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| Droplets by perelleth | 5 Review(s) |
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| Bodkin | Reviewed Chapter: 12 on 7/10/2008 |
| This is lovely. And if ever there was an elf who needed love and reassurance, Ereinion is that elf. I hope his father's words lived with him and offered him comfort throughout the Second Age. (And Fingon and Fingolfin are right. You never really let go - however much you pretend. You would fight dragons for your children, however grown-up they are!) Author Reply: Thank-you, Bodkin! yes, Ereinion would surely treasure those moments... | |
| Redheredh | Reviewed Chapter: 12 on 9/4/2007 |
| This was a very sweet story. The subject of music is so suited for French Pony, but it also reflected the tenderness found in her some of her stories involving fathers and sons, whether blood and foster. I had to smile at Fingon’s assessment of little Ereinion’s recovery – “… beginning to worry about consequences.” And, at his having to hold back his amusement! :) But, his guilty feelings at even having a child were so sad. I really like the parallel parables of each generation learning what is much like a family secret or an oral tradition. “… that an ordeal that still gave him nightmares on occasion could be summed up in such a matter of factly manner.” Very nice bit and shows just how deflating and clarifying a child’s simple assessment can be. The interaction between each generation was touching. Their love and compassion comes though. Well written and well done. Oh and, a Happy Birthday to FP! Author Reply: THank-you! The role that Tolien assigns to music in his worldbuilding really appeals to me, and FPs story, The Whole was one of the first that I read, and somehow stuck. And you know that I am a fan of GIl-galad as Fingon's son... :-) So I just wanted to try my hand at this type of father and son tale. Glad that it somehow worked! | |
| erunyauve | Reviewed Chapter: 12 on 9/2/2007 |
| >>It seemed as if a dim glow pulsed on the stone wall as the music coursed through it. Encouraged but this dimmest light, I stood up and resumed walking with decision, and it seemed as if the light grew stronger, and the music deeper. It echoed in the wall, and it resounded and gleamed at my passing, and my own light was strengthened by it. Comforted, I tried to join the song, and soon I was singing to myself in harmony whit that unknown melody as I continued walking. The glimmer of that music now surrounded me and guided me at the right turns, and in no time I was back in the wider tunnels of my grandfather’s cellars, and I heard his strong voice calling. This is beautiful - wonderful use of an idea that was very dear to Tolkien, the power of song. Author Reply: THe fact that Arda was sung into being is one of the most appealing features of TOlkien's worldbuilding to me, and it allows a lot of ground for imagination about how elves would relate to things in terms of songs and music. I am glad tha tyou liked it, and hank you very much for letting me know. | |
| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 12 on 9/2/2007 |
| Yes, four generations now have learned the strengthening power of song! Wonderful! Author Reply: THank-you Larner. I like to think what music means to elves, as part of their being. | |
| daw the minstrel | Reviewed Chapter: 12 on 9/2/2007 |
| What a great story for FP! These three generations come across so well. I've always been intrigued by adult Gil-galad and little Ereinion is a sweetie, so earnest about being brave and so trusting of his father. But I'm glad Fingon has someone to comfort him too. Author Reply: THank-you daw. I think we all have our own pet characters, and Gil-galad as Fingon´s son is mine, perhaps because he lived for quite long and yet we know so little about him. Glad you liekd it. | |