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Msg# 7664
Reviews for 28 November - part 2 Posted by Rhapsody November 28, 2006 - 14:28:57 Topic ID# 7664Title: A Taste of Diplomacy · Author: Thevina Finduilas · Races:
Cross-Cultural · ID: 939
Reviewer: Llinos · 2006-11-24 00:42:26
Ecthelion's treatment of young Denethor in this story made me think
perhaps that he grew up to treat Faramir in a similarly disapproving
fashion. Certainly neither father/son relationship was the best it could be.
Denethor's true dream, a mixture of future events, was a very
interesting look at the gift of foresight that he was said to possess.
-----------------------------------
Title: Lembas, Shmembas · Author: Rabidsamfan · Genres: Non-Fiction ·
ID: 850
Reviewer: Llinos · 2006-11-24 00:42:50
Rabidsamfan put a lot of research into this and I was fascinated by the
logical conclusions that she came up with. I was especially impressed by
her knowledge of biology on the subject.
-----------------------------------
Title: How Grima Lost His Eyebrows · Author: NeumeIndil · Times: Late
Third Age: Fixed-Length Ficlet · ID: 800
Reviewer: Súlriel · 2006-11-24 00:43:11
I've reviewed this before, at the archive, but I have to say again how
much I love it.
It's fun - and although irreverent, canon enough to pass muster... For
me, anyway.
-----------------------------------
Title: To Learn His Letters · Author: GamgeeFest · Races: Hobbits:
Children · ID: 977
Reviewer: Llinos · 2006-11-24 00:43:29
I enjoyed this. The plot is well done, the characters likeable and the
dialogue realistic. The reason that Sam was allowed to learn to read was
a very plausible one.
-----------------------------------
Title: The Groomsman · Author: Elen Kortirion · Races: Dwarves:
Fixed-Length Ficlet · ID: 44
Reviewer: Llinos · 2006-11-24 00:43:55
Lovely twist at the end and very unexpected. A very skilful drabble.
-----------------------------------
Title: Safe and Sound · Author: Anso the Hobbit · Races: Hobbits:
Hurt/Comfort · ID: 664
Reviewer: Llinos · 2006-11-24 00:44:22
Though Merry is the central character in this tale, it is the others
that really shine here, especially Gimli. I really enjoyed the glimpses
we get into his friendship with Merry. This is very sweet and nicely told.
-----------------------------------
Title: 17 Cunning Corsairs · Author: stefaniab · Genres: Humor:
Fixed-Length Ficlet · ID: 244
Reviewer: Súlriel · 2006-11-24 00:46:37
This is a fun little ficlet, very visual and emotional. It's easy to
identify with someone wanting to be swept off their feet and get to do
naughty things with a pirate captain. I laughed out loud at the twist at
the end. Well done!
-----------------------------------
Title: The Stories of Our People · Author: Pearl Took · Times: Fourth
Age and Beyond · ID: 292
Reviewer: Llinos · 2006-11-24 00:47:04
How fitting that it is a Took and a Brandybuck that approach Professor
Tolkien! I wouldn't expect anything less. Even so many generations
removed the family characteristics still shine true. I thought that the
hobbits were exactly right to want their own stories to be told, as well
as the stories of the elves because the history of Middle-earth would be
terribly lacking without their part of the story and the picture would
be far from complete.
The ending was lovely and I sincerely hope that it did happen to the
Professor in just this way. I couldn't imagine a more perfect afterlife
myself.
This is a very imaginitive tale, told in a very convincing way.
-----------------------------------
Title: The Tenth Walker · Author: Lindelea · Races: Cross-Cultural:
Incomplete · ID: 198
Reviewer: Llinos · 2006-11-24 00:49:14
I love Bills voice here. Seeing this part of the Quest through his eyes
is a real pleasure. He is dour, yet hopeful, and his thoughts are
pony-thoughts.
His names for people are very descriptive and I really like the way that
they sometimes change depending upon the circumstances; Bill Ferny is
always [My Old Misery], Pippin is [Young Apples-and-Mischief] and later
[Young Marsh-Stinking Hobbit] and Merry goes back and forth from [Mr
Merry] to [Mr Not-So-Merry]. This helps to set the mood for each scene.
His observation of events are very descriptive as well, particularly the
journey through the Midgewater Marshes and the attack on Weathertop. The
way that his memories of the past mingle with the present time is very
well done.
My favourite part of this story has to be his perceptions of the hobbits
and their very different personalities. We get a very clear picture of
them as individuals; all of them good and kind, but all four quite
different.
-----------------------------------
Title: The Will · Author: LydiaB · Times: Fourth Age and Beyond:
Fixed-Length Ficlet · ID: 770
Reviewer: Llinos · 2006-11-24 00:50:13
I liked the tone of this very much. Tolkien's almost blasé attitude at
the beginning made the revelation of what it was that he received so
much more exciting.
-----------------------------------
Title: Heirs of the Oath · Author: Elana · Races: Men: Other
Fixed-Length Ficlets · ID: 151
Reviewer: Súlriel · 2006-11-24 00:52:08
Fantastic. You gave me chills with what Theodred said to Boromir, and
tied it in very nicely to Aragorn and Eomer.
-----------------------------------
Title: At Last · Author: SlightlyTookish · Races: Hobbits: General
Fixed-Length Ficlet · ID: 238
Reviewer: Llinos · 2006-11-24 00:52:21
Impressive and thought-provoking. So much emotion and insight is
conveyed here. Had I not already known that these are double drabbles I
never would have guessed that the author was writing under any word
constraint. Well done!
I liked the changing back and forth between Merry and Pippin's pov's; it
gave the series a real feeling of movement and imperativeness and added
such impact to the last one. The first double drabble's quiet mood is a
wonderful start to a series that gains in intensity culminating in a
feeling of triumph in the last. The flow is so natural and the content
just spot-on.
-----------------------------------
Title: More Lembas Thoughts · Author: Rabidsamfan · Genres: Non-Fiction
· ID: 851
Reviewer: Llinos · 2006-11-24 00:52:48
The author's reasoning here is clear and concise. Her knowledge of canon
is extensive and she uses this knowledge, especially as it pertains to
hobbits, in a very logical and thoughtful way. This article brings up
some excellent points. Well done!
-----------------------------------
Title: A Sight to Remember · Author: Dreamflower · Races: Hobbits:
Children · ID: 703
Reviewer: Llinos · 2006-11-24 00:53:26
Rusty makes a good friend for Pippin. Good characterisations in this
tale and it has a very enjoyable plot. I felt so sorry for the children!
What an horrific sight!
-----------------------------------
Title: A bit of garden · Author: Tanaqui · Races: Hobbits: General
Fixed-Length Ficlet · ID: 901
Reviewer: Llinos · 2006-11-24 00:53:48
It is lovely to see Elrond and Sam meet on common ground so to speak. I
liked the way that this drabble shows us that in some ways these two
very different people are very similar.
-----------------------------------
Title: Lobelia's List · Author: annmarwalk · Races: Hobbits: General
Fixed-Length Ficlet · ID: 201
Reviewer: Llinos · 2006-11-24 00:54:52
An excellent and very insightful character study of Lobelia,
impressively achieved in just 100 words. Well done!
-----------------------------------
Title: In the Woods · Author: Werecat · Times: Fourth Age and Beyond ·
ID: 119
Reviewer: Llinos · 2006-11-24 00:55:14
How wonderful to think that Radagast might have lingered so long, well
into the early days of our modern world. This was a very evocative fairy
tale and the narration was very well done.
-----------------------------------
Title: The Singer · Author: Pearl Took · Races: Hobbits · ID: 979
Reviewer: Llinos · 2006-11-24 00:55:29
An exciting tale with an unexpected villian. I admired Pippin's bravery
here.
-----------------------------------
Title: The Stone's Lament · Author: Thevina Finduilas · Races: Dwarves ·
ID: 53
Reviewer: Llinos · 2006-11-24 00:55:52
This is beautifully told, perhaps the very moment that Gimli started to
accept Legolas as a friend, or at the least someone worthy of his respect.
-----------------------------------
Title: Antiphon to Light · Author: Thevina Finduilas · Races: Dwarves ·
ID: 155
Reviewer: Llinos · 2006-11-24 00:56:12
Wonderful insight into Gimli's perception of Galadriel after their
meeting. I especially enjoyed his conversation with Pippin; both of them
were very well written and I found the dialogue very believable. The
burgeoning friendship between Gimli and Legolas was also depicted
realistically.
-----------------------------------
Title: Legacy · Author: Nancy Brooke · Races: Hobbits: General
Fixed-Length Ficlet · ID: 299
Reviewer: Llinos · 2006-11-24 00:57:06
A lovely drabble, heartbreaking in the memory of Boromir's loss, but
also hopeful, as Pippin steps forward to become the greatest Thain the
Shire has ever seen. And Merry is still looking after his Pippin and no
doubt always will. Nicely done!
-----------------------------------
Title: A New Year · Author: Bodkin · Times: Fourth Age and Beyond · ID: 704
Reviewer: Llinos · 2006-11-24 00:57:31
Though the many elves in this story are wonderfully fleshed out and
varied I liked Gandalf here the best. Clearly his Stewardship over
Middle-earth will never end, even down to making sure that those far
away in both distance and time do not forget the sacrifices made by
those who helped to defeat the Dark Lord.
-----------------------------------
Title: The Fading of a Star · Author: Minuialeth · Genres: Drama:
General Fixed-Length Ficlet · ID: 219
Reviewer: Súlriel · 2006-11-24 00:57:48
The pairing surprised me, but in hindsight - it's not unexpected. There
must have been many that loved her.
-----------------------------------
Title: Such loveliness in living thing · Author: Tanaqui · Races:
Cross-Cultural: Fixed-Length Ficlet · ID: 904
Reviewer: Llinos · 2006-11-24 00:58:45
Bilbo's curiosity is very typical of hobbits here, as are his manners,
restraining himself when he knows his questions would cause distress.
His acceptance that all he has heard is perfectly true makes for a
lovely ending to this drabble.
-----------------------------------
Title: The Tide · Author: Branwyn · Genres: Drama: Gondor Fixed-Length
Ficlet · ID: 77
Reviewer: Súlriel · 2006-11-24 01:00:10
I found this to be deeply moving. I can only imagine how he found the
strength to stay calm during this. His nobility and honor come through
clearly.
-----------------------------------
Cross-Cultural · ID: 939
Reviewer: Llinos · 2006-11-24 00:42:26
Ecthelion's treatment of young Denethor in this story made me think
perhaps that he grew up to treat Faramir in a similarly disapproving
fashion. Certainly neither father/son relationship was the best it could be.
Denethor's true dream, a mixture of future events, was a very
interesting look at the gift of foresight that he was said to possess.
-----------------------------------
Title: Lembas, Shmembas · Author: Rabidsamfan · Genres: Non-Fiction ·
ID: 850
Reviewer: Llinos · 2006-11-24 00:42:50
Rabidsamfan put a lot of research into this and I was fascinated by the
logical conclusions that she came up with. I was especially impressed by
her knowledge of biology on the subject.
-----------------------------------
Title: How Grima Lost His Eyebrows · Author: NeumeIndil · Times: Late
Third Age: Fixed-Length Ficlet · ID: 800
Reviewer: Súlriel · 2006-11-24 00:43:11
I've reviewed this before, at the archive, but I have to say again how
much I love it.
It's fun - and although irreverent, canon enough to pass muster... For
me, anyway.
-----------------------------------
Title: To Learn His Letters · Author: GamgeeFest · Races: Hobbits:
Children · ID: 977
Reviewer: Llinos · 2006-11-24 00:43:29
I enjoyed this. The plot is well done, the characters likeable and the
dialogue realistic. The reason that Sam was allowed to learn to read was
a very plausible one.
-----------------------------------
Title: The Groomsman · Author: Elen Kortirion · Races: Dwarves:
Fixed-Length Ficlet · ID: 44
Reviewer: Llinos · 2006-11-24 00:43:55
Lovely twist at the end and very unexpected. A very skilful drabble.
-----------------------------------
Title: Safe and Sound · Author: Anso the Hobbit · Races: Hobbits:
Hurt/Comfort · ID: 664
Reviewer: Llinos · 2006-11-24 00:44:22
Though Merry is the central character in this tale, it is the others
that really shine here, especially Gimli. I really enjoyed the glimpses
we get into his friendship with Merry. This is very sweet and nicely told.
-----------------------------------
Title: 17 Cunning Corsairs · Author: stefaniab · Genres: Humor:
Fixed-Length Ficlet · ID: 244
Reviewer: Súlriel · 2006-11-24 00:46:37
This is a fun little ficlet, very visual and emotional. It's easy to
identify with someone wanting to be swept off their feet and get to do
naughty things with a pirate captain. I laughed out loud at the twist at
the end. Well done!
-----------------------------------
Title: The Stories of Our People · Author: Pearl Took · Times: Fourth
Age and Beyond · ID: 292
Reviewer: Llinos · 2006-11-24 00:47:04
How fitting that it is a Took and a Brandybuck that approach Professor
Tolkien! I wouldn't expect anything less. Even so many generations
removed the family characteristics still shine true. I thought that the
hobbits were exactly right to want their own stories to be told, as well
as the stories of the elves because the history of Middle-earth would be
terribly lacking without their part of the story and the picture would
be far from complete.
The ending was lovely and I sincerely hope that it did happen to the
Professor in just this way. I couldn't imagine a more perfect afterlife
myself.
This is a very imaginitive tale, told in a very convincing way.
-----------------------------------
Title: The Tenth Walker · Author: Lindelea · Races: Cross-Cultural:
Incomplete · ID: 198
Reviewer: Llinos · 2006-11-24 00:49:14
I love Bills voice here. Seeing this part of the Quest through his eyes
is a real pleasure. He is dour, yet hopeful, and his thoughts are
pony-thoughts.
His names for people are very descriptive and I really like the way that
they sometimes change depending upon the circumstances; Bill Ferny is
always [My Old Misery], Pippin is [Young Apples-and-Mischief] and later
[Young Marsh-Stinking Hobbit] and Merry goes back and forth from [Mr
Merry] to [Mr Not-So-Merry]. This helps to set the mood for each scene.
His observation of events are very descriptive as well, particularly the
journey through the Midgewater Marshes and the attack on Weathertop. The
way that his memories of the past mingle with the present time is very
well done.
My favourite part of this story has to be his perceptions of the hobbits
and their very different personalities. We get a very clear picture of
them as individuals; all of them good and kind, but all four quite
different.
-----------------------------------
Title: The Will · Author: LydiaB · Times: Fourth Age and Beyond:
Fixed-Length Ficlet · ID: 770
Reviewer: Llinos · 2006-11-24 00:50:13
I liked the tone of this very much. Tolkien's almost blasé attitude at
the beginning made the revelation of what it was that he received so
much more exciting.
-----------------------------------
Title: Heirs of the Oath · Author: Elana · Races: Men: Other
Fixed-Length Ficlets · ID: 151
Reviewer: Súlriel · 2006-11-24 00:52:08
Fantastic. You gave me chills with what Theodred said to Boromir, and
tied it in very nicely to Aragorn and Eomer.
-----------------------------------
Title: At Last · Author: SlightlyTookish · Races: Hobbits: General
Fixed-Length Ficlet · ID: 238
Reviewer: Llinos · 2006-11-24 00:52:21
Impressive and thought-provoking. So much emotion and insight is
conveyed here. Had I not already known that these are double drabbles I
never would have guessed that the author was writing under any word
constraint. Well done!
I liked the changing back and forth between Merry and Pippin's pov's; it
gave the series a real feeling of movement and imperativeness and added
such impact to the last one. The first double drabble's quiet mood is a
wonderful start to a series that gains in intensity culminating in a
feeling of triumph in the last. The flow is so natural and the content
just spot-on.
-----------------------------------
Title: More Lembas Thoughts · Author: Rabidsamfan · Genres: Non-Fiction
· ID: 851
Reviewer: Llinos · 2006-11-24 00:52:48
The author's reasoning here is clear and concise. Her knowledge of canon
is extensive and she uses this knowledge, especially as it pertains to
hobbits, in a very logical and thoughtful way. This article brings up
some excellent points. Well done!
-----------------------------------
Title: A Sight to Remember · Author: Dreamflower · Races: Hobbits:
Children · ID: 703
Reviewer: Llinos · 2006-11-24 00:53:26
Rusty makes a good friend for Pippin. Good characterisations in this
tale and it has a very enjoyable plot. I felt so sorry for the children!
What an horrific sight!
-----------------------------------
Title: A bit of garden · Author: Tanaqui · Races: Hobbits: General
Fixed-Length Ficlet · ID: 901
Reviewer: Llinos · 2006-11-24 00:53:48
It is lovely to see Elrond and Sam meet on common ground so to speak. I
liked the way that this drabble shows us that in some ways these two
very different people are very similar.
-----------------------------------
Title: Lobelia's List · Author: annmarwalk · Races: Hobbits: General
Fixed-Length Ficlet · ID: 201
Reviewer: Llinos · 2006-11-24 00:54:52
An excellent and very insightful character study of Lobelia,
impressively achieved in just 100 words. Well done!
-----------------------------------
Title: In the Woods · Author: Werecat · Times: Fourth Age and Beyond ·
ID: 119
Reviewer: Llinos · 2006-11-24 00:55:14
How wonderful to think that Radagast might have lingered so long, well
into the early days of our modern world. This was a very evocative fairy
tale and the narration was very well done.
-----------------------------------
Title: The Singer · Author: Pearl Took · Races: Hobbits · ID: 979
Reviewer: Llinos · 2006-11-24 00:55:29
An exciting tale with an unexpected villian. I admired Pippin's bravery
here.
-----------------------------------
Title: The Stone's Lament · Author: Thevina Finduilas · Races: Dwarves ·
ID: 53
Reviewer: Llinos · 2006-11-24 00:55:52
This is beautifully told, perhaps the very moment that Gimli started to
accept Legolas as a friend, or at the least someone worthy of his respect.
-----------------------------------
Title: Antiphon to Light · Author: Thevina Finduilas · Races: Dwarves ·
ID: 155
Reviewer: Llinos · 2006-11-24 00:56:12
Wonderful insight into Gimli's perception of Galadriel after their
meeting. I especially enjoyed his conversation with Pippin; both of them
were very well written and I found the dialogue very believable. The
burgeoning friendship between Gimli and Legolas was also depicted
realistically.
-----------------------------------
Title: Legacy · Author: Nancy Brooke · Races: Hobbits: General
Fixed-Length Ficlet · ID: 299
Reviewer: Llinos · 2006-11-24 00:57:06
A lovely drabble, heartbreaking in the memory of Boromir's loss, but
also hopeful, as Pippin steps forward to become the greatest Thain the
Shire has ever seen. And Merry is still looking after his Pippin and no
doubt always will. Nicely done!
-----------------------------------
Title: A New Year · Author: Bodkin · Times: Fourth Age and Beyond · ID: 704
Reviewer: Llinos · 2006-11-24 00:57:31
Though the many elves in this story are wonderfully fleshed out and
varied I liked Gandalf here the best. Clearly his Stewardship over
Middle-earth will never end, even down to making sure that those far
away in both distance and time do not forget the sacrifices made by
those who helped to defeat the Dark Lord.
-----------------------------------
Title: The Fading of a Star · Author: Minuialeth · Genres: Drama:
General Fixed-Length Ficlet · ID: 219
Reviewer: Súlriel · 2006-11-24 00:57:48
The pairing surprised me, but in hindsight - it's not unexpected. There
must have been many that loved her.
-----------------------------------
Title: Such loveliness in living thing · Author: Tanaqui · Races:
Cross-Cultural: Fixed-Length Ficlet · ID: 904
Reviewer: Llinos · 2006-11-24 00:58:45
Bilbo's curiosity is very typical of hobbits here, as are his manners,
restraining himself when he knows his questions would cause distress.
His acceptance that all he has heard is perfectly true makes for a
lovely ending to this drabble.
-----------------------------------
Title: The Tide · Author: Branwyn · Genres: Drama: Gondor Fixed-Length
Ficlet · ID: 77
Reviewer: Súlriel · 2006-11-24 01:00:10
I found this to be deeply moving. I can only imagine how he found the
strength to stay calm during this. His nobility and honor come through
clearly.
-----------------------------------
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