Heirlooms · Author: annmarwalk · Genres: Drama: Remembering · ID: 72
Reviewer: Bodkin · 2006-10-28 09:17:43
This is a gem. I love the image of little Elfwine with Theodred's horse
- and Elboron with Boromir's. A bond between the generations and
countries and a link with two much-loved and much-missed members of
their families. A very touching tale. Delightful.


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Title: Aglarond · Author: annmarwalk · Races: Dwarves: Fixed-Length
Ficlet · ID: 68
Reviewer: Bodkin · 2006-10-28 09:19:48
Gimli is such a great character - capable of tremendous strength and the
deepest devotion. I can see him displaying that in every work of his
hands and breath he takes. Lovely.
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Title: For the Moon to Lead, and All the Stars to Follow · Author:
annmarwalk · Genres: Romance: Gondor · ID: 200
Reviewer: Bodkin · 2006-10-28 09:24:23
The decisions are all in the hands of men - until age and wealth and
position delivers to some women the power of choice.

Mind you, she seems to care for the son more than the father. Perhaps
she was just born out of time. I'm glad she danced with him.
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Title: Scattered Leaves · Author: Aratlithiel · Races: Hobbits:
Post-Sauron's Fall · ID: 110
Reviewer: Bodkin · 2006-10-28 09:28:24
Very poetic - and full of symbolism. Poor Frodo. He knows he will not be
able to endure - but the resemblance between him and the leaves is not
absolute. He is still the hobbit who was able to endure the storm until
the last - and he is a survivor. Even if he will have to sail.
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Title: Shadows of a Nameless Fear · Author: Budgielover · Genres: Drama:
Incomplete · ID: 640
Reviewer: Bodkin · 2006-10-28 09:31:53
Such an exciting story! With one disaster leading inevitably to another.
I cannot wait to discover more - and hope that rescue manages to reach
Pippin, one way or another, before too much more time passes.
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Title: Consolation · Author: EdorasLass · Races: Men: Gondor · ID: 47
Reviewer: Bodkin · 2006-10-28 09:38:04
This is so very touching. Poor Boromir, still suffering himself, is
doing his utmost to protect his little brother and provide him with
comfort. You would think that the adults would be willing to ignore
Faramir's visits to his brother for a bit longer - but Nanny has a
point. I am sure Denethor would be less understanding if he heard of
what was happening. Boromir's solution is brilliant. Particularly as
Boromir has withheld Clover until now. And his tact in accepting
Faramir's reciprocal offer shows that he could have a future in
diplomacy after all!

I just love these tales. Boromir, Faramir, Nanny and Clover. What could
be better?
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Title: Quality Time · Author: EdorasLass · Genres: Drama: The Steward's
Family · ID: 205
Reviewer: Bodkin · 2006-10-28 09:43:07
Denethor is a good father - a bit remote and more than a bit scary - but
a good father of his young sons. And I reckon that Nanny's tendency to
say a little more than she intends probably recognises that, while
Denethor has the sense to realise that his sons could not be in better
hands. Gorgeous ending, just watching Denethor engaged in
Faramir-worship. Scary to reflect on what life brings to us all.
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Title: Moon Friend: Tales of Isildur · Author: Elena Tiriel · Races:
Men: Other Fixed-Length Ficlets · ID: 832
Reviewer: Bodkin · 2006-10-28 09:55:02
Poor Isildur - remembered only for his foolhardiness in retaining the
ring, when there is so much more to him. But history is like that!

The later episodes are very haunting.
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Title: In the Woods · Author: Werecat · Times: Fourth Age and Beyond ·
ID: 119
Reviewer: Bodkin · 2006-10-28 10:18:23
Worlds touching - and the eyes of a child. Very haunting story and
delightfully eerie. I love the way she recounts the story to her
grandchildren - the knowledge of what could be will not die, but become
legend.
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Title: Of Stone and Fire · Author: Werecat · Genres: Drama: General
Fixed-Length Ficlet · ID: 124
Reviewer: Bodkin · 2006-10-28 10:20:41
Feanor was his own worst enemy - but why should Gimli care? His strength
and modesty earned him what Feanor's sky-rocket arrogance could not touch.
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Title: And all in evil ended be · Author: Werecat · Genres: Humor:
Fixed-Length Ficlet · ID: 122
Reviewer: Bodkin · 2006-10-28 10:23:14
Do you know - there is a horrific ring of truth in what you say here.
Where dragons cannot conquer, where Dark Lords fall - there is still the
cockroach. The creature that can survive nuclear winter. Morgoth might
succeed yet.
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Title: Incubus · Author: Werecat · Times: Fourth Age and Beyond:
Incomplete · ID: 127
Reviewer: Bodkin · 2006-10-28 10:57:26
Not all that should not be stirred will have been scoured out of the
depths - and it is always foolishly reckless to poke what you do not
understand! I, too, doubt that Kili will be all right - but I'm sure the
cat will do his best to counter the dark.
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Title: Last Goodbyes Series · Author: Perelleth · Genres: Drama:
Fixed-Length Ficlet Series · ID: 814
Reviewer: Bodkin · 2006-10-28 11:17:53
I love the two that recount Elros's farewell to the world. Both because
he knew he had chosen right and regretted nothing - and because poor
Earendil has hope that they will meet again when the time is right for
them. And I think my other favourite is Fingolfin realising that - no
matter what he does - he will never be able to compete successfully with
Feanor for his father's love. (Which makes Finwe as responsible for
Feanor's failings as Feanor himself, if you ask me.) A delightful
series. Do you have plans to add to it at all?
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Title: House with the Cedar Shingles: Ramson Spring · Author: Cuthalion
· Times: Fourth Age and Beyond: Gondor · ID: 987
Reviewer: Bodkin · 2006-10-28 11:41:18
A most enjoyable story - and, much as I loved the very Sam-like Sam,
together with Rose and Elanor, and delightfuly as Elboron was - the
healer of Ithilien is the real star of the story. Noerwen and her love
for her husband - and his for her - and their delightful daughter are
very appealing.
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Title: A Lesser and Alien Race · Author: Marta · Times: Fourth Age and
Beyond: Fixed-Length Ficlet · ID: 683
Reviewer: Bodkin · 2006-10-28 11:42:58
H'mm. I'd like to see that Aldamir learn a painful lesson or two.
Arrogant little snot.
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Title: The Burdens of Office · Author: Tanaqui · Times: Fourth Age and
Beyond: Fixed-Length Ficlet · ID: 865
Reviewer: Bodkin · 2006-10-28 11:47:06
And Faramir would be honest enough to admit to the clash of interests -
and take them to Aragorn to decide. I love the debate - and the final
decision. A wise and honourable trio.
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Title: The Dancing Master · Author: Flick · Races: Men: Vignette · ID: 323
Reviewer: Bodkin · 2006-10-28 12:01:47
Faramir must have loved that story - big brother Boromir shows himself
in all his kindest, most protective and loving glory. And Eowyn is left
with an impression of him that will only enhance her relationship with
Faramir. And it is most entertaining - and endearing - to picture the
Captain-General of Gondor in his self-appointed role of dancing master
to two reluctant and skittish adolescents. It's no wonder he was such a
good leader! I love this story.

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Title: An Exchange of Views · Author: Tanaqui · Races: Men: Other
Fixed-Length Ficlets · ID: 931
Reviewer: Bodkin · 2006-10-28 12:10:50
Good for Aragorn - Faramir is doing his best to smooth matters and
deserves to get the credit for his flexibility. As well as for knowing
where not to bend!
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Title: Music Lessons · Author: Acacea · Races: Men: Gondor · ID: 55
Reviewer: Bodkin · 2006-10-28 12:15:27
And that, Denethor son of Ecthelion, is how you win the devotion of a
young lad without even trying. I love Faramir here - and concur with
Mithrandir's assessment of his character. Even to the loyalty that
credits Boromir with musical skill!
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Title: A Night in the Woods · Author: Acacea · Races: Men: Gondor · ID: 511
Reviewer: Bodkin · 2006-10-28 12:23:18
Such a lovely tale of two brothers - who love and trust one another
enough to say whatever they want and jump from one topic of conversation
to another. I think one of my favourite lines has to do with the
relative charms of elves and ladies of the night. Although the idea of
Boromir being paraded like a horse at the county fair is rather
delightful - although it is probably more the fillies who are being
displayed for his pleasure. And Faramir - never was a truer word spoken
- one day one of the Firstborn will indeed be Queen of Gondor.

Beautifully written and characterised.
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Title: Strength of a River · Author: Acacea · Races: Men: Gondor · ID: 513
Reviewer: Bodkin · 2006-10-28 12:31:57
Oh yes - Faramir has the strength of a river - pliant but relentless and
powerful in spate. Quiet, too, and patient, but never giving in.

Finduilas's input is sad - she seems very fatalistic. But then I suppose
she is close to her own end. I hope she finds what she seeks as she flies.

I love the tone of this - it is very effective. Good stuff.


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