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| A Lone Child by Etharei | 2 Review(s) |
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| Dreamflower | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 1/16/2007 |
| This is just adorable! I've never read anything quite like this, set in a time when Estel has not yet formed the bond with Elrond that made him regard the Master of Imladris as a father. He's such a sweet, serious and earnest little boy, like many only children. I love that his idea of entertainment is to water the garden! | |
| fan81981 | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 5/1/2004 |
| I just finished the whole fic and I was not disappointed at all. I have read many Estel and Elrond stories and, while I love many of them, too many ignore the earlier bonding period. I was happy to see that you dealt with the subject. It was also nice to see Aragorn's mother not being potrayed as distant but as a loving but still grieving widow. Little Estel was adorable, a solemn child but child nonethless. The bit where he is afraid to walk down the corridor was beautiful and so real. When I was young I hated walking to my parent's room alone at night, even though it was like 2 feet away. Poor Elrond - he had has so much hurt in his life. But despite his almosy tragic stature you did not descend to sappiness. The tone was touching but not maudlin. I liked the quotes in the beginning - the memories. A very poignant touch. I hope more plot bunnies bite you like this one. Fan81981 Author Reply: Wow, your words are truly encouraging for someone who has been constantly plagued by insecurity about her writing for several months. Many heartfelt thanks for your review, and now I am even more motivated to further explore this early period of bonding between Elrond and Estel. I am very glad that the childish experiences seem realistic and my portrayal of Elrond's grief didn't seem over-the-top. Thank you again! *picks up bunny net and sets off* | |