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| Ripe for Change by Bodkin | 13 Review(s) |
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| daw the minstrel | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 3/18/2005 |
| The opening of this was fun, with the generations annoying one another, but I really loved the part in the woods. The opening paragraph of that section was gorgeous, and I don't usually like description! And this He had changed her, she knew, this silver blade of an elf. His patience had worn at her restlessness, his straightforwardness had confounded her guile, his obstinacy had taught her to bend – on occasion – and his enduring love had made it possible for her to bear burdens that could have broken her was wonderfully and poetically perceptive. Author Reply: Thank you. It can't be easy to suggest to Galadriel that you don't think her decisions are wise. Even Celeborn probably thinks carefully how he is going to put it. Or maybe not - I think she would take from him what she would not accept from anyone else - and he does enjoy winding her up. Endless description is like too much cheesecake - but a brief burst can be good. And fun to write. I'm not quite sure where this is going, but I'm looking forward to finding out. | |
| elliska | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 3/18/2005 |
| Oh now you know that I love your Celeborn and Galadriel so you can imagine how excited I was to see this. :) And it was great. I love ‘Sewing enables me to look industrious while I scheme,’ (sooo Galadriel) and her frustration at not simply being able to put her foot down to silence Celebrian. And Celeborn's ability to do just that to Elrond (I really like how you portray their relationship). And everyone's doubt that Galadriel can survive in the woods. I bet there are parts of that life that would take her time to grow accustomed to but I think she would like it too. But the scene with them in the woods was great. I was really interested in Celeborn's thoughts of how Galadriel might have felt out of place in Middle Earth and how he is having to adjust to Aman. That was very interesting to think about. As was the earlier discussion about what Elrond needed to adjust to his new life. You know me, I think those introspective things are just fascinating. I'm gald to see this is a WIP. I will definitely enjoy this one. Author Reply: I like introspection. (It's so much easier than plot - I tend to start feeling apologetic when I'm trying to get people to do things.) I suspect that most of those who have only known Galadriel for a couple of thousand years or so would think that she is some kind of soft-focus, white-robed, cosseted softie - good on foresight and commanding, but not one who could dig a latrine trench. But they are mistaken: she has a core of steel - only, as far as Celeborn is concerned, it's molten. Thank you - there will be more, but I'm not sure how much more. | |
| JastaElf | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 3/18/2005 |
| This is a beautiful piece of work! I really like the characterizations; your Celeborn and Galadriel are very believable, strong personalities in an interesting relationship and a challenging situation. I am really looking forward to seeing where you go with this! Thanks for sharing it with us all. Author Reply: Thank you. They have had a long time to grow together - so they must have a relationship that works for them. I don't think this will be a terribly complicated story, but I can't help but feel that settling into the Blessed Realm must be a lot harder than the romance of it would tend to suggest. What do you do when you arrive in a settled land, that has been run by and for others since before the sun rose? I suppose if your speciality is baking, there will still be a need for your talents - but does Valinor really need another warrior lord? (Dark Leaf?) | |