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| Blessed by Ilúvatar by White Wolf | 7 Review(s) |
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| Jupiter's Luna | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 4/27/2009 |
| Adorable! I really like the stories of Legolas's childhood. It'snice that his mother is not dead like many others. There's the sense of a more unified familiy and cherishness, if that is a word, about it all. Really, really, really nice! Namarie. Author Reply: Thank you. I do, too. Visualizing him as an elfling makes me smile. I, too, have written stories where his mother was dead, but in this one she is alive and well. Tolkien left the door wide open for us to imagine her. Cherisness isn't a word, but I know what you mean. I love familyness (also not a word :o)). | |
| Earosse | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 2/23/2009 |
| This is great. No more needs to be said Author Reply: I love it when a reader says that! :o) I'm glad you enjoyed the story. | |
| Stephanie | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 3/18/2006 |
| What a wonderful story! YOur descriptions of how Thranduil and his wife felt at the loss of thier child are accurate. I know from experience that this is indeed how one feels: the sadness, despair, and the longing for another child. THe message of your story is very sweet. A child is indeed a blessing whether you have hundred of years or just a few minutes with him or her. I am glad that Legolas brought so much joy into their lives...it was already filled with so much sorrow. This was a nice, well written story. Author Reply: I was sad to hear that you know from experience what the loss of a child is like. You have my deepest sympathy. I could only imagine how it would feel, so that is what I wrote. For the sake of the story, I'm glad it was accurate. Children are a blessing and each moment with them is preciaous. I've always pictured Legolas as a happy, much-loved elfling, who grew into a caring, loving adult, and he couldn't help but bring joy to those who know him. Thank you very much. Glad you enjoyed it. | |
| Lady Saruman | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 3/18/2006 |
| Sorry for making this review so brief, but I really need to move on. Niralil's funeral was such a sad thing, and of course the elves would be the saddest, because Tolkien explained that elves feel the most happiness of all the races of Middle Earth when moments of joy occur, but they also feel the most sadness if a tragedy were to occur. So, I certainly understand how all the elves and Niralil's brothers felt, but possibly no one's pain would ever be as great as those of Andriel's or of Thranduil's. As Andriel so correctly said, the birth of Legolas would never replace Niralil's postion, but rather as a new member of the family. Also, I think Thranduil really chose the right time to tell Legolas the complete story of his older brother, because he would be mature enough to understand the consequences and the danger a warrior would be in. Great story! I hope you will post the next chapter of Dragonfire soon. =) Hershey's kisses/hugs, Lady Saruman Author Reply: The funeral was very sad. And of all the elves, even the other brothers, the parents would feel the loss the most. Elves not only feel joy and sadness more acutely, but they carry those emotions and memories forever. It's a two-edged sword, and some might say a high price to pay for immorality. I agree that it was the right time to tell Leoglas about his brother. Unfortunately, Legolas will grow up experiencing the many losses the woodland realm will suffer fighting the Shadow until Sauron is finally defeated. Thank you. The next chapter of Draognfire will be up at he end of the week, if Real Life doesn't get in the way. Wish I had some of those Hershey's kisses. I love them. Hugs are good, too. | |
| Bodkin | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 3/18/2006 |
| I enjoyed the way that Thranduil thought his wife was talking about grandchildren - and it took a while for the cogs to click into place. But she was right - and Legolas's arrival was a sort of affirmation of hope for the future. I'm glad his adar is telling him about Niralil. It will do him good to remember the sort of things about his son that he will tell to an elfling. Author Reply: It had been so long since they had had their last child that it did take Thranduil a while for it to sink in. It was not done as defiance but as you say, an affirmation of hope for the future. I think when Thranduil tells Legolas about his brother, it will help them both, especially a father's healing heart. | |
| Gwynhyffar | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 3/17/2006 |
| This was a touching story. I think Legolas will help remind his family of their blessings. Author Reply: Thank you very much. I think you are quite right. | |
| daw the minstrel | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 3/16/2006 |
| How touching! I've always thought that burying a child would be almost unbearable. I can't imagine the pain parents go through who lose one. This was a lovely story about a family that's healing. Author Reply: Thank you, daw. I agree. That has to be the most painful thing anyone can go through. I'm happy you liked the story. The loss of Niralil will be felt by Thranduil and his family forever, but Legolas will help them all heal. | |