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| Beech Leaves by Redheredh | 5 Review(s) |
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| Kitt Otter | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 5/22/2008 |
| Now this is different – but a very fun idea. You describe Lindar’s awakening senses so well! You had me hanging in suspense to his identity (kinslayer? EEK) – well, even if I read the summary he wasn’t Noldor. And still there is much mystery to be had over his life and death. *squirms* I am eager for my next read. -Kitt Author Reply: Yup, everyone has their own take on how an elf is returned from Mandos. I don't necessarily like Fiondil's, but do like Bodkin's. Go figure... Hmm, Lindar? That is his root kindred, not a personal name. Sorry 'bout that. I had not thought to include that lesser known fact in the author notes. The Lindar is what the Teleri originally called themselves. Which is the reason the Nandor called themselves the Lindi. The third kindred, the Singers, were dubbed the Teleri, the Last-comers, by the Noldor when last in line for the Great Journey. The Noldor referred to the followers of Elu Thingol as the Sindar because he was called Elwe Singollo - Greymantle. The Professor connected that description with many different aspects of Thingol's people. The Eluwaith did not discard the name, but more or less embraced it, just as Teleri ended up becaming the kindred's name. The Noldor's name for the land of Ossiriand was Lindon, land of song/music (they had heard but not seen the Green-elves - the Lindi - singing), and their own kingdom took on that name when the remaining Exiles moved there. Oh, there are clues aplenty, if you are a geeky enough. ;) But then, one can experience the apprehension so much better when not that geeky! I am enjoying your enjoyment! Thank you and thank you for reviewing! | |
| perelleth | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 6/8/2005 |
| This comes in a particularly busy week, so I'm saving the rest for the week-end, but the beginning is very promising... and intriguing! I like the feeling of lightness and strangeness of the newborn. The entire chapter is like a new kindled light. It’s wonderfully done, so full of hope, but also of uncertainty, weirdness and anguish for the poor elf, before he grasps his own nature! The pace, too, is a bit languid, fitting for one who’s just returning to the world of living and is finding his way! Wonderful! Author Reply: Thank you so much! I'm pleased you think the pacing appropriate for the events. I hope you enjoy the rest of the story too. Even though it does change focus a bit and turns into an exhibition fest. I'm glad you liked it! And I am looking forward to more 'New Beginnings' and 'Many Fruitless Victories'. ;D | |
| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 6/8/2005 |
| Very interesting start. Not to remember and yet to be aware of the negative possibilities would be unnerving, I'm certain. Author Reply: I'm happy you found the premise interesting. Interesting enough to read on to the next chapter anyway. ;) Thanks! | |
| Bejai | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 6/7/2005 |
| What a wonderful, lyrical start. I love how you walk us through those simple and wonderous motions of living. It seems appropriate that he doesn't yet remember who he is either, that it would take some time. -- Loved this: “You are reborn. Live now in peace and never return to this place.” Heh. Namo is kicking him out, and doesn't want to see him again. -- "He wanted to give her time to think about how he must feel not being so certain who he was." Ha! That was great. -- That moment when he thinks he might be a kinslayer! What a horrible thing that would be to wake up to. -- Wonderful that the first think he remembers it that he is a Lindar, a Silvan of Eryn Galen. Given who he is, it seems entirely appropriate! Author Reply: Heh, I do like some subtext with my narrative. But, I can't always get it to work. It's easier though when you have a canny, if not clever, elf like Oropher. Glad you liked this chapter and found it entertaining! | |
| Bodkin | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 6/7/2005 |
| I just love the description of remembered sensation here. And the numb tranquility of the returned. And the way he comes up out of darkness into the light. The first emotions are child-like, which seems so appropriate - but this character is not prepared to let things happen. His response to the thought of being a kinslayer is . . . thorough. He deflates like a balloon at the mere idea - it's just as well Venyel lets slip the word Sindar at that point and he was able to pull back and find something he could be indignant about. Fascinating Author Reply: Thank you! And thank you for reviewing each chapter! Goodness... I am sure Ulbanis would have headed off his misunderstanding of his vision much quicker than Venyel. No doubt she would have exploited his early capacity. I so very glad you like this! | |