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Msg# 8502
MEFA Reviews for December 19, 2007 (Part 2) Posted by Ann December 19, 2007 - 5:45:13 Topic ID# 8502Title: The Young Knights · Author: Soledad · Races: Men: Gondor · ID: 98
Reviewer: crowdaughter · 2007-12-18 23:07:21
A great story, rich in detail, that lays the background and culture of
the people and noble folk of Gondor under the Stewards, and all the
whole gives delightful glimpses at young Faramir and Boromir at a
great festivity. One of the great strength of the tale, here - among
other elements - is the creation of detailed and believable original
characters who live their daily work and life during those times.
However, I enjoyed the view of young Faramir and Boromir and their
interactions as brothers even more. Good tale!
Title: The Steward's Tale · Author: plasticChevy · Genres: Alternate
Universe: Incomplete · ID: 739
Reviewer: crowdaughter · 2007-12-18 23:19:33
A very interesting tale with an interesting setting. Good sequel. The
idea of a blind Boromir as Steward boggles my mind, but you manage to
bring it over believably. Thank you for writing and sharing.
Title: Osgiliath · Author: Dwimordene · Times: Late Third Age:
3018-3022 TA: Gondor Drabble · ID: 626
Reviewer: Marta · 2007-12-19 01:19:01
This drabble does a really good job of capturing the action of that
last desperate stand on the bridge in Osgilliath. The language puts
you right in the scene, and both the physical adrenaline and the
philosophical tension is evocatively portrayed. It's a wonderful
gapfiller, and I think lots of fans of drabbles will enjoy this ficlet.
Title: Great Oaks · Author: Bodkin · Genres: Romance · ID: 319
Reviewer: Linda hoyland · 2007-12-19 02:18:42
[spoilers]
A very atmospheric tale which to me underlines the bond between the
wood Elves and the trees they live in such close harmony with.I loved
the idea that the woodland King should meet his future wife amongst
his beloved trees!
Title: Another Doom · Author: mrkinch · Races: Men: Gondor Drabble ·
ID: 663
Reviewer: agape4gondor · 2007-12-19 02:33:06
The fall of the bridge at Osgiliath is one of my all time favorite
moments in Gondor's history. The utter despair that you write of seems
so very valid. I have no idea what the call of the Nazgul would have
done to Boromir.... but I think you may have touched upon it. And the
doom in Imladris might very well be Boromir's boon.
Mostly though - I love the strength of Boromir's relationship with
Faramir. That he could not conceive that Faramir would begrudge him
this. Very nice drabble.
Title: Youngest Son · Author: Bodkin · Genres: Romance: Second Age or
Earlier · ID: 406
Reviewer: Linda hoyland · 2007-12-19 02:34:57
A delightful Elven romance. as always from this talented writer,there
is a wonderful sense of place,which makes the reader feel as if they
are there and can actually see the characters.
Title: Three Arrows · Author: HikoMokushi · Genres: Drama: With Merry
· ID: 717
Reviewer: agape4gondor · 2007-12-19 02:41:47
This is a very interesting piece. I had not thought dearest Merry a
philosopher - but he was... I liked the different descriptions for a
hero - and I most liked the one that Merry seems to have settled upon.
Of course, the little one didn't realize he too was a hero. Very nice.
Title: The Witch-king's Cloak · Author: Radbooks · Genres: Humor:
Parody · ID: 106
Reviewer: Larner · 2007-12-19 06:57:46
Really, Mordor needs some new and more capable tailors! What with
Rangers running about with flaming brands....
Very nice laughs.
Title: A Boy and His Lob · Author: Ignoble Bard · Genres: Humor · ID: 162
Reviewer: Larner · 2007-12-19 06:59:55
Well, at least ONE spider within Mirkwood can see the heart of
Thranduil's heir better than he can. Nice spoof.
Title: Dawning Hope: A Day Out · Author: Radbooks · Times: Mid Third
Age: 2851 - 3017 TA · ID: 659
Reviewer: Larner · 2007-12-19 07:14:08
There's a marvelous day planned between Theodred and his young
orphaned cousins; and he appears to remember enough of his own
childhood to deal effectively with the testing the two children give him.
But on the way home the real test comes, and Theodred must rely on
Eowyn and every lesson he's had in dealing with emerencies.
Excellent communication of the setting--I felt as if I were truly
riding out from the gates of Edoras with the three of them. Excellent
read.
Title: Stirrings of Shadow · Author: Fiondil · Genres: Adventure:
Incomplete · ID: 233
Reviewer: Larner · 2007-12-19 07:21:41
Thengel's newest Rider is from the northlands, and is proving a
remarkable one indeed--one who has excellent rapport with his horse,
can track almost anything, a surprisingly well-trained healer.
Learning Rohirric proves a bit of a trial for the young Man; but he
begins to prove himself, and those who at first questioned why their
King would accept such a one among his forces come to respect this
Thorongil.
But it appears that Thengel's mother is too willing to play with the
rule of the realm; and when treachery falls will Thorongil continue to
prove an asset?
Wonderful evocation of the landscape of Rohan and its settlements and
safe places. Sometimes I feel Thorongil is perhaps showing off a bit
much, but he's starting to settle now that the situation is becoming
serious. I look forward to the tale continuing to unfold.
Title: In Silence Remembered · Author: fantasyfan · Genres: Drama: The
Shire · ID: 598
Reviewer: Dreamflower · 2007-12-19 11:33:23
This is just lovely--it's nice sometimes to see the POV of someone we
don't really know. And it's so sad, as well. We know this hobbit will
be missing his friend forever. It's good to see the courage that JRRT
told us was deep within the heart of *every* hobbit.
Very well done!
Reviewer: crowdaughter · 2007-12-18 23:07:21
A great story, rich in detail, that lays the background and culture of
the people and noble folk of Gondor under the Stewards, and all the
whole gives delightful glimpses at young Faramir and Boromir at a
great festivity. One of the great strength of the tale, here - among
other elements - is the creation of detailed and believable original
characters who live their daily work and life during those times.
However, I enjoyed the view of young Faramir and Boromir and their
interactions as brothers even more. Good tale!
Title: The Steward's Tale · Author: plasticChevy · Genres: Alternate
Universe: Incomplete · ID: 739
Reviewer: crowdaughter · 2007-12-18 23:19:33
A very interesting tale with an interesting setting. Good sequel. The
idea of a blind Boromir as Steward boggles my mind, but you manage to
bring it over believably. Thank you for writing and sharing.
Title: Osgiliath · Author: Dwimordene · Times: Late Third Age:
3018-3022 TA: Gondor Drabble · ID: 626
Reviewer: Marta · 2007-12-19 01:19:01
This drabble does a really good job of capturing the action of that
last desperate stand on the bridge in Osgilliath. The language puts
you right in the scene, and both the physical adrenaline and the
philosophical tension is evocatively portrayed. It's a wonderful
gapfiller, and I think lots of fans of drabbles will enjoy this ficlet.
Title: Great Oaks · Author: Bodkin · Genres: Romance · ID: 319
Reviewer: Linda hoyland · 2007-12-19 02:18:42
[spoilers]
A very atmospheric tale which to me underlines the bond between the
wood Elves and the trees they live in such close harmony with.I loved
the idea that the woodland King should meet his future wife amongst
his beloved trees!
Title: Another Doom · Author: mrkinch · Races: Men: Gondor Drabble ·
ID: 663
Reviewer: agape4gondor · 2007-12-19 02:33:06
The fall of the bridge at Osgiliath is one of my all time favorite
moments in Gondor's history. The utter despair that you write of seems
so very valid. I have no idea what the call of the Nazgul would have
done to Boromir.... but I think you may have touched upon it. And the
doom in Imladris might very well be Boromir's boon.
Mostly though - I love the strength of Boromir's relationship with
Faramir. That he could not conceive that Faramir would begrudge him
this. Very nice drabble.
Title: Youngest Son · Author: Bodkin · Genres: Romance: Second Age or
Earlier · ID: 406
Reviewer: Linda hoyland · 2007-12-19 02:34:57
A delightful Elven romance. as always from this talented writer,there
is a wonderful sense of place,which makes the reader feel as if they
are there and can actually see the characters.
Title: Three Arrows · Author: HikoMokushi · Genres: Drama: With Merry
· ID: 717
Reviewer: agape4gondor · 2007-12-19 02:41:47
This is a very interesting piece. I had not thought dearest Merry a
philosopher - but he was... I liked the different descriptions for a
hero - and I most liked the one that Merry seems to have settled upon.
Of course, the little one didn't realize he too was a hero. Very nice.
Title: The Witch-king's Cloak · Author: Radbooks · Genres: Humor:
Parody · ID: 106
Reviewer: Larner · 2007-12-19 06:57:46
Really, Mordor needs some new and more capable tailors! What with
Rangers running about with flaming brands....
Very nice laughs.
Title: A Boy and His Lob · Author: Ignoble Bard · Genres: Humor · ID: 162
Reviewer: Larner · 2007-12-19 06:59:55
Well, at least ONE spider within Mirkwood can see the heart of
Thranduil's heir better than he can. Nice spoof.
Title: Dawning Hope: A Day Out · Author: Radbooks · Times: Mid Third
Age: 2851 - 3017 TA · ID: 659
Reviewer: Larner · 2007-12-19 07:14:08
There's a marvelous day planned between Theodred and his young
orphaned cousins; and he appears to remember enough of his own
childhood to deal effectively with the testing the two children give him.
But on the way home the real test comes, and Theodred must rely on
Eowyn and every lesson he's had in dealing with emerencies.
Excellent communication of the setting--I felt as if I were truly
riding out from the gates of Edoras with the three of them. Excellent
read.
Title: Stirrings of Shadow · Author: Fiondil · Genres: Adventure:
Incomplete · ID: 233
Reviewer: Larner · 2007-12-19 07:21:41
Thengel's newest Rider is from the northlands, and is proving a
remarkable one indeed--one who has excellent rapport with his horse,
can track almost anything, a surprisingly well-trained healer.
Learning Rohirric proves a bit of a trial for the young Man; but he
begins to prove himself, and those who at first questioned why their
King would accept such a one among his forces come to respect this
Thorongil.
But it appears that Thengel's mother is too willing to play with the
rule of the realm; and when treachery falls will Thorongil continue to
prove an asset?
Wonderful evocation of the landscape of Rohan and its settlements and
safe places. Sometimes I feel Thorongil is perhaps showing off a bit
much, but he's starting to settle now that the situation is becoming
serious. I look forward to the tale continuing to unfold.
Title: In Silence Remembered · Author: fantasyfan · Genres: Drama: The
Shire · ID: 598
Reviewer: Dreamflower · 2007-12-19 11:33:23
This is just lovely--it's nice sometimes to see the POV of someone we
don't really know. And it's so sad, as well. We know this hobbit will
be missing his friend forever. It's good to see the courage that JRRT
told us was deep within the heart of *every* hobbit.
Very well done!
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