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Msg# 9452
MEFA Reviews for Tuesday, September 23, 2008 (Part One) Posted by annmarwalk September 23, 2008 - 19:23:07 Topic ID# 9452Title: Choices · Author: brindlemom2 · Times: First Age and Prior ·
ID: 184
Reviewer: Raksha the Demon · 2008-09-23 03:27:31
Spoilers!
Interesting story about the ramifications of Elros' choice of
mortality. Good exposition of the differences between the two
legendary brothers.
Title: Lingering Shadow · Author: Shireling · Genres: Drama: Featuring
Boromir or Faramir · ID: 412
Reviewer: Raksha the Demon · 2008-09-23 03:36:06
Spoilers!
Shireling writes stories exploring the effects of war, torture and
sorrow upon her heroes (usually Faramir). Here, Faramir is haunted by
a Ranger he thought killed in the Ring War. Good exploration of the
power of both the Black Breath and the horrors of war to damage
otherwise strong minds.
Title: Out of Memory and Time · Author: Shireling · Genres: Drama:
Hurt/Comfort · ID: 136
Reviewer: Raksha the Demon · 2008-09-23 04:11:57
Spoilers!
Shireling spins a complex tale of sorrow, pain and physical/spiritual
rebirth, that begins when a trading vessel out of Dol Amroth fishes a
nearly dead man out of the Anduin. The narrative takes the reader from
Minas Tirith to the ship, to coastal towns, and then to the North, and
an interesting sojourn in the Grey Havens. Good usage of Radagast, too.
Hurt/comfort aficionados should really enjoy this story.
Title: Consolation · Author: Isabeau of Greenlea · Races: Men:
Steward's Family · ID: 341
Reviewer: Larner · 2008-09-23 06:53:49
Spoilers!
The battle in which the Bridge of Osgiliath was destroyed in hopes of
keeping the troops of Mordor east of the Anduin was one of the most
devastating in the history of Gondor, and few who'd struggled to
destroy the bridge survived. That Boromir would successfully manage to
find a way of easing his brother's grief at the loss of many of his
men is a delightful relief.
I was delighted to learn that at least one of Faramir's men wasn't,
and that although she was literate she wished for further discussion
from Faramir to appreciate his book.
Certainly the story was well titled. Boromir shines as faithfully as
the jewels he was named for.
Title: In The Midst Of Summer · Author: Cuthalion · Genres: Drama:
Final Partings · ID: 270
Reviewer: Larner · 2008-09-23 07:07:04
Spoilers!
It may be just after midsummer, but for Samwise Gamgee, newly bereft
of his beloved wife, it may as well be winter. And there are the
children--and grandchildren--to think of also, who are likely to be
drawn to his side no matter what. But then, in the blue of the
heliotrope----
Poignant and rich with detail, gently and lovingly described. The
sadness and hopefulness of his position becomes clear at last.
Title: The Conscience of the King · Author: Raksha the Demon · Genres:
Humor · ID: 649
Reviewer: Larner · 2008-09-23 07:19:04
Spoilers!
Eomer King is deep in debate with his worst opponent as to what he
wishes to do to the one with plans for Eowyn's virtue--save that one
is her new husband!
A marvelous, humorous, endearing examination of the cognitive
dissonance that tends to strike us when large changes, both desirable
and disturbing at the same time, come to us. I can so imagine the
competing emotions chasing one another across his face as he watches
Eowyn and Faramir kissing and holding one another.
So true to our human nature!
Title: Merry on the Pelennor Fields · Author: Primsong · Genres:
Poetry: Drama · ID: 720
Reviewer: Larner · 2008-09-23 07:25:49
Spoilers!
Written in free verse, this poetic description of Merry's thoughts in
the wake of the destruction of the Witch-king is fantastically
written, and definitely a poem I recommend to all. It clearly reflects
the almost fragmented thought and still-shocked wonder and horror that
accompanied the realization that this one is no more--but the same is
true of Theoden King as well, whose horse has crushed him, ensuring
his death.
Primsong's writing is always a pleasure to read, for she's a master at
it. This reminds me of just why I so love her work. Images are so
perfectly drawn, and mood so well and delicately conveyed.
Title: Surprise Inspection · Author: AmandaK · Genres: Humor: Gondor ·
ID: 207
Reviewer: Larner · 2008-09-23 10:14:08
Spoilers!
Oh, but it WAS a HOT day. That was, after all, part of the reason
Boromir himself wanted an excuse to leave the White City. But as to
what the men of the garrison there in Osgiliath were doing to ease
their discomfort....
A wonderful laugh, well paced!
Title: Out of Memory and Time · Author: Shireling · Genres: Drama:
Hurt/Comfort · ID: 136
Reviewer: Larner · 2008-09-23 10:20:14
Spoilers!
An AU tale that is well worth the reading.
They call him Minnow, for he does not know his own identity, and he
was pulled from the Anduin, and had been tortured and beaten--and
deafened by blows to the head.
Meanwhile, the realm mourns for its Steward, who was taken and
tortured by traitors, and whose body, it was said, was thrown into the
river.
What does the one have to do with the other?
Watching Minnow find himself again, finally braving the horrible
memories he bears, is heartbreaking.
An intriguing story that draws you into it.
Title: The Librarian · Author: Jay of Lasgalen · Races: Elves: Family
· ID: 700
Reviewer: Larner · 2008-09-23 10:31:01
Spoilers!
Small children of all sorts can be inspired to emulate actions they
read or hear in tales, and so it is with Thranduil's small son, who
plays at "The Naughty Little Squirrel" and gets in trouble. But when
he gets into history----
A lovely laugh of a tale, beautifully crafted.
Title: Seas of Fate · Author: Thundera Tiger · Races: Cross-Cultural:
Elves and Men · ID: 487
Reviewer: Larner · 2008-09-23 10:39:12
Spoilers!
Caught in the claws of the Sea Longing, Legolas turns to the Prince of
Dol Amroth for aid in preparing for the day when he shall finally give
into it. First, however, he must learn he will never master the sea,
much less work in partnership with it. That understanding must go
before the rest....
As haunting as the sound of gulls' cries and the sussuration of waves
upon the shore; as filled with power as Osse dancing amidst the winds
and waves of the storm!
Title: Things as they were in all the days of my life · Author:
Tanaqui · Races: Men: Pre-Ring War Fixed-Length Ficlets · ID: 393
Reviewer: Larner · 2008-09-23 10:53:59
Spoilers!
The title of this piece had to have been chosen for the irony of the
statement made by Denethor to Gandalf. He would have all be as it had
always been? Yet he is not now the one he was as a youth!
The story begins from the point of view of Hurin, wordlessly ordered
by Denethor to see to the Steward's sons; sparring and wrestling turn
to tales of youthful mischief, the steps taken in order to win his
bride, the growing suspicions of his father's new favorite, the grief
and weight of responsibility that robbed him of his native delight in
life and turned him grim.
A delightful series that turns as sad as its subject in the end.
Again, vignettes are well chosen and strung together in a masterly
way. Tanaqui has indeed become one of the best authors of her chosen
literary form.
Title: Fine Art for Future Generations · Author: stefaniab · Genres:
Humor: Gondor · ID: 561
Reviewer: Larner · 2008-09-23 11:07:55
Spoilers!
I know the Advent calendar challenges utilized some of the most awful
works of fan-art from past calendars imaginable, but the picture on
which this one was based had to be the worst of the worst! I remember
opening my calendar to this page that year and wanting to hurl! The
death of Boromir as the Pieta? And Boromir's body so twisted as to be
totally unrealistic? And the youthful princes of the realm and
Ithilien think it's COOL?
My sympathies are with Arwen in this one! You have caught the
grotesque nature of the thing in her reaction. I'd have done more than
not give the guy another commission--I'd have had him banished to Harad!
Hilariously told.
Title: Early Winter at Himring Hill · Author: Oshun · Genres: Romance:
Elven Lands · ID: 79
Reviewer: Imhiriel · 2008-09-23 13:36:02
Oshun teases out a happy, joyful moment in the interstices of the
endless tragedies of the Silmarillion, and shows how the reality of
the friendship between Fingon and Maedhros might have been in good
times (and I liked that it was left open to interpretation). The
descriptions were lovely, a wonderful backdrop for this welcome. The
good cheer and spirit of the characters were conveyed very well - I
could feel my own mood lift.
Title: Elflings · Author: Jael · Races: Elves: Family · ID: 348
Reviewer: crowdaughter · 2008-09-23 13:37:40
Spoilers!
I have been laughing at this tale when I first read it, and always
when I reread it I laugh again. In true form, Jael manages to connect
great humor, nice side quips, and detailed and insightful description,
to a funny little tale that gives us a hilarious glimpse at the
dangers and tribulations of raising young woodland elf boys as well as
some interesting glimpses at Oropher's background and at the beginning
stages of his Greenwood realm.
I also love the background view we get of the dynamics of the
relationship between Thranduil's butler, Galion, and Thranduil in
Jael's universe, here. Galion is a canon character mentioned just in
passing in [The Hobbit], but in Jael's hands, he has become so much of
distinguished person, that it is by now hard for me to imagine him
otherwise, and see his connections to his king differently than she
has imagined it. Here, we see the beginnings of this relationship, and
we also learn much information about Oropher's background before he
decided to go east.
Finally, the glimpse we get at the relationship between Oropher and
Amdir, Greenwood and Lothlorien in that stage of both realm, in this
little tale, are interesting, too. All in all a well-rounded up story,
which is much enjoyable.
Except, maybe, for one of the poor OC's of this tale. *Brik-brik*! ;)
Title: A Perfect World · Author: mistycracraft · Genres: Romance:
Elven Lands · ID: 248
Reviewer: Imhiriel · 2008-09-23 13:51:41
I find the dialogue somewhat stilted, but I really like how this sweet
ficlet is so unabashedly romantic: The surroundings are described as
through a soft focus lense, lush and just on the right side of
over-the-top for this story.
Title: All That Remained · Author: Allee · Genres: Drama: Featuring
the Noldor · ID: 155
Reviewer: crowdaughter · 2008-09-23 13:59:12
Spoilers!
This is a most compelling tale, and very unusual, as well. Normally,
we do not see Gilraen portrayed as anything but wise and graceful, and
the idea that she could have had a hard time dealing with the death of
her husband, even could have given in to despair at some point, seems
ill-fitting with the mother of him who was called Hope and grew up to
be Aragorn Elessar. However, this tale gives us that possible
alternative view in a very convincing way.
The fact that in the end, Gilraen does not seem the poorer or less
likable or strong for this different view, and also, that her behavior
in the end make something change for the family of her host, as well,
is another great point of this tale. Very well done, indeed!
Title: Bitter Sweet · Author: annmarwalk · Genres: Alternate Universe:
Steward's Family · ID: 536
Reviewer: crowdaughter · 2008-09-23 14:10:42
A very interesting AU, and the way it brings over the differences and
their impact with so little effort is greatly done, indeed. Lovely work!
Title: Fatherhood · Author: annmarwalk · Genres: Humor: Drabbles · ID: 547
Reviewer: crowdaughter · 2008-09-23 14:12:24
Spoilers!
What a lovely way to use that phrase, and what a great reason to give
a girl a pony! Greatly done!
Title: Upon the Pebbled Shore · Author: aranelgoldenflower · Genres:
Drama: Final Partings · ID: 171
Reviewer: crowdaughter · 2008-09-23 14:23:25
A sad, deep piece with a very poignant end, powerful impact and a lot
of insightful remarks. It is a tragic thought that in the end that
should have come to be their fate, too, but it is also a very likely
outcome; and I loved the way the author introduced the different
choices, here. Great piece, very well executed!
Title: Labour Pains · Author: Aratlithiel · Genres: Humor: Shire · ID: 483
Reviewer: crowdaughter · 2008-09-23 14:36:12
This is a funny little story with a woefully beset Frodo in a most
irritating, and very funny, situation. It also sets a very different
light on the reasons why he might have chosen to sail, in the end.
After all, the situation in question is not likely to stop being
repeated, anytime soon...
Lovely done, and very, very funny, indeed. And I normally even do not
like Hobbit-centered stories, that much! This one, however, was well
worth the read. Every single minute of it!
Thank you! ;)
Title: On Hobbits · Author: Aratlithiel · Genres: Non-Fiction · ID: 457
Reviewer: crowdaughter · 2008-09-23 14:41:22
Very interesting essay, especially on the part why Hobbits - and
especially the Hobbit who chose to take the quest - are so
fascinating. I especially liked the description of the Hobbits as a
lot, and about Sam. Thank you!
Title: A Smile · Author: Aria · Races: Elves: House of Finwe · ID: 321
Reviewer: crowdaughter · 2008-09-23 14:56:50
This is a powerful piece, and it gives deep insight into the upheavals
of the family rift between Celebrimbor and his father, as well as
between the Sons of Feanor and their cousins. Kudos for giving a
powerful gap-filler to so short a quote of the Silmarillion!
Title: Of Dreams... · Author: Avon · Races: Men: General Fixed-Length
Ficlets · ID: 7
Reviewer: crowdaughter · 2008-09-23 15:04:19
A poignant view at Aragorn, and at what makes out his desires and
wishes, captured with few words, but great images. Very well done!
Title: Generations · Author: Bodkin · Genres: Drama: Featuring Aragorn
· ID: 508
Reviewer: crowdaughter · 2008-09-23 15:16:40
A very interesting view at Eldarion, and the problems it brings to
have Aragorn Elessar as a father, especially when still being a
teenager. And of not sharing his kind of interests. Among other things. ;)
Lovely tale, and very well executed. Thank you for writing and sharing!
ID: 184
Reviewer: Raksha the Demon · 2008-09-23 03:27:31
Spoilers!
Interesting story about the ramifications of Elros' choice of
mortality. Good exposition of the differences between the two
legendary brothers.
Title: Lingering Shadow · Author: Shireling · Genres: Drama: Featuring
Boromir or Faramir · ID: 412
Reviewer: Raksha the Demon · 2008-09-23 03:36:06
Spoilers!
Shireling writes stories exploring the effects of war, torture and
sorrow upon her heroes (usually Faramir). Here, Faramir is haunted by
a Ranger he thought killed in the Ring War. Good exploration of the
power of both the Black Breath and the horrors of war to damage
otherwise strong minds.
Title: Out of Memory and Time · Author: Shireling · Genres: Drama:
Hurt/Comfort · ID: 136
Reviewer: Raksha the Demon · 2008-09-23 04:11:57
Spoilers!
Shireling spins a complex tale of sorrow, pain and physical/spiritual
rebirth, that begins when a trading vessel out of Dol Amroth fishes a
nearly dead man out of the Anduin. The narrative takes the reader from
Minas Tirith to the ship, to coastal towns, and then to the North, and
an interesting sojourn in the Grey Havens. Good usage of Radagast, too.
Hurt/comfort aficionados should really enjoy this story.
Title: Consolation · Author: Isabeau of Greenlea · Races: Men:
Steward's Family · ID: 341
Reviewer: Larner · 2008-09-23 06:53:49
Spoilers!
The battle in which the Bridge of Osgiliath was destroyed in hopes of
keeping the troops of Mordor east of the Anduin was one of the most
devastating in the history of Gondor, and few who'd struggled to
destroy the bridge survived. That Boromir would successfully manage to
find a way of easing his brother's grief at the loss of many of his
men is a delightful relief.
I was delighted to learn that at least one of Faramir's men wasn't,
and that although she was literate she wished for further discussion
from Faramir to appreciate his book.
Certainly the story was well titled. Boromir shines as faithfully as
the jewels he was named for.
Title: In The Midst Of Summer · Author: Cuthalion · Genres: Drama:
Final Partings · ID: 270
Reviewer: Larner · 2008-09-23 07:07:04
Spoilers!
It may be just after midsummer, but for Samwise Gamgee, newly bereft
of his beloved wife, it may as well be winter. And there are the
children--and grandchildren--to think of also, who are likely to be
drawn to his side no matter what. But then, in the blue of the
heliotrope----
Poignant and rich with detail, gently and lovingly described. The
sadness and hopefulness of his position becomes clear at last.
Title: The Conscience of the King · Author: Raksha the Demon · Genres:
Humor · ID: 649
Reviewer: Larner · 2008-09-23 07:19:04
Spoilers!
Eomer King is deep in debate with his worst opponent as to what he
wishes to do to the one with plans for Eowyn's virtue--save that one
is her new husband!
A marvelous, humorous, endearing examination of the cognitive
dissonance that tends to strike us when large changes, both desirable
and disturbing at the same time, come to us. I can so imagine the
competing emotions chasing one another across his face as he watches
Eowyn and Faramir kissing and holding one another.
So true to our human nature!
Title: Merry on the Pelennor Fields · Author: Primsong · Genres:
Poetry: Drama · ID: 720
Reviewer: Larner · 2008-09-23 07:25:49
Spoilers!
Written in free verse, this poetic description of Merry's thoughts in
the wake of the destruction of the Witch-king is fantastically
written, and definitely a poem I recommend to all. It clearly reflects
the almost fragmented thought and still-shocked wonder and horror that
accompanied the realization that this one is no more--but the same is
true of Theoden King as well, whose horse has crushed him, ensuring
his death.
Primsong's writing is always a pleasure to read, for she's a master at
it. This reminds me of just why I so love her work. Images are so
perfectly drawn, and mood so well and delicately conveyed.
Title: Surprise Inspection · Author: AmandaK · Genres: Humor: Gondor ·
ID: 207
Reviewer: Larner · 2008-09-23 10:14:08
Spoilers!
Oh, but it WAS a HOT day. That was, after all, part of the reason
Boromir himself wanted an excuse to leave the White City. But as to
what the men of the garrison there in Osgiliath were doing to ease
their discomfort....
A wonderful laugh, well paced!
Title: Out of Memory and Time · Author: Shireling · Genres: Drama:
Hurt/Comfort · ID: 136
Reviewer: Larner · 2008-09-23 10:20:14
Spoilers!
An AU tale that is well worth the reading.
They call him Minnow, for he does not know his own identity, and he
was pulled from the Anduin, and had been tortured and beaten--and
deafened by blows to the head.
Meanwhile, the realm mourns for its Steward, who was taken and
tortured by traitors, and whose body, it was said, was thrown into the
river.
What does the one have to do with the other?
Watching Minnow find himself again, finally braving the horrible
memories he bears, is heartbreaking.
An intriguing story that draws you into it.
Title: The Librarian · Author: Jay of Lasgalen · Races: Elves: Family
· ID: 700
Reviewer: Larner · 2008-09-23 10:31:01
Spoilers!
Small children of all sorts can be inspired to emulate actions they
read or hear in tales, and so it is with Thranduil's small son, who
plays at "The Naughty Little Squirrel" and gets in trouble. But when
he gets into history----
A lovely laugh of a tale, beautifully crafted.
Title: Seas of Fate · Author: Thundera Tiger · Races: Cross-Cultural:
Elves and Men · ID: 487
Reviewer: Larner · 2008-09-23 10:39:12
Spoilers!
Caught in the claws of the Sea Longing, Legolas turns to the Prince of
Dol Amroth for aid in preparing for the day when he shall finally give
into it. First, however, he must learn he will never master the sea,
much less work in partnership with it. That understanding must go
before the rest....
As haunting as the sound of gulls' cries and the sussuration of waves
upon the shore; as filled with power as Osse dancing amidst the winds
and waves of the storm!
Title: Things as they were in all the days of my life · Author:
Tanaqui · Races: Men: Pre-Ring War Fixed-Length Ficlets · ID: 393
Reviewer: Larner · 2008-09-23 10:53:59
Spoilers!
The title of this piece had to have been chosen for the irony of the
statement made by Denethor to Gandalf. He would have all be as it had
always been? Yet he is not now the one he was as a youth!
The story begins from the point of view of Hurin, wordlessly ordered
by Denethor to see to the Steward's sons; sparring and wrestling turn
to tales of youthful mischief, the steps taken in order to win his
bride, the growing suspicions of his father's new favorite, the grief
and weight of responsibility that robbed him of his native delight in
life and turned him grim.
A delightful series that turns as sad as its subject in the end.
Again, vignettes are well chosen and strung together in a masterly
way. Tanaqui has indeed become one of the best authors of her chosen
literary form.
Title: Fine Art for Future Generations · Author: stefaniab · Genres:
Humor: Gondor · ID: 561
Reviewer: Larner · 2008-09-23 11:07:55
Spoilers!
I know the Advent calendar challenges utilized some of the most awful
works of fan-art from past calendars imaginable, but the picture on
which this one was based had to be the worst of the worst! I remember
opening my calendar to this page that year and wanting to hurl! The
death of Boromir as the Pieta? And Boromir's body so twisted as to be
totally unrealistic? And the youthful princes of the realm and
Ithilien think it's COOL?
My sympathies are with Arwen in this one! You have caught the
grotesque nature of the thing in her reaction. I'd have done more than
not give the guy another commission--I'd have had him banished to Harad!
Hilariously told.
Title: Early Winter at Himring Hill · Author: Oshun · Genres: Romance:
Elven Lands · ID: 79
Reviewer: Imhiriel · 2008-09-23 13:36:02
Oshun teases out a happy, joyful moment in the interstices of the
endless tragedies of the Silmarillion, and shows how the reality of
the friendship between Fingon and Maedhros might have been in good
times (and I liked that it was left open to interpretation). The
descriptions were lovely, a wonderful backdrop for this welcome. The
good cheer and spirit of the characters were conveyed very well - I
could feel my own mood lift.
Title: Elflings · Author: Jael · Races: Elves: Family · ID: 348
Reviewer: crowdaughter · 2008-09-23 13:37:40
Spoilers!
I have been laughing at this tale when I first read it, and always
when I reread it I laugh again. In true form, Jael manages to connect
great humor, nice side quips, and detailed and insightful description,
to a funny little tale that gives us a hilarious glimpse at the
dangers and tribulations of raising young woodland elf boys as well as
some interesting glimpses at Oropher's background and at the beginning
stages of his Greenwood realm.
I also love the background view we get of the dynamics of the
relationship between Thranduil's butler, Galion, and Thranduil in
Jael's universe, here. Galion is a canon character mentioned just in
passing in [The Hobbit], but in Jael's hands, he has become so much of
distinguished person, that it is by now hard for me to imagine him
otherwise, and see his connections to his king differently than she
has imagined it. Here, we see the beginnings of this relationship, and
we also learn much information about Oropher's background before he
decided to go east.
Finally, the glimpse we get at the relationship between Oropher and
Amdir, Greenwood and Lothlorien in that stage of both realm, in this
little tale, are interesting, too. All in all a well-rounded up story,
which is much enjoyable.
Except, maybe, for one of the poor OC's of this tale. *Brik-brik*! ;)
Title: A Perfect World · Author: mistycracraft · Genres: Romance:
Elven Lands · ID: 248
Reviewer: Imhiriel · 2008-09-23 13:51:41
I find the dialogue somewhat stilted, but I really like how this sweet
ficlet is so unabashedly romantic: The surroundings are described as
through a soft focus lense, lush and just on the right side of
over-the-top for this story.
Title: All That Remained · Author: Allee · Genres: Drama: Featuring
the Noldor · ID: 155
Reviewer: crowdaughter · 2008-09-23 13:59:12
Spoilers!
This is a most compelling tale, and very unusual, as well. Normally,
we do not see Gilraen portrayed as anything but wise and graceful, and
the idea that she could have had a hard time dealing with the death of
her husband, even could have given in to despair at some point, seems
ill-fitting with the mother of him who was called Hope and grew up to
be Aragorn Elessar. However, this tale gives us that possible
alternative view in a very convincing way.
The fact that in the end, Gilraen does not seem the poorer or less
likable or strong for this different view, and also, that her behavior
in the end make something change for the family of her host, as well,
is another great point of this tale. Very well done, indeed!
Title: Bitter Sweet · Author: annmarwalk · Genres: Alternate Universe:
Steward's Family · ID: 536
Reviewer: crowdaughter · 2008-09-23 14:10:42
A very interesting AU, and the way it brings over the differences and
their impact with so little effort is greatly done, indeed. Lovely work!
Title: Fatherhood · Author: annmarwalk · Genres: Humor: Drabbles · ID: 547
Reviewer: crowdaughter · 2008-09-23 14:12:24
Spoilers!
What a lovely way to use that phrase, and what a great reason to give
a girl a pony! Greatly done!
Title: Upon the Pebbled Shore · Author: aranelgoldenflower · Genres:
Drama: Final Partings · ID: 171
Reviewer: crowdaughter · 2008-09-23 14:23:25
A sad, deep piece with a very poignant end, powerful impact and a lot
of insightful remarks. It is a tragic thought that in the end that
should have come to be their fate, too, but it is also a very likely
outcome; and I loved the way the author introduced the different
choices, here. Great piece, very well executed!
Title: Labour Pains · Author: Aratlithiel · Genres: Humor: Shire · ID: 483
Reviewer: crowdaughter · 2008-09-23 14:36:12
This is a funny little story with a woefully beset Frodo in a most
irritating, and very funny, situation. It also sets a very different
light on the reasons why he might have chosen to sail, in the end.
After all, the situation in question is not likely to stop being
repeated, anytime soon...
Lovely done, and very, very funny, indeed. And I normally even do not
like Hobbit-centered stories, that much! This one, however, was well
worth the read. Every single minute of it!
Thank you! ;)
Title: On Hobbits · Author: Aratlithiel · Genres: Non-Fiction · ID: 457
Reviewer: crowdaughter · 2008-09-23 14:41:22
Very interesting essay, especially on the part why Hobbits - and
especially the Hobbit who chose to take the quest - are so
fascinating. I especially liked the description of the Hobbits as a
lot, and about Sam. Thank you!
Title: A Smile · Author: Aria · Races: Elves: House of Finwe · ID: 321
Reviewer: crowdaughter · 2008-09-23 14:56:50
This is a powerful piece, and it gives deep insight into the upheavals
of the family rift between Celebrimbor and his father, as well as
between the Sons of Feanor and their cousins. Kudos for giving a
powerful gap-filler to so short a quote of the Silmarillion!
Title: Of Dreams... · Author: Avon · Races: Men: General Fixed-Length
Ficlets · ID: 7
Reviewer: crowdaughter · 2008-09-23 15:04:19
A poignant view at Aragorn, and at what makes out his desires and
wishes, captured with few words, but great images. Very well done!
Title: Generations · Author: Bodkin · Genres: Drama: Featuring Aragorn
· ID: 508
Reviewer: crowdaughter · 2008-09-23 15:16:40
A very interesting view at Eldarion, and the problems it brings to
have Aragorn Elessar as a father, especially when still being a
teenager. And of not sharing his kind of interests. Among other things. ;)
Lovely tale, and very well executed. Thank you for writing and sharing!
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