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| Price of Peace, Dawn of Hope by Rorrah | 7 Review(s) |
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| Fadesintothewest | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 9/22/2003 |
| The reunion between Naneth and ion was touching, heartbreaking and beautiful. It's not an easy reunion between Thranduil and Anólindë, and it shouldn't be. It would be too easy to write a love filled, sappy reuion, but the way you have done it- now that is how it should be. I love that you have taken the time to explore Thranduil's psychology and engaged that from a grounded point of view. And Anólindë, her thoughts, the way she behaves, well what can I say you have wonderfully developed, deep characters! Author Reply: I just can't see him being sappy. I actually tried for a moment just now, but the image just wouldn't come. | |
| Earl Grey | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 9/15/2003 |
| Hi there, Just wanted to say that I really like your story. I like its different slant and perspective and the way you have written it is very easy to follow. I wasn't sure from reading the summary if it would be my 'cup of tea' but I'm really glad I had a look at it, because here I am at the end of ch 3 and wishing for more. I like Thranduil (along with Legolas, Aragorn, Gimli etc - the whole lot) and there's something about his character that is really magnetic. I'm sure he musn't be an easy character to write at times, but you are definitely up there with the best of the Thranduil writers, so keep it up. I'm also really enjoying the site. This is only my second visit and I hope you are the same Rorrah? If not, then I am going to look like a fool, but it is just great and very easy to get around and so much better than Fan Fiction Net in so many ways. Sadly, I'm not a regular reviewer, due to time restrictions, work, children, hubby, life etc but know that I will try to review whenever I can, and will also be coming here first from now on instead of ff net to check things out. All the best - Author Reply: I am indeed that Rorrah, so no worries. I'm glad you enjoy the site. Thanks for your words, Thranduil can be exceedingly stubborn sometimes, but I think he's worth it. Oh and speaking as a non regular reviewer myself, I fully understand. I'm just happy you're reading the story! | |
| Mirkwoodmaiden | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 9/14/2003 |
| Rorrah! That was truly a chapter that has left me in awe! I really admire the scope of emotions that you are contending with! The strength, love and compassion that Anólindë shows to Thranduil in their private reunion moved me and gave me a great respect for Anólindë's strength and wisdom! The speech that Thranduil delivers to his people is awe-inspiring for both me and his people. It is wonderful to show Thranduil as a strong, compassionate leader of his people, as he does not come off too well in "The Hobbit". But I think this story will make a good explanation for why he is the way he is in "The Hobbit." Again I'm so glad you are writing this because I am really enjoying reading it! Author Reply: I'm really glad you liked the speech. I just reread the Hobbit recently. I'm rather amused by different people's ideas on Thranduil's motivations. I didn't think he was such a bad guy. | |
| Banba McCuill | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 9/13/2003 |
| Your response to Marnie "...selling the look of disdain on ebay..." Priceless. I was truly LOL. Yes, a rich belly laugh no less! You captured the return of the strong Elvenking perfectly, I'd say. It is a very real feeling. This reads like a passionate and lively research paper to me in that you have formed the picture I've had in the back of my mind for the story I'm working on...yours is like a prequel for me - it's like the way I picture things before I begin with the Battle of Five Armies - and is so terribly inspiring and somewhat odd...but very cool. ;-) It is just wonderful! The bittersweet homecoming - the words aren't there for me to express the sadness I felt with the majestic Thranduil...the massive loss of life... "Some thrive on challenge more than comfort." Brilliant! My favorite, thus far. Until I read, "Nay, please do not come closer. You will destroy me." *sighs longingly for the intensity of emotion expressed* OH! You've done it again! "Not even a king can command my heart." Well done! You have given the Elvenking a strong, but not cheeky mate! Her powerful fire lies within and does not have the need to be wielded at every moment, only at the proper time and place. How can you not love this OFC? Keep up the wonderful work. This is inspiring - you are a great talent! Author Reply: Wow, what a lovely review. Thanks. Those were some of my favorite lines. Thanks so much for the support! | |
| JastaElf | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 9/13/2003 |
| You are just going from strength to strength with this story, Rorrah. I love the details, the way you handle dialogue, and the little nuances of characterization that you employ. The OCs of Thranduil's wife and mother are delightful, very well fleshed-out and plausible, and I like Celleth, too. :-) That bit about bringing children into the world... will we eventually see baby Legolas?? Will he be their only child, or will there be others? Does Jasta have a one-track (one-Elf?) mind? (grin) Very probably... Anyway, a lovely chapter, full of genuine emotion and reaction, and I enjoyed it. Thank you! Author Reply: A one-elf mind? you? Never! *laugh* Thank you. I'm glad my OC's are coming across as believable. As for the children....If I give away all the goodies, why would you bother reading the later chapters. No...I think I will decline to state. | |
| Jay of Lasgalen | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 9/13/2003 |
| Is this the end? It has the feel of it, but I hope there is more to come. How do Thranduil and Anolinde manage their rule? What happens to Thranduil's mother? What about Thranduil's children - is Legolas an only child? BTW, I like the name Anolinde - it sounds like that poor woman in Sweden. Jay Author Reply: *laugh* No, this is not the end, several more chapters to go. Have many more issues to sort through. I promise when the story is over I'll put "The End" on the tail end of the chapter. I think Anolinde came from one of the name generators, I beleive it roughly means steady wind or some such. Its just one of the few that had a nice feel to it. Thanks for the review | |
| daw the minstrel | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 9/13/2003 |
| Great speech! And I am so glad you didn't make Thranduil's return an easy one. He and his wife have a task ahead of them. Also, I like the capable wife and mother who held things together in difficulties he did not imagine. And I like it that the wife and mother are friends although the mother is evidently imperious. Nice job. Author Reply: I have an interesting mental image of them paying "good cop, bad cop" and doing it well. I'm glad you liked the speech. I'm still a bit nervous about it. I'm not sure if I were to be in this situation again that I'd actually write it. I think its much easier to say "His words were inspiring and moved them" rather than writing inspiring and moving words :p | |