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| Toy Story by Gwynnyd | 8 Review(s) |
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| phyloxena | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 5/16/2007 |
| "Go practice in the woods" -- and we all know what came out of this. | |
| Angel | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 5/10/2005 |
| Wow! Was directed here from a drabble and am so thankful. The heaviness of one's bearing in lightheartedness and toys, loved it! Though I wish Estel wasn't so eager to disregard Elrond as father, for Elrond still called him son. Author Reply: I think Aragorn was just trying to come to terms with being *a real someone's* son. He must have figured out that he wasn't 'really' Elrond's son and half-elven before that. We know that he does still call Elrond 'adar' later on, so Aragorn must still think of him as a father. I'm glad you enjoyed the story and thanks for your nice comments on it. | |
| Cierah | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 3/30/2005 |
| oh I just stumbled across this story and I loved it. What more can I say other then that? The wording was so descriptive and moving that I could actually picture what was happening. The toys were a nice touch and eased the tension some, it was nicely placed into the story, and actually a little cute. Elrohir carving soldiers? *places finger to chin* Hmmm, now that is what I call creative. I loved it. Your portrayal of Estel's coming to terms with being Aragorn was incredible. It would be a shock to anyone I am sure to find out where their destiny lies, and you having Elrohir in the story made it all that much better. Your touch of Aragorn searching for that *particular* soldier was great, and Elrohir's explaination to everything just showed that he is indeed wise. Great story...now about Elladan and those enemies? lol might be cute for another story. *hint hint* Cierah Author Reply: The carved toys are briefly mentioned in "Not Withut Hope",and they do play a part in another story that is in the works. I'm glad you found it 'incredible'. It was a good story to write. | |
| grumpy | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 11/4/2004 |
| I love this story, of Aragorn or Estel coming to grips with knowing who he is really is. You wrote Elrohir so well, in his understanding and thoughts, of what Aragorn is going through. I love the use of the toy soldiers, and that Elrohir made them to begin with, and that they looked like real people. great story Author Reply: Thank you! I think most elves could create really wonderful things, and Elrond's sons should be able to do more than just slay orcs. | |
| docmon | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 11/3/2004 |
| this was a wonderful look at a scene not given enough attention in the book (in my opinion). I always wondered what it would have been like to hear this news, and I would think he would react much in the way you've portrayed. He would be troubled, confused, before accepting the news. His whole identity had just changed. I was surprised in fact that Elrond had waited so long. He was a bit old to find out his true heritage! Terrific job dealing with all his emotions as they ran the gamut. monica Author Reply: I definitely agree that Elrond may have waited too long to tell Estel who he really was, but to someone three ages of the world old, maybe twenty still looked pretty young! We know that Estel came around to the idea pretty quickly, but it must have been a shock at first. I'm glad you liked the story and the way I handled it. Thanks! | |
| shirebound | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 11/3/2004 |
| "lrohir saw him turning the model of his father over and over in his hands, and his heart went out to the boy grappling with such a changed reality." Your writing is exquisite. Thank you for sharing your stories with us. Author Reply: ( blush) Thank you. Thank YOU for saying such nice things about them! | |
| daw the minstrel | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 11/3/2004 |
| I've read this before, in review at HASA I think, and thought it was wonderful. You convey so much with those toy soldiers. And you write about what must have been a moment of crisis in Aragorn's life. I think you capture his mix of feelings quite well. I had never before thought about what it must have meant to him that, in contrast to the other heirs fostered in Imladris, he didn't know what his destiny was to be. And yet, with very few words, you also show that he had just come back from doing great deeds, as Tolkien tells us. Just a wonderful story. Author Reply: I think Elrond may have had a blind spot when it came to Estel. He had fostered 15 other chieftain's sons - in Imladris, where things do not change. Why would he do things differently with Estel? It was fun exploring what the consequences of that would be. I'm glad you enjoyed it and that it made you think about things differently. Thank you! | |
| Bodkin | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 11/3/2004 |
| This is lovely, too. And Elrohir is great. Such a shock for Aragorn - I love the way he comes equipped with loads of toy soldiers. Author Reply: Thank you! I'm happy you enjoyed it. Elves are supposed to be very good craftsmen. It seemed reasonable that they could make a lot of toys for Estel to play with. Elladan, of course, carved the enemies... | |