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Title: A Message and a Bottle · Author: Larner · Genres: Drama:
Featuring Pippin or Merry · ID: 89
Reviewer: Llinos · 2006-11-10 00:15:56
It would be Pippin to think of this! How delightful that it worked!
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Title: Fair-weather Friends · Author: pippinfan88 · Genres: Drama:
Featuring Pippin or Merry · ID: 126
Reviewer: Llinos · 2006-11-10 00:16:24
Estella is well suited to be Merry's wife, clearly possessing great
courage of her own as well as love for her husband.
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Title: Fugitive · Author: Gandalfs apprentice · Genres: Drama · ID: 366
Reviewer: Llinos · 2006-11-10 00:17:58
A lovely glimpse of Aragorn as a father, as seen through the eyes of a
daughter that reminded me very much of him .
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Title: Was It For This? · Author: aervir · Genres: Drama: General
Fixed-Length Ficlet · ID: 204
Reviewer: Llinos · 2006-11-10 00:18:38
Grim and poignant, the style of this drabble is quite fitting for these
two fallen young warriors. The word choices are excellent and the
content thought provoking and very sad. It leaves me with an empty
feeling about needless loss, or if not needless, then filled with regret
for what might have been if times were not so harsh. Very well done!
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Title: Chivalry · Author: Gandalfs apprentice · Genres: Drama: General
Fixed-Length Ficlet · ID: 374
Reviewer: Llinos · 2006-11-10 00:19:24
I liked Gandalf's patience here, though he is pressed for time. It is
clear that he understands the worth of this noble horse as a friend and
ally as well as a swift means of travel. The majesty of Shadowfax is
very clearly conveyed.
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Title: The Household Accounts · Author: Branwyn · Genres: Drama: Gondor
Fixed-Length Ficlet · ID: 50
Reviewer: Llinos · 2006-11-10 00:20:13
Lovely descriptions here and Éowyn was especially well written.
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Title: Quality Time · Author: EdorasLass · Genres: Drama: The Steward's
Family · ID: 205
Reviewer: Llinos · 2006-11-10 00:24:50
This story paints a very complex view of Denethor and I find him to be
almost likeable in a grim and aloof way. His clear devotion to both of
his children was very nice to see for a change. Nanny is a well done OC.
I do wonder where Finduilas is though, as the children are quite young
and there is no mention of her.
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Title: We Don't Say Goodbye · Author: iorhael · Genres: Drama: Featuring
Frodo or Sam · ID: 968
Reviewer: Llinos · 2006-11-10 00:25:15
A very interesting take on exactly how Frodo is healed in the West. Poor
Sam, to be seasick on the way to the Undying Lands!
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Title: When The Days Are Warm · Author: Branwyn · Genres: Drama: The
Steward's Family · ID: 145
Reviewer: Llinos · 2006-11-10 00:25:39
The author does a very good job of taking this simple and beautiful
moment from childhood and layering it with a deep sense of foreboding. I
liked Faramir's dialogue and Boromir's thoughts very much, particularly
his wry thought about Faramir's ["...great truths."]
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Title: Dance Lessons · Author: Tanaqui · Genres: Drama: Fixed-Length
Ficlet Series · ID: 888
Reviewer: Llinos · 2006-11-10 00:29:26
Very elegant drabbles, each appropriate to that particular time in
Aragorn's life.
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Title: Notes and Observations by Frodo of the Shire · Author: Lurea ·
Genres: Drama: Featuring Frodo or Sam · ID: 971
Reviewer: Llinos · 2006-11-10 00:39:46
The characters are well done in this story, the descriptions spot on and
the dialogue and content very believable. That Frodo would so
matter-of-factly set down the harsh truth of what he endured is very
much a quality special to him, I think, although it is hard to read of
his suffering in such stark detail. Hard too for him to write, although
he finds doing so cathartic. This is what he endured and so he sets it
down as it actually happened.

I enjoyed the scenes that took place in Minas Tirith as well,
particularly in the market. Pippins line, when the subject of money
comes up ["I get paid?" Pippin said. He looked astonished.] was very
much in character! How is he to know that Knights and Guards are
supposed to be paid! The hobbits' interest in the various foods and
goods of the market was well done and I thought that the descriptions
were particularly good here.

Merrys confession to Frodo of his own perceived failure was very well
written. I wonder if perhaps Merrys motivation for this painful
revelation might have been to try to draw Frodos memories away from his
own dark experiences. The author shows an impressive understanding of
the dynamics between these two characters.
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Title: Servant of the Tower · Author: Branwyn · Genres: Drama: Gondor
Fixed-Length Ficlet · ID: 95
Reviewer: Llinos · 2006-11-10 00:53:18
It is hard for us in the modern world to truly understand the position
of the common servant, obeying without question, at whatever cost. But
in the bygone days of master and servant, it would be a disloyal and
treacherous serf who would question his orders.

That this poor man loved Faramir, made it harder for him to not
intervene and that he now drowns his sorrows is understandable.

A well drawn and observed character, showing an understanding of the
servant/master relationship most readers and writers of fanfic miss.

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Title: A Secret Gate · Author: Elanor · Genres: Drama: Incomplete · ID: 56
Reviewer: Llinos · 2006-11-10 02:16:04
This is a well-told story that has a descriptive quality that is vivid
and familiar characters that are believably written. The present and the
past are woven into a complex tale that comes to life.

Merry is well depicted, a strong and self-sufficient hobbit even at his
great age and a superb Master beloved by his people. Pippin is portrayed
as kind and gentle and a beloved Thain who is respected by all.

I liked the chapter of Pippins first meeting with Diamond and it is
easy to see how such a great love kept him content in the Shire for so
long. But now that Diamond is gone, Pippin can no longer stay and Merry
will not be parted from him, Éomers letter just adding more impetus to
the inevitable.

The spelling did veer from UK to US rather too much and there were a few
literals that could do with attention but, on the whole, a good story.
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Title: Better Than Frodo Baggins · Author: Inkling · Genres: Drama:
Pre-Fellowship · ID: 809
Reviewer: Llinos · 2006-11-10 02:19:33
Frodo's quiet nobility really shines through here. What a shame that
Lotho's upbringing had already turned him into such a sad and resentful
young hobbit. If Lotho had reacted differently on this day then the
Travellers might have come home to the same Shire that they had been
forced to flee. As we can see here, even the most simple decisions can
affect the future.
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Title: Autumn Hunter · Author: Rhapsody · Genres: Romance: Fixed-length
ficlet · ID: 353
Reviewer: Alassante · 2006-11-10 02:19:42
Part of the reason I love this fic is purely selfish. It was written by
my request. But that is only *part* of the reason I love it. Celegorm,
AKA the hasty riser, being the main character of any fiction is also a
good reason to enjoy it. Hello? Hes naked in it and getting a bath 
w00t!  more reason to love it. Feanors third son is often overlooked
as anything but a hot head. This drabble shows his sexy side  he is
Celegorm the Fair, after all. He deserves to be written steamy and sexy.
And oh my, Rhapsody certainly does write him well. You can tell her
love, and lust, for this Feanorian in the rich details of his description.

"leaving me in silent awe of his naked glory "
"his muscles ripple smoothly under his skin"
"finely muscular back, trained by years of archery"

The un-indentified female could easily be the reader and you cannot help
but fantasize that it is you. Very erotic in such a few words...she has
outdone herself. Well done and feel free to bathe Celegorm with words as
often as you desire. I'll absorb every word.
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Title: Fire · Author: Aramel · Genres: Drama: Fixed-Length Ficlet Series
· ID: 172
Reviewer: Alassante · 2006-11-10 02:20:41
Anything about Celebrimbor immediately catches my eye. I think he is
perhaps the most overlooked character in LOTR fan fic. I really like
this drabble because it shows some of the motivation for one of his
choices as well as reminding us that he is/was a Feanorian, not just the
creator of the Rings of Power. Beautifully written, Aramel.
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Title: The Falcon's Watch · Author: pippinfan88 · Genres: Drama:
Featuring Pippin or Merry · ID: 227
Reviewer: Llinos · 2006-11-10 02:27:23
How sad that Kalimas understood Pippin so much better than his own son
did. It was too bad that when Faramir finally understood, that his
father was gone. But perhaps Pippin knows and is glad.
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Title: The Gift of Time · Author: Rhapsody · Genres: Drama:
Pre-Fellowship · ID: 812
Reviewer: Llinos · 2006-11-10 02:28:01
It is easy to see a bit of Aragorn in this father that he would never
really know. I liked the way that Arathorn lied about the manner of the
Ranger's terrible death to his son.
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Title: The Hardest Lesson · Author: mistycracraft · Genres: Drama:
Pre-Fellowship · ID: 231
Reviewer: Llinos · 2006-11-10 02:30:32
This is a poignant story and I could very much see in young Estel the
caring man that is Aragorn the Healer. Elrond's explanation about his
belief concerning death was lovely.
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Title: Mirrors of Numenor · Author: Dostoevsky's Mouse · Races: Men:
Incomplete · ID: 242
Reviewer: Dreamflower · 2006-11-10 02:47:54
This is a fascinating examination of a younger Denethor's relationship
with Aragorn/Thorongil. Beautifully written from Denethor's POV, it
explores what he might have thought of this strange man from the North.
I am very much intrigued with it, and hope that it will be completed.
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Title: Both Beholden · Author: Dwimordene · Genres: Drama:
Pre-Fellowship · ID: 180
Reviewer: Llinos · 2006-11-10 02:55:41
Although I generally prefer hobbit stories, Dwim's writing alone is
enough to draw me in. It is a logical thought that Boromir would join in
the search after the Council. His thoughts here are very well done and
the descriptions in the story are first class.

This might be described as a gap-filler, but that really does not do it
justice! It was also a fine history lesson for both Boromir and me, to
learn the origins of the Dúnedain and to flesh out Aragorn's past. At
the same time the story delivers a building tension and some good
resolution.

Fine piece of work!

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Title: Benison · Author: annmarwalk · Genres: Drama: Remembering · ID: 67
Reviewer: Llinos · 2006-11-10 02:56:10
A very different view of Eowyn than we are used to seeing and I liked it
very much. How wonderful that she at last has found a measure of peace.

The daybook was a wonderful link with the past, and the glimpses of
Denethor as he was makes his fall even more tragic.

The description of the sewing basket and its contents was lovely.
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Title: The Story of a Garden, by Frodo Baggins · Author: GamgeeFest ·
Genres: Drama: Pre-Fellowship · ID: 713
Reviewer: Llinos · 2006-11-10 02:56:45
The story that Frodo writes for little Sam is lovely and is an excellent
foreshadowing of what will one day come to pass.
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Title: Breath of Winter · Author: Cuthalion · Genres: Drama: Featuring
Pippin or Merry · ID: 101
Reviewer: Llinos · 2006-11-10 02:57:12
An enjoyable story within a story that highlights the relationship of
the cousins.
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Title: In Darkness Burried Deep · Author: GamgeeFest · Genres: Drama:
Pre-Fellowship · ID: 954
Reviewer: Llinos · 2006-11-10 02:58:00
I enjoyed the way that young Frodo was depicted in this story and the
OC's were very well done.
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