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| Ephemeros by Tinnuial | 4 Review(s) |
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| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 8/2/2005 |
| There is little room for innocence in the situation in which these find themselves. Author Reply: With regards to your review of Chapter One: Point taken. Personally, I felt that characterisations of the twins did turn out a tad less mature than I envisioned them. But I figured even princes and sons of great lords have their lighthearted moments, grown or not. The reunion of old friends is occasion enough for merriment surely. I suppose to be entirely faithful to canon, the "old friends" bit would require an AU tag too since Tolkien never spoke of such a friendship. Then again, I never claimed this to be anything other than Fan Fiction, which surely allows for some liberties; liberties that I am most certainly not the first to take. According to the Appendices, the twins were born in year 130 of the Third Age, making them about two centuries shy of three thousand. A birthdate for Legolas was never given, but I have chosen to follow Michael Martinez and Ellen Brundige's lead where his age is concerned. Both have written rather fascinating analyses of Legolas and both have come to the conclusion that he can't be much more than 700 or 800 years old at most, possibly closer to 500. I think I read somewhere that elves come of age around 50 but are not considered full-grown till a few centuries afer. 5-700 would make him rather young for an elf now wouldn't it, though certainly older than any of his companions in the fellowship. However, it really is relative. Pippin is older than Eomer, but Pippin is still considered a "tween" where Eomer is Marshal of the Riddermark. I am no Tolkien scholar. I am merely playing with characters and stories to which I am entitled an interpretation, just as you are entitled to yours. As for the review for Chapter 2, perhaps when I have the leisure to revise my work, I shall have to re-emphasize that Elrond is mourning his children's loss of innocence, as any parent would, no matter how old his children are. Thank you for your review. It will help shape the story now, should I find the inspiration to continue it. | |
| Galimeril | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 8/2/2005 |
| Wow! You have agreat writing style. I can see the characeters just leap off the pages, and such easy friendship is wonderful to watch! I can't wait for you're next updat! Good luck on your Exam =) Galimeril ;D Author Reply: Thanks for the kind review and exam wishes. I'll try my best to have the next chapter out in a timely fashion. Writing about the lads is such good stress-relief! :) | |
| Faith | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 8/2/2005 |
| Estel a ladys man? LOL...hmmm i wonder what Arwen thought of that?hehehehehe..MOREEEEEEEEEEEEEE MOREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE MOREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE MOREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!AIEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!:D Faith,the Sue Slayer Proud member of IMSGSET and the Sue Squad Author Reply: hehehe...Arwen is all too familiar with that dashing charm ;) But not to worry. Aragorn has eyes only for her, no matter that the other ladies wish it were otherwise! Thanks for the review. | |
| an exquisite elfling | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 8/1/2005 |
| hehehehe..Estel and the twins' stories made my day..this chapter is even better than the last! I like! Author Reply: Aww thanks, you guys make *my* day. It's always wonderful to hear from readers. It's lots of fun to write about the twins and Estel...makes exam stress melt away. Thanks again... | |