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Msg# 7676
Reviews for 29 November - part 2 Posted by Rhapsody November 29, 2006 - 14:10:23 Topic ID# 7676Title: Dragons and Sailboats · Author: Acacea · Genres: Drama:
Remembering · ID: 74
Reviewer: Larner · 2006-11-24 23:40:09
Aragorn and Faramir, meeting by the river, discuss Boromir's memories,
his hope to perhaps find Thorongil again one day, his decision that he
wouldn't, and roundabout questions of Gandalf about the mysterious
captain. Definitely a day for both of them to remember Gondor's latest
Captain-General.
-----------------------------------
Title: Safe and Sound · Author: Anso the Hobbit · Races: Hobbits:
Hurt/Comfort · ID: 664
Reviewer: Larner · 2006-11-25 00:11:46
Each of those involved survived, but none came away unchanged from what
they'd been when they joined the Fellowship or actively entered this
final struggle; nor were their lands untouched.
But peace comes with love, and joy is oft found in the morning, tis said.
A lovely piece, Anso.
-----------------------------------
Title: Brothers at Heart · Author: Radbooks · Races: Men: Incomplete ·
ID: 451
Reviewer: Larner · 2006-11-25 00:15:05
I wished to nominate this story, but it had already been done. A
wonderful look at Aragorn's return to his own people, and how the love
of brothers grew between himself and his cousin Halbarad.
Action is exciting, insight is thoughtful, characterization is well done
and much in tune with how I myself have envisioned the characters. It is
a wonderful story, and I anticipate the coming chapters with impatience.
One day it will be finished, I think!
-----------------------------------
Title: At Last · Author: SlightlyTookish · Races: Hobbits: General
Fixed-Length Ficlet · ID: 238
Reviewer: Larner · 2006-11-25 00:25:39
This quartet of vignettes looking at the anticipation of the arrival of
the Rohirrim to Gondor and the battle of the Pelennor is wonderful.
Dernhelm's stubborn silence to keep from revealing her true nature;
Merry's worries about Pippin; Pippin's visions of Merry's journey; and
the final realization that the Rohirrim have arrived at last and are
about to lift the siege are all very well done and depicted.
-----------------------------------
Title: Crickhollow March 1420 · Author: Anso the Hobbit · Races:
Hobbits: Incomplete · ID: 194
Reviewer: Larner · 2006-11-25 00:29:53
Merry and Pippin struggle to find their way out of their memories back
into life within the Shire, and find themselves grateful to Frodo for
the gift of Crickhollow, as well as the love shown both by Merry's family.
Excellent descriptions, and good characterizations.
-----------------------------------
Title: Relics · Author: Nickey · Races: Hobbits: Post-Grey Havens · ID: 620
Reviewer: Larner · 2006-11-25 00:48:07
In pulling up the remains of the chestnut tree's stump the answer to a
riddle from the return of the Travellers to the Shire is given; and Sam
is left having to figure out what to do next. That this was a rather
gloomy September day on which the pain of Frodo's going was echoing in
his heart certainly didn't help.
But it is in the thoughts of Frodo that he finds the answer, and he goes
off to alert the remains of the Baggins family and the Bracegirdles as
to what had just been learned of the final resting place of Lotho
Sackville-Baggins.
Interesting introspection, and good use of mood.
-----------------------------------
Title: All Save One · Author: LadyDeb1970 · Times: The Great Years:
Gondor · ID: 691
Reviewer: Larner · 2006-11-25 00:53:23
Ah, a most satisfying moment in which Frodo and the rest of the
Fellowship have the chance to rejoice that Boromir had been one of their
fellows, as they honor him for what he managed to do in spite of the
effects of the Ring.
Definitely movie-verse, but well done.
-----------------------------------
Title: Dark Appetites · Author: Elena Tiriel · Races: Villains:
Fixed-Length Ficlet · ID: 833
Reviewer: Larner · 2006-11-25 00:55:39
A marvelously dark drabble in which we know Shelob's intention to one
day find revenge. Just the right mood!
-----------------------------------
Title: A Letter Unwritten · Author: Bill The Pony · Races: Hobbits: War
of the Ring · ID: 855
Reviewer: Larner · 2006-11-25 01:00:11
I've never been one to appreciate slash writing, but this one is
tastefully done. Yes, I could imagine such thoughts if I believed Sam
was indeed sexually drawn to Frodo. And the final determination is very
much in character with the Sam I love.
-----------------------------------
Title: Such loveliness in living thing · Author: Tanaqui · Races:
Cross-Cultural: Fixed-Length Ficlet · ID: 904
Reviewer: Larner · 2006-11-25 01:06:19
Bilbo had thought that Aragorn overstated the loveliness and capability
of Arwen; but in the end finds she is all he said and more. The
realization that Aragorn didn't overstate the case out of his
fascination with Arwen is delightful.
-----------------------------------
Title: The Beginning of a Beautiful Friendship · Author: Elana · Times:
Early Third Age: Fixed-Length Ficlet · ID: 150
Reviewer: Larner · 2006-11-25 01:17:36
Other than the fact I suspect the Hobbits didn't smoke until not long
before the Great Years, I can certainly appreciate this first meeting
between Gandalf and those who went on to colonize the Shire.
-----------------------------------
Title: About Legends or Whisperings of a Ghost · Author: juno_magic ·
Races: Men · ID: 699
Reviewer: Marta · 2006-11-25 01:22:46
I said in my author review of this story's author that she has a way of
finding little-explored facets of Middle-earth and really turning them
on their head so that it challenges the reader's preconceptions. This
story definitely fits in that category. There seems to be a lot of
stories exploring Queen Beruthiel and her cats, but this one really
stands out as so high above the rest.
But it is not just an apologetic for Tolkien's cats (which this author
identifies as her primary motive), it is a horrifying exploration of
domestic violence. Not to get too graphic, but some of the details of
what Tarannon did to Beruthiel made me physically ill. To say more would
be to give away the power of this story, but it's so worth a read, I
would recommend it to any adult who can stand stories that probe, gently
but persistently, the dark underbelly of the human spirit.
And lest we forget the questions w.r.t. historicity that the author is
trying to explain, the author does not let Beruthiel have the last word
but instead turns to an Umbar legend. Beruthiel's vision of her personal
horror is convincing and pitiful, but it is not the only one. Somehow
that adds to the horror. This was a very, very effective piece.
-----------------------------------
Title: The Stories of Our People · Author: Pearl Took · Times: Fourth
Age and Beyond · ID: 292
Reviewer: Larner · 2006-11-25 01:32:14
Just how WAS Tolkien inspired to write The Hobbit and The Lord of the
Rings? That Pob and Ser might have had something to do with it, and the
idea of the great library (so similar to the one I have Frodo leaving to
the Shire!) is just so right. I'm only sorry the library was ransacked,
although hopefully it's being refilled with our own offerings.
A delightful tale!
-----------------------------------
Title: Work Detail · Author: Gandalfs apprentice · Genres: Romance:
Fixed-length ficlet · ID: 789
Reviewer: Larner · 2006-11-25 01:38:05
Lovemaking as a task to be accomplished, for the renewal of the line of
Kings.
So delightful, this rather erotic reminder by Arwen of Aragorn's duty
not only to her but to the realms of Gondor and Arnor.
-----------------------------------
Title: An Exchange of Views · Author: Tanaqui · Races: Men: Other
Fixed-Length Ficlets · ID: 931
Reviewer: Larner · 2006-11-25 01:44:34
The idea that the Stewards of Gondor and Arnor might almost be divided
by the use of Tengwar is hilarious; yet Faramir's diplomacy wins out,
and Aragorn is well pleased with the results for both lands, but mostly
for the growing confidence it gives Faramir.
A lovely quadruple drabble.
-----------------------------------
Title: Concerning Hobbit's Feet · Author: grey_wonderer · Genres: Humor:
The Shire · ID: 828
Reviewer: Larner · 2006-11-25 02:09:53
When I'm not giggling over Grey Wonderer's stories, I'm outright
guffawing about them, as I did with this one.
Who knew that Freddy Bolger could put Frodo and Merry both to shame? But
it would have to be Pippin who managed to bring out the naked truth of
the matter? At least Merry and Frodo are spared the need to expose the
truth about whether or not the size of a Hobbit's foot is positively
correlated with the size of other parts of their anatomy....
No one is so consistently good at giving laughs as Grey Wonderer!
-----------------------------------
Title: Always a First · Author: Dana · Races: Hobbits: Fixed-Length
Ficlet series · ID: 757
Reviewer: Larner · 2006-11-25 02:14:49
A series of four short first impressions, each made as a result of a
trip from or to Buckland.
So delightful to see Merry meet Pippin, Frodo meet Sam, Pippin meet
Diamond, and Estella meet Merry. A lovely circle of first sights that
lead to great things for our four Travellers.
-----------------------------------
Title: Little Brothers · Author: DinaLori · Races: Men · ID: 686
Reviewer: Larner · 2006-11-25 02:20:14
The caring between Merry and Pippin awaken Boromir's own memories of his
love for his brother. A sweet look at a couple moments of love.
-----------------------------------
Title: Lost · Author: Radbooks · Times: Late Third Age · ID: 260
Reviewer: Larner · 2006-11-25 02:24:09
Even Bill Ferny didn't start out being evil; and when a mere lost child
driven out of Bree by the taunting of others, he's succored by our
favorite Ranger.
A surprise to learn it was Bill, but somehow fitting.
-----------------------------------
Title: Consolation · Author: EdorasLass · Races: Men: Gondor · ID: 47
Reviewer: Larner · 2006-11-25 02:29:34
The realization that Faramir must give over always seeking comfort by
turning to his brother when dreams disturb his sleep is difficult for
both brothers, but Boromir finds a way to reassure him.
-----------------------------------
Title: Breath of Winter · Author: Cuthalion · Genres: Drama: Featuring
Pippin or Merry · ID: 101
Reviewer: Larner · 2006-11-25 02:56:18
Frodo's hand, arm, and shoulder are growing increasingly cold, reminding
Merry of two situations when he was a child and Pippin still little
better than a toddler, when Frodo managed to reassure and save them. The
final image of Merry, Pippin, and Sam all trying to warm Frodo with
their own body heat is so beautiful.
-----------------------------------
Title: He walks among the greenèd bowers · Author: Dwimordene · Genres:
Drama: Poetry · ID: 669
Reviewer: Larner · 2006-11-25 03:12:07
Certainly not the usual form of ballad sung by the Rohirrim, possibly,
yet a marvelous song nonetheless, as we watch Eomer walk amongst the
burial mounds remembering those he loved who lie here now.
The imagery is fantastic, the song sad and yet triumphant.
Dwimordene has surpassed herself.
-----------------------------------
Title: Oaths Foresworn · Author: Rhapsody · Times: First Age and Prior ·
ID: 315
Reviewer: Raksha the Demon · 2006-11-25 03:57:25
Interesting vignette which drives home the tragedy of the Feanorians,
via the death of Amrod. Was the oath, the quest to retake their family's
pride via the Silmarils, worth a price that becomes more and more
terrible with time? The story asks hard questions, and there are no easy
answers, which adds to the aura of horror and tragedy that was Feanor's
legacy as much as the Silmarils.
-----------------------------------
Title: Athelas · Author: Waltraute · Times: The Great Years: Gondor ·
ID: 243
Reviewer: Larner · 2006-11-25 04:03:00
What a wonderful tale of how Bergil found the athelas needed by the King
Returned to aid Lord Faramir as he lay in the Houses of Healing.
To think of Bergil remembering an apparently slightly mad old soldier
who kept athelas leaves and seeds against the King's Return and then
find the chest in which they were kept in the ruins of the house, under
the corpse of the old fellow, is at one and the same time horrible and
inspiring.
Creative gapfiller to be certain!
-----------------------------------
Title: A Creature Of Fire · Author: daw the minstrel · Races: Elves:
Featuring Mirkwood Elves · ID: 956
Reviewer: Raksha the Demon · 2006-11-25 04:20:57
Engrossing tale of love, danger and death in Mirkwood and Erebor.
Excellent extrapolation of Wood-elven customs and inter-relations. The
family and friends of Legolas, who Tolkien left in a vacuum except for
his connection to Thranduil, are well-written, with individual
personalities and issues.
Of course, I found the most thrilling part to be Smaug's coming to the
Lonely Mountain, and the horror he unleashed for the first time -
written with great dramatic impact.
Good characterisation of various dwarves as well.
-----------------------------------
Remembering · ID: 74
Reviewer: Larner · 2006-11-24 23:40:09
Aragorn and Faramir, meeting by the river, discuss Boromir's memories,
his hope to perhaps find Thorongil again one day, his decision that he
wouldn't, and roundabout questions of Gandalf about the mysterious
captain. Definitely a day for both of them to remember Gondor's latest
Captain-General.
-----------------------------------
Title: Safe and Sound · Author: Anso the Hobbit · Races: Hobbits:
Hurt/Comfort · ID: 664
Reviewer: Larner · 2006-11-25 00:11:46
Each of those involved survived, but none came away unchanged from what
they'd been when they joined the Fellowship or actively entered this
final struggle; nor were their lands untouched.
But peace comes with love, and joy is oft found in the morning, tis said.
A lovely piece, Anso.
-----------------------------------
Title: Brothers at Heart · Author: Radbooks · Races: Men: Incomplete ·
ID: 451
Reviewer: Larner · 2006-11-25 00:15:05
I wished to nominate this story, but it had already been done. A
wonderful look at Aragorn's return to his own people, and how the love
of brothers grew between himself and his cousin Halbarad.
Action is exciting, insight is thoughtful, characterization is well done
and much in tune with how I myself have envisioned the characters. It is
a wonderful story, and I anticipate the coming chapters with impatience.
One day it will be finished, I think!
-----------------------------------
Title: At Last · Author: SlightlyTookish · Races: Hobbits: General
Fixed-Length Ficlet · ID: 238
Reviewer: Larner · 2006-11-25 00:25:39
This quartet of vignettes looking at the anticipation of the arrival of
the Rohirrim to Gondor and the battle of the Pelennor is wonderful.
Dernhelm's stubborn silence to keep from revealing her true nature;
Merry's worries about Pippin; Pippin's visions of Merry's journey; and
the final realization that the Rohirrim have arrived at last and are
about to lift the siege are all very well done and depicted.
-----------------------------------
Title: Crickhollow March 1420 · Author: Anso the Hobbit · Races:
Hobbits: Incomplete · ID: 194
Reviewer: Larner · 2006-11-25 00:29:53
Merry and Pippin struggle to find their way out of their memories back
into life within the Shire, and find themselves grateful to Frodo for
the gift of Crickhollow, as well as the love shown both by Merry's family.
Excellent descriptions, and good characterizations.
-----------------------------------
Title: Relics · Author: Nickey · Races: Hobbits: Post-Grey Havens · ID: 620
Reviewer: Larner · 2006-11-25 00:48:07
In pulling up the remains of the chestnut tree's stump the answer to a
riddle from the return of the Travellers to the Shire is given; and Sam
is left having to figure out what to do next. That this was a rather
gloomy September day on which the pain of Frodo's going was echoing in
his heart certainly didn't help.
But it is in the thoughts of Frodo that he finds the answer, and he goes
off to alert the remains of the Baggins family and the Bracegirdles as
to what had just been learned of the final resting place of Lotho
Sackville-Baggins.
Interesting introspection, and good use of mood.
-----------------------------------
Title: All Save One · Author: LadyDeb1970 · Times: The Great Years:
Gondor · ID: 691
Reviewer: Larner · 2006-11-25 00:53:23
Ah, a most satisfying moment in which Frodo and the rest of the
Fellowship have the chance to rejoice that Boromir had been one of their
fellows, as they honor him for what he managed to do in spite of the
effects of the Ring.
Definitely movie-verse, but well done.
-----------------------------------
Title: Dark Appetites · Author: Elena Tiriel · Races: Villains:
Fixed-Length Ficlet · ID: 833
Reviewer: Larner · 2006-11-25 00:55:39
A marvelously dark drabble in which we know Shelob's intention to one
day find revenge. Just the right mood!
-----------------------------------
Title: A Letter Unwritten · Author: Bill The Pony · Races: Hobbits: War
of the Ring · ID: 855
Reviewer: Larner · 2006-11-25 01:00:11
I've never been one to appreciate slash writing, but this one is
tastefully done. Yes, I could imagine such thoughts if I believed Sam
was indeed sexually drawn to Frodo. And the final determination is very
much in character with the Sam I love.
-----------------------------------
Title: Such loveliness in living thing · Author: Tanaqui · Races:
Cross-Cultural: Fixed-Length Ficlet · ID: 904
Reviewer: Larner · 2006-11-25 01:06:19
Bilbo had thought that Aragorn overstated the loveliness and capability
of Arwen; but in the end finds she is all he said and more. The
realization that Aragorn didn't overstate the case out of his
fascination with Arwen is delightful.
-----------------------------------
Title: The Beginning of a Beautiful Friendship · Author: Elana · Times:
Early Third Age: Fixed-Length Ficlet · ID: 150
Reviewer: Larner · 2006-11-25 01:17:36
Other than the fact I suspect the Hobbits didn't smoke until not long
before the Great Years, I can certainly appreciate this first meeting
between Gandalf and those who went on to colonize the Shire.
-----------------------------------
Title: About Legends or Whisperings of a Ghost · Author: juno_magic ·
Races: Men · ID: 699
Reviewer: Marta · 2006-11-25 01:22:46
I said in my author review of this story's author that she has a way of
finding little-explored facets of Middle-earth and really turning them
on their head so that it challenges the reader's preconceptions. This
story definitely fits in that category. There seems to be a lot of
stories exploring Queen Beruthiel and her cats, but this one really
stands out as so high above the rest.
But it is not just an apologetic for Tolkien's cats (which this author
identifies as her primary motive), it is a horrifying exploration of
domestic violence. Not to get too graphic, but some of the details of
what Tarannon did to Beruthiel made me physically ill. To say more would
be to give away the power of this story, but it's so worth a read, I
would recommend it to any adult who can stand stories that probe, gently
but persistently, the dark underbelly of the human spirit.
And lest we forget the questions w.r.t. historicity that the author is
trying to explain, the author does not let Beruthiel have the last word
but instead turns to an Umbar legend. Beruthiel's vision of her personal
horror is convincing and pitiful, but it is not the only one. Somehow
that adds to the horror. This was a very, very effective piece.
-----------------------------------
Title: The Stories of Our People · Author: Pearl Took · Times: Fourth
Age and Beyond · ID: 292
Reviewer: Larner · 2006-11-25 01:32:14
Just how WAS Tolkien inspired to write The Hobbit and The Lord of the
Rings? That Pob and Ser might have had something to do with it, and the
idea of the great library (so similar to the one I have Frodo leaving to
the Shire!) is just so right. I'm only sorry the library was ransacked,
although hopefully it's being refilled with our own offerings.
A delightful tale!
-----------------------------------
Title: Work Detail · Author: Gandalfs apprentice · Genres: Romance:
Fixed-length ficlet · ID: 789
Reviewer: Larner · 2006-11-25 01:38:05
Lovemaking as a task to be accomplished, for the renewal of the line of
Kings.
So delightful, this rather erotic reminder by Arwen of Aragorn's duty
not only to her but to the realms of Gondor and Arnor.
-----------------------------------
Title: An Exchange of Views · Author: Tanaqui · Races: Men: Other
Fixed-Length Ficlets · ID: 931
Reviewer: Larner · 2006-11-25 01:44:34
The idea that the Stewards of Gondor and Arnor might almost be divided
by the use of Tengwar is hilarious; yet Faramir's diplomacy wins out,
and Aragorn is well pleased with the results for both lands, but mostly
for the growing confidence it gives Faramir.
A lovely quadruple drabble.
-----------------------------------
Title: Concerning Hobbit's Feet · Author: grey_wonderer · Genres: Humor:
The Shire · ID: 828
Reviewer: Larner · 2006-11-25 02:09:53
When I'm not giggling over Grey Wonderer's stories, I'm outright
guffawing about them, as I did with this one.
Who knew that Freddy Bolger could put Frodo and Merry both to shame? But
it would have to be Pippin who managed to bring out the naked truth of
the matter? At least Merry and Frodo are spared the need to expose the
truth about whether or not the size of a Hobbit's foot is positively
correlated with the size of other parts of their anatomy....
No one is so consistently good at giving laughs as Grey Wonderer!
-----------------------------------
Title: Always a First · Author: Dana · Races: Hobbits: Fixed-Length
Ficlet series · ID: 757
Reviewer: Larner · 2006-11-25 02:14:49
A series of four short first impressions, each made as a result of a
trip from or to Buckland.
So delightful to see Merry meet Pippin, Frodo meet Sam, Pippin meet
Diamond, and Estella meet Merry. A lovely circle of first sights that
lead to great things for our four Travellers.
-----------------------------------
Title: Little Brothers · Author: DinaLori · Races: Men · ID: 686
Reviewer: Larner · 2006-11-25 02:20:14
The caring between Merry and Pippin awaken Boromir's own memories of his
love for his brother. A sweet look at a couple moments of love.
-----------------------------------
Title: Lost · Author: Radbooks · Times: Late Third Age · ID: 260
Reviewer: Larner · 2006-11-25 02:24:09
Even Bill Ferny didn't start out being evil; and when a mere lost child
driven out of Bree by the taunting of others, he's succored by our
favorite Ranger.
A surprise to learn it was Bill, but somehow fitting.
-----------------------------------
Title: Consolation · Author: EdorasLass · Races: Men: Gondor · ID: 47
Reviewer: Larner · 2006-11-25 02:29:34
The realization that Faramir must give over always seeking comfort by
turning to his brother when dreams disturb his sleep is difficult for
both brothers, but Boromir finds a way to reassure him.
-----------------------------------
Title: Breath of Winter · Author: Cuthalion · Genres: Drama: Featuring
Pippin or Merry · ID: 101
Reviewer: Larner · 2006-11-25 02:56:18
Frodo's hand, arm, and shoulder are growing increasingly cold, reminding
Merry of two situations when he was a child and Pippin still little
better than a toddler, when Frodo managed to reassure and save them. The
final image of Merry, Pippin, and Sam all trying to warm Frodo with
their own body heat is so beautiful.
-----------------------------------
Title: He walks among the greenèd bowers · Author: Dwimordene · Genres:
Drama: Poetry · ID: 669
Reviewer: Larner · 2006-11-25 03:12:07
Certainly not the usual form of ballad sung by the Rohirrim, possibly,
yet a marvelous song nonetheless, as we watch Eomer walk amongst the
burial mounds remembering those he loved who lie here now.
The imagery is fantastic, the song sad and yet triumphant.
Dwimordene has surpassed herself.
-----------------------------------
Title: Oaths Foresworn · Author: Rhapsody · Times: First Age and Prior ·
ID: 315
Reviewer: Raksha the Demon · 2006-11-25 03:57:25
Interesting vignette which drives home the tragedy of the Feanorians,
via the death of Amrod. Was the oath, the quest to retake their family's
pride via the Silmarils, worth a price that becomes more and more
terrible with time? The story asks hard questions, and there are no easy
answers, which adds to the aura of horror and tragedy that was Feanor's
legacy as much as the Silmarils.
-----------------------------------
Title: Athelas · Author: Waltraute · Times: The Great Years: Gondor ·
ID: 243
Reviewer: Larner · 2006-11-25 04:03:00
What a wonderful tale of how Bergil found the athelas needed by the King
Returned to aid Lord Faramir as he lay in the Houses of Healing.
To think of Bergil remembering an apparently slightly mad old soldier
who kept athelas leaves and seeds against the King's Return and then
find the chest in which they were kept in the ruins of the house, under
the corpse of the old fellow, is at one and the same time horrible and
inspiring.
Creative gapfiller to be certain!
-----------------------------------
Title: A Creature Of Fire · Author: daw the minstrel · Races: Elves:
Featuring Mirkwood Elves · ID: 956
Reviewer: Raksha the Demon · 2006-11-25 04:20:57
Engrossing tale of love, danger and death in Mirkwood and Erebor.
Excellent extrapolation of Wood-elven customs and inter-relations. The
family and friends of Legolas, who Tolkien left in a vacuum except for
his connection to Thranduil, are well-written, with individual
personalities and issues.
Of course, I found the most thrilling part to be Smaug's coming to the
Lonely Mountain, and the horror he unleashed for the first time -
written with great dramatic impact.
Good characterisation of various dwarves as well.
-----------------------------------
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