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Msg# 8355

MEFA Reviews for October 28, 2007 (Part 2) Posted by Ann October 28, 2007 - 5:59:27 Topic ID# 8355
Title: Mettare · Author: rhyselle · Races: Cross-Cultural: The
Fellowship · ID: 732
Reviewer: Dreamflower · 2007-10-08 14:58:03
A nice little vignette, of Boromir sharing a Gondorian custom with
Merry and Pippin in Rivendell before the Quest.

Title: The Boatbuilder · Author: DrummerWench · Times: Fourth Age and
Beyond · ID: 536
Reviewer: Dreamflower · 2007-10-08 14:58:39
A very interesting and somewhat AU look at what Cirdan might be up to
if he were still around today...

Title: Healing Lessons · Author: Pearl Took · Races: Cross-Cultural:
With Pippin · ID: 296
Reviewer: Dreamflower · 2007-10-08 14:58:55
I'm always a sucker for stories of Gimli taking care of Pippin. This
one is especially nice as I do know of the uses of healing stones, and
it seems a very perfect way for Dwarves to practice healing. Pearl's
OMC healer Parsow is also a very nice well-rounded character. He and
Gimli work well together.

Title: In Body and Mind · Author: Nessime · Races: Cross-Cultural:
Drabble · ID: 759
Reviewer: Dreamflower · 2007-10-08 14:59:11
An interesting evening in the Hall of Fire--the notes explain the POV
character--but the mood is evocative. I like the idea that the Elves
would sing in Westron for their guests' sakes.

Title: Sunshine and Roses · Author: shirelinghpc · Races:
Cross-Cultural: Gondor · ID: 531
Reviewer: Dreamflower · 2007-10-08 14:59:33
Faramir once more shows his ability to read hearts when he is the
first to notice that Sam is not recovering as well from the ordeal of
the Quest as everyone thinks he is. A very nice bit of Sam h/c.

Title: Returning the Favor · Author: cpsings4him · Races: Hobbits:
Post-Ring War · ID: 340
Reviewer: Dreamflower · 2007-10-08 15:00:43
A very beautiful and gentle inner monologue by Pippin, as he watches
over a sleeping Frodo, post-Quest. Evocative, and very much in character.

Title: Triolet: The Weaver's Song · Author: annmarwalk · Genres:
Poetry · ID: 553
Reviewer: Dreamflower · 2007-10-08 15:01:04
I love poetry which is written to a specific structure. A triolet is
not as simple to construct as it sounds, but this poet has risen to
the occasion well; and her language shows the longing of the unnamed
weaver for the one she is weaving for. Good job!

Title: Yule · Author: rhyselle · Races: Hobbits: Merry and Pippin ·
ID: 764
Reviewer: Dreamflower · 2007-10-08 15:01:19
A very nice follow-up to this author's "Mettare", Merry and Pippin
renew an old custom taught to them by Boromir. I like this one even
better.

Title: Elrond's Song · Author: White Gull · Genres: Poetry · ID: 409
Reviewer: Dreamflower · 2007-10-08 15:01:53
This is a beautiful expression of friendship and gratitude from Elrond
to Frodo. It is technically well constructed, and I like the almost
refrain-like repetitions of certain phrases--similar but not exact.
Very well done!

Title: Setting the Captives Free · Author: pippinfan88 · Races:
Hobbits: Post-Ring War · ID: 245
Reviewer: Dreamflower · 2007-10-08 15:02:11
A remarkably well-done gapfiller, this shows the journey of the
Travellers to the Lockholes in Michel Delving, on their way to free
the prisoners there.

I really liked the exchanges between Pippin and Sancho Proudfoot, and
between Pippin and Frodo. But I think the moment that truly gave me a
chill was when Merry asked: ["Who's been feeding the prisoners?"]

The scene as they took the prisoners out of the Lockholes was very
touchingly portrayed as well.

A very well-crafted story.

Title: The Horses of Eorl · Author: Branwyn · Races: Cross-Cultural:
Drabble · ID: 477
Reviewer: Dreamflower · 2007-10-08 15:02:31
What a wonderful thought--that healing would be sought for those
horses stolen and enslaved by the Dark Lord--and that Radagast could
be the one to offer that healing.

Title: Surprises · Author: Tanaqui · Races: Hobbits: Drabble · ID: 690
Reviewer: Dreamflower · 2007-10-08 15:03:02
A very nice use of the limits of a drabble to tell a complete story. I
love the implications of the mallorn flowering being a special gift
for Pippin and his friends.

Title: Maiden Voyage · Author: Fawsley · Races: Cross-Cultural:
Drabble · ID: 654
Reviewer: Dreamflower · 2007-10-08 15:03:28
This was a lovely word-picture of Middle-earth as Legolas and Gimli
sail away.

Title: Keep your secrets · Author: Tanaqui · Races: Hobbits: Drabble ·
ID: 751
Reviewer: Dreamflower · 2007-10-08 15:04:10
I love anything to do with the Conspiracy--I can easily see this
conversation taking place! And Pippin followed instructions very well.

Title: Helping Hands · Author: Llinos · Races: Hobbits: Drabble · ID: 615
Reviewer: Dreamflower · 2007-10-08 15:04:40
Four very nicely done drabbles, all set Post-Quest, in which the
hobbits help one another through various painful situations. The love
is very clear.

Title: Pour Me One More · Author: Marta · Races: Cross-Cultural:
Drabble · ID: 402
Reviewer: Dreamflower · 2007-10-08 15:05:01
The drabble was a funny moment between two OCs, but the author's notes
following it were even more entertaining!

Title: The making of a Ringbearer II "Anchored" · Author: obelia
medusa · Races: Hobbits: Incomplete · ID: 533
Reviewer: Dreamflower · 2007-10-08 15:05:28
This is among my favorite WIPs. The story of Frodo's adoption by Bilbo
and how he grows into his status as Bilbo's heir has been told by a
number of fic writers. Obelia has managed to make hers stand out from
the pack with her sharp characterizations that do not necessarily
follow fanon. Her Frodo is no bookish loner--he has strong
friendships! She also has given us a bit of a cliffie in a sub-plot to
do with the S.-B.s. My only wish would be for more frequent updates!

Title: Pest Control · Author: Tanaqui · Races: Cross-Cultural: Drabble
· ID: 697
Reviewer: Dreamflower · 2007-10-08 15:05:49
Oh, I had to grin at this image of an angry Entwife stomping out the
"pests"!

Title: Stone of the King · Author: Rowan · Races: Hobbits: Drabble ·
ID: 309
Reviewer: Dreamflower · 2007-10-08 15:22:13
A very melancholy drabble--yes, I can see Frodo absolving Isildur of
blame.

Title: Tradition · Author: Tanaqui · Races: Cross-Cultural: Drabble ·
ID: 691
Reviewer: Dreamflower · 2007-10-08 15:22:34
An unusual take on a single line in canon--it sheds light on Rohirric
tradition, and on the characters of both Eowyn and Faramir.

Title: Just Deserts · Author: Gwynnyd · Races: Hobbits: Drabble · ID: 505
Reviewer: Dreamflower · 2007-10-08 15:23:02
I love fic dealing with the well-deserved, but never shown in canon,
knighting of Merry and Pippin. The author captured the moment well in
just 100 words.

Title: At the Sign of the Prancing Pony · Author: Marta · Races:
Cross-Cultural: Drabble · ID: 163
Reviewer: Dreamflower · 2007-10-08 15:23:27
A beautiful use of a minor canon character: Nob, the servant at the
Prancing Pony. I love the way his decision to work there is made.

Title: Dragons! · Author: Aranel Took · Races: Hobbits: Drabble · ID: 327
Reviewer: Dreamflower · 2007-10-08 15:23:50
Children of a certain age *will* insist on the same story over and
over! Pippin proves to be no exception!

Title: Sure as Shire Talk · Author: Tanaqui · Races: Hobbits: Drabble
· ID: 753
Reviewer: Dreamflower · 2007-10-08 15:24:12
Rosie's shock on finding out Sam's gone missing is well-portrayed in
this drabble.

Title: The Right Choice · Author: Linda hoyland · Races:
Cross-Cultural: Drabble · ID: 437
Reviewer: Dreamflower · 2007-10-08 15:24:35
Arwen's longing for her own mother is beautifully juxtapostioned next
to her love for her own child. Indeed, a mother will understand!