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| Lanëa Nyérë by BittenBuggy | 9 Review(s) |
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| Humble guest | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 3/14/2006 |
| I am so glad to have found a fic concerning Feanor and Nerdanel that is so sweet and so deep, and so true to canon yet not all angsty and such. Your portrayal of the two is wonderfully similar to the way I see them (together and seperately), so that was an added bonus. ^.^ | |
| Tinorial Peredhil (on FF) | Reviewed Chapter: Prologue on 1/22/2005 |
| I loved this first chapter! It was fantastic! | |
| Eruanneth_Luin | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 10/23/2004 |
| In some ways females and males of the two races, Elves and Men, are similar. The females minded to wed and the males thinking of friendship. It is good to see that someone had a positve influence on Fëanor. That Nerdanel could sway him to show the honor due his father, and if not exactly welcome his new wife, at least to be civil. Though I was looking forward to Fëanor asking for permission for a betrothal to Nerdanel, and not as a companion on his latest adventure. The necklace has me intrigued; it's origin and significance are veiled. Looking forward to the next chapter with eagerness. | |
| Eruanneth_Luin | Reviewed Chapter: Prologue on 10/23/2004 |
| So this is the elf maid who wed Fëanor! And of course, she would have to have a strength in her uncommon among the females of her time. 'Thee' and 'thou' sound so elegant and pure and honorable like the evles that use the words. It is lovely to see Fëanor in the times before his personal fall which took so many with it. | |
| Nerdanel | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 10/15/2004 |
| This story really portrays the characters well and makes them absolutely real to me. I especially like how Nerdanel deals with Fëanor, especially at the feast of Finwë. It shows well how she affects him when he goes up to greet his father after she chides him about it. If anyone else had chided him, he would have done the exact opposite. You portray them both wonderfully! I am always glad to read a good story about the character I name myself after! This story keeps the reader interested and I want to read more. Please, continue! Nerdanel | |
| AngelQueen | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 8/23/2004 |
| Never cry for the sake of me. I had to choke back some of my own tears when I read this line. It's so tragic when you consider what the future holds for them both and how Nerdanel will most likely shed quite a few tears for him. What is posted so far of this story is absolutely wonderful. The story of Fëanor and Nerdanel is one of the most tragic Tolkien created, in my opinion, and it is also one of my favorites. How you portray the two, seeing how Fëanor is still at the point where Nerdanel can still coax him into at least being polite to his father when it comes to Indis. I was rather upset like Nerdanel when he didn't propose to her. What's taking him so long?! *shakes head* Men. It doesn't matter what race they come from, they're all the same. ;) Again, the story is beautiful! I can't wait for more. :) AQ Author Reply: I tried to put a bit of forshadowing in those words - since we all know what happens anyway! And it has always been important to me to show Feanor as an elf with emotions and capable of real love, not a monster. I'm sure you'll find it easy to believe that I've recieved several comments about Feanor's inability to commit *g* Feanor is just a guy, like any other guy. ;) Thank you so much for your review! | |
| Elfique | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 8/13/2004 |
| I love the way you dont make their little kiss all perfect, its just like their relationship and adds some realism...well as real as it can be if you understand! youre writing is very flowing and keeps a reader interested! more! | |
| Lasse-Lanta | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 7/28/2004 |
| A fine, fine chapter. You portray the elves in such an.......well shall we say, such an elvish manner, *g*, what a poor description, but I can think of no other at the moment. I love how you have described their behavior in an elevated manner, so above human standards, and yet again with a naturalness I find lacking in so many stories. There is a subtlety to your writing that is very enjoyable. I know it's customary to suggest areas for improvement, so far I can find none to suggest. Author Reply: Again, thank you! I am truly glad you are enjoying this so far, it is very encouraging. As my first venture into the realm of fanfiction (however - over 20 years spent in the realm of Tolkien) I was very concerned about how this would be recieved. So far, so good. *g* | |
| Lasse-Lanta | Reviewed Chapter: Prologue on 7/28/2004 |
| I know others have written concerning Nerdanel and Feanor, but I must compliment you on how captivating I find this prologue. I enjoy writers who can define the strength of women without denegrating their softness, and I don't mean weakness. Female kind, be they Elf or human can be endowed with great minds and skills without becoming men or being exaggerated. I believe you've captured that unique combination in Nerdanel. She would diffinately be a strong woman to be able to catch Feanor's attention and then be married to him. I look forward to future chapters. Author Reply: Thank you so much. Nerdanel's character in the Silmarillion and HoMe volumes is subtle at best, so there is much to infer. I am very glad her spirit is coming across in a positive way. She just 'isn't' a warrior, but she also isn't a push-over, based on the fact that she was the only person Fëanor ever took counsel from. I can't see him submitting in any manor to someone he thought was weak. Finding the in-between was quite the challenge. | |