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| Starlight at Eventide by Ariel | 78 Review(s) |
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| Inkling | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 1/27/2006 |
| Three more chapters!? I can't keep up with you! Figure like a hunting hound and short, dark wavy hair...I dunno, Estella, you sound pretty cute to me! :D Maybe not the hobbit standard of sexiness, but still... I love this portrayal of feminine friendship, and also your comments on gender dynamics. Hmmm...may need to take a good look at my female characters and see if they pass muster. Author Reply: Um... yes, they do. Quite easily, as a matter of fact. Hyacinth is probably one of the most well developed female characters I have ever read in a fic. She wasn't perfect (acting) but was truly believable. I even loved her epiphany at the end of the story - it was really true to life. I really can't even think of another female character who I found more realistic, though there are others I have liked more (though I am sure that was your intention). | |
| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 5 on 1/27/2006 |
| I'd wondered if there was such a tie to Frodo. First the gift of starlight, and then the look of her as she was at her most ill. But he does need to get realistic about the situation. Author Reply: Well, considering the author, was there ever any doubt of there being a tie to Frodo? Hehehe! He does need to come to his senses, but he's a sensible creature by nature. He just needs a little help from his friends. | |
| Me | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 1/27/2006 |
| Seems churlish of me to leave a review that has no reviewness to it. I like the relationship between the cousins, and the way that Pippin can take the lead when necessary just as he did among the Uruk-hai. Nicely done. I like Merry's instinctive defense of his wife and his old-fashioned blush when "the subject" is brought up. Lovely story! Author Reply: *Preens* I have to admit, these are two of my favorite chapters. The boys are definite favorites of mine. :D | |
| Me | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 1/27/2006 |
| Interesting comment about gender dynamics. I think most of the women I write are strong. I realized that it is almost an obsession (strong female characters that is) when I deliberately made, against my own inclination, one wife somewhat weepy, clingy, wimpy, and prone to faint in emotional distress. Even she shakes her head at herself on waking. But I know women like that IRL as well so I guess it's not such a bad thing for a change. Author Reply: Yes, yours are good too - that was one of the reasons I approached you originally - though if I get into specifics, then 'Me' will be revealed. LOL! | |
| harrowcat | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 1/27/2006 |
| Well - its a start Pippin. At least he admits there is a problem. Now to get him to see ways to solve it - but not too befuddled with ale I hope. *g* Author Reply: LOL! Not too. He's a thoughtful thing though. It might take a bit of logic (from Pippin?) to get him to see what he should do next. | |
| aprilkat | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 1/27/2006 |
| This is the conversation I've been hoping for. Only Pippin will be able to penetrate Merry's caution, and obviously even he is going to have to work hard to do it. So - the Took is going to get him drunk and soften him up? Author Reply: Hehehe! Well, not too drunk, and Merry has always been a thoughtful sort. It might take a bit more than drink to let him see the error of his ways. | |
| aprilkat | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 1/27/2006 |
| Thank goodness for good friends like Diamond who can bring a little perspective to the situation. Very nice scene. Author Reply: Yes, the Tooks will be quite helpful in this situation, I think! ;) | |
| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 1/26/2006 |
| So Merry now has to remember the way of it, does he? Poor Merry. And Diamond's realization that Merry has lost too many too close together to open easily back to his wife is all too accurate. Alas, our poor Merry. Author Reply: Yes, it is very much 'remembering the way of it'. Once you get out of the habit, it becomes harder to find time for it and pretty soon you wonder how it could once have been so easy... It is a slippery slope Merry is on, certainly. | |
| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 1/26/2006 |
| Ah, poor Estella. And quite the reason for Merry to become remote physically. Author Reply: I had hoped it would be seen as credible. Thank you for letting me know I was able to communicate it clearly. :D | |
| SilverMoonLady | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 1/26/2006 |
| Am desperately biased, I know, but I still think this story is absolutely purely delicious emotional genius!:) Beautiful! Author Reply: *Squee!* I can handle bias - especially when it is in my favor. ;) I got your text msg - hope you warmed up on the way home! I was in a chat all evening or I'd have called! Better luck next time! | |