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Msg# 7665
Reviews for 28 November - part 3 Posted by Rhapsody November 28, 2006 - 15:18:03 Topic ID# 7665Title: Seeing Stars · Author: Budgielover · Races: Hobbits: Children ·
ID: 399
Reviewer: Llinos · 2006-11-24 01:00:38
My favourite part of this story is the relationship between Frodo, Merry
and Pippin. I found the plot to be very believable, for who could fail
to succumb to Pippin's charming innocence?
-----------------------------------
Title: Alas, for the dying of the trees · Author: Gandalfs apprentice ·
Races: Cross-Cultural: Fixed-Length Ficlet · ID: 788
Reviewer: Llinos · 2006-11-24 01:01:07
Gimli has come to know Legolas so well over the long years! It is so sad
to think that those trees will still be standing long after Gimli has
passed away. I can't begin to imagine the sadness of the lament that
Legolas will sing then.
-----------------------------------
Title: Making the Legends of Our Times · Author: Gwynnyd · Times: Fourth
Age and Beyond: Fixed-Length Ficlet · ID: 860
Reviewer: Llinos · 2006-11-24 01:02:42
How typically innocent of the child not to make the connection between
the elderly woman in front of her and the brave Éowyn of legend. I can
easily imagine the memories and emotions that this simple statement must
have awakened in the elder Éowyn.
-----------------------------------
Title: Just Desserts · Author: Lindelea · Times: Fourth Age and Beyond ·
ID: 161
Reviewer: Llinos · 2006-11-24 01:03:42
This story was almost painful to read, chock full of the angst that
Lindelea is so well known for. I should have known that that Aragorn
would do the right thing, with the hobbits' help, but it did look grim
for a while there! The angst leading up to the final resolution made the
ending that much more satisfying.
-----------------------------------
Title: The Stars Will Light Your Way · Author: SlightlyTookish · Races:
Hobbits: Hurt/Comfort · ID: 705
Reviewer: Llinos · 2006-11-24 01:06:00
What I like best about this story is Gandalf's obvious love for Pippin.
He will do whatever he can to help to heal the youngest hobbit from the
injuries he suffered at the Black Gate. His idea to send Pippin's own
stars to guide him back to awareness, that Gandalf had gifted to him
long ago, was a nice idea and one that ultimately works. The description
of the stars finding Pippin's mind where it wandered and guiding him
back was well done and seems very credible.
There is also some lovely Merry hurt/comfort in this story and it seems
fitting that Pippin is the one to hit upon something that might help his
cousin to become free of the Shadow that troubles him still.
Characteristically generous, he suggests that his stars might help Merry
too.
That this writer knows and loves hobbits and LoTR is obvious.
-----------------------------------
Title: A thing unheard of · Author: Tanaqui · Races: Dwarves:
Fixed-Length Ficlet · ID: 905
Reviewer: Llinos · 2006-11-24 01:06:19
This drabble captures nicely the depth of friendship that Gimli feels
for Aragorn and Legolas and his absent companions of the Fellowship as well.
-----------------------------------
Title: Jewels · Author: Gandalfs apprentice · Genres: Romance:
Fixed-length ficlet · ID: 790
Reviewer: Llinos · 2006-11-24 01:06:53
The image of the two women on horseback was stunning and very physical.
Aragorn's fondness for Éowyn as well as his love for Arwen is very
evident here.
-----------------------------------
Title: A Healer's Tale · Author: Lindelea · Races: Hobbits · ID: 861
Reviewer: Llinos · 2006-11-24 01:07:09
A wonderfully detailed glimpse into this author's hobbit society, full
of well written angst and humour both. There are some excellent OC's here!
-----------------------------------
Title: Return Journey to the Mountain · Author: Dínossiel · Races:
Hobbits: Children · ID: 984
Reviewer: Llinos · 2006-11-24 01:07:21
Imaginitive and true to canon. An excellent story!
-----------------------------------
Title: To Climb a Tree · Author: Lindelea · Races: Hobbits: Children ·
ID: 646
Reviewer: Llinos · 2006-11-24 01:07:39
This is an exciting story. I enjoyed the turnabout in Merry and Pippin's
relationship here; it is clear that when the situation calls for it that
Pippin is just as able to care for Merry as the other way round. Very
realistic descriptions!
-----------------------------------
Title: In Stitches · Author: Pearl Took · Races: Hobbits: Children · ID: 132
Reviewer: Llinos · 2006-11-24 01:07:54
I liked the relationship between Pippin and Eglantine here. The humour
and h/c is well balanced, and the dialogue very enjoyable.
-----------------------------------
Title: Sweet Woodbine · Author: Bodkin · Times: Fourth Age and Beyond ·
ID: 864
Reviewer: Llinos · 2006-11-24 01:08:09
Lots of detail and wonderful character studies in this fic. A very
interesting look at Elvish society.
-----------------------------------
Title: Hair · Author: Gandalfs apprentice · Races: Cross-Cultural:
Fixed-Length Ficlet · ID: 321
Reviewer: Llinos · 2006-11-24 01:08:43
I liked that Legolas did at least understand that this particular racial
difference had its usefulness, though he still found it to be unnatural
and unlovely. His thoughts about seeing a bare-chested Gimli was the
perfect ending.
-----------------------------------
Title: Thief of Hearts: How Pippin Stole Merrys Heart · Author:
pipkinsweetgrass · Races: Hobbits: Children · ID: 918
Reviewer: Llinos · 2006-11-24 01:09:07
This is a very sweet story that really captures the attitude of an older
child when it comes to babies. I thought that Merry was captured very
well here. The last scene is lovely.
-----------------------------------
Title: Hidden Wonders · Author: Marta · Genres: Romance: Fixed-length
ficlet · ID: 420
Reviewer: Llinos · 2006-11-24 01:09:34
This is a lovely glimpse of two different cultures, as well as a newly
married couple, getting to know each other better through a simple
pleasure. This drabble paints a clear picture of the characters of Éowyn
and Faramir.
-----------------------------------
Title: The Bond Between Us · Author: Lily · Races: Hobbits · ID: 963
Reviewer: Llinos · 2006-11-24 01:09:46
A beautiful series of vignettes with a satisfying conclusion.
-----------------------------------
Title: A Bath-time Song · Author: SlightlyTookish · Races: Hobbits:
Children · ID: 133
Reviewer: Llinos · 2006-11-24 01:11:09
This was delightful! It is easy to see from this charming story just why
Bilbo is so beloved by his younger cousins. His interaction with little
Pippin is very well written here.
The way that the bath song weaves through the story is very well done
indeed, and I loved finding out how Pippin first learned it. I will
think of this little story whenever I read the chapter at Crickhollow.
I enjoyed the dialogue very much, especially the revelations about Frodo
and Merry's particular bathtime habits.
-----------------------------------
Title: The Burdens of Office · Author: Tanaqui · Times: Fourth Age and
Beyond: Fixed-Length Ficlet · ID: 865
Reviewer: Llinos · 2006-11-24 01:11:33
Faramir is wonderfully politically correct here. I enjoyed the
appearance of Beregond and was glad that he would at times be able to
return to the City even though he could no longer dwell there.
-----------------------------------
Title: Instinct · Author: SlightlyTookish · Races: Hobbits: Hurt/Comfort
· ID: 965
Reviewer: Llinos · 2006-11-24 01:13:23
There is a bit of everything in this story; humour, angst, adventure,
hurt/comfort, and drama and all of these fit perfectly into place in the
tale. The hobbits are very in character, from Pippin's stealthy play to
his and Merry's bravery in defence of each other.
-----------------------------------
Title: Dana's Annotated Tale of Years · Author: Dana · Genres:
Non-Fiction · ID: 274
Reviewer: Llinos · 2006-11-24 01:14:19
This is a very handy chart to have available onscreen for easy checking
of dates and the details and additions of certain events makes it more
comprehensive than the book appendix.
-----------------------------------
Title: Those Who Challenge the Dead · Author: Nancy Brooke · Races: Men:
Other Fixed-Length Ficlets · ID: 858
Reviewer: Súlriel · 2006-11-24 01:14:38
Nancy, this is quite easily one of my favorites of yours. I especially
love taking a simple element and working all the story around it and
always enjoy your authors notes almost as much as the story itself.
-----------------------------------
Title: Web of Friendship · Author: Gwynnyd · Races: Hobbits: General
Fixed-Length Ficlet · ID: 932
Reviewer: Llinos · 2006-11-24 01:14:52
Elanor comes up with a very hobbit-like way of fitting in. Her initial
shyness and Arwen's kindness were very well done.
-----------------------------------
Title: Fields of Gold · Author: Anso the Hobbit · Races: Hobbits:
Hurt/Comfort · ID: 966
Reviewer: Llinos · 2006-11-24 01:15:34
I love the way that Merry is so very obviously one of the family here,
just as much as Pippin or his sisters. The way that the Took's care for
him during his illness was gentle and kind and I enjoyed the way that
Pippin tried so hard to take care of Merry when usually it is the other
way round. Anso has a good grasp of hobbit family values which really
shines in this story.
-----------------------------------
Title: Arwen's Heart · Author: Bodkin · Genres: Romance · ID: 139
Reviewer: Llinos · 2006-11-24 01:15:59
This is above all things a most satisfying love story. I do not think
that I have ever seen the character of Arwen written with such depth and
understanding. The ending especially was very beautiful and filled with
hope for us all.
-----------------------------------
Title: The Courtship of Peregrin Took · Author: pippinfan88 · Genres:
Romance · ID: 275
Reviewer: Llinos · 2006-11-24 01:18:19
This is a wonderful tale with a very satisfying conclusion. I liked the
way that the drama was balanced by the humour and the adventure, after
leaving Bree, added just the right touch of excitement. The romantic
bits were very satisfying, and Pippin's proposal was just lovely.
Pippinfan brought real life to the society at the great Smials and I
enjoyed every word of this charming story. I'd like to see a sequel
about how they coped with all of their children, be it the four that
Pippin wanted or the dozen that Diamond was considering! Perhaps they
compromised with eight or so!
-----------------------------------
ID: 399
Reviewer: Llinos · 2006-11-24 01:00:38
My favourite part of this story is the relationship between Frodo, Merry
and Pippin. I found the plot to be very believable, for who could fail
to succumb to Pippin's charming innocence?
-----------------------------------
Title: Alas, for the dying of the trees · Author: Gandalfs apprentice ·
Races: Cross-Cultural: Fixed-Length Ficlet · ID: 788
Reviewer: Llinos · 2006-11-24 01:01:07
Gimli has come to know Legolas so well over the long years! It is so sad
to think that those trees will still be standing long after Gimli has
passed away. I can't begin to imagine the sadness of the lament that
Legolas will sing then.
-----------------------------------
Title: Making the Legends of Our Times · Author: Gwynnyd · Times: Fourth
Age and Beyond: Fixed-Length Ficlet · ID: 860
Reviewer: Llinos · 2006-11-24 01:02:42
How typically innocent of the child not to make the connection between
the elderly woman in front of her and the brave Éowyn of legend. I can
easily imagine the memories and emotions that this simple statement must
have awakened in the elder Éowyn.
-----------------------------------
Title: Just Desserts · Author: Lindelea · Times: Fourth Age and Beyond ·
ID: 161
Reviewer: Llinos · 2006-11-24 01:03:42
This story was almost painful to read, chock full of the angst that
Lindelea is so well known for. I should have known that that Aragorn
would do the right thing, with the hobbits' help, but it did look grim
for a while there! The angst leading up to the final resolution made the
ending that much more satisfying.
-----------------------------------
Title: The Stars Will Light Your Way · Author: SlightlyTookish · Races:
Hobbits: Hurt/Comfort · ID: 705
Reviewer: Llinos · 2006-11-24 01:06:00
What I like best about this story is Gandalf's obvious love for Pippin.
He will do whatever he can to help to heal the youngest hobbit from the
injuries he suffered at the Black Gate. His idea to send Pippin's own
stars to guide him back to awareness, that Gandalf had gifted to him
long ago, was a nice idea and one that ultimately works. The description
of the stars finding Pippin's mind where it wandered and guiding him
back was well done and seems very credible.
There is also some lovely Merry hurt/comfort in this story and it seems
fitting that Pippin is the one to hit upon something that might help his
cousin to become free of the Shadow that troubles him still.
Characteristically generous, he suggests that his stars might help Merry
too.
That this writer knows and loves hobbits and LoTR is obvious.
-----------------------------------
Title: A thing unheard of · Author: Tanaqui · Races: Dwarves:
Fixed-Length Ficlet · ID: 905
Reviewer: Llinos · 2006-11-24 01:06:19
This drabble captures nicely the depth of friendship that Gimli feels
for Aragorn and Legolas and his absent companions of the Fellowship as well.
-----------------------------------
Title: Jewels · Author: Gandalfs apprentice · Genres: Romance:
Fixed-length ficlet · ID: 790
Reviewer: Llinos · 2006-11-24 01:06:53
The image of the two women on horseback was stunning and very physical.
Aragorn's fondness for Éowyn as well as his love for Arwen is very
evident here.
-----------------------------------
Title: A Healer's Tale · Author: Lindelea · Races: Hobbits · ID: 861
Reviewer: Llinos · 2006-11-24 01:07:09
A wonderfully detailed glimpse into this author's hobbit society, full
of well written angst and humour both. There are some excellent OC's here!
-----------------------------------
Title: Return Journey to the Mountain · Author: Dínossiel · Races:
Hobbits: Children · ID: 984
Reviewer: Llinos · 2006-11-24 01:07:21
Imaginitive and true to canon. An excellent story!
-----------------------------------
Title: To Climb a Tree · Author: Lindelea · Races: Hobbits: Children ·
ID: 646
Reviewer: Llinos · 2006-11-24 01:07:39
This is an exciting story. I enjoyed the turnabout in Merry and Pippin's
relationship here; it is clear that when the situation calls for it that
Pippin is just as able to care for Merry as the other way round. Very
realistic descriptions!
-----------------------------------
Title: In Stitches · Author: Pearl Took · Races: Hobbits: Children · ID: 132
Reviewer: Llinos · 2006-11-24 01:07:54
I liked the relationship between Pippin and Eglantine here. The humour
and h/c is well balanced, and the dialogue very enjoyable.
-----------------------------------
Title: Sweet Woodbine · Author: Bodkin · Times: Fourth Age and Beyond ·
ID: 864
Reviewer: Llinos · 2006-11-24 01:08:09
Lots of detail and wonderful character studies in this fic. A very
interesting look at Elvish society.
-----------------------------------
Title: Hair · Author: Gandalfs apprentice · Races: Cross-Cultural:
Fixed-Length Ficlet · ID: 321
Reviewer: Llinos · 2006-11-24 01:08:43
I liked that Legolas did at least understand that this particular racial
difference had its usefulness, though he still found it to be unnatural
and unlovely. His thoughts about seeing a bare-chested Gimli was the
perfect ending.
-----------------------------------
Title: Thief of Hearts: How Pippin Stole Merrys Heart · Author:
pipkinsweetgrass · Races: Hobbits: Children · ID: 918
Reviewer: Llinos · 2006-11-24 01:09:07
This is a very sweet story that really captures the attitude of an older
child when it comes to babies. I thought that Merry was captured very
well here. The last scene is lovely.
-----------------------------------
Title: Hidden Wonders · Author: Marta · Genres: Romance: Fixed-length
ficlet · ID: 420
Reviewer: Llinos · 2006-11-24 01:09:34
This is a lovely glimpse of two different cultures, as well as a newly
married couple, getting to know each other better through a simple
pleasure. This drabble paints a clear picture of the characters of Éowyn
and Faramir.
-----------------------------------
Title: The Bond Between Us · Author: Lily · Races: Hobbits · ID: 963
Reviewer: Llinos · 2006-11-24 01:09:46
A beautiful series of vignettes with a satisfying conclusion.
-----------------------------------
Title: A Bath-time Song · Author: SlightlyTookish · Races: Hobbits:
Children · ID: 133
Reviewer: Llinos · 2006-11-24 01:11:09
This was delightful! It is easy to see from this charming story just why
Bilbo is so beloved by his younger cousins. His interaction with little
Pippin is very well written here.
The way that the bath song weaves through the story is very well done
indeed, and I loved finding out how Pippin first learned it. I will
think of this little story whenever I read the chapter at Crickhollow.
I enjoyed the dialogue very much, especially the revelations about Frodo
and Merry's particular bathtime habits.
-----------------------------------
Title: The Burdens of Office · Author: Tanaqui · Times: Fourth Age and
Beyond: Fixed-Length Ficlet · ID: 865
Reviewer: Llinos · 2006-11-24 01:11:33
Faramir is wonderfully politically correct here. I enjoyed the
appearance of Beregond and was glad that he would at times be able to
return to the City even though he could no longer dwell there.
-----------------------------------
Title: Instinct · Author: SlightlyTookish · Races: Hobbits: Hurt/Comfort
· ID: 965
Reviewer: Llinos · 2006-11-24 01:13:23
There is a bit of everything in this story; humour, angst, adventure,
hurt/comfort, and drama and all of these fit perfectly into place in the
tale. The hobbits are very in character, from Pippin's stealthy play to
his and Merry's bravery in defence of each other.
-----------------------------------
Title: Dana's Annotated Tale of Years · Author: Dana · Genres:
Non-Fiction · ID: 274
Reviewer: Llinos · 2006-11-24 01:14:19
This is a very handy chart to have available onscreen for easy checking
of dates and the details and additions of certain events makes it more
comprehensive than the book appendix.
-----------------------------------
Title: Those Who Challenge the Dead · Author: Nancy Brooke · Races: Men:
Other Fixed-Length Ficlets · ID: 858
Reviewer: Súlriel · 2006-11-24 01:14:38
Nancy, this is quite easily one of my favorites of yours. I especially
love taking a simple element and working all the story around it and
always enjoy your authors notes almost as much as the story itself.
-----------------------------------
Title: Web of Friendship · Author: Gwynnyd · Races: Hobbits: General
Fixed-Length Ficlet · ID: 932
Reviewer: Llinos · 2006-11-24 01:14:52
Elanor comes up with a very hobbit-like way of fitting in. Her initial
shyness and Arwen's kindness were very well done.
-----------------------------------
Title: Fields of Gold · Author: Anso the Hobbit · Races: Hobbits:
Hurt/Comfort · ID: 966
Reviewer: Llinos · 2006-11-24 01:15:34
I love the way that Merry is so very obviously one of the family here,
just as much as Pippin or his sisters. The way that the Took's care for
him during his illness was gentle and kind and I enjoyed the way that
Pippin tried so hard to take care of Merry when usually it is the other
way round. Anso has a good grasp of hobbit family values which really
shines in this story.
-----------------------------------
Title: Arwen's Heart · Author: Bodkin · Genres: Romance · ID: 139
Reviewer: Llinos · 2006-11-24 01:15:59
This is above all things a most satisfying love story. I do not think
that I have ever seen the character of Arwen written with such depth and
understanding. The ending especially was very beautiful and filled with
hope for us all.
-----------------------------------
Title: The Courtship of Peregrin Took · Author: pippinfan88 · Genres:
Romance · ID: 275
Reviewer: Llinos · 2006-11-24 01:18:19
This is a wonderful tale with a very satisfying conclusion. I liked the
way that the drama was balanced by the humour and the adventure, after
leaving Bree, added just the right touch of excitement. The romantic
bits were very satisfying, and Pippin's proposal was just lovely.
Pippinfan brought real life to the society at the great Smials and I
enjoyed every word of this charming story. I'd like to see a sequel
about how they coped with all of their children, be it the four that
Pippin wanted or the dozen that Diamond was considering! Perhaps they
compromised with eight or so!
-----------------------------------
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