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| Land of Light and Shadows by Thundera Tiger | 15 Review(s) |
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| Adrianne | Reviewed Chapter: 37 on 4/1/2007 |
| Another reviewer said that they found this chapter slow. I decidedly did not. There was too much going on and too much to be revealed. I relished and devoured it like chocolate! I like how Elessar can play the political word games right along with Harad's best leaders. It harkens back to all the experience he acquired in his early travels across the length and breadth of Middle-earth. All is travels and experiences were obviously a preparation for his becoming, arguably, the greatest King of Men in the history of Arda. Just as this experience and trial in the desert is refining Eomer and preparing him to become an even greater leader of Rohan. This entire story has been just captivating. I should be writing, but I'm reading instead. I'm moving on to the last chapter you posted and doing it with trepidation, not because I fear that it will not live up to my expectations, but because I know it's not the end of the story, and I see that you have not updated in well over a year. Hmmmm... I would, in this reply, beg you to hurry your next chapter along as quickly as possible, but who knows if you will even see my pathetic efforts to do so? If you have not posted in so long perhaps there are reasons for it that do not respond to such methods of persuasion. Maybe you will never complete the story, much to the consternation and sorrow of your readers. Whatever the reason for taking so long, I do hope (selfishly) that it will resolve itself and allow you to assuage our curiosity as well as our emotional turmoil. | |
| Catoblepas | Reviewed Chapter: 37 on 11/14/2004 |
| Oh, NO...Not again. Too many cliffhangers! You're going to drive me insane (if I wasn't already)...I can't believe how many original characters you've created, all complete with completely different personalities and backgrounds and treachery (oh my!)! Don't we all just love some nice, soul-fulfilling treachery. Well, here I go again, begging you on bended knee for an update on another story for which I shall never fathom to express my sincerest gratitude for, only to read that and again beg you with my deepest wishes to update again, and so on and so forth.... Ah, the vicious cycle of read and review. I'm afraid I'll never escape it...and nor shall you! ...That was definitely not supposed to rhyme. Curses! Update, or I shall force upon you more terrible poetry! ...Pretty please? Author Reply: Ah, treachery. I like it. It makes writing this interesting, anyway. Sorry about the insanity, but I'm already insane so I figure I should have company. ;) Seriously, though, I didn't think this particular chapter had much of a cliff hanger. So hopefully you're just enjoying the view instead of holding on for dear life. I'll try to get to work on updates. Hold off that poetry! ;) | |
| Eruvyweth | Reviewed Chapter: 37 on 10/25/2004 |
| Augh, WONDERFUL! I found you at henneth-annun.net and devoured all of your stories, and then stumbled across you here and discovered that there were EXTRAS (!!!) that hadn't been on the other site! Your writing is amazing! I suppose all that I can say right now in this sort of happily stunned mood is that you have done with Legolas and Gimli what no one else has or could in the world of fanfiction. Long have I wandered the world of LotR fanfiction, seeking the kind of uncheesy-yet-extremely-emotional drama between friends that is so rare and so delicious, and I have found it here in this story! My congratulations. Eruvyweth God-follower most humbly awards you the Eruvyweth God-follower Most Humble Award for Fanfiction, and cordially invites you to visit her website at www.freewebs.com/pawns. ~egf Author Reply: Actually, all the extras are also at Henneth-Annun, but you need to be a member to get in to see them. This site doesn't work that way, so you can see them all. Anyway, thank you SO much for your compliments. They really mean a lot to me and I'm somewhat taken aback that you've actually read all of this VERY LONG fic. That's more of a compliment than anything I can think of, so thank you! Also, many thanks for your words on Legolas and Gimli. They're my favorite characters (obviously) and sometimes I wonder if I like them too much and start weaving too many non-canon elements into their friendship. So I'm glad you liked it. Thank you again! I will visit your website in a bit | |
| grumpy | Reviewed Chapter: 37 on 10/22/2004 |
| great chagter, I am finally getting the hang of it, love your stories, this one I started in the middle, I shall have to go back to the bigginning and read the first part. anyways great plan that Aragorn came up with, or something resembling a plan. looking forward to more Author Reply: You started in the middle? Huh. That's interesting. When I come across a long fic that I'm not certain about reading, I tend to go through the first few chaptesr and then the last few, completely skipping the middle. That's interesting that you would choose to start in the middle. Well, I hope you enjoy the beginning. I was still figuring out LotR canon when I wrote the first five chapters, so here's hoping you can muddle through! | |
| Nightwing | Reviewed Chapter: 37 on 10/16/2004 |
| Points for me, too! Your chapter title is from the words that Bilbo yelled at Boromir during the Council in defense of Aragorn. Well, you've done it to me. I sat down this morning with several blank papers, and I made charts. And maps. And lists. All to keep straight with what is going on with this story. First time I've ever had to do that! I picture you (dark hair for some reason) writing in whatever room in your house you use for the purpose, hunched over a paper-strewn desk, and all around you are charts and maps and lists. Including a huge thing hung on the wall that you occasionally peer up at with a squint to make sure you are still on track and keeping everyone on the right path. Complicated stuff, this. The plan sounds like good fun. Risky, yep, but will make for very exciting reading. Things will probably not go entirely well, but our friends have to triumph in the end, yes? Go, Aragorn! He's well written, BTW. I like his growing inscrutibility, even if it is frustrating the hell out of the young King of Rohan right now. I like your Eomer. The description of him being most comfortable as either a true friend or a true enemy, uncomfortable with the grey areas is spot on. The culture of Rohan is so very different than that of Harad, or even Gondor. Eomer is young and fiery but not stupid, and he will come away from this journey to the desert having learned much about new ways of communicating, persuasion and diplomacy. He will be able to put all his new knowledge to good use in future for the benefit of his people. He is growing and maturing here, which even a king needs to do. As for the inseperable pair of elf and dwarf, I fear they must separate. Legolas has got things to do, and Gimli cannot accompany him yet. He is too ill. It will be dangerous, as their former captors will be trying to get hold of them again. Hopefully they will not come upon the dwarf alone and unable to fight. But I see the possibility that our good dwarf may follow Legolas later, when he feels better, and I have no doubt that he will find the opportune moment to do some axe swinging before the story is over. As for me, a review would be wonderful, but no pressure. You did indicate that you are still reading TSAW, and that delighted me enough to keep me buoyed for weeks on end. I have a great deal of respect for your talent, and am so pleased that you find my own small offering worthy of your consideration. Nightwing Author Reply: *blinks* You did WHAT?! Oh, Nightwing, that's not necessary! Gyah, what a guilt complex you've just given me! Charts and maps and lists? If you really wanted or needed them, I could have put them together for you. Oh dear. I don't think I intended for the story to be that involving, either. My supreme apologies! Actually, that picture in your mind (complete with dark hair) isn't that far from the truth, though the scattered desk is actually several scattered, hectic, and huge .doc files on my computer. Glad you like Aragorn and Eomer! I'm taking some risks with their characterization and I've paid for it a couple times before, but I really am trying to incorporate the idea of growth and learning into all this, especially on Eomer's part. As for Legolas and Gimli, you're absolutely right about the fact that Legolas is going to have to go it alone for a bit. But the part about Gimli and his axe...well, the axe is back in Haradhur, and I will say that neither Legolas nor Gimli is going to make it back to the city without some help. And I'll get you your review of TWAW by tomorrow morning, I promise!!! If I don't, you have my permission to torment me for the rest of my life. I keep meanign to do it and then something always comes up. But I'm going to do it tonight! I promise! It's too good to let pass unpraised. | |
| legolasgreenleafgilestel (on ff.net) | Reviewed Chapter: 37 on 10/15/2004 |
| from the ashes a fire shall be woken a light from the shadows shall spring renewed shall be blade that was broken the crownless again shall be king Sorry, slightly carried away, i know that poem off by heart. Yay, an update! Its good, havent read it all yet as i have limited internet time but i've sent it to my dad to print off, and then i will read it properly, what i read was very good though, update again soon, pwetty pwetty please (puppy dog eyes) Author Reply: Hey there! I was surprised to find you over here at SoA instead of ff.net. Greetings and welcome! Glad you liked what you did manage to read. I realize these chapters are a bit long, especially for people with limited Internet time, but I honestly don't know how to make them any shorter. Sorry! And I'll get on that update for you. ;) | |
| Lera | Reviewed Chapter: 37 on 10/13/2004 |
| *huge drawn out sigh* I meant "from the ashes a fire shall be woken." I really should know. I memorized that poem for liturature. Author Reply: **grins** As a former college student with a very busy life, I completely forgive you. ;) Reminds me of a few incoherent reviews I gave out once. I think it's the light from the shadows that starts springing. Either way, there is indeed a spring in there somewhere, so you were at least in the right area. Props for that! When I created the shadow, my idea for it was that nothing anyone did beneath it was *completely* out of character. There were seeds for everything, such as Eomer's desires for Rohan to be recognizeds as a powerful nation alongside Gondor, or Aragorn's reliance on his foresight and his hesitation in taking action when that foresight fails him. I can point you to places in the books that support these characterizations. Take it for what you will, though. But for the record, that was my intention. Still, it was a relief for me as well when I finally got Aragorn to throw the last of it away. He's a difficult character to rein in. Thanks so much for your review and good luck in college! | |
| Lera | Reviewed Chapter: 37 on 10/13/2004 |
| Ok, it's 11 and as a new college student with a very busy life I am tired. Apparently too tired to finish a sentance. Basically I think I meant it's weird to see our unchallengeable Elessar and Eomer so confused and not perfect all the time. Sorry. Insert that into my last review. | |
| Lera | Reviewed Chapter: 37 on 10/13/2004 |
| From the ashes...a fire shall spring. Oh, my gosh I cannot tell you how glad I am to get an update on this story. It has been and remains my favorite story since I began it a year ago. Even though by the time this update came I had to do some serious reviewing. But I'll always come back. I am thankful you have finally lifted the cloud from Aragorn and Eomer's mind. It was interesting for so long to have our seemingly unchallengable Elessar. But it was starting to get frustrating that no one knew what was going on. I am happy to see them once again as the shrewd strategic warrior we know him to be. I'm appreciating Eomer more and more. For a while a was a bit annoyed with him, even though he was partly under the affect of the shadow. The whole concept of the shadow was so interesting. I'm thinking maybe it not only affects people by making them act contrary to their nature, but actually exploits their weaknesses. Scary thought. Things you thought you'd kept mastered and hidden suddenly brought to the surface and shown to all. I'm ready to get back to Legolas and Gimli. Since they weren't mentioned at all in this chapter I'm guessing we'll get to them(and that roach Dashnir) in the next chapter. Thanks for the update. | |
| Rochwen | Reviewed Chapter: 37 on 10/9/2004 |
| Miss Tiger, As always, quite brillant. This chapter seemed a little slow though. I'm guessing it's a set up for a couple huge chapters to follow? God, I hope so. As always, Your humble servant, Rochwen P.S. "From the ashes" is from Bilbo's poem about Aragorn, right? From the ashes a fire shall be woken, A light from the shadows shall spring. Renewed shall be blade that was broken, The crownless again shall be king. Bonus points for me. Author Reply: *happily awards bonus points to Rochwen* Yes, I will readily admit that this is a slow chapter. Hopefully it's the last slow one until the end. All the information is out, the plans are set, and now it's a matter of following them through and improvising when some of them don't work. Which means we can head straight for the final action, which should be fun. I'm looking forward to the next few chapters. | |