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Msg# 9435
MEFA Reviews for Saturday, September 13, 2008 (Part Two) Posted by annmarwalk September 13, 2008 - 6:23:41 Topic ID# 9435Title: A Midsummer Day's Dream · Author: Raksha the Demon · Genres:
Drama: Gondor Fixed-Length Ficlets · ID: 422
Reviewer: nancylea · 2008-09-13 03:25:22
i'm glad he went quickly; and torn if it was good or bad that he
doesn't die in aragorn's arm--too cliche?
Title: Your Father Loves You · Author: Raksha the Demon · Races: Men:
Pre-Ring War Fixed-Length Ficlets · ID: 424
Reviewer: nancylea · 2008-09-13 03:28:37
onion peeling at its best. reasons upon reasons upon excuses.
Title: And all was made ready · Author: Dreamflower · Races:
Cross-Cultural: Friendship · ID: 427
Reviewer: nancylea · 2008-09-13 03:31:55
you make that morning breath, and live and explode with possibilities.
Title: The Houseless · Author: Jael · Genres: Horror · ID: 178
Reviewer: Marta · 2008-09-13 03:52:07
This one-shot has a truly eery feel, seeming both authentically
Middle-earth and at the same time incorporating the ghost story Jael
references at the end. Fans of the Mirkwood elves will probably want
to give this one a read.
Title: First Name Terms · Author: Marchwriter (The Lady of Light) ·
Races: Cross-Cultural: Elves and Men · ID: 311
Reviewer: Thundera Tiger · 2008-09-13 04:17:46
Spoilers!
Ooo, this story has some really great tension to infuse the first
meeting between Aragorn and Galadhrim. This isn't under the best of
circumstances, and Lothlorien seems to be xenophobic anyway, so the
wariness on both parts felt very natural. Wonderful tone, all around.
Title: To Give Hope · Author: peredhil lover · Races: Cross-Cultural:
Elves and Men · ID: 456
Reviewer: Thundera Tiger · 2008-09-13 04:18:27
Spoilers!
I really enjoyed this examination of Gilraen's conflicting emotions.
There is duty but there is also grief, and with grief comes a sense of
betrayal, anger, fear, and a host of other emotions all jumbled
together. Watching her overcome her grief revealed the strength of the
Dunedain within her, and I have no doubt but what she contributed
greatly to Aragorn's strength.
Title: A Little Misunderstanding · Author: Radbooks · Races:
Cross-Cultural: Elves and Men · ID: 275
Reviewer: Thundera Tiger · 2008-09-13 04:19:30
Spoilers!
I'm really quite taken with this little story. It encompasses a wide
variety of problems, emotions, and characters. First, there is a very
young Halbarad and the Rangers. Halbarad's response upon seeing
Elladan and Elrohir would have been comical were it not for what had
happened to inspire that fear. It's a grim reminder of Arathorn's fate
and the dangers faced by all the Rangers and their kin. Halbarad's
hazy memory of Aragorn's departure links up to a hazy memory of
Elladan and Elrohir to make for a terrifying prospect in Halbarad's
mind, and I have to applaud him for taking the better part of valor. I
think I would have done the same.
Then there's Elladan and Elrohir, who give us some great background
information on Arathorn's death without it ever feeling like a
flashback. We get their perspective and along with their emotions,
which are still very fresh. Their mentions of Gilraen speak volumes of
her character, too. I liked the touch about her having wanted to send
a letter, and I can only imagine at the restrictions under which she
chafes. Brilliant story all around!
Title: The Legend of the Grey Riders · Author: Jay of Lasgalen ·
Races: Cross-Cultural: Elves and Men · ID: 176
Reviewer: Thundera Tiger · 2008-09-13 04:20:17
Spoilers!
What a fascinating examination of an occurrence that Tolkien hinted at
but never fully explored. Myths and legends about ancient days are
going to naturally spring up, and within the books, the Rohirrim get a
first-hand glimpse of these myths when they encounter Merry and
Pippin. But Merry and Pippin didn't live back in the days when the
ancestors of the Rohirrim knew hobbits. Elladan and Elrohir did, and I
loved the discussion about a myth that the twins helped create. But
half the fun in having a myth is the mystery behind it, and I fully
respect the decision not to disclose the identity of the riders. That
said, I do like the idea that Faramir knows. If anyone could figure it
out, it would be him. Lovely story!
Title: The Ghost in the Garden · Author: Dawn Felagund · Races: Elves
· ID: 272
Reviewer: nancylea · 2008-09-13 04:21:41
confusing, baffling
Title: Eight Weeks · Author: Dwimordene · Genres: Humor: Other
Fixed-Length Ficlets · ID: 273
Reviewer: nancylea · 2008-09-13 04:25:28
next time can we tie him up and wax him?
Title: Arvedui v. Pelendur · Author: Roh Wyn · Genres: Non-Fiction ·
ID: 277
Reviewer: nancylea · 2008-09-13 04:40:59
and this adds to my enjoyment how? glad you won the debate. yeah,
team. rah, rah, rah.
Title: The Clear Ringing Of Silver Trumpets · Author: Lithilien
Quicksilver · Genres: Drama: Featuring Boromir or Faramir · ID: 278
Reviewer: nancylea · 2008-09-13 04:46:21
well written, smooth paced, carefully crafted, makes the sounds of
trumpets once again a symbol of triumph and victory with a fell cost
to some families.
Title: Celevon a Mallen · Author: Tanaqui · Genres: Romance: Other
Fixed-Length Ficlets · ID: 279
Reviewer: nancylea · 2008-09-13 04:51:45
touching, moving us through seasons of love and leaving us hoping for
spring.
Title: And so our friendship began... · Author: Amarok · Races:
Cross-Cultural: Elves and Men · ID: 281
Reviewer: nancylea · 2008-09-13 05:12:18
they say there are only so many plot lines and yet this is the first
time i have found this approach, very nice touch.
Title: Dark Dreams · Author: Avon · Races: Men: Steward's Family · ID: 282
Reviewer: nancylea · 2008-09-13 05:19:33
we borrow from so many when we write and sometimes we even know who
they are, congrats of naming them.
Title: Star's End · Author: Keiliss · Races: Elves: House of Elrond ·
ID: 283
Reviewer: nancylea · 2008-09-13 05:36:11
but was it fair of him to interfere, she was supposed to give back the
gift.
Title: Cold Be Hand and Heart and Bone · Author: Imhiriel · Races:
Villains: Fixed-Length Ficlets · ID: 286
Reviewer: nancylea · 2008-09-13 05:39:09
eerie, this is how he starts?
Title: The Best Sword Ever · Author: Linaewen · Times: Mid Third Age ·
ID: 290
Reviewer: nancylea · 2008-09-13 05:49:07
but how to merge childlike adoration and adult desperation?
Title: Star-songs of the Eorlingas · Author: Tanaqui · Races:
Cross-Cultural: Fixed-Length Ficlets · ID: 291
Reviewer: nancylea · 2008-09-13 05:52:50
my first time reading this i thought "newly weds learning each other
through the stars and legends of their people".
can't see faramir enjoying book learning on the subject!
Title: Epiphany · Author: Larner · Races: Cross-Cultural: Fixed-Length
Ficlets · ID: 293
Reviewer: nancylea · 2008-09-13 05:54:42
yes, how did that pass them by and didn't he do it well?
Title: Reflections in the Smoke · Author: Raksha the Demon · Times:
Late Third Age: General Fixed-Length Ficlets · ID: 294
Reviewer: nancylea · 2008-09-13 05:57:27
do you suppose they give him a new name, something like faithful unto
death?
Title: My Oaths I Will Keep · Author: Encaitariel · Races: Elves:
House of Finwe · ID: 298
Reviewer: Larner · 2008-09-13 06:39:08
The coming of Beren son of Barahir was as the footsteps of doom to the
people of Finrod Fegalund, much as the coming of Frodo Baggins
heralded much the same to the denizens of the Golden Wood. This story,
told mostly through the eyes of Gildor Inglorion, is solemn and sad;
but one can see why it was that of all those who'd lost their lives in
the Mortal Lands, Finarfin's son was one of the first to be rehoused.
His nobility and faithfulness would make him one anyone of honor would
be pleased to serve.
Beautifully, poignantly told.
Title: Dol Amroth Yule · Author: Isabeau of Greenlea · Genres:
Adventure · ID: 295
Reviewer: nancylea · 2008-09-13 06:45:50
probably the only time i have wanted to take andrahar out to the wood
shed. naughty boy!
Title: Leather · Author: Marta · Genres: Romance: Other Fixed-Length
Ficlets · ID: 297
Reviewer: nancylea · 2008-09-13 06:48:38
smell may be the primary sense, but touch is so much more!
Title: On Amon Sūl · Author: Dreamflower · Genres: Drama: Featuring
Frodo or Sam · ID: 299
Reviewer: nancylea · 2008-09-13 06:53:10
found your use of letter size very useful and inventive. good luck.
Drama: Gondor Fixed-Length Ficlets · ID: 422
Reviewer: nancylea · 2008-09-13 03:25:22
i'm glad he went quickly; and torn if it was good or bad that he
doesn't die in aragorn's arm--too cliche?
Title: Your Father Loves You · Author: Raksha the Demon · Races: Men:
Pre-Ring War Fixed-Length Ficlets · ID: 424
Reviewer: nancylea · 2008-09-13 03:28:37
onion peeling at its best. reasons upon reasons upon excuses.
Title: And all was made ready · Author: Dreamflower · Races:
Cross-Cultural: Friendship · ID: 427
Reviewer: nancylea · 2008-09-13 03:31:55
you make that morning breath, and live and explode with possibilities.
Title: The Houseless · Author: Jael · Genres: Horror · ID: 178
Reviewer: Marta · 2008-09-13 03:52:07
This one-shot has a truly eery feel, seeming both authentically
Middle-earth and at the same time incorporating the ghost story Jael
references at the end. Fans of the Mirkwood elves will probably want
to give this one a read.
Title: First Name Terms · Author: Marchwriter (The Lady of Light) ·
Races: Cross-Cultural: Elves and Men · ID: 311
Reviewer: Thundera Tiger · 2008-09-13 04:17:46
Spoilers!
Ooo, this story has some really great tension to infuse the first
meeting between Aragorn and Galadhrim. This isn't under the best of
circumstances, and Lothlorien seems to be xenophobic anyway, so the
wariness on both parts felt very natural. Wonderful tone, all around.
Title: To Give Hope · Author: peredhil lover · Races: Cross-Cultural:
Elves and Men · ID: 456
Reviewer: Thundera Tiger · 2008-09-13 04:18:27
Spoilers!
I really enjoyed this examination of Gilraen's conflicting emotions.
There is duty but there is also grief, and with grief comes a sense of
betrayal, anger, fear, and a host of other emotions all jumbled
together. Watching her overcome her grief revealed the strength of the
Dunedain within her, and I have no doubt but what she contributed
greatly to Aragorn's strength.
Title: A Little Misunderstanding · Author: Radbooks · Races:
Cross-Cultural: Elves and Men · ID: 275
Reviewer: Thundera Tiger · 2008-09-13 04:19:30
Spoilers!
I'm really quite taken with this little story. It encompasses a wide
variety of problems, emotions, and characters. First, there is a very
young Halbarad and the Rangers. Halbarad's response upon seeing
Elladan and Elrohir would have been comical were it not for what had
happened to inspire that fear. It's a grim reminder of Arathorn's fate
and the dangers faced by all the Rangers and their kin. Halbarad's
hazy memory of Aragorn's departure links up to a hazy memory of
Elladan and Elrohir to make for a terrifying prospect in Halbarad's
mind, and I have to applaud him for taking the better part of valor. I
think I would have done the same.
Then there's Elladan and Elrohir, who give us some great background
information on Arathorn's death without it ever feeling like a
flashback. We get their perspective and along with their emotions,
which are still very fresh. Their mentions of Gilraen speak volumes of
her character, too. I liked the touch about her having wanted to send
a letter, and I can only imagine at the restrictions under which she
chafes. Brilliant story all around!
Title: The Legend of the Grey Riders · Author: Jay of Lasgalen ·
Races: Cross-Cultural: Elves and Men · ID: 176
Reviewer: Thundera Tiger · 2008-09-13 04:20:17
Spoilers!
What a fascinating examination of an occurrence that Tolkien hinted at
but never fully explored. Myths and legends about ancient days are
going to naturally spring up, and within the books, the Rohirrim get a
first-hand glimpse of these myths when they encounter Merry and
Pippin. But Merry and Pippin didn't live back in the days when the
ancestors of the Rohirrim knew hobbits. Elladan and Elrohir did, and I
loved the discussion about a myth that the twins helped create. But
half the fun in having a myth is the mystery behind it, and I fully
respect the decision not to disclose the identity of the riders. That
said, I do like the idea that Faramir knows. If anyone could figure it
out, it would be him. Lovely story!
Title: The Ghost in the Garden · Author: Dawn Felagund · Races: Elves
· ID: 272
Reviewer: nancylea · 2008-09-13 04:21:41
confusing, baffling
Title: Eight Weeks · Author: Dwimordene · Genres: Humor: Other
Fixed-Length Ficlets · ID: 273
Reviewer: nancylea · 2008-09-13 04:25:28
next time can we tie him up and wax him?
Title: Arvedui v. Pelendur · Author: Roh Wyn · Genres: Non-Fiction ·
ID: 277
Reviewer: nancylea · 2008-09-13 04:40:59
and this adds to my enjoyment how? glad you won the debate. yeah,
team. rah, rah, rah.
Title: The Clear Ringing Of Silver Trumpets · Author: Lithilien
Quicksilver · Genres: Drama: Featuring Boromir or Faramir · ID: 278
Reviewer: nancylea · 2008-09-13 04:46:21
well written, smooth paced, carefully crafted, makes the sounds of
trumpets once again a symbol of triumph and victory with a fell cost
to some families.
Title: Celevon a Mallen · Author: Tanaqui · Genres: Romance: Other
Fixed-Length Ficlets · ID: 279
Reviewer: nancylea · 2008-09-13 04:51:45
touching, moving us through seasons of love and leaving us hoping for
spring.
Title: And so our friendship began... · Author: Amarok · Races:
Cross-Cultural: Elves and Men · ID: 281
Reviewer: nancylea · 2008-09-13 05:12:18
they say there are only so many plot lines and yet this is the first
time i have found this approach, very nice touch.
Title: Dark Dreams · Author: Avon · Races: Men: Steward's Family · ID: 282
Reviewer: nancylea · 2008-09-13 05:19:33
we borrow from so many when we write and sometimes we even know who
they are, congrats of naming them.
Title: Star's End · Author: Keiliss · Races: Elves: House of Elrond ·
ID: 283
Reviewer: nancylea · 2008-09-13 05:36:11
but was it fair of him to interfere, she was supposed to give back the
gift.
Title: Cold Be Hand and Heart and Bone · Author: Imhiriel · Races:
Villains: Fixed-Length Ficlets · ID: 286
Reviewer: nancylea · 2008-09-13 05:39:09
eerie, this is how he starts?
Title: The Best Sword Ever · Author: Linaewen · Times: Mid Third Age ·
ID: 290
Reviewer: nancylea · 2008-09-13 05:49:07
but how to merge childlike adoration and adult desperation?
Title: Star-songs of the Eorlingas · Author: Tanaqui · Races:
Cross-Cultural: Fixed-Length Ficlets · ID: 291
Reviewer: nancylea · 2008-09-13 05:52:50
my first time reading this i thought "newly weds learning each other
through the stars and legends of their people".
can't see faramir enjoying book learning on the subject!
Title: Epiphany · Author: Larner · Races: Cross-Cultural: Fixed-Length
Ficlets · ID: 293
Reviewer: nancylea · 2008-09-13 05:54:42
yes, how did that pass them by and didn't he do it well?
Title: Reflections in the Smoke · Author: Raksha the Demon · Times:
Late Third Age: General Fixed-Length Ficlets · ID: 294
Reviewer: nancylea · 2008-09-13 05:57:27
do you suppose they give him a new name, something like faithful unto
death?
Title: My Oaths I Will Keep · Author: Encaitariel · Races: Elves:
House of Finwe · ID: 298
Reviewer: Larner · 2008-09-13 06:39:08
The coming of Beren son of Barahir was as the footsteps of doom to the
people of Finrod Fegalund, much as the coming of Frodo Baggins
heralded much the same to the denizens of the Golden Wood. This story,
told mostly through the eyes of Gildor Inglorion, is solemn and sad;
but one can see why it was that of all those who'd lost their lives in
the Mortal Lands, Finarfin's son was one of the first to be rehoused.
His nobility and faithfulness would make him one anyone of honor would
be pleased to serve.
Beautifully, poignantly told.
Title: Dol Amroth Yule · Author: Isabeau of Greenlea · Genres:
Adventure · ID: 295
Reviewer: nancylea · 2008-09-13 06:45:50
probably the only time i have wanted to take andrahar out to the wood
shed. naughty boy!
Title: Leather · Author: Marta · Genres: Romance: Other Fixed-Length
Ficlets · ID: 297
Reviewer: nancylea · 2008-09-13 06:48:38
smell may be the primary sense, but touch is so much more!
Title: On Amon Sūl · Author: Dreamflower · Genres: Drama: Featuring
Frodo or Sam · ID: 299
Reviewer: nancylea · 2008-09-13 06:53:10
found your use of letter size very useful and inventive. good luck.
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