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Msg# 8400
MEFA Reviews for November 9, 2007 (Part 1) Posted by Ann November 09, 2007 - 4:59:11 Topic ID# 8400itle: The Most Beautiful · Author: Meril · Races: Cross-Cultural · ID: 508
Reviewer: Raksha the Demon · 2007-10-21 14:44:31
Excellent vignette exploring the duality of Melian's existence as
ethereal Maia and flesh-and-blood wife and mother. Beautiful language;
and all in all quite believable. The piece's only flaw (which is not
really a flaw) is that I was left wanting more.
Title: Seven Deadly Sins - Theodred · Author: EdorasLass · Genres:
Drama: Vignette · ID: 754
Reviewer: annmarwalk · 2007-10-21 17:27:55
Karl Urban, in one of his interviews for "The Two Towers", described
his character Éomer as an orc-killing machine. Though in some ways
that description would probably be quite accurate for Théodred as
well, in these seven glimpses (which could hardly be considered
"sins') EdorasLass has fleshed out and developed his character much
more fully without straying too far from the foundations that Tolkien
provided us in "Unfinished Tales." Her Théodred is fierce in his
devotion to his homeland and his pride in the warriors who defend her;
singleminded and ferocious in battle; farsighted and thoughtful as he
considers Eomer's future, and bitter in his frustration and despair
over his father's decline and the bleak long-term outlook for the
survival of Middle-Earth. This is the Théodred Tolkien *should* have
written, the thoughtful, courageous, and charismatic leader. No wonder
Saruman quailed at the possibility of his kingship!
Theodred's one indulgence, though, is his deep and abiding love for
Boromir. Though their meetings are rare and brief, it's clear that
this is the luxury that grants him, and his lover as well, their
sparse moments of peace and and joy. Rare delights to be savored and
treasured, and a well-earned respite from the doom they already know
they cannot escape.
Title: Three Cups of Kindness · Author: Elen Kortirion · Times:
Multi-Age: Fixed-Length Ficlet · ID: 448
Reviewer: annmarwalk · 2007-10-21 17:28:21
A very moving three-drabble series, in which Estel/Aragorn/Elessar, at
various stages of his life,is offered a cup to ease shock or pain.
The first drabble, which focuses on young Estel's first blooding, is
particularly vivid. Somehow we've glossed over the nuts-and-bolts of
what rangers do – kill to protect the innocent – and so a description
of the result of a fight, butchery and [bloody horror of hacked flesh
] is shocking, just as the experience itself has left Estel sickened.
The empathy of an older, more experienced ranger does not comfort him,
though; he is still young enough to imagine that he should be above
such weakness if he is to be a leader. I'm sure the lesson, that every
battle can be as frightening as the first, was hard-learned.
In the second drabble, Legolas offers an elven-draught to strengthen
Aragorn in the immediate aftermath of Boromir's death. There is no
time for mourning; grief and regret must be set aside for more
leisurely times, and Kortirion has well expressed the pain of that
moment of decision.
The final drabble brings us to Elessar's last hours, where the rich,
heady vintage brings not only comforting warmth but also memories of
those loved ones who have gone before. Through Kortirion's graceful
words we share the hope and joy of his final moments, as he envisions
the long-awaited reunion with his most beloved companion.
Title: The Spear of the Lily · Author: The Bookbinder's Daughter ·
Genres: Romance: Gondor · ID: 11
Reviewer: annmarwalk · 2007-10-21 17:28:56
An exquisitely lush and sensuous ficlet. There's no plot, as such, but
a rich discourse of Faramir's adoration of his wife" how the soft
flush of dawn gilds her skin, her hair, her eyes; how in every hour of
the day he finds the warmth of sunlight or flowers a pale reflection
of the loveliness of his bride, [long after the wedding veil has been
put away and the need for wooing passed]. Faramir's musings are a form
of poetry,subtle and barely whispered music in themselves; a work of
art no less than a painter's gift.
Title: Go Out in Joy · Author: Larner · Genres: Alternate Universe:
The Shire or Buckland · ID: 145
Reviewer: PipMer · 2007-10-21 18:54:51
This is a beautiful portrayal of what might have happened had Frodo
remained in the Shire instead of sailing West. His body failing him,
his friends and family from all over the Shire gather around to offer
him comfort and healing.
Well done.
Title: If You Could See What I Hear · Author: Cathleen · Races:
Hobbits: Incomplete · ID: 488
Reviewer: PipMer · 2007-10-21 20:33:13
This captivating story had me hooked since I first read the
introduction for one of Marigold's challenges. The author sure knows
how to draw Pippin's personality, and it is spot-on. We all know that
Pippin as a little lad of ten would be getting into trouble all of the
time. This is one time when he disappears, and has a little adventure
in the woods surrounding his home, accompanied by his knitted piglet
Tulip. It is delightful!
Title: South · Author: Aliana · Times: Fourth Age and Beyond: Gondor
or Rohan · ID: 8
Reviewer: PipMer · 2007-10-21 20:58:26
This is just wonderful! A haunting glimpse into the relationship
between Merry and Eowyn: a loving one, without delving into a sexual
aspect. The two would have a special bond, not only after riding with
the Rohirrim, but also because the two of them faced the Witch King
together... and vanguished him.
I love how the difference between his love for Estella and his love
for Eowyn is portrayed; with much sensitivity, and beautiful language.
Thank you for this story.
Title: Mighty among both Elves and Men · Author: Tanaqui · Times:
Multi-Age: Fixed-Length Ficlet · ID: 606
Reviewer: Larner · 2007-10-21 23:33:54
A marvelous history told in drabbles of Elrond, from the sundering
from his twin to his look at Dale in the Devastation of the Dragon.
Excellent choice of subjects as well as imagery.
Title: The spaces between two silences · Author: illyria-pffyffin ·
Genres: Drama: With Aragorn · ID: 677
Reviewer: Larner · 2007-10-21 23:53:19
The significant moments between Arwen and Aragorn, told in the words
and images and songs of the moment. Beautifully done indeed, complete
to the realisation that the land of Lothlorien yet held the memory of
her Estel for her to seek and find.
Title: A Special Kind of Lore · Author: Astara · Genres: Romance:
Drabble · ID: 748
Reviewer: Larner · 2007-10-21 23:57:43
A nice giggle to think that Denethor might have been embarrassed to
find his wife reading an ancient manual of certain--activities! Wonderful!
Title: An Expansion of the Family Influence · Author: Auntiemeesh ·
Times: Early Third Age: 1-2850 TA · ID: 819
Reviewer: Larner · 2007-10-22 00:15:21
Ah, Auntie Meesh, this is so delightful, particularly as I hope soon
to be looking at this part of the Shire's history in my own history of
Gandalf. So, this is how Brandy Hall came to be? And much as I myself
had pictured it.
A fine home for Gor'n and his Arabella.
Title: Property Rights · Author: Salsify · Races: Cross-Cultural · ID: 74
Reviewer: Raksha the Demon · 2007-10-22 00:25:09
This vignette spotlights the history behind the animosity between Bard
and Thorin after Smaug's fall in THE HOBBIT; and does so quite well.
Each of them bears the burden of history and cultural bias; and that
burden is stopping them from communication and understanding, or at
least making the effort to find common ground.
Thoughtful and very credible.
Title: Good Rest Ye Merry · Author: Llinos · Genres: Poetry · ID: 798
Reviewer: Larner · 2007-10-22 00:32:41
Only Llinos could have come up with THIS! A big grin for a cheerfully
pessimistic look at the possible futures for our remaining eight
Walkers as of the breaking of the Fellowship! Hilariously done.
Title: Celeborn's Trees · Author: Isabeau of Greenlea · Races: Elves:
Fixed-Length Ficlet · ID: 514
Reviewer: Larner · 2007-10-22 00:49:01
The perfect defense against the insufferable ones who brag about
having seen the Light of the Trees of the Valar--knowing the one who
bears witness to both as evidenced in her beautiful hair.
Lovely moment between two long given to the love of one another.
Title: The Captain and the King · Author: plasticChevy · Genres:
Alternate Universe: Gondor or Rohan · ID: 738
Reviewer: Raksha the Demon · 2007-10-22 01:24:46
One of the earliest (I believe) Boromir Lives alternate universe
tales; and one of the most angsty and adventurous. In this AU, Boromir
and Aragorn are captured at Amon Hen instead of Merry and Pippin, and
things proceed very differently from there.
The story is generally exciting and angsty. I liked Faramir's role,
and choice, in the final chapters.
Fans of Movie-Boromir should especially enjoy the story.
Title: Crossing · Author: Tanaqui · Races: Men: Gondor Drabble · ID: 693
Reviewer: Raksha the Demon · 2007-10-22 01:42:52
Very descriptive drabble with an excellent last line that smoothly
summarizes and drives home the change in Faramir's life.
Title: Renewal · Author: Tanaqui · Times: Mid Third Age: 2851 - 3017
TA: Drabble · ID: 692
Reviewer: Marta · 2007-10-22 05:17:34
When I reviewed this story at your blog, I think I commented that the
imagery was so beautifully vivid. And I stand by that comment, because
I can so easily see just what I think Bilbo must have seen on this
return trip to Erebor. Having just gone for a drive with agape4gondor
this afternoon to see the foliage outside of town, I can identify with
his being overwhelmed by the natural world. But what struck me most
this read through was the last paragraph, as Bilbo [turned his head
from side to side, round-eyed with wonder]. The whole valley seems in
bloom, in whatever direction Bilbo looks, and somehow that makes the
renewal all the more overwhelming. Good job capturing that!
Title: First Among Equals · Author: Tanaqui · Genres: Adventure:
Fixed-Length Ficlet · ID: 564
Reviewer: Marta · 2007-10-22 05:17:44
I really like this drabble series. The sensory details in the first
one made the scene palpable and were surprisingly effective at
capturing Faramir's sense of humor. Then the gravity of the
post-battle scene captured a different side of Faramir's character.
Less visceral, perhaps, but no less poignant. Nice work!
Title: Pippin's Little Experiment · Author: Budgielover · Races:
Cross-Cultural: With Pippin · ID: 291
Reviewer: Raksha the Demon · 2007-10-22 17:39:47
Pippin manages to turn even the ordinary into a dangerous adventure by
indulging tween-aged curiosity in The Prancing Pony in Bree.
Understated and well-written; with excellent characterisation of Frodo
and Pippin.
Makes me wonder why they didn't put Pippin on a leash for most of the
journey from the Shire to Amon Hen, though, LOL.
Title: All in a Day's Work · Author: Gwynnyd · Genres: Adventure:
Fixed-Length Ficlet · ID: 421
Reviewer: Nancy Brooke · 2007-10-22 17:49:31
This is very nicely imagined, each vivid piece coming together to make
a very convincing whole.
Title: The Treasure Hunt · Author: Jay of Lasgalen · Races: Elves ·
ID: 320
Reviewer: Raksha the Demon · 2007-10-22 18:12:13
A lively story featuring the Trouble Twins of Imladris; who, for once,
do not get themselves into life-threatening peril. Short and sweet,
but not saccharine; and good use of riddles.
Title: No Harm Will Come of It · Author: Marigold · Times: Mid Third
Age: 2851 - 3017 TA: Other Fixed-Length Ficlet · ID: 456
Reviewer: Nancy Brooke · 2007-10-22 18:22:33
This is nicely conceived. I particularly enjoy fics where something
that was included all along in the Professor's story is brought out
and given a new light for us all to look at.
Title: Five Things That Never Happened to Theodred and Boromir ·
Author: EdorasLass · Genres: Alternate Universe · ID: 545
Reviewer: Raksha the Demon · 2007-10-22 18:27:11
Sad, sympathetic, sensitively written, sorrowful, shamelessly angsty -
those are five things I could say about these elegant What-If's; and
still not come anywhere near to conveying their high quality.
I was especially glad that the fourth possibility didn't come to pass
- that was so horribly plausible that I would bet that Wormtongue
thought of it in the 'real' Middle-earth but never had the opportunity
(or the guts) to have it done.
Title: The Steward's Archives · Author: dancingkatz · Genres: Drama:
Incomplete · ID: 337
Reviewer: Nancy Brooke · 2007-10-22 18:45:47
Three, ["Stone"] was my favorite. What a perfect metaphor, not only
for a lover, not only for a ruler ("L'etat, c'est moi"), but for a
Steward of Gondor, ruler of the city of stone. Well done.
Title: A Mother's Wish · Author: Rhapsody · Genres: Drama: General
Drabble · ID: 429
Reviewer: Raksha the Demon · 2007-10-22 18:57:41
A wonderful concept, masterfully and beautifully translated into
words. It is sad that the only communication between Nerdanel and her
last living child is reduced to wind-borne songs; but it is also good
that at least the Sea-sundered mother and son can still hear each other.
Reviewer: Raksha the Demon · 2007-10-21 14:44:31
Excellent vignette exploring the duality of Melian's existence as
ethereal Maia and flesh-and-blood wife and mother. Beautiful language;
and all in all quite believable. The piece's only flaw (which is not
really a flaw) is that I was left wanting more.
Title: Seven Deadly Sins - Theodred · Author: EdorasLass · Genres:
Drama: Vignette · ID: 754
Reviewer: annmarwalk · 2007-10-21 17:27:55
Karl Urban, in one of his interviews for "The Two Towers", described
his character Éomer as an orc-killing machine. Though in some ways
that description would probably be quite accurate for Théodred as
well, in these seven glimpses (which could hardly be considered
"sins') EdorasLass has fleshed out and developed his character much
more fully without straying too far from the foundations that Tolkien
provided us in "Unfinished Tales." Her Théodred is fierce in his
devotion to his homeland and his pride in the warriors who defend her;
singleminded and ferocious in battle; farsighted and thoughtful as he
considers Eomer's future, and bitter in his frustration and despair
over his father's decline and the bleak long-term outlook for the
survival of Middle-Earth. This is the Théodred Tolkien *should* have
written, the thoughtful, courageous, and charismatic leader. No wonder
Saruman quailed at the possibility of his kingship!
Theodred's one indulgence, though, is his deep and abiding love for
Boromir. Though their meetings are rare and brief, it's clear that
this is the luxury that grants him, and his lover as well, their
sparse moments of peace and and joy. Rare delights to be savored and
treasured, and a well-earned respite from the doom they already know
they cannot escape.
Title: Three Cups of Kindness · Author: Elen Kortirion · Times:
Multi-Age: Fixed-Length Ficlet · ID: 448
Reviewer: annmarwalk · 2007-10-21 17:28:21
A very moving three-drabble series, in which Estel/Aragorn/Elessar, at
various stages of his life,is offered a cup to ease shock or pain.
The first drabble, which focuses on young Estel's first blooding, is
particularly vivid. Somehow we've glossed over the nuts-and-bolts of
what rangers do – kill to protect the innocent – and so a description
of the result of a fight, butchery and [bloody horror of hacked flesh
] is shocking, just as the experience itself has left Estel sickened.
The empathy of an older, more experienced ranger does not comfort him,
though; he is still young enough to imagine that he should be above
such weakness if he is to be a leader. I'm sure the lesson, that every
battle can be as frightening as the first, was hard-learned.
In the second drabble, Legolas offers an elven-draught to strengthen
Aragorn in the immediate aftermath of Boromir's death. There is no
time for mourning; grief and regret must be set aside for more
leisurely times, and Kortirion has well expressed the pain of that
moment of decision.
The final drabble brings us to Elessar's last hours, where the rich,
heady vintage brings not only comforting warmth but also memories of
those loved ones who have gone before. Through Kortirion's graceful
words we share the hope and joy of his final moments, as he envisions
the long-awaited reunion with his most beloved companion.
Title: The Spear of the Lily · Author: The Bookbinder's Daughter ·
Genres: Romance: Gondor · ID: 11
Reviewer: annmarwalk · 2007-10-21 17:28:56
An exquisitely lush and sensuous ficlet. There's no plot, as such, but
a rich discourse of Faramir's adoration of his wife" how the soft
flush of dawn gilds her skin, her hair, her eyes; how in every hour of
the day he finds the warmth of sunlight or flowers a pale reflection
of the loveliness of his bride, [long after the wedding veil has been
put away and the need for wooing passed]. Faramir's musings are a form
of poetry,subtle and barely whispered music in themselves; a work of
art no less than a painter's gift.
Title: Go Out in Joy · Author: Larner · Genres: Alternate Universe:
The Shire or Buckland · ID: 145
Reviewer: PipMer · 2007-10-21 18:54:51
This is a beautiful portrayal of what might have happened had Frodo
remained in the Shire instead of sailing West. His body failing him,
his friends and family from all over the Shire gather around to offer
him comfort and healing.
Well done.
Title: If You Could See What I Hear · Author: Cathleen · Races:
Hobbits: Incomplete · ID: 488
Reviewer: PipMer · 2007-10-21 20:33:13
This captivating story had me hooked since I first read the
introduction for one of Marigold's challenges. The author sure knows
how to draw Pippin's personality, and it is spot-on. We all know that
Pippin as a little lad of ten would be getting into trouble all of the
time. This is one time when he disappears, and has a little adventure
in the woods surrounding his home, accompanied by his knitted piglet
Tulip. It is delightful!
Title: South · Author: Aliana · Times: Fourth Age and Beyond: Gondor
or Rohan · ID: 8
Reviewer: PipMer · 2007-10-21 20:58:26
This is just wonderful! A haunting glimpse into the relationship
between Merry and Eowyn: a loving one, without delving into a sexual
aspect. The two would have a special bond, not only after riding with
the Rohirrim, but also because the two of them faced the Witch King
together... and vanguished him.
I love how the difference between his love for Estella and his love
for Eowyn is portrayed; with much sensitivity, and beautiful language.
Thank you for this story.
Title: Mighty among both Elves and Men · Author: Tanaqui · Times:
Multi-Age: Fixed-Length Ficlet · ID: 606
Reviewer: Larner · 2007-10-21 23:33:54
A marvelous history told in drabbles of Elrond, from the sundering
from his twin to his look at Dale in the Devastation of the Dragon.
Excellent choice of subjects as well as imagery.
Title: The spaces between two silences · Author: illyria-pffyffin ·
Genres: Drama: With Aragorn · ID: 677
Reviewer: Larner · 2007-10-21 23:53:19
The significant moments between Arwen and Aragorn, told in the words
and images and songs of the moment. Beautifully done indeed, complete
to the realisation that the land of Lothlorien yet held the memory of
her Estel for her to seek and find.
Title: A Special Kind of Lore · Author: Astara · Genres: Romance:
Drabble · ID: 748
Reviewer: Larner · 2007-10-21 23:57:43
A nice giggle to think that Denethor might have been embarrassed to
find his wife reading an ancient manual of certain--activities! Wonderful!
Title: An Expansion of the Family Influence · Author: Auntiemeesh ·
Times: Early Third Age: 1-2850 TA · ID: 819
Reviewer: Larner · 2007-10-22 00:15:21
Ah, Auntie Meesh, this is so delightful, particularly as I hope soon
to be looking at this part of the Shire's history in my own history of
Gandalf. So, this is how Brandy Hall came to be? And much as I myself
had pictured it.
A fine home for Gor'n and his Arabella.
Title: Property Rights · Author: Salsify · Races: Cross-Cultural · ID: 74
Reviewer: Raksha the Demon · 2007-10-22 00:25:09
This vignette spotlights the history behind the animosity between Bard
and Thorin after Smaug's fall in THE HOBBIT; and does so quite well.
Each of them bears the burden of history and cultural bias; and that
burden is stopping them from communication and understanding, or at
least making the effort to find common ground.
Thoughtful and very credible.
Title: Good Rest Ye Merry · Author: Llinos · Genres: Poetry · ID: 798
Reviewer: Larner · 2007-10-22 00:32:41
Only Llinos could have come up with THIS! A big grin for a cheerfully
pessimistic look at the possible futures for our remaining eight
Walkers as of the breaking of the Fellowship! Hilariously done.
Title: Celeborn's Trees · Author: Isabeau of Greenlea · Races: Elves:
Fixed-Length Ficlet · ID: 514
Reviewer: Larner · 2007-10-22 00:49:01
The perfect defense against the insufferable ones who brag about
having seen the Light of the Trees of the Valar--knowing the one who
bears witness to both as evidenced in her beautiful hair.
Lovely moment between two long given to the love of one another.
Title: The Captain and the King · Author: plasticChevy · Genres:
Alternate Universe: Gondor or Rohan · ID: 738
Reviewer: Raksha the Demon · 2007-10-22 01:24:46
One of the earliest (I believe) Boromir Lives alternate universe
tales; and one of the most angsty and adventurous. In this AU, Boromir
and Aragorn are captured at Amon Hen instead of Merry and Pippin, and
things proceed very differently from there.
The story is generally exciting and angsty. I liked Faramir's role,
and choice, in the final chapters.
Fans of Movie-Boromir should especially enjoy the story.
Title: Crossing · Author: Tanaqui · Races: Men: Gondor Drabble · ID: 693
Reviewer: Raksha the Demon · 2007-10-22 01:42:52
Very descriptive drabble with an excellent last line that smoothly
summarizes and drives home the change in Faramir's life.
Title: Renewal · Author: Tanaqui · Times: Mid Third Age: 2851 - 3017
TA: Drabble · ID: 692
Reviewer: Marta · 2007-10-22 05:17:34
When I reviewed this story at your blog, I think I commented that the
imagery was so beautifully vivid. And I stand by that comment, because
I can so easily see just what I think Bilbo must have seen on this
return trip to Erebor. Having just gone for a drive with agape4gondor
this afternoon to see the foliage outside of town, I can identify with
his being overwhelmed by the natural world. But what struck me most
this read through was the last paragraph, as Bilbo [turned his head
from side to side, round-eyed with wonder]. The whole valley seems in
bloom, in whatever direction Bilbo looks, and somehow that makes the
renewal all the more overwhelming. Good job capturing that!
Title: First Among Equals · Author: Tanaqui · Genres: Adventure:
Fixed-Length Ficlet · ID: 564
Reviewer: Marta · 2007-10-22 05:17:44
I really like this drabble series. The sensory details in the first
one made the scene palpable and were surprisingly effective at
capturing Faramir's sense of humor. Then the gravity of the
post-battle scene captured a different side of Faramir's character.
Less visceral, perhaps, but no less poignant. Nice work!
Title: Pippin's Little Experiment · Author: Budgielover · Races:
Cross-Cultural: With Pippin · ID: 291
Reviewer: Raksha the Demon · 2007-10-22 17:39:47
Pippin manages to turn even the ordinary into a dangerous adventure by
indulging tween-aged curiosity in The Prancing Pony in Bree.
Understated and well-written; with excellent characterisation of Frodo
and Pippin.
Makes me wonder why they didn't put Pippin on a leash for most of the
journey from the Shire to Amon Hen, though, LOL.
Title: All in a Day's Work · Author: Gwynnyd · Genres: Adventure:
Fixed-Length Ficlet · ID: 421
Reviewer: Nancy Brooke · 2007-10-22 17:49:31
This is very nicely imagined, each vivid piece coming together to make
a very convincing whole.
Title: The Treasure Hunt · Author: Jay of Lasgalen · Races: Elves ·
ID: 320
Reviewer: Raksha the Demon · 2007-10-22 18:12:13
A lively story featuring the Trouble Twins of Imladris; who, for once,
do not get themselves into life-threatening peril. Short and sweet,
but not saccharine; and good use of riddles.
Title: No Harm Will Come of It · Author: Marigold · Times: Mid Third
Age: 2851 - 3017 TA: Other Fixed-Length Ficlet · ID: 456
Reviewer: Nancy Brooke · 2007-10-22 18:22:33
This is nicely conceived. I particularly enjoy fics where something
that was included all along in the Professor's story is brought out
and given a new light for us all to look at.
Title: Five Things That Never Happened to Theodred and Boromir ·
Author: EdorasLass · Genres: Alternate Universe · ID: 545
Reviewer: Raksha the Demon · 2007-10-22 18:27:11
Sad, sympathetic, sensitively written, sorrowful, shamelessly angsty -
those are five things I could say about these elegant What-If's; and
still not come anywhere near to conveying their high quality.
I was especially glad that the fourth possibility didn't come to pass
- that was so horribly plausible that I would bet that Wormtongue
thought of it in the 'real' Middle-earth but never had the opportunity
(or the guts) to have it done.
Title: The Steward's Archives · Author: dancingkatz · Genres: Drama:
Incomplete · ID: 337
Reviewer: Nancy Brooke · 2007-10-22 18:45:47
Three, ["Stone"] was my favorite. What a perfect metaphor, not only
for a lover, not only for a ruler ("L'etat, c'est moi"), but for a
Steward of Gondor, ruler of the city of stone. Well done.
Title: A Mother's Wish · Author: Rhapsody · Genres: Drama: General
Drabble · ID: 429
Reviewer: Raksha the Demon · 2007-10-22 18:57:41
A wonderful concept, masterfully and beautifully translated into
words. It is sad that the only communication between Nerdanel and her
last living child is reduced to wind-borne songs; but it is also good
that at least the Sea-sundered mother and son can still hear each other.
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