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| Not So Happy Returns by Soledad | 76 Review(s) |
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| Itarille | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 11/11/2024 |
| How lovely! I read this 10 years late, but it is still beautiful. And it is almost Advent now. I remembered Fiondil's stories fondly, too. | |
| Galathil | Reviewed Chapter: 24 on 9/3/2021 |
| Hi Soledad. Go you love it. Really enjoyed Not So Happy Returns. I really hope you get this review. Galathil | |
| Linda Hoyland | Reviewed Chapter: 24 on 12/27/2014 |
| These were excellent ficlets. I've just finished reading them. I enjoyed them though I rarely read Silmarillion stories Author Reply: And I rarely write them, as you know. ;) I'm glad that you enjoyed them nonetheless. | |
| obsidianj | Reviewed Chapter: 22 on 12/25/2014 |
| This is so sad, but it has an inner logic that I can't deny. Another one to blame on Feanor. What was he thinking... Author Reply: *Was* he thinking at all, to begin with? I have my doubts... | |
| UTfrog | Reviewed Chapter: 24 on 12/24/2014 |
| Fantastic job with these. Thank you. Author Reply: I am glad you enjoyed them. Thanks for commenting. | |
| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 24 on 12/24/2014 |
| A lovely promise of hope in this poor child, bereft of his father. As for Curufinwe--why am I not surprised? Love the whole series! Author Reply: As I love yours! Thanks for the continuing support, it means a lot to me! Author Reply: As I love yours! Thanks for the continuing support, it means a lot to me! | |
| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 23 on 12/24/2014 |
| Oh, I love seeing Galion here as well as Oropher. And the thought of losing their home twice saddens but does not surprise me. Author Reply: They did have a harsh fate, for sure, but they managed to build themselves a good life nonetheless, and that all on their own. I think that deserves respect. | |
| Fiondil | Reviewed Chapter: 24 on 12/24/2014 |
| Congratulations and Merry Christmas! I'm glad you ended this series on a note of hope. Very well done. I enjoyed the entire series from beginning to end. Reading these was often the highlight of my day. Thanks for sharing your Ardaverse with us. Author Reply: Awww, shuck, see what you have done? You made me blush! ;) I am glad you enjoyed the series - I know it wasn't always an easy read. Blessed Christnas to you, too! | |
| Fiondil | Reviewed Chapter: 23 on 12/24/2014 |
| An interesting take on elven history. I like the idea of Kôr being the original stronghold at Amon Lanc which later became Dol Guldur. And it is ironic that Oropher's House lost their ancient homeland twice, but his son, Thranduil, did well enough in the end. Author Reply: The Elvenking was my second love (Elrond being then first) and I alwys thought that he rocked, facing Dol Guldur by ordinary means, without the help of any magic trinkets. That must have been tough. Which is why I loved the respect shown to him in EA 3 so much. | |
| Fiondil | Reviewed Chapter: 22 on 12/22/2014 |
| Sorry I haven't reviewed lately, but this time of year is very hectic. I have been reading though and enjoying each story. This story, however, struck a cord with me, for I was trying to place this on the Darkening timeline. Has Arafinwë not returned yet? For I would think he would squash the anger and all against the innocent very quickly. Or is he still on the road back and when he returns he will find half his remaining household mysteriously gone? They were all insane, I think, and no one from the Valar on down was thinking straight about anything. One of these days I'd like to continue my Darkening story to describe the steps Arafinwë took to reclaim the respect of the other clans for the Noldor who remained behind. I think that's a story worth telling. Author Reply: Frankly, I didn't give the timeline much thought, as I'm not as well-versed in the First Age as I probably should be. I just wanted to address this particular event that was already mentioned in "Elvenhome". These little nothings are just ideas that I couldn't fit into the already overloaded storyline. And believe me, I know about hectic. Christmas break couln't come soon enough. When I've caught up with all the things that had to be put on hold because of work, I might have a couple of days to do something I actually enjoy. | |