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| For the Love of the Lord of the White Tree by Legolass | 5 Review(s) |
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| Tari | Reviewed Chapter: 15 on 8/14/2007 |
| I knew it. I knew they were after Legolas. What a nail biter this tale is. I'm on to the next chapter. (I think I should bring my "Gateway to Sindarin" to work so I can look up the Elvish words. I wish I could speak it, but I can't. Who could I talk to if I did?) Tari Author Reply: Hi Tari - yes you were right, they were after Legolas. :-) I think you won't need your Gateway to Sindarin -- the meaning of each Elvish phrase or word I always follows the Elvish. Blame it on my quirkiness, but I just don't like to make explicit translations in parentheses or as footnotes, so I build it into the chapters. Some readers catch it, but even those who don't will see that it doesn't matter, because you can still guess the meaning from thr context. Anyway, I hope you're happier about it now. :-) Thanks so much for your responses - it's wonderful to read them. Legolass | |
| pipinheart | Reviewed Chapter: 15 on 9/8/2005 |
| Now that is a surprise... They were after Legolas, a prince... Never would have guessed.. Great job Author Reply: Wow, we must both be online right now. I'm glad you were surprised. :-) | |
| Angelelf | Reviewed Chapter: 15 on 3/1/2005 |
| I most certainly did not see that coming! What a gripping story. I can't wait for the next installment. Author Reply: Oooh good that you were 'gripped'. Look out - next chapter up right after this. | |
| Leaward | Reviewed Chapter: 15 on 3/1/2005 |
| Good switch ending! Love it! I hadn't seen that one coming. I love how you didn't give it away in the previous chapter. Well done! Author Reply: Thank you - and I'm glad you did not see it coming. It makes the story more thrilling that way. More in the next chapter. Thank you, Leaward, for taking time to review. Always so good to hear from you. | |
| Aglarendis | Reviewed Chapter: 15 on 3/1/2005 |
| THIS is your First fan fic? If only everyone's first pieces of fiction could be so well-written, the world would be full of nothing but excellent writers. I have read several published books, Tolkien's Not included of course, that have less plot, less understanding of characters, and far less ability to hold my interest than your story has for the past few hours. Let's start with the characters. Legolas and Aragorn act just as they should. I never thought of Aragorn taking out his frustrations on poor Legolas, but I've heard it said that you always strike out at the ones who are closest to you. In his own way, Aragorn trusts Legolas enough to show the feelings he could never show to others. He knows, even subconsciously that his friend will always be there. This same elf, who can easily defend himself against an army of orcs, does not know how to set boundaries to protect his own heart. Hopefully, if Aragorn ever uses him as a verbal punching bag again after this story, Legolas will learn how to gently, but firmly show him what he is doing. This would not be denying Aragorn his friendship, it would simply be Legolas saying, "Your words cause me pain, and I have done nothing to deserve this. I know you are hurting too, and I wish to help, but I do not choose to allow both of us to be hurt even more than we are." But this is just what I wish would happen. I really like what you did with Faramir. I am not used to thinking of him being as bold and direct as you write him, but it's good all the same. He has obviously learned to trust Aragorn and to value him as a friend and as a king. I really like that you have Faramir using the king's first name. Aragorn needs friends in his position. I must admit, I don't know where the plot is going. I wondered for a second about the "king's son" thing for a second, but quickly lost that idea when Eldarien was hurt. Very good move there. I'm not quite sure why the villain would think Legolas was more valuable than Eldarien, but I'm sure all questions will be answered in the end. There's just one problem now. You've left poor Legolas in serious danger and hurting, and Aragorn is hurting and worried, and the bad guy is still on the loose, and how will I ever survive until the next update? Alright, so that's more than one problem, but please, please tell us what happens next *Soon! Author Reply: *blush* I must explain that I am not new to writing as a hobby, but only a hobby, and the last time I wrote creatively was eons ago, in high school, and that ws only for classmates. I'm now a mother of two grown-up kids. But words have always been in my head; I just never took the time. This is the first time I have ever attempted to write anything for a larger audience - and never have I written fanfic. I find it challenging because I want to be creative while observing canonical details. I was really nervous before posting this, honestly, not knowing how it woudl be received, but your words are so encouraging, Aglarendis - THANK YOU. "I really like what you did with Faramir. I am not used to thinking of him being as bold and direct as you write him," -- actually, he was not all that bold, or he would have spoken up more in the healing room lol. But I wanted him to act as a Steward would, at the stables, where he felt compelled to urge caution. That little speech then gave him courage to say more the day after. as for where the story is heading --- next chapter up right after this! Thank you for staying with me. | |