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Msg# 9432
MEFA Reviews for Friday, September 12, 2008 (Part One) Posted by annmarwalk September 12, 2008 - 21:25:37 Topic ID# 9432Title: A Sleep Over · Author: Phyncke · Times: First Age and Prior:
House of Finwe · ID: 160
Reviewer: nancylea · 2008-09-12 06:24:01
geuss we know how she got so impressively detatched.
Title: Comfort · Author: Bodkin · Races: Elves: House of Elrond · ID: 161
Reviewer: nancylea · 2008-09-12 06:27:30
warrior to warrior, magnificent
Title: A Dream Come True · Author: Lady Bluejay · Genres: Romance:
Gondor · ID: 162
Reviewer: nancylea · 2008-09-12 06:32:12
Spoilers!
after fighting to preserve family and becoming used to a certain level
of behaviour, he seems to have compromised himself if not her.
ahh,mumak juice!!!
Title: An Autumn Fair in Halabor · Author: Soledad · Times: Mid Third
Age · ID: 165
Reviewer: nancylea · 2008-09-12 06:33:34
wonderful read and good luck
Title: Into the Woods · Author: Gloria Mundi · Times: Modern Times ·
ID: 593
Reviewer: nancylea · 2008-09-12 06:39:59
not fond of the genre, but beautifully written.
Title: Shire · Author: Aranel Took · Genres: Poetry: Hobbits · ID: 469
Reviewer: Imhiriel · 2008-09-12 07:08:38
Spoilers!
I know I have difficulties with really appreciating tankas, so I tried
to read this one with a very conscious, aware mind, slowly letting
each single word sink in and then contemplating the "aftertaste" of
the poem as a whole in its expression and impression (and I think I've
totally muddled my metaphors now *g*).
Anyway, I really liked this poem and the images and feelings it
evokes: Buccolic charm, hominess, a rootedness to the land, to family
and custom. Calm, and peacefulness. The appreciation for what one has,
and yes, for the ["simple life"] and all it entails of joys and
contentments (and I liked the subtle reference to Bilbo's prologue
from the film).
Despite its severe limitation of length, the words chosen give a
surprisingly detailed picture, in delicate yet colourful brushstrokes.
A perfect encapsulation of what the Shire and its inhabitants stand
for in Tolkien's work. And, as far as my lay opinion can tell, a
wonderful example also of the technique and intent of a tanka.
Title: The Return · Author: Lady Bluejay · Genres: Drama · ID: 167
Reviewer: nancylea · 2008-09-12 07:16:33
gentle, subtle and handled with love, well,well done
Title: Dragons In The Trollshaws · Author: Bodkin · Genres: Adventure
· ID: 170
Reviewer: nancylea · 2008-09-12 07:20:43
when does glorfy learn not to play with fire?
Title: The Visitor · Author: Rowan · Genres: Drama · ID: 174
Reviewer: nancylea · 2008-09-12 07:30:45
a chance, just a chance to know him.
Title: The Legend of the Grey Riders · Author: Jay of Lasgalen ·
Races: Cross-Cultural: Elves and Men · ID: 176
Reviewer: nancylea · 2008-09-12 07:32:47
talk about feeding one's ego...cute
Title: The Gardener Speaks · Author: Armariel · Genres: Poetry:
Hobbits · ID: 428
Reviewer: Imhiriel · 2008-09-12 07:34:48
A moving, gentle tribute to friendship. I especially liked how Sam
recalled the gradual change the friendship between him and Frodo
underwent from the time they were both children - with Sam still very
small - to the time of the Quest and the present dire plight in dismal
horror of Mordor.
The poem touches on many very small moments that nevertheless have
much meaning for the two friends and for their lives; those bright,
joyful memories manage to pierce through and banish the ["ashy
dreams"] of the moment for a time.
Title: Care to Ride My Hot-Rod Fell Beast? · Author: viv · Genres:
Humor: Other Fixed-Length Ficlets · ID: 180
Reviewer: nancylea · 2008-09-12 07:38:14
swmarmy acheived
Title: The Ring That Sauron Forged · Author: Larner · Genres: Poetry:
Hobbits · ID: 645
Reviewer: Imhiriel · 2008-09-12 07:53:08
This poem reminds me of a game in German, where one player begins with
"I pack my suitcase and take with me...", names one item, the next
player repeats this and adds another item and so forth (and I suppose
similar games are played all over the world).
The poem is inventive and intricate despite it appearing simplistic on
the first look. There is a very tight, focussed plot thread in this
counting rhyme (or however you may call this form), that - while
telling the history of the Ring backwards - gradually tells the story
"in the right order" and inevitably builds to a meaningful climax.
Th poem is best read aloud, to enjoy the catching rhythm and
especially the *sounds* of the chosen rhymes.
Title: Frogdom · Author: Neilia · Genres: Humor: Elven Lands · ID: 192
Reviewer: nancylea · 2008-09-12 07:58:35
cheeky little tale
Title: The Language of Waves · Author: Claudia · Races: Hobbits · ID: 193
Reviewer: nancylea · 2008-09-12 08:00:59
peaceful little adventure you give him
Title: Some Seasons · Author: sophinisba solis · Races: Hobbits:
Post-Ring War · ID: 199
Reviewer: nancylea · 2008-09-12 08:04:42
theirs was a course that needed careful steering, you did it good
Title: The Westering Fire · Author: Aprilkat · Races: Hobbits · ID: 200
Reviewer: nancylea · 2008-09-12 08:06:19
our hero----deeeep sighhhhhhhhhhhhh
Title: My Shining Stars · Author: Oshun · Races: Elves: House of
Elrond · ID: 371
Reviewer: Marta · 2008-09-12 16:04:45
Spoilers!
I can easily see Elrond feeling just this way toward his father, and
the fact that he still hopes to see the star of Earendil speaks highly
of his characters. A very nice piece of character writing.
Title: No Man's Land · Author: Branwyn (Lady Branwyn) · Genres:
Alternate Universe: Drabbles · ID: 726
Reviewer: Marta · 2008-09-12 16:05:13
*shivers* Given how many of his close friends died in that war and his
Germanic name, this seems all too likely. A not-so-pleasant
possibility, but a fine look at what might have been.
Title: The Healers from the Sea · Author: Mews1945 · Genres: Drama:
Hurt/Comfort · ID: 202
Reviewer: nancylea · 2008-09-12 19:53:48
wonderful story, should have been cross-cultural as smart as they are
Title: Men of the Twilight · Author: Elena Tiriel · Genres: Romance:
Drabbles · ID: 209
Reviewer: nancylea · 2008-09-12 20:06:16
pretty posey
Title: A Matter of Ill Reputation · Author: Lily · Races: Hobbits:
Childhood · ID: 210
Reviewer: nancylea · 2008-09-12 20:07:30
the travails of youth
Title: Riding the Waves · Author: Claudia · Times: Fourth Age and
Beyond · ID: 211
Reviewer: nancylea · 2008-09-12 20:09:19
Spoilers!
not sure i like surferboy image for frodo
Title: Sharing Good News · Author: Imhiriel · Genres: Humor: Drabbles
· ID: 216
Reviewer: nancylea · 2008-09-12 20:11:17
knew they were old friends, but really?????
Title: Fit for a King · Author: Imhiriel · Times: Fourth Age and
Beyond: Fixed-Length Ficlets · ID: 217
Reviewer: nancylea · 2008-09-12 20:13:15
boys will be boys, add horses and expect more
House of Finwe · ID: 160
Reviewer: nancylea · 2008-09-12 06:24:01
geuss we know how she got so impressively detatched.
Title: Comfort · Author: Bodkin · Races: Elves: House of Elrond · ID: 161
Reviewer: nancylea · 2008-09-12 06:27:30
warrior to warrior, magnificent
Title: A Dream Come True · Author: Lady Bluejay · Genres: Romance:
Gondor · ID: 162
Reviewer: nancylea · 2008-09-12 06:32:12
Spoilers!
after fighting to preserve family and becoming used to a certain level
of behaviour, he seems to have compromised himself if not her.
ahh,mumak juice!!!
Title: An Autumn Fair in Halabor · Author: Soledad · Times: Mid Third
Age · ID: 165
Reviewer: nancylea · 2008-09-12 06:33:34
wonderful read and good luck
Title: Into the Woods · Author: Gloria Mundi · Times: Modern Times ·
ID: 593
Reviewer: nancylea · 2008-09-12 06:39:59
not fond of the genre, but beautifully written.
Title: Shire · Author: Aranel Took · Genres: Poetry: Hobbits · ID: 469
Reviewer: Imhiriel · 2008-09-12 07:08:38
Spoilers!
I know I have difficulties with really appreciating tankas, so I tried
to read this one with a very conscious, aware mind, slowly letting
each single word sink in and then contemplating the "aftertaste" of
the poem as a whole in its expression and impression (and I think I've
totally muddled my metaphors now *g*).
Anyway, I really liked this poem and the images and feelings it
evokes: Buccolic charm, hominess, a rootedness to the land, to family
and custom. Calm, and peacefulness. The appreciation for what one has,
and yes, for the ["simple life"] and all it entails of joys and
contentments (and I liked the subtle reference to Bilbo's prologue
from the film).
Despite its severe limitation of length, the words chosen give a
surprisingly detailed picture, in delicate yet colourful brushstrokes.
A perfect encapsulation of what the Shire and its inhabitants stand
for in Tolkien's work. And, as far as my lay opinion can tell, a
wonderful example also of the technique and intent of a tanka.
Title: The Return · Author: Lady Bluejay · Genres: Drama · ID: 167
Reviewer: nancylea · 2008-09-12 07:16:33
gentle, subtle and handled with love, well,well done
Title: Dragons In The Trollshaws · Author: Bodkin · Genres: Adventure
· ID: 170
Reviewer: nancylea · 2008-09-12 07:20:43
when does glorfy learn not to play with fire?
Title: The Visitor · Author: Rowan · Genres: Drama · ID: 174
Reviewer: nancylea · 2008-09-12 07:30:45
a chance, just a chance to know him.
Title: The Legend of the Grey Riders · Author: Jay of Lasgalen ·
Races: Cross-Cultural: Elves and Men · ID: 176
Reviewer: nancylea · 2008-09-12 07:32:47
talk about feeding one's ego...cute
Title: The Gardener Speaks · Author: Armariel · Genres: Poetry:
Hobbits · ID: 428
Reviewer: Imhiriel · 2008-09-12 07:34:48
A moving, gentle tribute to friendship. I especially liked how Sam
recalled the gradual change the friendship between him and Frodo
underwent from the time they were both children - with Sam still very
small - to the time of the Quest and the present dire plight in dismal
horror of Mordor.
The poem touches on many very small moments that nevertheless have
much meaning for the two friends and for their lives; those bright,
joyful memories manage to pierce through and banish the ["ashy
dreams"] of the moment for a time.
Title: Care to Ride My Hot-Rod Fell Beast? · Author: viv · Genres:
Humor: Other Fixed-Length Ficlets · ID: 180
Reviewer: nancylea · 2008-09-12 07:38:14
swmarmy acheived
Title: The Ring That Sauron Forged · Author: Larner · Genres: Poetry:
Hobbits · ID: 645
Reviewer: Imhiriel · 2008-09-12 07:53:08
This poem reminds me of a game in German, where one player begins with
"I pack my suitcase and take with me...", names one item, the next
player repeats this and adds another item and so forth (and I suppose
similar games are played all over the world).
The poem is inventive and intricate despite it appearing simplistic on
the first look. There is a very tight, focussed plot thread in this
counting rhyme (or however you may call this form), that - while
telling the history of the Ring backwards - gradually tells the story
"in the right order" and inevitably builds to a meaningful climax.
Th poem is best read aloud, to enjoy the catching rhythm and
especially the *sounds* of the chosen rhymes.
Title: Frogdom · Author: Neilia · Genres: Humor: Elven Lands · ID: 192
Reviewer: nancylea · 2008-09-12 07:58:35
cheeky little tale
Title: The Language of Waves · Author: Claudia · Races: Hobbits · ID: 193
Reviewer: nancylea · 2008-09-12 08:00:59
peaceful little adventure you give him
Title: Some Seasons · Author: sophinisba solis · Races: Hobbits:
Post-Ring War · ID: 199
Reviewer: nancylea · 2008-09-12 08:04:42
theirs was a course that needed careful steering, you did it good
Title: The Westering Fire · Author: Aprilkat · Races: Hobbits · ID: 200
Reviewer: nancylea · 2008-09-12 08:06:19
our hero----deeeep sighhhhhhhhhhhhh
Title: My Shining Stars · Author: Oshun · Races: Elves: House of
Elrond · ID: 371
Reviewer: Marta · 2008-09-12 16:04:45
Spoilers!
I can easily see Elrond feeling just this way toward his father, and
the fact that he still hopes to see the star of Earendil speaks highly
of his characters. A very nice piece of character writing.
Title: No Man's Land · Author: Branwyn (Lady Branwyn) · Genres:
Alternate Universe: Drabbles · ID: 726
Reviewer: Marta · 2008-09-12 16:05:13
*shivers* Given how many of his close friends died in that war and his
Germanic name, this seems all too likely. A not-so-pleasant
possibility, but a fine look at what might have been.
Title: The Healers from the Sea · Author: Mews1945 · Genres: Drama:
Hurt/Comfort · ID: 202
Reviewer: nancylea · 2008-09-12 19:53:48
wonderful story, should have been cross-cultural as smart as they are
Title: Men of the Twilight · Author: Elena Tiriel · Genres: Romance:
Drabbles · ID: 209
Reviewer: nancylea · 2008-09-12 20:06:16
pretty posey
Title: A Matter of Ill Reputation · Author: Lily · Races: Hobbits:
Childhood · ID: 210
Reviewer: nancylea · 2008-09-12 20:07:30
the travails of youth
Title: Riding the Waves · Author: Claudia · Times: Fourth Age and
Beyond · ID: 211
Reviewer: nancylea · 2008-09-12 20:09:19
Spoilers!
not sure i like surferboy image for frodo
Title: Sharing Good News · Author: Imhiriel · Genres: Humor: Drabbles
· ID: 216
Reviewer: nancylea · 2008-09-12 20:11:17
knew they were old friends, but really?????
Title: Fit for a King · Author: Imhiriel · Times: Fourth Age and
Beyond: Fixed-Length Ficlets · ID: 217
Reviewer: nancylea · 2008-09-12 20:13:15
boys will be boys, add horses and expect more
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