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| Sons of Kings by jenolas | 5 Review(s) |
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| elliska | Reviewed Chapter: 14 on 1/5/2005 |
| Sorry this review took a while--been on vacation. This was a great chapter. I especially liked Thranduil speaking to the tree in Quenya because that's the language it recognizes--one of the few instances where this would be believable. Clever. And I liked Thranduil's introspection at the end. Very moving. Author Reply: As did this reply, I am sorry to say... I am pleased you liked this chapter and my notion that although Quenya was the language of the High Elves, and not spoken by the Sindar, it is possible that Thranduil may have learned it all the same in centuries past. thanks for the comments, jenolas | |
| LuthienNenharma | Reviewed Chapter: 14 on 1/3/2005 |
| That story was excellent XD 4.8 stars Author Reply: Thanks, glad you like it. jenolas | |
| lwarren | Reviewed Chapter: 14 on 1/3/2005 |
| I reviewed the first chapter of this story back in August, and while I've kept up with it (who ever knew those speed-reading lessons would come in so handy?), I have been so swamped with school (teaching a class of third grade killer squirrels) and my mom (who's been sick alot lately) that I have not reviewed the other great chapters...and they are great. The contest, making up with Legolas, Eldarion's mission to Ithilien with Sarien, meeting Thranduil, his growth and acceptance of his legacy as the prince and heir to the throne of Gondor...wonderful stuff! So I'm on Christmas break right now and everyone is GONE from the house (heaven!!!), and I am bound and determined to review this new update! Eldarion's leavetaking with his best friend had to be difficult, given he would love to have the freedom to explore and learn as a Ranger, but he is maturing in his thoughts of his responsibilities nicely, isn't he? I thought Thranduil did a very fatherly thing, teasing both "boys" about dancing with the maidens as he clasped each by a shoulder to lead them to the horses...Eldarion especially would benefit from some *fatherly* contact in the absence of Aragorn. Arwen and Aragorn noticing Eldarion's new bearing when he returns - very much a glimpse of the closeness these two have with their offspring (as well as elven perceptiveness). Thranduil and Legolas and the other elves greeting the white tree - what a great moment when the elven King whispered his greeting to the tree, and in Quenya (jenolas, that was so very elf-y), and I love any mention of the close connection of the love between the Wood Elves and their trees. You did a great job communicating the awe that Thranduil obviously felt in seeing this direct descendant of the blessed trees of both Numenor and the Undying Lands. Nice moment between between Aragorn and Eldarion (the hug, and in public, no less!), and how very fatherly of Aragorn to bristle slightly at the mention of a message brought by Legolas from Sarien to his daughter! :-) But I almost cried (and cheered) at the end when Thranduil realizes he will eventually sail West, to see that family of his son yet to be. And so sad for Thranduil to realize that there will never be enough descriptions/stories for Elrond to compensate for his absence from the lives of his grandchildren. *sniff* Lovely, lovely chapter. linda Author Reply: Hi, thanks so much for taking the time to read and review despite your difficutlies. Real life can be a bit overwhelming at times! This chapter turned out to be a very "Thranduil" one, although it did not really start out that way, but one must go where the muse leads. I can easily believe that the thought of never seeing his possible future grandchildren would be enough to make the king decide to leave his forests eventually. I hope you continue to enjoy the story. jenolas | |
| Karri | Reviewed Chapter: 14 on 1/3/2005 |
| A wonderful chapter, Jenolas. Thranduil was just as charming as can be with Arwen and his daughters and very insightful at the end in coming to his realization. Author Reply: in my (admittedly biased), I do not think Thranduil can be anything other than charming,loving , adorable... *sigh* jenolas | |
| Dot | Reviewed Chapter: 14 on 1/2/2005 |
| Oh good, they’ve made it back to the city! I loved the opening with the two friends bidding one another goodbye. I thought you wrote it so well, allowing us to see their sorrow at having to part and their pride in each other as well as Eldarion’s acceptance of the role he must play but still never intruding too much. It sounds like having to dance with rather eager maidens is something that Legolas and his father are very familiar with! LOL, at least there are only a certain amount of years in which Eldarion will have to suffer that. Poor Legolas ;-) I like the part about Eldarion having earned the respect and loyalty of the guards. I hadn’t really thought about that before, what it must mean to have them protect him not just because it’s their job but because they are so loyal to him. It must make Aragorn so proud. But my favourite part – predictably! – has to be Thranduil and the Tree. I laughed at Eldarion’s surprise that even Thranduil would find something that would cause him to feel such wonder and admiration. And trust Thranduil to realise what the Tree would understand and to use that language. I just loved the idea too that the Tree responded with such warmth to the elves. You really do know how to make things extra-elfy! It was great to see Eldarion turn back into the older brother once he got home and had to humour his young sisters. “Silly child you have it backwards, ‘tis Legolas who wears his father’s beauty.” That’s so funny! But as Thranduil says, it was hardly offensive! I really like how at ease these children immediately are with Thranduil – it really shows how regular a visitor Legolas has been and how much they enjoy his company. I like that the room Thranduil gets seems to have been assigned to him because of the access to fresh air – this household has obviously encountered elves before! What a sad thought that Elrond doesn’t know these wonderful grandchildren of his. It’s hard to know if it would be good or bad that Thranduil can bring tales of this family to Elrond when he eventually sails. Good, I suppose, but it would still be painful. I don’t blame Thranduil for being grateful that Legolas doesn’t have a family that he’d bring with him when he left. I just loved the ending and the sense that Thranduil will sail, not just for the family he once knew and will meet again but for the family that might be some day. It’s a lovely thought too that in looking at Aragorn’s family, Thranduil realises that he wants this for himself and his son. Plus, Elrond doesn’t really know what he’s missing but Thranduil is witness to it now and that must make it all the more difficult to sacrifice any part of that. I’m thrilled that this story is back and I look forward to more! :-) Author Reply: Hi Dot, it has been a while but now the story continues. Thranduil knows when and where respect of a high order deserves to be paid, and apparently the regard is mutual, (as one would expcet between wood elves and trees!). I lkie that you think it is 'elfy', it is exactly what I was aiming to convey. Seeing Elrond's grandchildren as his firend never would made Thranduil realise he might someday have some of his own, but they would be in the Undying Lands and out of his reach unless he sailed. Eldarion's growth is changing the perspective of those whoi are offering love and guidance, and in return it is giving them new insights about their own wishes and dreams. At least that is what I am hoping the message is! More soon (days, not months this time!) jenolas | |