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| Creation Song of Ilúvatar by Fadesintothewest | 1 Review(s) |
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| Shemyaza | Reviewed Chapter: 8 on 4/27/2005 |
| How could anyone take exception to such a sensitive depiction of the trials of the native American and especially the Chiricahua Apache and Hopi who were more sinned against than sinning? I find it fascinating that you're attempting to combine the two cultures with that of Middle-earth. It's very true that the nature of the native American being so close to the earth and the elements is far more in tune with the Elvish notions than modern western culture. Of course any OFC introduced is in danger of being a Mary Sue, but you have one thing on your side and that is the fact that you haven't yet got her interfering with the quest of the Ring or turning up at Elrond's council! I guess there's still time since I am only a couple of chapters into the story. On the other hand, the very nature of her culture may just make her character work, even if she does develop Mary Sue tendencies later on. She has an interesting enough background to dampen down any objectionable qualities. I'll read on and see where it goes. Author Reply: Ah the OFC Mary Sue problems, I thought it was an interesting enough venture to have a Native American OFC in the midst of the wood Elves. I am happy to see that you did read on. It is always satisfying to reach the end of a story whether writing or reading! Thanks again for the review! | |