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Msg# 7666
Author Reviews for 28 November - part 1 Posted by Rhapsody November 28, 2006 - 16:28:09 Topic ID# 7666Author: Marta · ID: 16 · Times: Late Third Age [26]: Fixed-Length Ficlet
Reviewer: Tanaqui · 2006-11-24 17:58:53
The breadth of Marta's subject matter never fails to amaze me. She
handles a wide range of races, lands and time periods with equal aplomb,
although her strength undoubtedly lies in writing about hobbits and Gondor.
What I particularly value in Marta's writing is the philosophical
perspective she brings to her works. Her drabbles send me away deep in
thought and pondering the insight she has given me on Tolkien's works,
particular characters, or life in general.
I am very glad Marta is one more enriching the fandom with her writing.
-----------------------------------------
Author: Marta · ID: 16 · Times: The Great Years [56]: Fixed-Length Ficlet
Reviewer: Tanaqui · 2006-11-24 17:59:55
The breadth of Marta's subject matter never fails to amaze me. She
handles a wide range of races, lands and time periods with equal aplomb,
although her strength undoubtedly lies in writing about hobbits and Gondor.
What I particularly value in Marta's writing is the philosophical
perspective she brings to her works. Her drabbles send me away deep in
thought and pondering the insight she has given me on Tolkien's works,
particular characters, or life in general.
I am very glad Marta is one more enriching the fandom with her writing.
-----------------------------------------
Author: Marta · ID: 16 · Races: Men [73]: Fixed-Length Ficlet
Reviewer: Tanaqui · 2006-11-24 18:00:45
The breadth of Marta's subject matter never fails to amaze me. She
handles a wide range of races, lands and time periods with equal aplomb,
although her strength undoubtedly lies in writing about hobbits and Gondor.
What I particularly value in Marta's writing is the philosophical
perspective she brings to her works. Her drabbles send me away deep in
thought and pondering the insight she has given me on Tolkien's works,
particular characters, or life in general.
I am very glad Marta is one more enriching the fandom with her writing.
-----------------------------------------
Author: Marta · ID: 16 · Genres: Romance [51]: Fixed-Length Ficlet
Reviewer: Tanaqui · 2006-11-24 18:02:34
The breadth of Marta's subject matter never fails to amaze me. She
handles a wide range of races, lands and time periods with equal aplomb,
although her strength undoubtedly lies in writing about hobbits and Gondor.
What I particularly value in Marta's writing is the philosophical
perspective she brings to her works. Her drabbles send me away deep in
thought and pondering the insight she has given me on Tolkien's works,
particular characters, or life in general.
I am very glad Marta is one more enriching the fandom with her writing.
-----------------------------------------
Author: Marta · ID: 16 · Races: Elves [38]: Fixed-Length Ficlet
Reviewer: Tanaqui · 2006-11-24 18:03:53
The breadth of Marta's subject matter never fails to amaze me. She
handles a wide range of races, lands and time periods with equal aplomb,
although her strength undoubtedly lies in writing about hobbits and Gondor.
What I particularly value in Marta's writing is the philosophical
perspective she brings to her works. Her drabbles send me away deep in
thought and pondering the insight she has given me on Tolkien's works,
particular characters, or life in general.
I am very glad Marta is one more enriching the fandom with her writing.
-----------------------------------------
Author: Marta · ID: 16 · Times: Early Third Age [7]: Fixed-Length Ficlet
Reviewer: Tanaqui · 2006-11-24 18:05:02
The breadth of Marta's subject matter never fails to amaze me. She
handles a wide range of races, lands and time periods with equal aplomb,
although her strength undoubtedly lies in writing about hobbits and Gondor.
What I particularly value in Marta's writing is the philosophical
perspective she brings to her works. Her drabbles send me away deep in
thought and pondering the insight she has given me on Tolkien's works,
particular characters, or life in general.
I am very glad Marta is one more enriching the fandom with her writing.
-----------------------------------------
Author: Gwynnyd · ID: 186 · Genres: Humor [50]: General
Reviewer: Tanaqui · 2006-11-24 18:12:51
Gwynnyd's great strength is her ability to take an idea whether that's
a puzzle set us by what Tolkien wrote, her own natural curiousity about
some aspect of Tolkien's world, or a sly joke and pursue it
tenaciously until she's resolved it to her own satisfaction. She is then
capable, for our delight, of weaving those answers into richly textured
stories in which we can share her knowledge, understanding and wit.
-----------------------------------------
Author: Gwynnyd · ID: 186 · Races: Hobbits [106]: Fixed-Length Ficlet
Reviewer: Tanaqui · 2006-11-24 18:13:22
Gwynnyd's great strength is her ability to take an idea whether that's
a puzzle set us by what Tolkien wrote, her own natural curiousity about
some aspect of Tolkien's world, or a sly joke and pursue it
tenaciously until she's resolved it to her own satisfaction. She is then
capable, for our delight, of weaving those answers into richly textured
stories in which we can share her knowledge, understanding and wit.
-----------------------------------------
Author: Gwynnyd · ID: 186 · Races: Men [73]: General
Reviewer: Tanaqui · 2006-11-24 18:14:32
Gwynnyd's great strength is her ability to take an idea whether that's
a puzzle set us by what Tolkien wrote, her own natural curiousity about
some aspect of Tolkien's world, or a sly joke and pursue it
tenaciously until she's resolved it to her own satisfaction. She is then
capable, for our delight, of weaving those answers into richly textured
stories in which we can share her knowledge, understanding and wit.
-----------------------------------------
Author: Gwynnyd · ID: 186 · Times: Fourth Age and Beyond [31]:
Fixed-Length Ficlet
Reviewer: Tanaqui · 2006-11-24 18:14:51
Gwynnyd's great strength is her ability to take an idea whether that's
a puzzle set us by what Tolkien wrote, her own natural curiousity about
some aspect of Tolkien's world, or a sly joke and pursue it
tenaciously until she's resolved it to her own satisfaction. She is then
capable, for our delight, of weaving those answers into richly textured
stories in which we can share her knowledge, understanding and wit.
-----------------------------------------
Author: grey_wonderer · ID: 62 · Times: The Great Years [56]: General
Reviewer: pippinfan88 · 2006-11-24 21:46:42
What can I say? Grey Wonderer is handsdown one of my favourite authors.
She is queen of humour, and I just adore her wee baby Pippin tales.
Another of my favourites is her Errol series--and very original, I might
add! She has a way of bringing tears to my weary eyes every time I read
about Errol missing his sweet lad, Pippin. I have never been
disappointed when I read any of Grey Wonderer's tales--and she is
brilliant at drama as well. I was just amazed at how she had Pippin
design and build (or contract the building of!) his own house. I thought
that was just brilliant--as are all of her tales.
-----------------------------------------
Author: Pearl Took · ID: 72 · Times: Fourth Age and Beyond [31]: General
Reviewer: pippinfan88 · 2006-11-24 22:06:49
This most talented and gifted author is not only one of my favouritest
authors, but also happens to be my lovely Mentor. She has the patience
of a saint when it comes to guiding my hand. She is what I lovingly
refer to as a Trailblazer, and also the queen of Plots and Twists--the
latter because her stories are always filled with unexpected brilliant
suspense and drama. Pearl knows how to make her readers laugh...and cry.
She possesses the gift of keeping her readers enthralled, and on the
edge of their seat simultaneously, lol. Pearl Took has delighted me with
her beautiful imagination for four years now, and I love her world of
hobbits dearly.
-----------------------------------------
Author: Dreamflower · ID: 115 · Genres: Non-Fiction [5]: General
Reviewer: pippinfan88 · 2006-11-24 23:03:36
Dreamflower is yet another of my most favouritest authors in the fandom.
Whether she knows it or not, she has inspired me just by her calibre of
writing. I can immerse myself in her world of hobbits and feel
completely safe that nothing is going to surprise me, lol, much. She has
a brilliant way of creating the most beloved--and the most
hated--original characters. There is always something brewing in her
tales, lol. She has been instrumental in starting the Shire Kitchen. I
honestly can't tell you how many recipes I've gotten from her tales. She
has an Essay series that she writes that I thoroughly enjoy time and
time again. A very talented author!
-----------------------------------------
Author: Acacea · ID: 196 · Genres: Drama [107]: General
Reviewer: Larner · 2006-11-24 23:43:48
Those of Acacea's stories I've read the most have dealt with Faramir and
his relationship with Boromir, particularly with those memories he has
of his lost brother after the Kingship is restored.
The love is well expressed, although I sometimes find the particular
story tends to stretch canon perhaps a bit, with the grief overwhelming
Faramir's ability to enjoy other emotions.
Overall, however, her writing is clear and her images strong.
-----------------------------------------
Author: Branwyn · ID: 240 · Genres: Drama [107]: General
Reviewer: Larner · 2006-11-24 23:45:39
Branwyn's ability to express and describe the relationships between
characters is excellent. Her stories are often succinct, but definitely
well written and emotionally satisfying.
-----------------------------------------
Author: Llinos · ID: 25 · Races: Hobbits [106]: Poetry
Reviewer: Larner · 2006-11-24 23:49:12
The humor Llinos is able to bring out in her stories is warm and
delightful. It is such a pleasure to read such silliness as Bilbo's
Nursery Rhyme and imagine the old Hobbit actually reciting it, and the
two younger Hobbits reacting to it. As for Frodo's Day Out--the quest
done in a few hours, thanks to the Eagle Taxi Service Tolkien was
dismayed to even consider!
-----------------------------------------
Author: Imhiriel · ID: 702 · Times: First Age and Prior [23]:
Fixed-Length Ficlet
Reviewer: Larner · 2006-11-24 23:56:35
Imhiriel's drabbles are succinct and evocative, her writing very much to
the point, and her subjects, mostly Dunedain and Elves fascinating. It's
always a pleasure to read them.
-----------------------------------------
Author: Bodkin · ID: 411 · Races: Men [73]: General
Reviewer: Larner · 2006-11-25 00:04:02
I so love reading Bodkin's stories, no matter what the subject. Her
ability to convey the mood and the characters, particularly through
conversations (which are often highly witty), is unexcelled. I feel the
laughter and the grief, the pleasure and the pains each knows.
Mostly she appears to rejoice in writing the adventures of Elrond's twin
sons and Legolas as they adjust to life in Aman; but now and then the
focus will shift to our beloved Aragorn and look at his reactions to the
situations his life brings him to. But no matter what the subject, there
is a feeling of distinct satisfaction in reading her stories. I only
hope I am able to meet her standards.
-----------------------------------------
Author: SlightlyTookish · ID: 205 · Races: Hobbits [106]: Fixed-Length
Ficlet
Reviewer: Larner · 2006-11-25 00:27:34
Slightly Tookish's love of our four Travellers and the world in which
they live and find themselves surviving is marvelous to encounter
whenever she posts a new story or chapter. I only wish I had more time
to go through all her works here and write more of just how delightful
and inspiring I find her works.
-----------------------------------------
Author: Anso the Hobbit · ID: 386 · Races: Hobbits [106]: General
Reviewer: Larner · 2006-11-25 00:30:57
Anso's depictions of Merry and Pippin are always worth the read.
-----------------------------------------
Author: Pearl Took · ID: 72 · Times: Fourth Age and Beyond [31]: General
Reviewer: Larner · 2006-11-25 01:33:19
Oh, Pearl, how much enjoyment reading your tales has given me. May your
muse never fail--or your gentle humor.
-----------------------------------------
Author: Marta · ID: 16 · Races: Men [73]: Fixed-Length Ficlet
Reviewer: Larner · 2006-11-25 01:35:06
Marta is so good at evoking the feelings of the characters she depicts.
Her imagery is sharp, and the tellings crisp and satisfying.
-----------------------------------------
Author: Gandalfs apprentice · ID: 175 · Genres: Romance [51]:
Fixed-Length Ficlet
Reviewer: Larner · 2006-11-25 01:39:54
Gandalf's Apprentice is able to say so much so succinctly, and has
managed to communicate the love between Aragorn and Arwen most
satisfactorily. Wonderful imagery I've been left with.
-----------------------------------------
Author: Bodkin · ID: 411 · Genres: Drama [107]: Fixed-Length Ficlet
Reviewer: Marta · 2006-11-25 01:40:40
Bodkin does a good job of capturing the elves in the Undying Lands. I
always thought paradise would be boring, but not her version!
-----------------------------------------
Author: Branwyn · ID: 240 · Genres: Drama [107]: General
Reviewer: Marta · 2006-11-25 01:49:51
Branwyn is one of those authors that has really captured my heart, and I
mean that in both senses. Her stories always captivate me and affect me
in one way or another (I like to think in the way that was intended!),
but they also seem to have captured my own heart and experiences in the
events she has happen to her characters. I often find myself reading her
work and thinking to myself "Gee, that has happened to me!" That takes
an insight into human character that not everyone possesses, and I don't
think her writing would be so affective without it.
Anyone who has read her in the past should not be surprised to find that
she writes Boromir and Faramir in a three-dimensional and faceted way.
Her shorter pieces only hint at a depth that seems to underrun all of
her stories, yet they do not rely on each other so much that knowledge
of all is necessary to understand one.
But what did surprise me about this year's readings from her is just how
many different genres she can write. I knew she wrote drama and
reminiscing in a way I thoroughly enjoyed, and "Pink Oliphaunts" and
"The Household Accounts" did not disappoint on this grounds, but the
pacing and horror that kept me on the edge of my seat through "The Fords
of Isen"... just wow. And the sensuous detail, penchant for historical
accuracy, and compelling (and in-character) erotica in "Book
Learning"... shall not go too far into that for a PG review, but suffice
it to say that romance is not beyond the scope of her talent. This is an
author that continues to surprise me in pleasant ways.
-----------------------------------------
Reviewer: Tanaqui · 2006-11-24 17:58:53
The breadth of Marta's subject matter never fails to amaze me. She
handles a wide range of races, lands and time periods with equal aplomb,
although her strength undoubtedly lies in writing about hobbits and Gondor.
What I particularly value in Marta's writing is the philosophical
perspective she brings to her works. Her drabbles send me away deep in
thought and pondering the insight she has given me on Tolkien's works,
particular characters, or life in general.
I am very glad Marta is one more enriching the fandom with her writing.
-----------------------------------------
Author: Marta · ID: 16 · Times: The Great Years [56]: Fixed-Length Ficlet
Reviewer: Tanaqui · 2006-11-24 17:59:55
The breadth of Marta's subject matter never fails to amaze me. She
handles a wide range of races, lands and time periods with equal aplomb,
although her strength undoubtedly lies in writing about hobbits and Gondor.
What I particularly value in Marta's writing is the philosophical
perspective she brings to her works. Her drabbles send me away deep in
thought and pondering the insight she has given me on Tolkien's works,
particular characters, or life in general.
I am very glad Marta is one more enriching the fandom with her writing.
-----------------------------------------
Author: Marta · ID: 16 · Races: Men [73]: Fixed-Length Ficlet
Reviewer: Tanaqui · 2006-11-24 18:00:45
The breadth of Marta's subject matter never fails to amaze me. She
handles a wide range of races, lands and time periods with equal aplomb,
although her strength undoubtedly lies in writing about hobbits and Gondor.
What I particularly value in Marta's writing is the philosophical
perspective she brings to her works. Her drabbles send me away deep in
thought and pondering the insight she has given me on Tolkien's works,
particular characters, or life in general.
I am very glad Marta is one more enriching the fandom with her writing.
-----------------------------------------
Author: Marta · ID: 16 · Genres: Romance [51]: Fixed-Length Ficlet
Reviewer: Tanaqui · 2006-11-24 18:02:34
The breadth of Marta's subject matter never fails to amaze me. She
handles a wide range of races, lands and time periods with equal aplomb,
although her strength undoubtedly lies in writing about hobbits and Gondor.
What I particularly value in Marta's writing is the philosophical
perspective she brings to her works. Her drabbles send me away deep in
thought and pondering the insight she has given me on Tolkien's works,
particular characters, or life in general.
I am very glad Marta is one more enriching the fandom with her writing.
-----------------------------------------
Author: Marta · ID: 16 · Races: Elves [38]: Fixed-Length Ficlet
Reviewer: Tanaqui · 2006-11-24 18:03:53
The breadth of Marta's subject matter never fails to amaze me. She
handles a wide range of races, lands and time periods with equal aplomb,
although her strength undoubtedly lies in writing about hobbits and Gondor.
What I particularly value in Marta's writing is the philosophical
perspective she brings to her works. Her drabbles send me away deep in
thought and pondering the insight she has given me on Tolkien's works,
particular characters, or life in general.
I am very glad Marta is one more enriching the fandom with her writing.
-----------------------------------------
Author: Marta · ID: 16 · Times: Early Third Age [7]: Fixed-Length Ficlet
Reviewer: Tanaqui · 2006-11-24 18:05:02
The breadth of Marta's subject matter never fails to amaze me. She
handles a wide range of races, lands and time periods with equal aplomb,
although her strength undoubtedly lies in writing about hobbits and Gondor.
What I particularly value in Marta's writing is the philosophical
perspective she brings to her works. Her drabbles send me away deep in
thought and pondering the insight she has given me on Tolkien's works,
particular characters, or life in general.
I am very glad Marta is one more enriching the fandom with her writing.
-----------------------------------------
Author: Gwynnyd · ID: 186 · Genres: Humor [50]: General
Reviewer: Tanaqui · 2006-11-24 18:12:51
Gwynnyd's great strength is her ability to take an idea whether that's
a puzzle set us by what Tolkien wrote, her own natural curiousity about
some aspect of Tolkien's world, or a sly joke and pursue it
tenaciously until she's resolved it to her own satisfaction. She is then
capable, for our delight, of weaving those answers into richly textured
stories in which we can share her knowledge, understanding and wit.
-----------------------------------------
Author: Gwynnyd · ID: 186 · Races: Hobbits [106]: Fixed-Length Ficlet
Reviewer: Tanaqui · 2006-11-24 18:13:22
Gwynnyd's great strength is her ability to take an idea whether that's
a puzzle set us by what Tolkien wrote, her own natural curiousity about
some aspect of Tolkien's world, or a sly joke and pursue it
tenaciously until she's resolved it to her own satisfaction. She is then
capable, for our delight, of weaving those answers into richly textured
stories in which we can share her knowledge, understanding and wit.
-----------------------------------------
Author: Gwynnyd · ID: 186 · Races: Men [73]: General
Reviewer: Tanaqui · 2006-11-24 18:14:32
Gwynnyd's great strength is her ability to take an idea whether that's
a puzzle set us by what Tolkien wrote, her own natural curiousity about
some aspect of Tolkien's world, or a sly joke and pursue it
tenaciously until she's resolved it to her own satisfaction. She is then
capable, for our delight, of weaving those answers into richly textured
stories in which we can share her knowledge, understanding and wit.
-----------------------------------------
Author: Gwynnyd · ID: 186 · Times: Fourth Age and Beyond [31]:
Fixed-Length Ficlet
Reviewer: Tanaqui · 2006-11-24 18:14:51
Gwynnyd's great strength is her ability to take an idea whether that's
a puzzle set us by what Tolkien wrote, her own natural curiousity about
some aspect of Tolkien's world, or a sly joke and pursue it
tenaciously until she's resolved it to her own satisfaction. She is then
capable, for our delight, of weaving those answers into richly textured
stories in which we can share her knowledge, understanding and wit.
-----------------------------------------
Author: grey_wonderer · ID: 62 · Times: The Great Years [56]: General
Reviewer: pippinfan88 · 2006-11-24 21:46:42
What can I say? Grey Wonderer is handsdown one of my favourite authors.
She is queen of humour, and I just adore her wee baby Pippin tales.
Another of my favourites is her Errol series--and very original, I might
add! She has a way of bringing tears to my weary eyes every time I read
about Errol missing his sweet lad, Pippin. I have never been
disappointed when I read any of Grey Wonderer's tales--and she is
brilliant at drama as well. I was just amazed at how she had Pippin
design and build (or contract the building of!) his own house. I thought
that was just brilliant--as are all of her tales.
-----------------------------------------
Author: Pearl Took · ID: 72 · Times: Fourth Age and Beyond [31]: General
Reviewer: pippinfan88 · 2006-11-24 22:06:49
This most talented and gifted author is not only one of my favouritest
authors, but also happens to be my lovely Mentor. She has the patience
of a saint when it comes to guiding my hand. She is what I lovingly
refer to as a Trailblazer, and also the queen of Plots and Twists--the
latter because her stories are always filled with unexpected brilliant
suspense and drama. Pearl knows how to make her readers laugh...and cry.
She possesses the gift of keeping her readers enthralled, and on the
edge of their seat simultaneously, lol. Pearl Took has delighted me with
her beautiful imagination for four years now, and I love her world of
hobbits dearly.
-----------------------------------------
Author: Dreamflower · ID: 115 · Genres: Non-Fiction [5]: General
Reviewer: pippinfan88 · 2006-11-24 23:03:36
Dreamflower is yet another of my most favouritest authors in the fandom.
Whether she knows it or not, she has inspired me just by her calibre of
writing. I can immerse myself in her world of hobbits and feel
completely safe that nothing is going to surprise me, lol, much. She has
a brilliant way of creating the most beloved--and the most
hated--original characters. There is always something brewing in her
tales, lol. She has been instrumental in starting the Shire Kitchen. I
honestly can't tell you how many recipes I've gotten from her tales. She
has an Essay series that she writes that I thoroughly enjoy time and
time again. A very talented author!
-----------------------------------------
Author: Acacea · ID: 196 · Genres: Drama [107]: General
Reviewer: Larner · 2006-11-24 23:43:48
Those of Acacea's stories I've read the most have dealt with Faramir and
his relationship with Boromir, particularly with those memories he has
of his lost brother after the Kingship is restored.
The love is well expressed, although I sometimes find the particular
story tends to stretch canon perhaps a bit, with the grief overwhelming
Faramir's ability to enjoy other emotions.
Overall, however, her writing is clear and her images strong.
-----------------------------------------
Author: Branwyn · ID: 240 · Genres: Drama [107]: General
Reviewer: Larner · 2006-11-24 23:45:39
Branwyn's ability to express and describe the relationships between
characters is excellent. Her stories are often succinct, but definitely
well written and emotionally satisfying.
-----------------------------------------
Author: Llinos · ID: 25 · Races: Hobbits [106]: Poetry
Reviewer: Larner · 2006-11-24 23:49:12
The humor Llinos is able to bring out in her stories is warm and
delightful. It is such a pleasure to read such silliness as Bilbo's
Nursery Rhyme and imagine the old Hobbit actually reciting it, and the
two younger Hobbits reacting to it. As for Frodo's Day Out--the quest
done in a few hours, thanks to the Eagle Taxi Service Tolkien was
dismayed to even consider!
-----------------------------------------
Author: Imhiriel · ID: 702 · Times: First Age and Prior [23]:
Fixed-Length Ficlet
Reviewer: Larner · 2006-11-24 23:56:35
Imhiriel's drabbles are succinct and evocative, her writing very much to
the point, and her subjects, mostly Dunedain and Elves fascinating. It's
always a pleasure to read them.
-----------------------------------------
Author: Bodkin · ID: 411 · Races: Men [73]: General
Reviewer: Larner · 2006-11-25 00:04:02
I so love reading Bodkin's stories, no matter what the subject. Her
ability to convey the mood and the characters, particularly through
conversations (which are often highly witty), is unexcelled. I feel the
laughter and the grief, the pleasure and the pains each knows.
Mostly she appears to rejoice in writing the adventures of Elrond's twin
sons and Legolas as they adjust to life in Aman; but now and then the
focus will shift to our beloved Aragorn and look at his reactions to the
situations his life brings him to. But no matter what the subject, there
is a feeling of distinct satisfaction in reading her stories. I only
hope I am able to meet her standards.
-----------------------------------------
Author: SlightlyTookish · ID: 205 · Races: Hobbits [106]: Fixed-Length
Ficlet
Reviewer: Larner · 2006-11-25 00:27:34
Slightly Tookish's love of our four Travellers and the world in which
they live and find themselves surviving is marvelous to encounter
whenever she posts a new story or chapter. I only wish I had more time
to go through all her works here and write more of just how delightful
and inspiring I find her works.
-----------------------------------------
Author: Anso the Hobbit · ID: 386 · Races: Hobbits [106]: General
Reviewer: Larner · 2006-11-25 00:30:57
Anso's depictions of Merry and Pippin are always worth the read.
-----------------------------------------
Author: Pearl Took · ID: 72 · Times: Fourth Age and Beyond [31]: General
Reviewer: Larner · 2006-11-25 01:33:19
Oh, Pearl, how much enjoyment reading your tales has given me. May your
muse never fail--or your gentle humor.
-----------------------------------------
Author: Marta · ID: 16 · Races: Men [73]: Fixed-Length Ficlet
Reviewer: Larner · 2006-11-25 01:35:06
Marta is so good at evoking the feelings of the characters she depicts.
Her imagery is sharp, and the tellings crisp and satisfying.
-----------------------------------------
Author: Gandalfs apprentice · ID: 175 · Genres: Romance [51]:
Fixed-Length Ficlet
Reviewer: Larner · 2006-11-25 01:39:54
Gandalf's Apprentice is able to say so much so succinctly, and has
managed to communicate the love between Aragorn and Arwen most
satisfactorily. Wonderful imagery I've been left with.
-----------------------------------------
Author: Bodkin · ID: 411 · Genres: Drama [107]: Fixed-Length Ficlet
Reviewer: Marta · 2006-11-25 01:40:40
Bodkin does a good job of capturing the elves in the Undying Lands. I
always thought paradise would be boring, but not her version!
-----------------------------------------
Author: Branwyn · ID: 240 · Genres: Drama [107]: General
Reviewer: Marta · 2006-11-25 01:49:51
Branwyn is one of those authors that has really captured my heart, and I
mean that in both senses. Her stories always captivate me and affect me
in one way or another (I like to think in the way that was intended!),
but they also seem to have captured my own heart and experiences in the
events she has happen to her characters. I often find myself reading her
work and thinking to myself "Gee, that has happened to me!" That takes
an insight into human character that not everyone possesses, and I don't
think her writing would be so affective without it.
Anyone who has read her in the past should not be surprised to find that
she writes Boromir and Faramir in a three-dimensional and faceted way.
Her shorter pieces only hint at a depth that seems to underrun all of
her stories, yet they do not rely on each other so much that knowledge
of all is necessary to understand one.
But what did surprise me about this year's readings from her is just how
many different genres she can write. I knew she wrote drama and
reminiscing in a way I thoroughly enjoyed, and "Pink Oliphaunts" and
"The Household Accounts" did not disappoint on this grounds, but the
pacing and horror that kept me on the edge of my seat through "The Fords
of Isen"... just wow. And the sensuous detail, penchant for historical
accuracy, and compelling (and in-character) erotica in "Book
Learning"... shall not go too far into that for a PG review, but suffice
it to say that romance is not beyond the scope of her talent. This is an
author that continues to surprise me in pleasant ways.
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