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| Coming Home by French Pony | 21 Review(s) |
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| Eruanneth_Luin | Reviewed Chapter: 5 on 12/23/2004 |
| Thankfully the Elves of Eryn Lasgalen have made a comeback and certainly deserve a victory feast. The arrival at last of the well-worn Legolas completed the picture of a realm recovering from the brink of defeat. Thank you for a wonderful tale. | |
| Eruanneth_Luin | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 12/23/2004 |
| Though we think mostly of the advantages of being an Elf, we seldom stop to consider the sorrows they bear that we shall never know. Grief strong enough to kill a vital, healthy Elf, we would not wish to experience. The 'silken blackness' to 'velvety grey'is a lovely vision. As for the 'names' I feel something of the same thing. A name change which had nothing to do with marriage was motivated by a desire to remember what I wised to influence me in the future. It was good to hear the laughter in the woods again; it has a healing power of its own. | |
| Eruanneth_Luin | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 12/23/2004 |
| Thranduil as expected is more than ever concerned with independence for his people, but thankful is willing to accept help. I love the interplay between these two powerful Elves; they challenge each other in many ways. Even the mighty can fall low and Thranduil is no exception. Yet to see him rise from the depths and by sheer will alone stand firm against his weakness was heartening to witness. | |
| Eruanneth_Luin | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 12/23/2004 |
| Loved the silver bells hearalding the arrival of the silver-haired Lord Celeborn! Thranduil as expected, brusque, defensive and wearied by the endless struggle for survival. How good to see Celeborn offer the very aid so needed at this time of great trial; at last, with reservations, the reluctant Thranduil accept. These two cousins interact well together. | |
| Eruanneth_Luin | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 12/23/2004 |
| This time of war in Mirkwood was completely overshadowed by the recorded events further South, but was equally devastating. Thranduil in his victory at great cost is excellent! Without mentioning the Rings of Power that aided the other two elven realms you bring to light the dreadful struggle for mere survival that had been endured by the elves of Mirkwood for centuries, courage and bravery their only defense. That the final battle was on their very doorstep and inside the center of their lives added to the heartbreak. Thranduil taking comfort from the magnificent tree itself and the wider view it afforded of life beyond the woodlands truly reflects the attitude of the Firstborn toward the world around them, even extending to the fate of mortals. | |
| LOTR lover | Reviewed Chapter: 5 on 10/20/2004 |
| Sigh. Thank you, French Pony. I love Thranduil, and he is just perfect here. *Of course* this is what he was doing during/after the War of the Ring. No doubt about it. | |
| Ithilien | Reviewed Chapter: 5 on 1/16/2004 |
| I am long overdue to review this story, but I will not forego it. Good storytelling deserves praise, and this story is definitely in that category. First, let me say that I have thought of this story often since reading it, mostly because it seems true to Thranduil's character. You have painted him in such a subtle stroke of brush that he comes off as very realistic. He is strong, resilient, patient and a leader. But he also is flawed, and he recognizes his flaws and is, like most of us, working to fix them. He is not cocky or abrasive as he is often portrayed, but more even and sure of himself and I really like him this way. At the same time, I can see how others might see him in a different light, and that just molds him into a more full figure. Nice! Very nice! At the heart of this story is his worry for his people. I feel his concern. It must be hard to see his community decimated. It sounds too that this group of elves is unlike their Rivendell or Lothlorien cousins. I can imagine they have lost a great deal, and I was glad to see the arrival of Celeborn offering aid. It really was wonderful to see the elves pulling together, but more, I liked seeing that this group of elves were somewhat vulnerable in a way that those other two are not. And though the Galadhrim have the ring to help contribute their aid, Thranduil doesn't seem to begrudge them this. Again, a nice change. But there we have some of his stubborn pride, for Thranduil of course must insist on repayment of that help. Celeborn comes off quite elegantly in this, accepting this payment, but no doubt knowing it will not be something they will be keeping for long. I can imagine in his musings he might be saying, 'perhaps we might clean up the place a bit before we depart these lands.' And under it all is the concern for Legolas. I think that is the thing that pressed the hardest on the subtext of this story. We want to see Thranduil's worries alleved, but we also want to see how he will deal with not knowing. I think that by itself made this a very intriguing study. Lovely job overall. I will look forward to reading more of your work. | |
| Marnie | Reviewed Chapter: 5 on 10/20/2003 |
| Fabulous end to a great story! Sorry I missed reviewing the chapters in between, but this was amusing and touching equally, and a very good portrayal of Thranduil, who tends to get rather sidelined as 'father of Legolas' in most stories. I was wondering if you would mind if I put it on my site? Either the story itself or a link to it? I don't think I've ever seen a better 'after the war' story than this. Oh, my website is here: http://www.apwl75.dsl.pipex.com/lotrfic/elfportraits.html in case you want to check it out first | |
| Nilmandra | Reviewed Chapter: 5 on 10/19/2003 |
| I have often thought about what it must have been like for Legolas to come home after the War of the Ring.....and this captures the emotion of it nicely. | |
| Fadesintothewest | Reviewed Chapter: 5 on 10/19/2003 |
| I was mighty touched by the end of your story, and whole-heartedly agree that our Thranduil is indeed one of the most vivid Elves to be found amongst Tolkien's work, and I am glad I was able to share in your vision of this great King! | |