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| To Save The Whole by French Pony | 37 Review(s) |
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| Cairistiona | Reviewed Chapter: 6 on 11/11/2008 |
| This was a wonderful story. I just recently finished reading The Silm. for the first time (I came on Tolkien late in life) and of course, like most people, Maedhros' story immediately leapt out at me and I was hoping to find a good fic that fleshed it out in more detail than Tolkien gives us, and you've done that in spades. The scene of Fingon rescuing Maedhros was wrenching but not really horrific in the least--although it certainly was to poor Fingon. I think he came off worse in this, really, than Maedhros, but nice to read Fingolfin's tender loving care for him. There's so much more I could say about this ... it really is a well-told tale and one that will go on my "favorites" list. Thank you for writing it. | |
| MithLuin | Reviewed Chapter: 6 on 4/13/2006 |
A wonderful story! I've often wondered why _Fingon_ was able to heal the rift, and this story makes it seem clear and natural. I would have liked to have understood Maedhros a bit more, but understandably, he wasn't available most of the time! It must be difficult to end a story from the Silmarillion on an upbeat note, so I congratulate you on the happy ending ;). Idril was indeed precious :) | |
| Elenluin | Reviewed Chapter: 6 on 6/13/2005 |
| I loved this story, there are just too little first-age stories around :-) especially little Idril's remark near the end: "I like cousins. Cousins are the best thing in the world!" sent chills down my spine, thinking of her cousin Maeglin ;) And it's strange to picture Fingon and the others as youths, with a father that cares for them. Whenever you see them in stories, they usually are less 'human' and more as stern kings of their own realms. So I really like this other point of view! | |
| Eruanneth_Luin | Reviewed Chapter: 6 on 12/22/2004 |
| Being right-handed and attempting to write left-handed (not Tengwar, of course) gave me genuine respect for the quick recovery and grim determination of this elf. Along with all his own troubles he has real concern for his friend. Ah, elves. That we could be so kind to those we care about. A harp crafted by the hands of Maglor would be a priceless gift. (Yes, I wish to learn to play a harp and found myself momentarily rather envious of Idril.) What a splendid sight of Maedhros releasing the Crown to his Uncle Fingolfin. Though the motivation of freeing himself from the contraints of Kingship to pursue the fullfillment of the Oath rang true as well. Fingon reacting to the realization that he is now next in line was quite enjoyable as was Idril and her new thought about 'cousins'. My only real regret is that three-letter word at the conclusion 'END'. I could have read many additional chapters and still wanted more. Thank you for this tale and I hope you write of elves often. | |
| Eruanneth_Luin | Reviewed Chapter: 5 on 12/22/2004 |
| Ah, the inevitable meeting between wounded friends. It must seem strange to a people who heal quickly and cleanly to be forever maimed. And for the one responsible for that severing, how dreadful to behold the results in the light of day. Yes, I loved Idril being the means of Fingon's partial release from guilt and regrets. | |
| Eruanneth_Luin | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 12/22/2004 |
| Oh my, this was a rough chapter. Yet so well expressed, details honest and painful. That Fingon suffered cruelly also is so true. Elves just did not DO this kind of thing with cold deliberation. To so wound a friend would have been damaging to both. When they left Aman little did they imagine that it would lead to this end. Once again the importance of family to elves is brought forth with insight and compassion. Fingon's punishment was in many ways a blessing in disguise. Thank you for the glimpse into a difficult time. | |
| Eruanneth_Luin | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 12/22/2004 |
| Idril and her harp. How often the harp is an instrument of more than the mere making of music. Small wonder when the beauty of the sound is considered. Co-conspirators in the night, Idril and Fingon, yet innocent in desire. A lovely scene. Then the dreadful panic of a child lost, even though an adult, demonstrates once more the intense love of family among elves. The quest for Maedhros would have been fraught with unseen peril and only one who cared more for the prisoner than the possible consequences of his actions would have braved those grief-haunted lands. Song was always a part of the elves and so 'right' a call to the captive. Just when the path seems clear for the rescue, hope will be dashed against the mountains. | |
| Eruanneth_Luin | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 12/22/2004 |
| Morgoth came up with some vicious attacks in retaliation for the Noldor forays against him. Fortunately elves do not succumb so easily. That Aredhel wished to remember the good aspects of Maedhros and forgive the wrongs shows the great heart of elvenkind. | |
| Eruanneth_Luin | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 12/22/2004 |
| How appropriate to begin with a mention of Maglor and his 'long, elegant hands' and his voice 'grown thin and tight'; the pain and change of Maglor helpless to free his brother, and a foretaste of his elder brother in captivity. The carved vine that Maedhros could not enjoy, that perhaps his own hands had created was thoroughly sad. Fingolfin is wonderful; as fiery and opinionated as his half-brother, Fëanor, though more levelheaded and restrained perhaps, but still with a deep sense of kin, regardless of the past. That his was the germ of the idea Fingon would act upon he saw not. Especially heartening is the relationship within the immediate family, the caring, support and respect for one another. Thank you for a delightful chapter. | |
| perelleth | Reviewed Chapter: 6 on 12/18/2004 |
| Pity we already came to the End... (sighs) It's a lovely tale Great fanfare! no one would expect less from Fëanor's sons... and the result of such display was...fun!: kneeling down in submission in his uncle's stable yard... I did appreciate that! (and Fingolfin behaving like a worried mother (your clothes and armours!) rather than a recently crowned king! it took him a bit to step into his new role!!) I truly enjoyed it, and above all, the quietness and introspection that seem to pour from every corner. Thanks a lot, this story truly needed to be recounted! :-) | |