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Msg# 7598
Reviews for 13 November - part 2 Posted by Rhapsody November 13, 2006 - 11:50:41 Topic ID# 7598Title: Midwinter Rites · Author: Tanaqui · Races: Men: Aragorn
Fixed-Length Ficlets · ID: 868
Reviewer: Linda Hoyland · 2006-11-05 04:02:25
A touching look at how Aragorn has celebrated Midwinter throughout his
long life,with a delightful ending.
-----------------------------------
Title: One Summer's Day · Author: Bodkin · Races: Men · ID: 765
Reviewer: Linda Hoyland · 2006-11-05 04:17:40
There are many stories written about young Boromir and Faramir losing
their mother but surprisingly few about the orphaned Eomer and
Eowyn.This is an excellent tale which helps to compensate for the
overall lack.
Poor Eowyn is a very disturbed child whom her brother tries to care for
with great difficulty.One day she runs away and cousin Theodred comes to
the rescue and has some idea how to help the unhappy litle girl.
I can see here the woman that Eowyn will be become and the honourable
warrior King who is her brother.
A well written and very moving story.
-----------------------------------
Title: A Length of Haradric Silk · Author: annmarwalk · Times: The Great
Years: Gondor · ID: 69
Reviewer: Branwyn · 2006-11-05 04:31:56
Sam is so wonderfully in character in this piece--sensible,
self-effacing, yet a poet at the core. From the description, I can
almost see that fabric--silk shot with an irridescent blue and green
shimmer. I love Sam's comparison of the shifting colors to the lights of
the aurora borealis (which, of course, he does not call by that name).
His remark that even his underwear is embroidered is funny and true to
form; he would be a bit uncomfortable with so much attention from the
grateful people of Gondor.
That Haradric shopkeeper shaking out the fabric to show off its beauty
is a realistic and vivid detail. She is no fool--it isn't likely that
either a man or a male hobbit would be interested in such fabric for
himself. Frodo's knowing smile is very sweet; Sam is not fooling him for
a minute. I am sure Mrs. Cotton will know exactly what to do with that
fabric, lol!
This is an outstanding vignette--Sam's interior monologue is beautifully
written, and the visual descriptions are vivid and poetic. His
indecision about whether to buy the fabric shows a juxtaposition of
everyday practicality with a love of beauty which is so characteristic
of this hobbit. What a wonderful birthday present--thank you, Ann!
-----------------------------------
Title: Jewels · Author: Gandalfs apprentice · Genres: Romance:
Fixed-length ficlet · ID: 790
Reviewer: Oshun · 2006-11-05 06:12:19
Perfect little jewel of a piece. That Faramir and Aragorn would each
appreciate their own good fortune is obvious. That they would in turn
appreciate that of the other follows logically. Aragorn's affection for
Eowyn is canon. I love the line ['I have wished thee joy ever since
first I saw thee. It heals my heart to see thee now in bliss.'] It is
also clear to me that Faramir would have great affection for Arwen, both
through his respect for the history and lore of which she would for him
have been a living representative and as the wife and helpmate of his
beloved king. (I bet you thought I was going to talk about how these
were two hot babes that these particular guys could readily enjoy watching.)
-----------------------------------
Title: Dawn of a New Age: First Age · Author: elliska · Times: First Age
and Prior: Incomplete · ID: 406
Reviewer: Robinka · 2006-11-05 12:15:13
This is an interesting beginning of what I believe will be a great epic
tale. I would very much like to see more of this story. Well done!
-----------------------------------
Title: Until Light Returns · Author: elliska · Races: Elves:
Fixed-Length Ficlet Featuring Legolas or Thranduil · ID: 707
Reviewer: Robinka · 2006-11-05 12:23:31
I'm truly amazed at Elliska's ability to convey so much in so few words.
This is a splendid drabble: a great portrayal of Thranduil, with an
excellent reference to the light of the Two Trees. Perfect!
-----------------------------------
Title: Legacy · Author: Nancy Brooke · Races: Hobbits: General
Fixed-Length Ficlet · ID: 299
Reviewer: Tanaqui · 2006-11-05 13:05:13
A touching moment of remembrance from Pippin for those lost in the Great
War who made the peace possible.
-----------------------------------
Title: Forlorn Hope · Author: Nancy Brooke · Races: Men: Steward's Sons
Fixed-Length Ficlets · ID: 301
Reviewer: Tanaqui · 2006-11-05 13:12:18
This is a very bleak drabble with some lovely metaphorical imagery, and
intelligent insight into the meaning of hope to soldiers riding to
(almost) certain death. Nicely done.
-----------------------------------
Title: You Watch To Dissociate · Author: Ghettoelleth · Genres: Drama:
General Fixed-Length Ficlet · ID: 195
Reviewer: Robinka · 2006-11-05 13:43:05
This is a gem of a drabble. It is powerful, erotic, intense, insightful
and disturbing at the same time, and it offers a new perspective at the
relationship of Beren and Luthien. Great imagery, poetic and beautiful
language, fabulous work!
-----------------------------------
Title: In This Silence I Am Sinking · Author: Ghettoelleth · Genres:
Drama: General Fixed-Length Ficlet · ID: 222
Reviewer: Robinka · 2006-11-05 14:41:56
Another masterpiece of a drabble by Ghettoelleth. The authoress gives a
voice to Tulkas, who opposes Namo regarding the unchaining of Melkor
(and he alone seems to see the consequences of one of the most important
events in the history of Middle Earth), yet he is firmly reminded that
nothing happens outside the will of Iluvatar. This drabble explores the
fundamental matter: the existence of good and evil, in a poetic and
powerful way. Excellently done!
-----------------------------------
Title: Soldier's Luck · Author: Branwyn · Races: Men: Steward's Sons
Fixed-Length Ficlets · ID: 309
Reviewer: Tanaqui · 2006-11-05 14:47:48
An insightful meditation on how Faramir makes his own luck. I love the
way Branwyn has strongly endowed a sense of care and craftsmanship in
every aspect of his work in the way she describes Faramir's actions.
Nicely done.
-----------------------------------
Title: First Anarchist · Author: Robinka · Times: First Age and Prior:
Fixed-Length Ficlet · ID: 316
Reviewer: Tanaqui · 2006-11-05 14:55:57
An excellent retelling of the creative tension between Eru and Melkor in
modern idiom. This drabble conjures up images of Melkor as a stroppy
teenager and Eru shouting at him to turn his music down and complaining
he can't understand the words.... I'm extremely impressed by the way
Robinka has managed to create something which is both highly amusing and
extremely thought provoking. Very well done!
-----------------------------------
Title: Naneth - Farewell · Author: Aearwen · Races: Elves: Poetry · ID: 212
Reviewer: Robinka · 2006-11-05 14:56:32
A beautiful, sad and evocative poem that depicts Maeglin's grief after
the death of his mother. Wonderful, heart-wrenching piece of writing!
-----------------------------------
Title: Threshold · Author: Mechtild · Genres: Romance: Incomplete · ID: 823
Reviewer: este tangletoes · 2006-11-05 15:21:02
Threshold - by Mechtild
An intricate embroidery of love, life, beauty, emotion, sensation and
eroticism.
All this plus humour. Like Oliver I want some more. Please forgive the
cliché.
I thought this story very believable and thoroughly enjoy reading it. It
started on a sad note moved on to a tender note and then to a tastefully
written erotic note. And it keeps on getting better.
The detailed description of the surroundings pleased me very much.
Mechtild has really done her homework. Lots of lovely detail from the
everyday chore of baking bread through to the more complicated workings
of the Harvest in the Shire.
I particularly liked the description, in one of the earlier chapters, of
how Frodo drew the female form, spot on, in fact and quite amusing.
The bath scene was very sensual and I will never be able to look at a
porcelain wash basin without that scene returning to my minds eye. An
embroidery in Silk-ribbon no less.
The above is how I reviewed the first seven, brilliant, chapters. I have
since continued to, eagerly, follow the progress of the story through
Mechtilds wonderful creativity, even if there are long pauses between
each new chapter they are eagerly awaited.
This is one of those stories, in my opinion, that keep you wanting more
and more. I really hope that Mechtild decides to write many more
chapters to this well written piece. Even so, I wonder how this will end.
-----------------------------------
Title: In The Stillness Between Moments · Author: Elariel Erestorion ·
Times: Multi-Age: Incomplete · ID: 624
Reviewer: Dreamflower · 2006-11-05 15:25:30
The author displays a keen awareness of social issues.
-----------------------------------
Title: To Become A Queen · Author: Madeleine · Genres: Romance:
Lothíriel & Éomer · ID: 157
Reviewer: Dreamflower · 2006-11-05 15:41:35
This author has a fascination with the romance of Eomer and Lothiriel,
and she writes many stories with different versions of the romance. This
one is lovely, with a delightfully funny, intelligent and
disconcertingly straightforward Lothiriel. And that is exactly what the
writing is like: funny, intelligent and straightforward.
-----------------------------------
Title: On Frozen shores · Author: ann_arien · Times: First Age and
Prior: Incomplete · ID: 490
Reviewer: Dreamflower · 2006-11-05 15:49:17
A very interesting premise indeed. A more reasonable Feanor--who would
have thought of it? There is only a little of this story to go on--I
would like to have seen more of it.
-----------------------------------
Title: Lawd of Them Hills · Author: Make It Stop/Princess Faz CoAuthors
· Races: Men: Incomplete · ID: 304
Reviewer: Dreamflower · 2006-11-05 15:56:14
This is very--different. Somewhat over the top, but that is usual with
parodies.
-----------------------------------
Title: Beware the Sea · Author: Marta · Races: Elves: Other Fixed-Length
Ficlet · ID: 404
Reviewer: Tanaqui · 2006-11-05 17:49:50
Once again, Marta has effectively captured many different voices in this
series of drabbles about sea-longing. She not only shows us the points
of pain for each of her characters whose hearts are tugged by the sea's
call, and how they can or cannot resolve that pain, but expresses it in
language entirely suited to the character. I particularly love Sam's
voice in the final drabble. However, all the drabbles are of equal
strength and power: excellent writing throughout the series.
-----------------------------------
Title: Aglarond · Author: annmarwalk · Races: Dwarves: Fixed-Length
Ficlet · ID: 68
Reviewer: Súlriel · 2006-11-05 18:11:08
This is a very nice deeply insightful view of Dwarves and what's
important to them - and how their own art is equal to that of other races.
-----------------------------------
Title: Caws Llyffant · Author: Llinos · Races: Hobbits: Pre-Quest · ID: 634
Reviewer: SlightlyTookish · 2006-11-05 20:22:20
A very funny and a very witty tale, and so creative too! I really liked
the interplay between Frodo and Merry here.
-----------------------------------
Title: Lord of the Rings Limericks, Chapters One and Two · Author:
Llinos · Times: The Great Years: Poetry · ID: 759
Reviewer: SlightlyTookish · 2006-11-05 20:26:36
Llinos' limericks are outstanding, very funny and witty and depict the
characters in such humorous ways! I especially enjoyed the ones for
Elrond, Gollum and Haldir.
-----------------------------------
Title: Bilbo's Nursery Rhyme for Merry and Pippin · Author: Llinos ·
Races: Hobbits: Poetry · ID: 882
Reviewer: SlightlyTookish · 2006-11-05 20:29:34
This is such a darling story, just the sort I could imagine Bilbo
telling young Merry and Pippin, and much to their delight. I love the
images here of wee hobbits with hippity feet and little round tummies,
and of course their grand adventure. It's so sweet and every time I read
it I can't help but smile.
-----------------------------------
Title: Frodo's Exciting Day Out · Author: Llinos · Genres: Humor: Parody
· ID: 829
Reviewer: SlightlyTookish · 2006-11-05 20:33:07
This is a very funny parody, and I enjoyed seeing how Llinos would
address the various characters, locations and subplots found in the
canon. Very creative and humorous!
-----------------------------------
Title: Drabbles for Lord of the Rings · Author: Llinos · Races: Hobbits:
Fixed-Length Ficlet series · ID: 758
Reviewer: SlightlyTookish · 2006-11-05 20:37:48
Not only are these drabbles, but they are poems, and that is quite an
amazing feat! Concerning Hobbits is my favorite, as it beautifully sums
up the nature and charm of the hobbits. I could imagine this as a poem
parents would share with their children in the Shire. The Conspiracy
poem was also wonderful, showing Merry and Pippin's devotion to Frodo
and the lengths they went to for their cousin. Brava!
-----------------------------------
Fixed-Length Ficlets · ID: 868
Reviewer: Linda Hoyland · 2006-11-05 04:02:25
A touching look at how Aragorn has celebrated Midwinter throughout his
long life,with a delightful ending.
-----------------------------------
Title: One Summer's Day · Author: Bodkin · Races: Men · ID: 765
Reviewer: Linda Hoyland · 2006-11-05 04:17:40
There are many stories written about young Boromir and Faramir losing
their mother but surprisingly few about the orphaned Eomer and
Eowyn.This is an excellent tale which helps to compensate for the
overall lack.
Poor Eowyn is a very disturbed child whom her brother tries to care for
with great difficulty.One day she runs away and cousin Theodred comes to
the rescue and has some idea how to help the unhappy litle girl.
I can see here the woman that Eowyn will be become and the honourable
warrior King who is her brother.
A well written and very moving story.
-----------------------------------
Title: A Length of Haradric Silk · Author: annmarwalk · Times: The Great
Years: Gondor · ID: 69
Reviewer: Branwyn · 2006-11-05 04:31:56
Sam is so wonderfully in character in this piece--sensible,
self-effacing, yet a poet at the core. From the description, I can
almost see that fabric--silk shot with an irridescent blue and green
shimmer. I love Sam's comparison of the shifting colors to the lights of
the aurora borealis (which, of course, he does not call by that name).
His remark that even his underwear is embroidered is funny and true to
form; he would be a bit uncomfortable with so much attention from the
grateful people of Gondor.
That Haradric shopkeeper shaking out the fabric to show off its beauty
is a realistic and vivid detail. She is no fool--it isn't likely that
either a man or a male hobbit would be interested in such fabric for
himself. Frodo's knowing smile is very sweet; Sam is not fooling him for
a minute. I am sure Mrs. Cotton will know exactly what to do with that
fabric, lol!
This is an outstanding vignette--Sam's interior monologue is beautifully
written, and the visual descriptions are vivid and poetic. His
indecision about whether to buy the fabric shows a juxtaposition of
everyday practicality with a love of beauty which is so characteristic
of this hobbit. What a wonderful birthday present--thank you, Ann!
-----------------------------------
Title: Jewels · Author: Gandalfs apprentice · Genres: Romance:
Fixed-length ficlet · ID: 790
Reviewer: Oshun · 2006-11-05 06:12:19
Perfect little jewel of a piece. That Faramir and Aragorn would each
appreciate their own good fortune is obvious. That they would in turn
appreciate that of the other follows logically. Aragorn's affection for
Eowyn is canon. I love the line ['I have wished thee joy ever since
first I saw thee. It heals my heart to see thee now in bliss.'] It is
also clear to me that Faramir would have great affection for Arwen, both
through his respect for the history and lore of which she would for him
have been a living representative and as the wife and helpmate of his
beloved king. (I bet you thought I was going to talk about how these
were two hot babes that these particular guys could readily enjoy watching.)
-----------------------------------
Title: Dawn of a New Age: First Age · Author: elliska · Times: First Age
and Prior: Incomplete · ID: 406
Reviewer: Robinka · 2006-11-05 12:15:13
This is an interesting beginning of what I believe will be a great epic
tale. I would very much like to see more of this story. Well done!
-----------------------------------
Title: Until Light Returns · Author: elliska · Races: Elves:
Fixed-Length Ficlet Featuring Legolas or Thranduil · ID: 707
Reviewer: Robinka · 2006-11-05 12:23:31
I'm truly amazed at Elliska's ability to convey so much in so few words.
This is a splendid drabble: a great portrayal of Thranduil, with an
excellent reference to the light of the Two Trees. Perfect!
-----------------------------------
Title: Legacy · Author: Nancy Brooke · Races: Hobbits: General
Fixed-Length Ficlet · ID: 299
Reviewer: Tanaqui · 2006-11-05 13:05:13
A touching moment of remembrance from Pippin for those lost in the Great
War who made the peace possible.
-----------------------------------
Title: Forlorn Hope · Author: Nancy Brooke · Races: Men: Steward's Sons
Fixed-Length Ficlets · ID: 301
Reviewer: Tanaqui · 2006-11-05 13:12:18
This is a very bleak drabble with some lovely metaphorical imagery, and
intelligent insight into the meaning of hope to soldiers riding to
(almost) certain death. Nicely done.
-----------------------------------
Title: You Watch To Dissociate · Author: Ghettoelleth · Genres: Drama:
General Fixed-Length Ficlet · ID: 195
Reviewer: Robinka · 2006-11-05 13:43:05
This is a gem of a drabble. It is powerful, erotic, intense, insightful
and disturbing at the same time, and it offers a new perspective at the
relationship of Beren and Luthien. Great imagery, poetic and beautiful
language, fabulous work!
-----------------------------------
Title: In This Silence I Am Sinking · Author: Ghettoelleth · Genres:
Drama: General Fixed-Length Ficlet · ID: 222
Reviewer: Robinka · 2006-11-05 14:41:56
Another masterpiece of a drabble by Ghettoelleth. The authoress gives a
voice to Tulkas, who opposes Namo regarding the unchaining of Melkor
(and he alone seems to see the consequences of one of the most important
events in the history of Middle Earth), yet he is firmly reminded that
nothing happens outside the will of Iluvatar. This drabble explores the
fundamental matter: the existence of good and evil, in a poetic and
powerful way. Excellently done!
-----------------------------------
Title: Soldier's Luck · Author: Branwyn · Races: Men: Steward's Sons
Fixed-Length Ficlets · ID: 309
Reviewer: Tanaqui · 2006-11-05 14:47:48
An insightful meditation on how Faramir makes his own luck. I love the
way Branwyn has strongly endowed a sense of care and craftsmanship in
every aspect of his work in the way she describes Faramir's actions.
Nicely done.
-----------------------------------
Title: First Anarchist · Author: Robinka · Times: First Age and Prior:
Fixed-Length Ficlet · ID: 316
Reviewer: Tanaqui · 2006-11-05 14:55:57
An excellent retelling of the creative tension between Eru and Melkor in
modern idiom. This drabble conjures up images of Melkor as a stroppy
teenager and Eru shouting at him to turn his music down and complaining
he can't understand the words.... I'm extremely impressed by the way
Robinka has managed to create something which is both highly amusing and
extremely thought provoking. Very well done!
-----------------------------------
Title: Naneth - Farewell · Author: Aearwen · Races: Elves: Poetry · ID: 212
Reviewer: Robinka · 2006-11-05 14:56:32
A beautiful, sad and evocative poem that depicts Maeglin's grief after
the death of his mother. Wonderful, heart-wrenching piece of writing!
-----------------------------------
Title: Threshold · Author: Mechtild · Genres: Romance: Incomplete · ID: 823
Reviewer: este tangletoes · 2006-11-05 15:21:02
Threshold - by Mechtild
An intricate embroidery of love, life, beauty, emotion, sensation and
eroticism.
All this plus humour. Like Oliver I want some more. Please forgive the
cliché.
I thought this story very believable and thoroughly enjoy reading it. It
started on a sad note moved on to a tender note and then to a tastefully
written erotic note. And it keeps on getting better.
The detailed description of the surroundings pleased me very much.
Mechtild has really done her homework. Lots of lovely detail from the
everyday chore of baking bread through to the more complicated workings
of the Harvest in the Shire.
I particularly liked the description, in one of the earlier chapters, of
how Frodo drew the female form, spot on, in fact and quite amusing.
The bath scene was very sensual and I will never be able to look at a
porcelain wash basin without that scene returning to my minds eye. An
embroidery in Silk-ribbon no less.
The above is how I reviewed the first seven, brilliant, chapters. I have
since continued to, eagerly, follow the progress of the story through
Mechtilds wonderful creativity, even if there are long pauses between
each new chapter they are eagerly awaited.
This is one of those stories, in my opinion, that keep you wanting more
and more. I really hope that Mechtild decides to write many more
chapters to this well written piece. Even so, I wonder how this will end.
-----------------------------------
Title: In The Stillness Between Moments · Author: Elariel Erestorion ·
Times: Multi-Age: Incomplete · ID: 624
Reviewer: Dreamflower · 2006-11-05 15:25:30
The author displays a keen awareness of social issues.
-----------------------------------
Title: To Become A Queen · Author: Madeleine · Genres: Romance:
Lothíriel & Éomer · ID: 157
Reviewer: Dreamflower · 2006-11-05 15:41:35
This author has a fascination with the romance of Eomer and Lothiriel,
and she writes many stories with different versions of the romance. This
one is lovely, with a delightfully funny, intelligent and
disconcertingly straightforward Lothiriel. And that is exactly what the
writing is like: funny, intelligent and straightforward.
-----------------------------------
Title: On Frozen shores · Author: ann_arien · Times: First Age and
Prior: Incomplete · ID: 490
Reviewer: Dreamflower · 2006-11-05 15:49:17
A very interesting premise indeed. A more reasonable Feanor--who would
have thought of it? There is only a little of this story to go on--I
would like to have seen more of it.
-----------------------------------
Title: Lawd of Them Hills · Author: Make It Stop/Princess Faz CoAuthors
· Races: Men: Incomplete · ID: 304
Reviewer: Dreamflower · 2006-11-05 15:56:14
This is very--different. Somewhat over the top, but that is usual with
parodies.
-----------------------------------
Title: Beware the Sea · Author: Marta · Races: Elves: Other Fixed-Length
Ficlet · ID: 404
Reviewer: Tanaqui · 2006-11-05 17:49:50
Once again, Marta has effectively captured many different voices in this
series of drabbles about sea-longing. She not only shows us the points
of pain for each of her characters whose hearts are tugged by the sea's
call, and how they can or cannot resolve that pain, but expresses it in
language entirely suited to the character. I particularly love Sam's
voice in the final drabble. However, all the drabbles are of equal
strength and power: excellent writing throughout the series.
-----------------------------------
Title: Aglarond · Author: annmarwalk · Races: Dwarves: Fixed-Length
Ficlet · ID: 68
Reviewer: Súlriel · 2006-11-05 18:11:08
This is a very nice deeply insightful view of Dwarves and what's
important to them - and how their own art is equal to that of other races.
-----------------------------------
Title: Caws Llyffant · Author: Llinos · Races: Hobbits: Pre-Quest · ID: 634
Reviewer: SlightlyTookish · 2006-11-05 20:22:20
A very funny and a very witty tale, and so creative too! I really liked
the interplay between Frodo and Merry here.
-----------------------------------
Title: Lord of the Rings Limericks, Chapters One and Two · Author:
Llinos · Times: The Great Years: Poetry · ID: 759
Reviewer: SlightlyTookish · 2006-11-05 20:26:36
Llinos' limericks are outstanding, very funny and witty and depict the
characters in such humorous ways! I especially enjoyed the ones for
Elrond, Gollum and Haldir.
-----------------------------------
Title: Bilbo's Nursery Rhyme for Merry and Pippin · Author: Llinos ·
Races: Hobbits: Poetry · ID: 882
Reviewer: SlightlyTookish · 2006-11-05 20:29:34
This is such a darling story, just the sort I could imagine Bilbo
telling young Merry and Pippin, and much to their delight. I love the
images here of wee hobbits with hippity feet and little round tummies,
and of course their grand adventure. It's so sweet and every time I read
it I can't help but smile.
-----------------------------------
Title: Frodo's Exciting Day Out · Author: Llinos · Genres: Humor: Parody
· ID: 829
Reviewer: SlightlyTookish · 2006-11-05 20:33:07
This is a very funny parody, and I enjoyed seeing how Llinos would
address the various characters, locations and subplots found in the
canon. Very creative and humorous!
-----------------------------------
Title: Drabbles for Lord of the Rings · Author: Llinos · Races: Hobbits:
Fixed-Length Ficlet series · ID: 758
Reviewer: SlightlyTookish · 2006-11-05 20:37:48
Not only are these drabbles, but they are poems, and that is quite an
amazing feat! Concerning Hobbits is my favorite, as it beautifully sums
up the nature and charm of the hobbits. I could imagine this as a poem
parents would share with their children in the Shire. The Conspiracy
poem was also wonderful, showing Merry and Pippin's devotion to Frodo
and the lengths they went to for their cousin. Brava!
-----------------------------------
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