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| Sons of Fellowship by Conquistadora | 10 Review(s) |
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| mystarlight | Reviewed Chapter: 6 on 12/15/2019 |
| He feels sea longing!!! Poor Thranduil. Love your explanation of sea longing as desire to have a home which cannot be destroyed and family who can live!!! | |
| Amanalda | Reviewed Chapter: 6 on 9/3/2004 |
| Oh Legolas...*wails* that poor elf. I'm really looking forward to hearing what's on his mind. Just who's he gonna spill it to? I'm not even gonna guess because you have a way with being so unpredictable in the best way. *laughs* So now...I shall WAIT!! Oh I loved the part where they all had dinner and sang. That was so awesome. I really like how you portray Celeborn and Galadriel. You've got these guys NAILED! *laughs* And man when Celeborn gave his advice to "Use wisely the days" I felt my heart sink at the thought of them leaving. I just like these guys too much. *chuckles* Ah well... ~Ammie~ | |
| Theresa Green | Reviewed Chapter: 6 on 3/31/2004 |
| So often we read stories (many of them excellent, I hasten to add) in which sea-longing is a painful and entirely negative experience for Legolas. I was intrigued by your idea that for Legolas “the sensation had been fascinating at first”. I like the implication that it is not entirely unpleasant. As a fan of Gimli, I was very interested to read about his encounter with Lady Galadriel. Her description of him as her “doughtiest servant” was lovely. I can just picture him standing there, fidgeting and fiddling with his beard, blushing crimson. Oh, sweet Dwarf! And of course I enjoyed his banter with Legolas over “bedtimes for children”. I’m looking forward to more from Gimli in coming chapters. Author Reply: The sea-longing effect I was looking for was as always an attempt to square the question with canon. He sounded a bit depressed just after the fact, but later he was already singing rather upbeat songs about it. ??? So I assmed mood-swings were a symptom. :) And thanks for taking the time to review each chapter! | |
| daw the minstrel | Reviewed Chapter: 6 on 1/12/2004 |
| Celeborn is right, I think. Using one's limited time wisely is all any of us can do Author Reply: As is often said around here, "you are never promised tomorrow." | |
| LKK | Reviewed Chapter: 6 on 1/8/2004 |
| I still enjoy this view of Legolas' return from the war, Coriel. This is a very interesting gap-filler with a different perspective. Looking forward to more! Quickie comment: I liked Galadriel's reference to the War of the Ring as "the Great War". I have no doubt that you're alluding to World War I, the war that so greatly influenced Tolkien. Very clever of you to incorporate the reference! LKK Author Reply: This seems to be the perspective Tolkien never thought much about, and I thought it was high time this poor little Sinda got a decent tribute. So, needless to say, I'm working my mind to a frazzle trying to make it good enough! Ah, very insightful of you! To tell the honest truth, I didn't think much about it, but with all I've been hearing lately about Tolkien and his war years, I would not be surprised if my subconscious deliberately threw that out. So thanks for highlighting it! :) | |
| Nilmandra | Reviewed Chapter: 6 on 1/6/2004 |
| Celeborn's words are wise - I guess he is called Celeborn the Wise for a reason. This was nice look at the elven communities and lifestyle - the little details about the lights and sounds. In particular, though, I liked Celeborn's words to Legolas. Author Reply: Again, Celeborn did all his talking for himself. Sometimes it is strange the way they will take a cue and run with it. Anyhow, one of your favorites features in the next chapter, I believe . . . | |
| bryn | Reviewed Chapter: 6 on 1/6/2004 |
| I must say, I've just begun reading this piece and am enjoying it immensely!!! :) Your imagery is spectacular--you've got a great way of phrasing. Movements, emotions, and perceptions are crystal clear. I also love the way you portray the Elves. (And kudos for Celeborn and Galadriel! Far too often are they overlooked.) Your take on Legolas is completely unique from all others I've read. It's fantastic and intriguing. I eagerly await the next chapter! :) Author Reply: Ha, so do I! I can't seem to finish these quick enough for myself. But then I also have a sister (a.k.a. Chigger) who has suddenly been cursed with several wild plot-bunnies and who thus demands an equal share of computer time! But I'll get it done one way or another. :) | |
| White Wolf | Reviewed Chapter: 6 on 1/6/2004 |
| Wise Celeborn. I hope Legolas takes his advice. I hate to think of Legolas suffering from the sea longing. It must be so hard to be torn like that, yearning to leave and yet not really wanting to. I wish we could have heard Legolas sing in the movies. Ah well. That went the way of the loose hair. Author Reply: I suppose it would have been asking too much to expect Orlando to turn elvish enough to do justice to all the many facets of the character. But, hey, in text we can do what we want! | |
| Lamiel | Reviewed Chapter: 6 on 1/6/2004 |
| Dear Gimli. Rough he might be, and certainly a bit too rough for an Elf at times, but he does still hold Legolas back from the Sea. As does Aragorn. And for that I am grateful. Lovely touch, his composing a verse in honor of his father's defense of Mirkwood. Very well done. Author Reply: It seems Legolas has quite a few strings holding him back, and *someone* is determined to talk them over. As always, glad you like it so far. :) | |
| calenore | Reviewed Chapter: 6 on 1/5/2004 |
| It's a good thing Celeborn has patience to coax the problems out of Legolas; I fear that I'd be so frustrated and concerned that I'd want to beat it out of him with a stick... a small stick, but a stick nonetheless ;). Eagerly awaiting an update! Author Reply: I'll tell Legolas that, so he'll be ready to duck. :) | |