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Msg# 9399
MEFA Reviews for Thursday, August 21 ,2008 Posted by annmarwalk August 21, 2008 - 20:26:00 Topic ID# 9399Title: Seas of Fate · Author: Thundera Tiger · Races: Cross-Cultural:
Elves and Men · ID: 487
Reviewer: dkpalaska · 2008-08-21 01:38:07
Spoilers!
Thundera Tiger's deft touch with prose and keen eye for pacing is
evident all through this short story. Unlike many of her other works,
["Seas of Fate"] is wholly serious, almost solemn due to the weighty
subjects touched on, but I still always come away from it feeling good
about the future ahead of these two individuals. It was in fact one of
the first pieces of fanfiction that I remember reading, and even years
later I can still picture the entire scene and its powerful emotions
very clearly.
There are many things that I love about this. One of my all-time
favorite LotR characters is prominently featured. (Hint: not Legolas.)
There's an excellent and highly accurate description of the formidable
call of the Sea, whether human or Elven hearts are involved; as well
as a weathered sailor's grasp of the might and majesty of the ocean
and what it takes to successfully navigate upon it. The atmosphere
that's established in the very beginning is almost tangible and
perfectly frames the discussion that follows.
Yet, what I think I've always enjoyed most about this work is how
well, how thoroughly, how clearly it describes Legolas' Elvishness. He
is Elf, not Man, and although he can and does intermingle easily with
his mortal friends, there is an Otherness that is ever about him and
that should not be ever forgotten. Thundera reveals this primarily
through the effect of Legolas' eyes when they are intensely focused on
someone, and the reader can very nearly feel the effect on themselves.
Title: The Dancing Lesson · Author: Lindelea · Races: Hobbits:
Friendship · ID: 664
Reviewer: Raksha the Demon · 2008-08-21 04:43:44
Spoilers!
This is a charming vignette about tweenaged Frodo and his Uncle Bilbo;
as Bilbo guides Frodo through that difficult but necessary rite of
passage - learning to dance. Frodo is well-written as an awkward
adolescent; and Bilbo's cleverness and resourcefulness come through
perfectly.
I am sure that Professor Tolkien would have been delighted by this story!
Title: Cold · Author: febobe · Genres: Drama: Featuring Frodo or Sam ·
ID: 239
Reviewer: Larner · 2008-08-21 08:04:36
Spoilers!
Movie-verse, but engaging and filled with pathos. We see movie-Faramir
realizing what Frodo has gone through so far and thinking on what the
quest has cost him; then he sees the Ring and must decide what it is
he will do....
The scenes of caring for a Frodo overwhelmed by his close encounter
with the Nazgul are beautifully handled.
Title: Child of Hope · Author: Galadriel · Races: Men: Steward's
Family · ID: 97
Reviewer: Larner · 2008-08-21 08:17:04
Spoilers!
Slightly AU, but delightfully written. Love the behavior of both sons
of Denethor and Boromir's thoughts both on the ordeal of waiting and
on the nature of his father's guest.
Title: Blood and Iron · Author: Ribby · Races: Elves: Drabbles · ID: 122
Reviewer: Larner · 2008-08-21 08:23:32
Spoilers!
When the Sword that was Broken was forged again--
Well, Tolkien tells us it was done by Elven smiths; this tells who the
smith might have been and how the sword was tempered and blessed.
A very powerfully written drabble, and the ending line is fantastic.
Title: An Elf-lord Revealed · Author: Tanaqui · Times: Multi-Age:
Fixed-Length Ficlets · ID: 406
Reviewer: Larner · 2008-08-21 08:33:01
Spoilers!
I love this series of drabbles based on Glorfindel. He awakens trying
to figure out what had happened to him; he faces the Nazgul at the
Last Bridge; he compares struggles with Balrogs with Gandalf; honors
the one who fulfilled his prophecy, answers Faramir's questions....
A good selections of vignettes giving us a good look at his character
and compassion.
Title: Gifts · Author: Gloria Mundi · Races: Villains: Fixed-Length
Ficlets · ID: 594
Reviewer: Larner · 2008-08-21 08:36:57
Spoilers!
Ah--Smeagol interprets Sam's dislike as--envy? And apparently it's
been far too long since Gollum last saw a lass!
Very interesting.
Title: Rivendell International Airport · Author: Primsong · Genres:
Humor: Elven Lands · ID: 345
Reviewer: Imhiriel · 2008-08-21 17:57:59
Creative and fanciful.
I liked the "matter-of-factness" of this juxtaposition of a modern
airport procedure in Middle-earth while retaining so many canon
references.
Elves and Men · ID: 487
Reviewer: dkpalaska · 2008-08-21 01:38:07
Spoilers!
Thundera Tiger's deft touch with prose and keen eye for pacing is
evident all through this short story. Unlike many of her other works,
["Seas of Fate"] is wholly serious, almost solemn due to the weighty
subjects touched on, but I still always come away from it feeling good
about the future ahead of these two individuals. It was in fact one of
the first pieces of fanfiction that I remember reading, and even years
later I can still picture the entire scene and its powerful emotions
very clearly.
There are many things that I love about this. One of my all-time
favorite LotR characters is prominently featured. (Hint: not Legolas.)
There's an excellent and highly accurate description of the formidable
call of the Sea, whether human or Elven hearts are involved; as well
as a weathered sailor's grasp of the might and majesty of the ocean
and what it takes to successfully navigate upon it. The atmosphere
that's established in the very beginning is almost tangible and
perfectly frames the discussion that follows.
Yet, what I think I've always enjoyed most about this work is how
well, how thoroughly, how clearly it describes Legolas' Elvishness. He
is Elf, not Man, and although he can and does intermingle easily with
his mortal friends, there is an Otherness that is ever about him and
that should not be ever forgotten. Thundera reveals this primarily
through the effect of Legolas' eyes when they are intensely focused on
someone, and the reader can very nearly feel the effect on themselves.
Title: The Dancing Lesson · Author: Lindelea · Races: Hobbits:
Friendship · ID: 664
Reviewer: Raksha the Demon · 2008-08-21 04:43:44
Spoilers!
This is a charming vignette about tweenaged Frodo and his Uncle Bilbo;
as Bilbo guides Frodo through that difficult but necessary rite of
passage - learning to dance. Frodo is well-written as an awkward
adolescent; and Bilbo's cleverness and resourcefulness come through
perfectly.
I am sure that Professor Tolkien would have been delighted by this story!
Title: Cold · Author: febobe · Genres: Drama: Featuring Frodo or Sam ·
ID: 239
Reviewer: Larner · 2008-08-21 08:04:36
Spoilers!
Movie-verse, but engaging and filled with pathos. We see movie-Faramir
realizing what Frodo has gone through so far and thinking on what the
quest has cost him; then he sees the Ring and must decide what it is
he will do....
The scenes of caring for a Frodo overwhelmed by his close encounter
with the Nazgul are beautifully handled.
Title: Child of Hope · Author: Galadriel · Races: Men: Steward's
Family · ID: 97
Reviewer: Larner · 2008-08-21 08:17:04
Spoilers!
Slightly AU, but delightfully written. Love the behavior of both sons
of Denethor and Boromir's thoughts both on the ordeal of waiting and
on the nature of his father's guest.
Title: Blood and Iron · Author: Ribby · Races: Elves: Drabbles · ID: 122
Reviewer: Larner · 2008-08-21 08:23:32
Spoilers!
When the Sword that was Broken was forged again--
Well, Tolkien tells us it was done by Elven smiths; this tells who the
smith might have been and how the sword was tempered and blessed.
A very powerfully written drabble, and the ending line is fantastic.
Title: An Elf-lord Revealed · Author: Tanaqui · Times: Multi-Age:
Fixed-Length Ficlets · ID: 406
Reviewer: Larner · 2008-08-21 08:33:01
Spoilers!
I love this series of drabbles based on Glorfindel. He awakens trying
to figure out what had happened to him; he faces the Nazgul at the
Last Bridge; he compares struggles with Balrogs with Gandalf; honors
the one who fulfilled his prophecy, answers Faramir's questions....
A good selections of vignettes giving us a good look at his character
and compassion.
Title: Gifts · Author: Gloria Mundi · Races: Villains: Fixed-Length
Ficlets · ID: 594
Reviewer: Larner · 2008-08-21 08:36:57
Spoilers!
Ah--Smeagol interprets Sam's dislike as--envy? And apparently it's
been far too long since Gollum last saw a lass!
Very interesting.
Title: Rivendell International Airport · Author: Primsong · Genres:
Humor: Elven Lands · ID: 345
Reviewer: Imhiriel · 2008-08-21 17:57:59
Creative and fanciful.
I liked the "matter-of-factness" of this juxtaposition of a modern
airport procedure in Middle-earth while retaining so many canon
references.
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