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| Lost and Found by jenolas | 10 Review(s) |
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| sofia | Reviewed Chapter: 6 on 12/24/2003 |
| sorry about the other review from me! i kind of pressed enter and stuff. what i wanted to say was that i loved the story, Lost and Found. | |
| Nikara | Reviewed Chapter: 6 on 10/11/2003 |
| This was a great story. Sorry it took me so long to review. It has been a busy week. I can't wait to read more of your work! Author Reply: Thaks for taking the time to read and enjoy. | |
| LKK | Reviewed Chapter: 6 on 10/2/2003 |
| Gwael, the King of the Gulls. Very appropriate! Very kind of the king to look after a lost (in more ways than one) elf prince. :-) I felt sorry for Aragorn several times in this chapter. You would think by now, he would have learned to stop underestimating elves. But even in his elder years, he continues to do so. Not realizing that Elrond & Thranduil traded more than just political letters. Not expecting Thranduil to overhear his conversation with Tathar. Will Aragorn ever learn? ;-) A very nice story from beginning to end, jenolas. I enjoyed reading this. Thank you! LKK Author Reply: I guess children do not always know everything about their parents, no matter how old they are! :) Thank you for reviewing my story, and more importantly, for enjoying it. It was my pleasure. | |
| Dot | Reviewed Chapter: 6 on 10/1/2003 |
| Oh, wow! What a genius you are. That was such a beautiful idea, and so wonderfully told. *sigh* I like Thranduil more and more with each story you write. And I love the way he’s so shrewd, and always knows more than he lets on – like inviting the older brother just so the younger one can prove himself, overhearing Tathar’s comments and the letters between himself and Elrond... He also obviously knows quite a bit about Aragorn, then, probably more than Legolas realises. I’m glad Thranduil explained his feelings to Aragorn – it was a lovely scene and shows the deep commitment of both of them to Legolas as well as more understanding and acceptance between the two kings. Gwael certainly did make an impression on Legolas, didn’t he, if his dream is anything to go by. I love the way he then greets them all as if he were totally expecting them to arrive! Gimli is brilliant – you write him so well, and he always makes me laugh! The part with Aragorn examining Legolas was also beautiful – such gentleness and care. I can’t even describe how beautiful I find the idea of there being someone there at Mithlond to offer words of comfort those left behind while the gulls would watch over those who sail. It brought tears to my eyes, especially to see the extent of Thranduil’s gratefulness. I really enjoyed that story. It had me totally intrigued and while I knew the ending would be special, it was so much more than I expected. Now, any more where that came from...?!:) Author Reply: So Dot, I take your questions have been answered? *grin* Thanks for reading and enjoying the story, and taking the time to comment so thouroughly. As you no doubt have guessed, I am a staunch defender of Thranduil as a good and kindly (not to mention handsome) King and father, and it does not surprise me that he seems more astute than expected... he is a Sindar elf of high standing and has lead his people for a long time. | |
| The Karenator | Reviewed Chapter: 6 on 9/28/2003 |
| Jenolas, I have been reading this since you first posted and have not left a review until now. I apologize for my tardiness. I have enjoyed this from the beginning and found the whole story line to be interesting and very original. I was surprised by the true indentity of Gwael. It only seemed fitting, though, when the truth came out. Who else would understand the sea longing of the elves more than one who sang the song? I was moved by Gwael's desire to give aid to the ones left behind by being present as each ship sailed. And, of course, he was the most likely to be able to give advice to Legolas in learning to put priorities in place and offer comfort for fighting the desire to sail. I came away feeling Gwael's kindness was part of the natural order of things. He was simply who he was, but knew what despair his cry brought to the Firstborn when they were called home. However, he used his power over the Elves wisely and offered easement when he could. He did what he was created to do. It was a lovely story. I was pleased to see Thranduil and Gimli find common ground in their shared love for Legolas and be able to build respect on it. I know there was a long held mistrust and animosity between the Elves and the Dwarves, but I have never thought Thranduil so petty as to let it stand between him and his son. I've always thought he would have trusted Legolas's judgement and found it within the wisdom of his years to recognize that everyone should be judged on individual merits rather than by group intentification. True, Gimli was a dwarf, but he had proven himself in the Fellowship and as a loyal friend to his son. I think you showed this process well. Thranduil was willing in the end to judge Gimli as an individual. I loved the way you worked everything out and offered some good ideas to ponder about the nature of free folk and wailing gulls. Karen Author Reply: Many thanks for such a well considered review of the story as a whole. I can't tell you how delighted I am that you really understand what I was trying to say and do. I am glad that you (and others) think Gwael is a such a fascinating character. Of course not much was written about the sea longing, but I wanted to present it, as I see it, in both sadness and and joy. We know Legolas was able to remain in Middle-earth long after he first heard the gulls,and the 'reason' he stayed is both noble and heartwarming, but it can not have been easy, or maybe once the decision to stay was made, it was... who knows? | |
| fliewatuet | Reviewed Chapter: 6 on 9/28/2003 |
| *sigh*! This story is already over, but I loved every bit of it, especially your portrayal of King Thranduil. He is stern, does not approve of the friends of his son, but he has a reason for that and he is a compassionate father who manages to hold his own resentments in check for the sake of his son. And he does not lack a certain sense of humour. And I really loved your invention of the King of the Gulls. He watches over those who sail to Valinor and over those who stay behind ... Author Reply: Thanks, I am pleased you enjoyed the tale ( and the introduction of Gwael) and have taken the time to review. | |
| Jay of Lasgalen | Reviewed Chapter: 6 on 9/28/2003 |
| I liked this final chapter, especially the seagulls at the end. So now we know who Gwael is! I thought he was an Istari - maybe he still is. And I'm glad that Thranduil and Gimli are becoming reconciled. I can understand Thranduil's reasons for not being happy about Legolas' friendship with mortals, but at least he is accepting them now. Jay Author Reply: There is certainly till an element of mystry surrounding Gwael, but even the Wise do not know everything :) | |
| JastaElf | Reviewed Chapter: 6 on 9/28/2003 |
| Ah, jenolas, another great tale comes to an end... VERY beautifully done! I normally review at ff.net, but could not get there today; thank heaven for Arda!! :-) I loved both of your new chapters, esp. the way you drew upon canon to show the problems between Elf and Dwarf--and then their slow but true resolution. VERY nicely done! I loved Thranduil being mistaken for Legolas... :-) And the way King and Dwarf were speaking to one another by the end was really something. Legolas on his own dealing with the sea was wonderfully handled. His longing, his pain, his need to stay fighting his need to go--beautifully written! And when the reunion came, the interaction between Legolas and each of the Three (Other) Hunters was just excellent. And I loved the bit about King of the Gulls!! What a neat touch, and I never saw it coming! Bravo! A lovely little twist.... I will think far more highly of gulls in future. :-) Growing up around the ocean, I know gulls in non-Middle-earth are evil, tricksy, nasty birds that will swoop down and steal bread right out of your hands, taking a fingertip along with it--but these gulls are MUCH nicer and kinder! :-) A grand story; I hate to see it come to an end, but do look forward to your next plot bunny. :-) Author Reply: Hey, Jasta! I am pleased you enjoyed my slightly bittersweet approach to the sea longing issue, and the mending of the fences, so to speak, between Thranduil and Gimli. I like Gwael, too! As for plot bunnies...well, who knows? | |
| Nilmandra | Reviewed Chapter: 6 on 9/28/2003 |
| Oh, it made me shiver to think that the gull could take different forms like that! How Tolkienesque! Gimli behaved as expected, and I liked hearing the story of when Thranduil had met Gwael before. Author Reply: Thanks, a Tolkienesque aspect was exactly what I was attempting to achieve. | |
| daw the minstrel | Reviewed Chapter: 6 on 9/28/2003 |
| I recently reread The Hobbit and was reminded of the friendship between Thranduil's people and the birds of the forest. This use of the gull echoes that nicely. No wonder he knew what to do about sea longing! Author Reply: He certainly has the advantage of experience! | |