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Msg# 9386

MEFA Reviews for Saturday, August 16, 2008 Posted by annmarwalk August 16, 2008 - 21:00:29 Topic ID# 9386
Title: Bombur's Diet · Author: Primsong · Races: Dwarves · ID: 677
Reviewer: Dreamflower · 2008-08-15 19:53:31
I got such a kick out of this. I always love Primsong's Bilbo tales,
and this one's no exception--even though the protagonist is not Bilbo
himself, but his Dwarven companion, the immensely fat Bombur.

Bilbo is a delight, as always--clever, sly, compassionate and hobbity.
And each of the Dwarves is supplied with a distinct personality. And I
found myself laughing aloud at each chapter!

Title: A Warm Sun Shining · Author: shirebound · Races: Hobbits:
Post-Ring War · ID: 727
Reviewer: Dreamflower · 2008-08-15 19:57:55
There is only warmth, comfort and gentle tenderness in this sweet
ficlet. And yet there is a quiet solidness about it that keeps it from
being total fluff--Frodo and Sam and kittens. It's delightful and
heart-warming.

Title: There shall be Mirth at our Meeting · Author: Imhiriel ·
Genres: Humor: Drabbles · ID: 377
Reviewer: Dreamflower · 2008-08-15 20:01:09
I love the OCs in this little discussion of a ["raggedy vagabond"] and
his smile. I am sure that they were neither the first nor the last to
notice his smile, or the fact that he was a pretty handsome specimen.

The conversation felt very real and natural.

Title: Shall We Dance? · Author: Isabeau of Greenlea · Races: Men:
Steward's Family · ID: 93
Reviewer: Dreamflower · 2008-08-15 20:11:44
What a wonderful little story! I really like this Lothiriel, charming
and filled with youthful romanticism and idealism--which leads her to
beard her uncle in his lair in order to gain her wish.

A delightful story!

Title: Least Expected · Author: Imhiriel · Genres: Alternate Universe:
Drabbles · ID: 512
Reviewer: Dreamflower · 2008-08-15 20:17:58
This rather shuddersome AU is surprisingly canon in tone, and all too
plausible.

Title: Sharing Good News · Author: Imhiriel · Genres: Humor: Drabbles
· ID: 216
Reviewer: Dreamflower · 2008-08-15 20:19:54
This made me smile so much! A really neat scenario.

Title: Jewels of Light · Author: Larner · Races: Cross-Cultural:
Friendship · ID: 394
Reviewer: Virtuella · 2008-08-15 21:55:58
I enjoyed this very charming and meditative story. The motif of the
jewels is very suitable and takes on an almost religious dimension. I
like the change of perspective at the end, which reveals that dwarf
and elf fit in with the others, even though they don't perceive it.

Title: Feet That Wander · Author: Linaewen · Races: Cross-Cultural ·
ID: 576
Reviewer: Virtuella · 2008-08-15 22:03:41
Spoilers!
I had an inkling straight away that the man was Boromir, and I was
pleased to find that it was so indeed. A very enjoyable story!

Title: Star's End · Author: Keiliss · Races: Elves: House of Elrond ·
ID: 283
Reviewer: Virtuella · 2008-08-15 22:51:26
I find this story utterly amazing, and it might well be the best piece
of fan fiction I have ever read. The portrayal of both characters is
so sensitive, the atmosphere so intense, the language so exquisite and
the philosophy profound. The concept for the story is very original
and at the same time very appropriate and natural.

You address many questions that I have been wondering about on
occasions, such as why Arwen did not remain in Gondor to live out her
days in the company of her children, or why Valinor would be less
attractive to some elves than one would initially expect, or how elves
relate to their state of immortality. I have tried my hand at a piece
on a similar theme, which I thought was quite good, but which pales
into nothingness compared to this mind-blowing story.

You manage to show with haunting beauty the isolation of these two
characters and the almost apocalyptic atmosphere of decay. Every turn
of thought is perfectly placed and follows logically from the
exposition. You succeed to evoke great empathy for both characters and
a fierce wish that both could be saved - a desire that is all the more
intense, as the reader knows this to be impossible. The end of the
story is as compelling as it is chilling. I believe this story will
remain vividly in my mind for a very long time.

Infinitesimal niggle: The tree platforms are called flets, not frets.
I wonder if you've been the victim of an over-enthusiastic
auto-correction feature in your word processing programme.


Title: Drawing the Eye · Author: Linda Hoyland · Times: Late Third Age
· ID: 569
Reviewer: Larner · 2008-08-16 06:04:29
This description of Aragorn confronting Sauron himself through the
Orthanc stone as observed by Halbarad is well drawn, the tension
obvious. There is concern between the two northern Dunedain, and
appreciation of one another's personalities. Two who would do almost
anything to spare the other stress; but who know that each must do
what he will do.

Halbarad shines here.

Title: The Pillar Perished Is · Author: Imhiriel · Times: First Age
and Prior: House of Finwe · ID: 356
Reviewer: Larner · 2008-08-16 06:16:51
Spoilers!
His father dead at Morgoth's hands, his treasures stolen away--whom
does he blame? Himself? The Valar? The Enemy? The foundation of his
life destroyed when Morgoth slew his father to steal the Silmarils,
Feanor sees no path before him but revenge....

The confusion, and alternating self-blame and narcissism of Feanor are
well described, the images masterfully drawn, the isolation even
amidst his sons plain. Definitely one of Imhiriel's best works, I think.

Title: Boromir and Teddy · Author: Ithil-valon · Genres: Drama: Final
Partings · ID: 113
Reviewer: Virtuella · 2008-08-16 06:42:32
I like this gently story of mourning and comfort. It is a lovely idea
to think that these two had been friends.

Title: Full Brothers in Blood · Author: Oshun · Genres: Humor · ID: 212
Reviewer: Imhiriel · 2008-08-16 16:04:17
The story manages to really evoke a sense of family, and of the
individual family members and the family dynamics (in both the
immediate and the extended family). Turgon's adolescent awkwardness is
conveyed vividly, and the readers can easily empathise with his
ambiguous feelings towards his brother, admiring him and wanting to
impress him at the same time as he is resenting him. At the same time,
it's interesting to see things from Fingon's very different perspective.

Title: PROPHECY: Changing the Future · Author: Fiondil · Genres: Humor
· ID: 11
Reviewer: Imhiriel · 2008-08-16 16:04:32
There's not much "meat" to the plot itself, but what there is had me
grinning, as the story pokes gentle fun at Tolkien's tendency to keep
re-writing and altering the concepts of his canon, and the
inconsistencies that ensue.

Title: MAGIC: The Password · Author: Fiondil · Genres: Humor: Elven
Lands · ID: 451
Reviewer: Raksha the Demon · 2008-08-16 20:40:13
Spoilers!
Anyone who has ever struggled to recall a necessary password, or has
felt that new technologies are passsing them by, will get a huge kick
out of this very funny and inspired story. I particularly liked the
interplay between Thranduil and his queen, and the grousing by Galion
and Ereglas about the good ol' days with simpler devices.

Title: Bad Idea · Author: StarLight9 · Genres: Humor: Elven Lands ·
ID: 610
Reviewer: Raksha the Demon · 2008-08-16 20:40:41
Spoilers!
Interesting story that shows that Gimli and Legolas are not the only
dwarf and elf to strike sparks off each other. The writer shows, in an
amusing way, how alike in pride and stubbornness two pairs of father
and son can be.

Title: The King's Colors · Author: Dwimordene · Genres: Alternate
Universe: Steward's Family · ID: 482
Reviewer: Linda Hoyland · 2008-08-16 22:24:42
Spoilers!
A fascinating glimpse of what might have been had Faramir gone to
Rivendell instead and ARagorn and Boromir met in Gondor. I especially
liked the portrayal of Boromir's conflicted emotions.

Title: Homeward Bound · Author: Werecat · Genres: Alternate Universe ·
ID: 430
Reviewer: Linda Hoyland · 2008-08-16 22:31:01
Spoilers!
This usual and unique story is a true gem,especially for cat lovers
such as I.What if Radagast were still wandering the world and what if
Queen Beruiel were still here too in the guise of a kindly old cat
loving lady, not to mention one of her famous cats? Iloved the
interplay between the cat and the bird,showing even an ancient royal
cat,is still a cat!
Highly reccomended and very well written.