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| Cadenza by Rose Sared | 7 Review(s) |
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| TithenFeredir | Reviewed Chapter: 20 on 11/29/2005 |
| The end felt a bit sad in spite of everything turning out well. Minuial's speech was lovely. She seemed vunerable despite her strength and bluster. I don't agree with Gimli, though, that she sold herself short. Love is not proud. Then there was Legolas, tossing her knife and wondering why it felt familiar...clueless again. Favorite sentence this time: "Hope had always been her watchword." Very sneaky. ;-) Lovely story, Rose. ~TF Author Reply: You have been so steadfast in your reviews TF - I am glad I was able to entertain you. Thanks X X Rose | |
| yavarie | Reviewed Chapter: 20 on 6/29/2004 |
| ^.^ Your story was interesting, and I find myself feeling pity for Minuial, which is unusual as I normally hate women who are sort of... b_____??... She is very resolute and stubborn, but you manage to make her seem real and not a MS. I enjoyed the plot and characterizations, but I wonder if you could make some of the human characters a bit less... stereotypical? Will there be a sequel? Author Reply: Thank you, it was lovely to get back from holiday to find a review. I am glad you enjoyed my story. As for a sequel, some plot bunnies are hopping about, but I will have to see, Adagio and Cadenza both took more than a year - It is a big commitment. I would really like it if you could be a little clearer in your request for not so stereotyped characters - What sort of thing would you like to see/read? Always willing to improve my storytelling. Rose | |
| lwarren | Reviewed Chapter: 20 on 6/20/2004 |
| RS, you know I loved this story, but honestly, this has to be my favorite chapter, all because of the conversation between Gimli and Minuial! Minuial has certainly grown as a character from the arrogant Warden in the beginning. She might be uncomfortable (I'd say she's definitely out of her comfort zone), but she is a better person without all that bigotry weighing her down. It takes a big person to admit a mistake of the magnitude she had made with Gimli, and I like her all the more for doing so. And Gimli....bless his sweet heart...to encourage her, to tell her she has eternity to work on Legolas! Awwwwww, he is just the best friend, and now she can appreciate why! (Now, to work on Thranduil's attitude....Gimli, a pet...a hobby? I'll hope he's not as hardened as Minuial thinks he is....). Continued to giggle at the twins looking over their shoulders and expecting the REVENGE OF THRANDUIL to fall on them at any time. LOL That was great! I'm glad Arwen has found some peace of mind (even if RealLife if not at all peaceful for her!) (And I'm glad Throndar was given a funeral worthy of the warrior he was...forgot to include that in review for ch. 19. Sorry! CRC strikes every 10 minutes in my household!) So, Edoras is being rebuilt...Arwen and Aragorn head for hearth and home... Gimli is on the mend, and still arguing with Legolas...Adar is staying in Ithilien for awhile (that'll be fun! :-) )...the twins will hopefully get Tolman to Imladris this time...and that bird winging away at the end was just the right touch for an ending. I hope you know, mellon nin, I have thoroughly enjoyed reading "Cadenza", and I'll be checking regularly for anything new from you in the future. :-) linda Author Reply: Ah, Linda, how I am going to miss your cheery voice. Thank you, thank you so much for all your support and the enjoyment you have taken from this tale. I am glad you think I tied up most of the loose ends, finishing it has left a huge sad hole in my life. I will just have to wait and see if the muses will come up with any more ideas for my characters. All my love Rose | |
| Bodkin | Reviewed Chapter: 20 on 6/20/2004 |
| PS:- Hope had been her watchword. Good play on words. Author Reply: Glas you picked it up! Thanks for all the support during this story. Rose | |
| Bodkin | Reviewed Chapter: 20 on 6/20/2004 |
| I just loved the picture of Minuial sitting there in the dark, glow muted, tossing and catching the silver dagger - and Gimli watching her. Well - Minuial and Gimli as friends, ganging up on the unromantic beautiful elf! What fun that could be. I loved the twins - scared to death that Thranduil's hit squad were after them. Arwen fighting off sadness - the Rohan party - Tolman - spookily alien Thranduil (very elfy). In fact, I loved it all. More. Please. Author Reply: Sorry Bodkin, this is the end of this story, I will see if the muses grace me with anothe tale soon, in the meantime keep up the good work yourself, I do enjoy your stories. Rose | |
| daw the minstrel | Reviewed Chapter: 20 on 6/20/2004 |
| LOL. Thranduil is scary and the twins know it. But Minuial is gaining some respect for their daring and that's good too. It's interesting that Thranduil sees Legolas's dealings with mortals as destroying him. I suppose he must fear that Legolas is leaving the things he should be doing for people who will only die in a shockingly short time. And actually, he is. I liked the image of Minuial sitting in Gimli's tent in the dark tossing the dagger in silence. It seemed very elfy. It's touching that Arwen thinks that "hope had always been her watchword." Author Reply: Thank you so much daw, your support since I have been postin on SA has been just wonderful and has been integrel to the finishing of this year long project. Glad you enjoyed the ride. Rose | |
| SasseyJ | Reviewed Chapter: 20 on 6/20/2004 |
| A really great ending to a wonderful story. I am still holding out hope that Legolas and his father's March Warden will make a go of it. I enjoyed her very slow awakening to the fact that elves were not the only race who had many things "good" to offer even if they are mortal. :) Sassey Author Reply: Thank you Sassey, it is hard to finish a work that has taken up my whole imagination for such a long time. We will see if the characters have anything else to tell me. I hope so! Rose | |