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| Paradox of the Fourth Age by Alassante | 5 Review(s) |
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| Eilenach | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 3/18/2007 |
| A good, solid rationale for sending Laureanna back in time. I like it that you have addressed possible arguments for why Sauron should not be able to make it to Aman. [“He would not be able to sail here without elven ships. Even if he could come here, Ulmo could stop him before he arrived. Besides, how would his forces find the Straight Road?” Salmar said, questioningly. “He has a fleet of Elven ships. Cirdan and the Teleri elves from Mithlond were not killed but enslaved by Sauron. At first, the elves built the ships fearing what Sauron would do to their Lord Cirdan, who was being held in Minas Morgul by the Witch King. Eventually they were corrupted and built the ships in the service of the Dark Lord,” Ulmo said in a deep booming voice. “When the hobbit, Frodo, was killed, he had the gift from Galadriel, the phial with the Star of Eärendil. It will be used to guide his way.” Glorfindel felt a pain deep in his heart remembering his dream. It had been a warning of things to come. “But can you not stop this fleet before it arrives?” Melian asked. “His ships are unseen by my eyes. Whether by Saruman or The Ring’s power, I do not know, but his ships have passed out of sight. I fear I cannot stop them.” Ulmo’s voice sounded sad to Laurëanna. ] It's interesting that the elves were willing to accept defeat in Middle Earth until Aman was threatened! Author Reply: I tried to make sure I had all my bases covered and didn't ever use the whole 'its AU so I can do what I want to' argument. I wanted to make sure it was believable. In fact, I spent time researching and debating with fellow writers on even minor details. In later flashbacks you'll see the rationale behind accepting defeat in Middle Earth. | |
| Daynawayna | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 8/24/2005 |
| CRIPES Alassante! This is just... I mean she... ummmm.... WOW. I'm just blown away! This is SO cool. I love the premise and how you've woven it together. Amazing. I like your ME take on Time Travel... very interesting. :) I can't wait to move to chapter 3! Of course, I'm reading at work between reservation calls, so this is a challenge! Author Reply: Yeah - I took a little different approach on the dropped into Middle Earth scenario. I am glad you are enjoying it and thanks for such a great review! | |
| Lianna | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 8/22/2005 |
| Wow. This is certainly one of the most ambitious fanfiction concepts that I have ever encountered. I'm certainly hooked. I can't wait to see where you take this idea. Author Reply: Wow! I'm flattered! I am glad you like it. I have loved writing it so far. | |
| elliska | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 8/22/2005 |
| The family and set of friends that you have built for your heroine Laurëanna in Valinor is a wonderful group, which make it all the harder to seem them sundered. Laurëanna has very difficult times ahead of her. Angst! :-) Author Reply: You know how I love the angst! | |
| pipinheart | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 8/22/2005 |
| This is very powerful story...So Many characters...I loved the story with Glorifindel and his to be wife and thier Daughter...Elrohir married her now sweet. But things turned dark where she will have to make a choice and leave to help chnage the past...Not to be known as Glorifndel's daugher,and will Elrohir loose his wife too...So sad... Please continue, couldn't put it down... Author Reply: Thanks so much again! I have grown quite attached to Glorfindel and Indil. My main focus was Elrohir and Laureanna but Indil and Glorfindel have snuck in to borrow some spotline. I think the Balrog slayer will always be a spotline stealer! | |