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Msg# 9421
MEFA Reviews for Saturday, September 6, 2008 (Part One) Posted by annmarwalk September 06, 2008 - 21:03:19 Topic ID# 9421Title: Hope comes for Estel · Author: stefaniab · Genres: Drama:
Featuring Aragorn · ID: 622
Reviewer: nancylea · 2008-09-06 02:30:25
with as full a plate as you give aragorn, he really needed this shot
in the arm.
Title: The Kindly Airs · Author: Dwimordene · Times: Late Third Age:
General Fixed-Length Ficlets · ID: 480
Reviewer: nancylea · 2008-09-06 02:32:44
how could so vital a point of view be so overlooked, thank you for
going outside the box set.
Title: A Great Evil Unmade · Author: Linaewen · Genres: Alternate
Universe: Steward's Family · ID: 267
Reviewer: nancylea · 2008-09-06 02:40:53
great stuff must find your other works.
Title: Loss · Author: SurgicalSteel · Genres: Drama: Hurt/Comfort ·
ID: 196
Reviewer: nancylea · 2008-09-06 02:42:01
damn, girl; you are good.
Title: Gone Amiss · Author: Raksha the Demon · Genres: Drama: Ring War
Drabbles · ID: 44
Reviewer: nancylea · 2008-09-06 02:46:29
you capture that feeling with pizazz
Title: The Heart of a Home · Author: Mews1945 · Genres: Drama:
Featuring Frodo or Sam · ID: 257
Reviewer: nancylea · 2008-09-06 02:50:32
many times he has come home to the abode,
now he returns to home.
Title: Wild Swan · Author: Tanaqui · Genres: Drama: Gondor
Fixed-Length Ficlets · ID: 328
Reviewer: nancylea · 2008-09-06 02:58:42
beautiful sword play
thrust
counter
recover
advance
heated volley
reposition
recointre
recover
salute a winner
salute the field
retire from the ranks
Title: The Prisoner of Dol Guldur · Author: Soledad · Genres: Drama:
Final Partings · ID: 102
Reviewer: nancylea · 2008-09-06 03:12:01
your thranduil makes me weep, so much he survives.
Title: Primum Non Nocere (First, Do No Harm) · Author: febobe ·
Genres: Drama: Hurt/Comfort · ID: 628
Reviewer: mbumpus_99 · 2008-09-06 03:51:02
This story is very well-written, and veers from the accepted theory
that Eowyn was incompetent as a healer. The way she comforts Frodo is
so simple and yet so profound as to make me wonder why nobody else -
including the so-wise Elves - ever thought of it. Writing the story
from two points of view was genius as well.
Very nicely done!
Title: Utúlie'n Aurë · Author: Nieriel Raina · Genres: Drama: General
Fixed-Length Ficlets · ID: 163
Reviewer: Marta · 2008-09-06 04:12:56
This draws a touching connection between the bloody First Age wars and
the Ring War. Nice job capturing the greater sacrifice, in few words.
Title: A Maid Waiting · Author: Larner · Genres: Romance: Gondor · ID: 691
Reviewer: Raksha the Demon · 2008-09-06 05:30:27
Spoilers!
Larner gives us a fascinating look at life 'below stairs' in the
Citadel after the Ring War's end, through the eyes of a chambermaid,
who learns that service can be more than a means to an end. Excellent
characterisations of the OC's; and I loved the ending.
Title: Star-songs of the Eorlingas · Author: Tanaqui · Races:
Cross-Cultural: Fixed-Length Ficlets · ID: 291
Reviewer: Raksha the Demon · 2008-09-06 05:37:23
Spoilers!
A lovely series of drabbles, each one focussing on a different star
myth of the Rohirrim, as Eowyn teaches Faramir the Eorlings'
interpretations of the constellations. Beautifully written and
inventive, there is a wonderful Norse/Anglo-Saxon feel to Eowyn's
speech and the legends themselves that fits in well with all we know
of Tolkien's Rohirrim.
Title: Parting Gifts · Author: Fiondil · Races: Cross-Cultural:
Post-Ring War · ID: 452
Reviewer: mbumpus_99 · 2008-09-06 07:30:22
This is a lovely piece, detailing the last moments of a monumental
friendship. The characters are drawn carefully and well, from Legolas
and Gimli to the various others who float into and out of focus. We
even get a glimpse of some of Fiondil's beloved Valar, exquisitely
portrayed, as always.
Talent turns this story from bittersweet to hopeful, leaving one
nodding in satisfaction rather than sniffing with sadness. Although I
have to admit I did sniff - the banter between Legolas and Gimli was
so poignant that one couldn't help but feel for them both as they
exchanged their last gifts.
Nicely done, Fiondil - and thank you.
Title: Hold To Hope · Author: Nieriel Raina · Times: Late Third Age ·
ID: 709
Reviewer: Larner · 2008-09-06 07:39:48
Spoilers!
The party sent to Imladris returns without the one whose presence
Thranduil most strongly desires. How to deal with the concern?'
A very realistic reaction to the concern he must have felt on learning
his son was now one of the Nine Walkers.
Title: Battle upon the Quays · Author: Imhiriel · Races: Men: General
Drabbles · ID: 376
Reviewer: Larner · 2008-09-06 07:44:49
Spoilers!
With feints and supposed retreats the attackers lead the defenders
away. One of those commanding the assault offers himself as bait,
while another presses the attack.
In spite of (or possibly due to) its brevity, this drabble managed to
convey the anxiety and confusion felt by the Umbari defender as he
loses sight of the prince whom he'd thought their prize to find
himself face to face with....
Wonderfully done!
Title: Candles · Author: Gentle Hobbit · Races: Hobbits: Post-Ring War
· ID: 460
Reviewer: Larner · 2008-09-06 07:50:49
Spoilers!
A most gentle, poignant Yule story. The idea of Frodo being seen by
Sam as a jewel in a setting of light is uplifting and so in keeping
with my own view of both of these Hobbits....
Very sweet, and will be part of my Yule traditions to read from now on.
Title: Flame of Life · Author: Imhiriel · Times: Multi-Age:
Fixed-Length Ficlets · ID: 114
Reviewer: Larner · 2008-09-06 07:56:07
Spoilers!
This declaration by the Imperishable Flame is remarkable and
uplifting, and full worthy to be read and reread. And may we ever
seek--and find--it, as to accomplish that we must look into the face
of the Creator himself.
Inspirational!
Title: Maglor's Song · Author: Robinka · Genres: Poetry: Drama · ID: 398
Reviewer: Larner · 2008-09-06 08:00:20
Spoilers!
A rather sad poem for one of the great tragic heroes of the
Silmarillion. So much lost; so long he must wander, having at the end
given over his claim for the the Silmaril captured to the keeping of
the Sea.
Title: Good King Elessar · Author: Dreamflower · Races:
Cross-Cultural: Friendship · ID: 2
Reviewer: nancylea · 2008-09-06 18:16:39
you remind us to sometimes look into the shadows because good can hide
as well as evil.
Title: Invisible Ink · Author: alex_quine · Genres: Drama: Featuring
Boromir or Faramir · ID: 4
Reviewer: nancylea · 2008-09-06 18:18:26
there are reasons its called body art and you are a different kind of
artist. thank you.
Title: Chance Encounter · Author: przed · Races: Men: Steward's Family
· ID: 5
Reviewer: nancylea · 2008-09-06 18:21:18
at two or twenty, the words i do it myself may strike fear in the
adults around us.
Title: The Last Messenger: A Tale of Numenor · Author: Fiondil ·
Times: Second and Early Third Age · ID: 8
Reviewer: nancylea · 2008-09-06 18:23:02
... and your cover story is.....
Title: Hearts of Stone · Author: Elen Kortirion · Races: Men: General
Fixed-Length Ficlets · ID: 12
Reviewer: nancylea · 2008-09-06 18:28:48
very moving
Title: The Onion Riddle · Author: Branwyn (Lady Branwyn) · Races:
Cross-Cultural: Post-Ring War · ID: 13
Reviewer: nancylea · 2008-09-06 18:32:14
he lectures them about rumors and then not knowing more rumors
embarrasses himself; where the fairness of life?
Title: Thoughtful Company · Author: EdorasLass · Genres: Humor: Gondor
· ID: 16
Reviewer: nancylea · 2008-09-06 18:35:22
best way to expand intellect
Featuring Aragorn · ID: 622
Reviewer: nancylea · 2008-09-06 02:30:25
with as full a plate as you give aragorn, he really needed this shot
in the arm.
Title: The Kindly Airs · Author: Dwimordene · Times: Late Third Age:
General Fixed-Length Ficlets · ID: 480
Reviewer: nancylea · 2008-09-06 02:32:44
how could so vital a point of view be so overlooked, thank you for
going outside the box set.
Title: A Great Evil Unmade · Author: Linaewen · Genres: Alternate
Universe: Steward's Family · ID: 267
Reviewer: nancylea · 2008-09-06 02:40:53
great stuff must find your other works.
Title: Loss · Author: SurgicalSteel · Genres: Drama: Hurt/Comfort ·
ID: 196
Reviewer: nancylea · 2008-09-06 02:42:01
damn, girl; you are good.
Title: Gone Amiss · Author: Raksha the Demon · Genres: Drama: Ring War
Drabbles · ID: 44
Reviewer: nancylea · 2008-09-06 02:46:29
you capture that feeling with pizazz
Title: The Heart of a Home · Author: Mews1945 · Genres: Drama:
Featuring Frodo or Sam · ID: 257
Reviewer: nancylea · 2008-09-06 02:50:32
many times he has come home to the abode,
now he returns to home.
Title: Wild Swan · Author: Tanaqui · Genres: Drama: Gondor
Fixed-Length Ficlets · ID: 328
Reviewer: nancylea · 2008-09-06 02:58:42
beautiful sword play
thrust
counter
recover
advance
heated volley
reposition
recointre
recover
salute a winner
salute the field
retire from the ranks
Title: The Prisoner of Dol Guldur · Author: Soledad · Genres: Drama:
Final Partings · ID: 102
Reviewer: nancylea · 2008-09-06 03:12:01
your thranduil makes me weep, so much he survives.
Title: Primum Non Nocere (First, Do No Harm) · Author: febobe ·
Genres: Drama: Hurt/Comfort · ID: 628
Reviewer: mbumpus_99 · 2008-09-06 03:51:02
This story is very well-written, and veers from the accepted theory
that Eowyn was incompetent as a healer. The way she comforts Frodo is
so simple and yet so profound as to make me wonder why nobody else -
including the so-wise Elves - ever thought of it. Writing the story
from two points of view was genius as well.
Very nicely done!
Title: Utúlie'n Aurë · Author: Nieriel Raina · Genres: Drama: General
Fixed-Length Ficlets · ID: 163
Reviewer: Marta · 2008-09-06 04:12:56
This draws a touching connection between the bloody First Age wars and
the Ring War. Nice job capturing the greater sacrifice, in few words.
Title: A Maid Waiting · Author: Larner · Genres: Romance: Gondor · ID: 691
Reviewer: Raksha the Demon · 2008-09-06 05:30:27
Spoilers!
Larner gives us a fascinating look at life 'below stairs' in the
Citadel after the Ring War's end, through the eyes of a chambermaid,
who learns that service can be more than a means to an end. Excellent
characterisations of the OC's; and I loved the ending.
Title: Star-songs of the Eorlingas · Author: Tanaqui · Races:
Cross-Cultural: Fixed-Length Ficlets · ID: 291
Reviewer: Raksha the Demon · 2008-09-06 05:37:23
Spoilers!
A lovely series of drabbles, each one focussing on a different star
myth of the Rohirrim, as Eowyn teaches Faramir the Eorlings'
interpretations of the constellations. Beautifully written and
inventive, there is a wonderful Norse/Anglo-Saxon feel to Eowyn's
speech and the legends themselves that fits in well with all we know
of Tolkien's Rohirrim.
Title: Parting Gifts · Author: Fiondil · Races: Cross-Cultural:
Post-Ring War · ID: 452
Reviewer: mbumpus_99 · 2008-09-06 07:30:22
This is a lovely piece, detailing the last moments of a monumental
friendship. The characters are drawn carefully and well, from Legolas
and Gimli to the various others who float into and out of focus. We
even get a glimpse of some of Fiondil's beloved Valar, exquisitely
portrayed, as always.
Talent turns this story from bittersweet to hopeful, leaving one
nodding in satisfaction rather than sniffing with sadness. Although I
have to admit I did sniff - the banter between Legolas and Gimli was
so poignant that one couldn't help but feel for them both as they
exchanged their last gifts.
Nicely done, Fiondil - and thank you.
Title: Hold To Hope · Author: Nieriel Raina · Times: Late Third Age ·
ID: 709
Reviewer: Larner · 2008-09-06 07:39:48
Spoilers!
The party sent to Imladris returns without the one whose presence
Thranduil most strongly desires. How to deal with the concern?'
A very realistic reaction to the concern he must have felt on learning
his son was now one of the Nine Walkers.
Title: Battle upon the Quays · Author: Imhiriel · Races: Men: General
Drabbles · ID: 376
Reviewer: Larner · 2008-09-06 07:44:49
Spoilers!
With feints and supposed retreats the attackers lead the defenders
away. One of those commanding the assault offers himself as bait,
while another presses the attack.
In spite of (or possibly due to) its brevity, this drabble managed to
convey the anxiety and confusion felt by the Umbari defender as he
loses sight of the prince whom he'd thought their prize to find
himself face to face with....
Wonderfully done!
Title: Candles · Author: Gentle Hobbit · Races: Hobbits: Post-Ring War
· ID: 460
Reviewer: Larner · 2008-09-06 07:50:49
Spoilers!
A most gentle, poignant Yule story. The idea of Frodo being seen by
Sam as a jewel in a setting of light is uplifting and so in keeping
with my own view of both of these Hobbits....
Very sweet, and will be part of my Yule traditions to read from now on.
Title: Flame of Life · Author: Imhiriel · Times: Multi-Age:
Fixed-Length Ficlets · ID: 114
Reviewer: Larner · 2008-09-06 07:56:07
Spoilers!
This declaration by the Imperishable Flame is remarkable and
uplifting, and full worthy to be read and reread. And may we ever
seek--and find--it, as to accomplish that we must look into the face
of the Creator himself.
Inspirational!
Title: Maglor's Song · Author: Robinka · Genres: Poetry: Drama · ID: 398
Reviewer: Larner · 2008-09-06 08:00:20
Spoilers!
A rather sad poem for one of the great tragic heroes of the
Silmarillion. So much lost; so long he must wander, having at the end
given over his claim for the the Silmaril captured to the keeping of
the Sea.
Title: Good King Elessar · Author: Dreamflower · Races:
Cross-Cultural: Friendship · ID: 2
Reviewer: nancylea · 2008-09-06 18:16:39
you remind us to sometimes look into the shadows because good can hide
as well as evil.
Title: Invisible Ink · Author: alex_quine · Genres: Drama: Featuring
Boromir or Faramir · ID: 4
Reviewer: nancylea · 2008-09-06 18:18:26
there are reasons its called body art and you are a different kind of
artist. thank you.
Title: Chance Encounter · Author: przed · Races: Men: Steward's Family
· ID: 5
Reviewer: nancylea · 2008-09-06 18:21:18
at two or twenty, the words i do it myself may strike fear in the
adults around us.
Title: The Last Messenger: A Tale of Numenor · Author: Fiondil ·
Times: Second and Early Third Age · ID: 8
Reviewer: nancylea · 2008-09-06 18:23:02
... and your cover story is.....
Title: Hearts of Stone · Author: Elen Kortirion · Races: Men: General
Fixed-Length Ficlets · ID: 12
Reviewer: nancylea · 2008-09-06 18:28:48
very moving
Title: The Onion Riddle · Author: Branwyn (Lady Branwyn) · Races:
Cross-Cultural: Post-Ring War · ID: 13
Reviewer: nancylea · 2008-09-06 18:32:14
he lectures them about rumors and then not knowing more rumors
embarrasses himself; where the fairness of life?
Title: Thoughtful Company · Author: EdorasLass · Genres: Humor: Gondor
· ID: 16
Reviewer: nancylea · 2008-09-06 18:35:22
best way to expand intellect
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