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Msg# 9472
MEFA Reviews for Friday, October 3, 2008 Posted by annmarwalk October 03, 2008 - 19:56:04 Topic ID# 9472Title: Terra Incognita · Author: Branwyn (Lady Branwyn) · Genres:
Humor: Drabbles · ID: 723
Reviewer: Dreamflower · 2008-10-03 03:32:59
For some reason I love fics like this, reminding us of the one who
brought us the wonderful world in which we love to explore. This is
easily something that could actually have happened. Brilliant!
Title: Return of the King · Author: Imhiriel · Races: Men: General
Drabbles · ID: 355
Reviewer: Dreamflower · 2008-10-03 03:36:25
Spoilers!
Another King, too seldom seen in fic, and a different return. But the
arguments are compelling, and the scene convincing.
Title: A Great Evil Unmade · Author: Linaewen · Genres: Alternate
Universe: Steward's Family · ID: 267
Reviewer: Isabeau of Greenlea · 2008-10-03 10:36:51
Spoilers!
A most enjoyable (and to me, plausible) vignette. Boromir succumbs to
the Ring, but finds Frodo afterwards, and apologizes. Then, during the
orc attack at Amon Hen, Frodo is sorely wounded, and the other hobbits
captured. The Fellowship is broken, yet in a different way, and Frodo
gives the Ring to the one other person he knows now understands its
evil intimately-and thus will be able to resist it best.
Boromir's voice here is very clear and in character. He has put aside
self-castigation in favor of the action that will redeem himself and
his people. His years of battling along the fences of Mordor have
uniquely prepared him for this task, which he approaches as a soldier
and strategist. Linaewne makes it seem fitting that the heir to the
land which has held firm against the Darkness for centuries should be
the one to bring about its downfall.
Title: The Captain's New Clothes · Author: Raksha the Demon · Genres:
Humor: Other Fixed-Length Ficlets · ID: 421
Reviewer: Isabeau of Greenlea · 2008-10-03 10:42:24
Spoilers!
I always wondered what the Hildebrant brothers were on when they
painted their portrait of Faramir confronting Frodo and Sam in an
outfit that included russet orange leggings and a mask! Raksha
actually comes up with a clever explanation for this picture which
includes a fond but fashion-challenged aunt. The captain manfully dons
this motley, so that his men might continue to enjoy the more
appreciated fruits of Ivriniel's generosity. Fararmi's care and
concern for the men in his command shines through, depicted in concise
and clever wording from one of the people who writes him best.
Title: Dawn Twilight · Author: viv · Times: Modern Times · ID: 182
Reviewer: Larner · 2008-10-03 11:31:43
A very clever mixture of modern-day and Tolkien, as we see those who
fought at Aragorn's side seeking to guard those descended from him
from others who find they no longer belong in the world as Men have
made for it.
As for the denouement--surprisingly satisfying, although I know Leo
will grieve for what he's left behind.
Do read it!
Title: Celevon a Mallen · Author: Tanaqui · Genres: Romance: Other
Fixed-Length Ficlets · ID: 279
Reviewer: Imhiriel · 2008-10-03 21:05:00
There is a resonating, intricate interconnection here between nature
and the protagonists which I find especially appropriate for Elves;
and a magical, ethereal feeling infuses the story.
The descriptions are lovely and somehow profound (if that makes sense)
- it's as if every colour, every touch, every emotion has a special,
deliberate meaning and importance, as if they capture how Elves are so
very much more aware of their surroundings than us mere Mortals. At
the same time revealing at they still remain a mystery; relatable as
they still remain unfathomable.
Humor: Drabbles · ID: 723
Reviewer: Dreamflower · 2008-10-03 03:32:59
For some reason I love fics like this, reminding us of the one who
brought us the wonderful world in which we love to explore. This is
easily something that could actually have happened. Brilliant!
Title: Return of the King · Author: Imhiriel · Races: Men: General
Drabbles · ID: 355
Reviewer: Dreamflower · 2008-10-03 03:36:25
Spoilers!
Another King, too seldom seen in fic, and a different return. But the
arguments are compelling, and the scene convincing.
Title: A Great Evil Unmade · Author: Linaewen · Genres: Alternate
Universe: Steward's Family · ID: 267
Reviewer: Isabeau of Greenlea · 2008-10-03 10:36:51
Spoilers!
A most enjoyable (and to me, plausible) vignette. Boromir succumbs to
the Ring, but finds Frodo afterwards, and apologizes. Then, during the
orc attack at Amon Hen, Frodo is sorely wounded, and the other hobbits
captured. The Fellowship is broken, yet in a different way, and Frodo
gives the Ring to the one other person he knows now understands its
evil intimately-and thus will be able to resist it best.
Boromir's voice here is very clear and in character. He has put aside
self-castigation in favor of the action that will redeem himself and
his people. His years of battling along the fences of Mordor have
uniquely prepared him for this task, which he approaches as a soldier
and strategist. Linaewne makes it seem fitting that the heir to the
land which has held firm against the Darkness for centuries should be
the one to bring about its downfall.
Title: The Captain's New Clothes · Author: Raksha the Demon · Genres:
Humor: Other Fixed-Length Ficlets · ID: 421
Reviewer: Isabeau of Greenlea · 2008-10-03 10:42:24
Spoilers!
I always wondered what the Hildebrant brothers were on when they
painted their portrait of Faramir confronting Frodo and Sam in an
outfit that included russet orange leggings and a mask! Raksha
actually comes up with a clever explanation for this picture which
includes a fond but fashion-challenged aunt. The captain manfully dons
this motley, so that his men might continue to enjoy the more
appreciated fruits of Ivriniel's generosity. Fararmi's care and
concern for the men in his command shines through, depicted in concise
and clever wording from one of the people who writes him best.
Title: Dawn Twilight · Author: viv · Times: Modern Times · ID: 182
Reviewer: Larner · 2008-10-03 11:31:43
A very clever mixture of modern-day and Tolkien, as we see those who
fought at Aragorn's side seeking to guard those descended from him
from others who find they no longer belong in the world as Men have
made for it.
As for the denouement--surprisingly satisfying, although I know Leo
will grieve for what he's left behind.
Do read it!
Title: Celevon a Mallen · Author: Tanaqui · Genres: Romance: Other
Fixed-Length Ficlets · ID: 279
Reviewer: Imhiriel · 2008-10-03 21:05:00
There is a resonating, intricate interconnection here between nature
and the protagonists which I find especially appropriate for Elves;
and a magical, ethereal feeling infuses the story.
The descriptions are lovely and somehow profound (if that makes sense)
- it's as if every colour, every touch, every emotion has a special,
deliberate meaning and importance, as if they capture how Elves are so
very much more aware of their surroundings than us mere Mortals. At
the same time revealing at they still remain a mystery; relatable as
they still remain unfathomable.
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