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| Shared Sorrow by jenolas | 11 Review(s) |
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| an exquisite elfling | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 8/11/2005 |
| Very thoughtful piece...creative and simple...I really liked it, and Legolas' character was portrayed brilliantly...a good read. | |
| purrlin | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 8/8/2005 |
| Thank you! purrlin :) (PS I love those private moments between characters! I nearly lost my own private moment recently...He will heal and I will have him in my arms again soon...Loss or the threat of loss is the most basic of emotions...I feel less alone knowing that there is a link between Boromir and Legolas and that they can appreciate that moment.) | |
| Daffy Maiden | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 8/7/2005 |
| Exquisite... of course, I expect no less of you, Jen. : ) Author Reply: Your words of praise make me blush, thank you very much. | |
| Shaan Lien | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 8/7/2005 |
| Nice. I enjoy your shorties. Its rare that there is interaction between Boromir and Legolas in most fanfiction. Author Reply: Thanks, I have to admit that I really prefer writing vignettes, especially of the less common scenes that might have occured. | |
| Lamiel | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 8/7/2005 |
| This is a sweet interaction between two members of the Fellowship we don't often see together. Of course Tolkien doesn't tell us anything about Legolas' mother, but it's a generally accepted fan theory that she's passed from Middle-earth, one way or another. If so, there Boromir and Legolas might well have more in common than we thought. This is a nice exploration of that idea. Author Reply: Your take on this story is exactly what I was trying to achive by exploring one of the many, if not less common, possibilities that exist 'behind the scenes' so to speak. It is very satisfying to know I was successful this time, thanks for your comments. | |
| Dot | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 8/7/2005 |
| Jenolas, this is lovely! I like the argument. There’s a wonderful sense of vexation in Aragorn and the rest of them coming through that suggests that this is far from the first time that this particular debate has raged. Thank heavens for Gandalf or things could have become violent ;-) You create a marvellous picture of the slight awkwardness that follows Legolas’ answer to Pippin as well as the understandable curiosity that Merry and Pippin have about what happened the Queen of Mirkwood. Of course, I was just as curious – I’m used to her having sailed West in your stories! What a very touching image of Boromir and Faramir as youngsters. I always really like the way you portray their relationship. Their mother sounds very loving if she didn’t interfere in their trips to the ‘secret hideout’ and instead chose just to ensure that they were followed and kept safe. I love the thought of Boromir carrying her picture in a locket. It gives us a glimpse of his softer side. The love for and loss of their mothers is a beautiful connection between Legolas and Boromir and I hope they found some comfort in their shared understanding. I think this is my favourite line: “I see her eyes in the stars, hear her soft voice on the summer breeze, know her love for me every time her song sings in my heart, feel her touch when I am held close in adar’s embrace.” It’s so moving and so very elfy, and I adore the suggestion of the closeness between Legolas and Thranduil. I think Legolas managed to reassure Boromir that it is far from “a strange thing” to carry a memento of his mother and still feel such love and grief, and in turn Legolas has not only had the comfort of sharing his own feelings but seems to have gained a supporter in his argument with Gimli! You really made me smile with that last line :-) Truly, this is a very moving and beautiful piece. I know I owe you two other reviews, by the way. I’m so sorry about that. I’ll catch up soon :-/ Author Reply: Hey Dot, the stories are written for readers to enjoy and are free, no need to feel obliged to review (unless you want to, of course!).*grin* So you thought Legolas's description of his mother (who unfortunatley is in Mandos this time, but I don't think I will write her there again) was 'elfy' with a hint of paternal love in it as well... good... this is exactly how I wanted it to sound.:) Legolas and Gimli bickering often must have been very trying for the others, but just as I tried to show Boromir with a more tender, even sweet, side, so too I did with Legolas. Hardened warriors can still have soft hearts! (Just makes you want to hug them more, does it not?). Your thoughts are always appreciated, jenolas | |
| elliska | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 8/7/2005 |
| Forgot to mention--I loved the closing paragraph. That was a great touch! Author Reply: I guess Boromir might be a slightly uncomfortable speaking about his emotions, especially with an almost stranger, so hid it behind a little light heartedness. | |
| elliska | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 8/7/2005 |
| I really liked this moment with the fellowship. You know Legolas and Gimli had that conversation, possibly several times. It was very well done. But seeing Boromir with his picture of his mother and Legolas's response explaining why he did not need a picture--it actually brought a tear to my eye. Very sweet and very well done. I very much like seeing this side of Boromir. Author Reply: So do I! Although he was a fearsome, noble warrior whose thoughts and actions became disturbed by the evil influence of the ring, I like to think of him having a loving and gentle heart. (Hmm, an idea for another moment crosses my mind). | |
| TithenFeredir | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 8/6/2005 |
| This was a lovley vignette. I'm not one who assumes that her absence from Tolkien's stories means that Legolas' naneth was not there, but it could as easily be so as not. I think you used a wonderfully light touch in showing Legolas and Boromir sharing this common grief. For me the best part was the line you gave Legolas. "I see her eyes in the stars, hear her soft voice on the summer breeze, know her love for me every time her song sings in my heart, feel her touch when I am held close in adar’s embrace.” Not only is it lyrical and heartfelt, it seems to sum up in one sentence how the elf lives with his loss and how important his adar's support and love are to him. Beautiful. ~TF Author Reply: Thank you very much. In fact when writing about Thranduil, in particular (and often Legolas as well ), I usually assume his wife still lives. This is the first time I have chosen to do otherwise. I am also a firm beliver in the strength of the bond of love between elvish parents and their children, hence Legolas's words. I tried to make his description sound at least a little 'elvish', thinking that perhaps the beauty of the 'fair folk' is rarely, if ever, truly captured, in paintings. Of course, Boromir feels the bond with Finduilas no less than, but slightly differently, to the Elf. | |
| Dreamflower | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 8/6/2005 |
| What a nice Fellowship moment. You seldom see Legolas and Boromir interacting, so I really like it, especially when it is as well-done as this! Author Reply: I like to explore the less common aspects/relationships that are not written often about and I am pleased you enjoy reading it. Thanks for taking the time to comment. | |