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| Riding the Fire by Raksha The Demon | 7 Review(s) |
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| Linda Hoyland | Reviewed Chapter: Prologue on 9/3/2009 |
| I loved this story it feels so very true to Feanor's character that he would still me trying to get the Simarillion back.This feels that it just might be true had Feanor lived! I love the idea of his son a Beatle.I bet he wrote all their greatest hits! Author Reply: I'm sure that Maglor wrote "A Long Day's Night", and "Hey, Jude", and maybe even "Yellow Submarine"; and perhaps, in this AUverse, "Melkor's Silver Hammer". (hope those are all Beatles' songs; my memory of the Fab Ones as composers is rather dim) And Maglor wrote "Blackbird" (I think that's a Paul McCartney song).... Anyway, thanx much for reviewing; Linda; I'm glad you liked it. | |
| Virtuella | Reviewed Chapter: Prologue on 9/1/2009 |
| "Does that mean that Nerdanel would be Wilma Flintstone?" Hahahahaha! | |
| Virtuella | Reviewed Chapter: Prologue on 8/31/2009 |
| Aha! Still plotting, after all those years, eh? What an utterly bizarre, totally fascinating idea. I like the surgically rounded ears very much. Feuerstein means indeed "fire-stone," at least literally; it refers to what in English would be called flintstones (Fred Flinstone is in German fred Feuerstein). Author Reply: Does that mean that Nerdanel would be Wilma Flintstone, LOL?! Well, one sets a flint to a stone to strike a fire, I would think. Anyway, thanx for reviewing, Virtuella. Yes, it is a bit bizarre; but I could just see it happening, if Feanor had lived... | |
| Parmalokwen | Reviewed Chapter: Prologue on 8/30/2009 |
| Ordinarily I'm not terribly fond of Fëanor, but this is brilliant. He's much changed, and yet very much himself. Of course he drives a fancy sports car. Elves with crew cuts and surgically rounded ears make me a little sad though. And Maglor as the Fifth Beatle? I'd love to hear the recordings from this AU. Author Reply: I am not usually pro-Feanor either; I think he spent much of the Silmarillion behaving like a spoiled brat; and he wasn't much of a leader. But I don't think he's a sociopath; and no Elf could endure millenia of being trapped in a world of Men without learning at least a little humility and humanity, in my opinion. I had a vision of modern-era Maglor in sunglasses and standing by a flashy red convertible, and then it came to me what he was waiting to see. I don't think it bothered Feanor to get his ears clipped a bit; he would be far more concerned about what was between them; and would have wanted, as much as he could, to blend in with the human populace. As for the crewcut, think 1960's U.S. government-employed engineers; they probably all had crewcuts. Feanor would not be one to swan about with a long elven mane; he'd probably find a crewcut more comfortable than some of those 18th century wigs. Wait 'til the 80's and 90's; then he could have been a long-haired mathematician and computer geek... Thanx for reading and reviewing, Parmalokwen! Author Reply: Oops, I meant to say that I had a vision of modern-era Feanor, not Maglor in sunglasses and flashy red convertible...(Maglor would probably prefer a silver-grey Pontiac or something...) | |
| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: Prologue on 8/30/2009 |
| I find myself wondering which of the brothers managed to survive besides Maglor, then. Love the thought he'd have joined the Beatles--that is a delightful image to contemplate! And now he sees himself on his way to Vingilot to confront Earendil again and take back the Silmaril--and he just MIGHT allow Earendil to live? Mighty white of him! (SHIVERS!) Well told story, Raksha! Thank you! Author Reply: In this AU, only Maglor and Curufin, among the sons of Feanor, survived the First Age. Yes, Feanor has probably seen a lot of heavy tragedy in the wages of war throughout the thousands of years he has spent in Middle-earth; and he might be willing to admit to not wanting to repeat any kin-slaying...Feanor still has a large ego that wants his Jewel back, though... I'm glad you enjoyed the story; and thanx for reviewing, Larner. | |
| Nymuë | Reviewed Chapter: Prologue on 8/30/2009 |
| This was an excellent, intriguing story. I can easily see Fëanor surviving the ages of the world and eventually acclimating (if not assimilating) to human culture. Finrod may have been the "Friend of Men," but Fëanor and his sons and followers were closest in temperament (and, dare I say, ambition?) to the Edain; it makes sense that, once he stopped looking down on them, he would realise a relationship with mankind could be mutually beneficial. *Love* Maglor as the Fifth Beatle! Ever the singer, that one, and not afraid to tell Daddy where to get off. *grin* The tension between them is also incredibly reminiscent of the era, when fathers were not exactly approving of sons playing rock and roll ... Will we see more? Author Reply: I'm not sure that Feanor doesn't look down on the Edain; but he would find them useful, and in the 20th century western world, doesn't have to worry as much about being accused of witchcraft as he might have been four or five hundred years earlier. I doubt that Feanor saw any Elf or Man as being his superior, and most of them weren't his equal in intellect. And once humans started viewing the pursuit of science as a goal in itself rather than heresy, Feanor's respect probably rose several notches. Yes, by the 1960's, Maglor would have had the fortitude to tell Daddy where to get off, at least where his music was concerned. I can just see Feanor scratching his head, rather shocked to see Makalaure gyrating on television with the other Fab Five minstrels... We might see more if the NoldorMuse returns; but for now, this piece is self-contained. Thanx much for reviewing, Nymue! | |
| Dreamflower | Reviewed Chapter: Prologue on 8/30/2009 |
| What a fun AU! Clearly, over the Ages, "Fire-stone" has learned not just tolerance for mortals, but a measure of respect for them, though he still retains his haughty opinion of himself. But he's learned to sublimate that opinion to his purposes-- and is focussed as ever on his obsession. The intervening Ages must have been...interesting. And Maglor as the "Fifth Beatle" is really fun to imagine! *grin* This was delightful! Author Reply: Thanx for the review, Dreamflower. Yes, in some ways, Feanor would have had to adjust at least his outward manner a little; I can't see him being the high lord of the Noldor when most of the Noldor and other Elves had left Middle-earth; he'd have had to learn to work behind the scenes. And yes, he wants his Jewel back! And he does find mortals at least useful and interesting, especially in the 20th century. As for Maglor, I just think he would have gotten tired of lamenting by the shore; he's a musician, and his musical vision would change and grow. I'm glad you enjoyed the story. It was definitely a bit different from my usual stuff. | |