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| Soap Bubbles by Le Rouret | 12 Review(s) |
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| Alison H | Reviewed Chapter: 6 on 8/19/2006 |
| What a wonderful end to this story! Don't you just love Faramir?! How different, and yet alike he was to Boromir, and Legolas was almost bursting with joy at the end when Faramir offered his friendship. Gimli was never far from Legolas' thoughts while he was alone and their relationship obviously delights them both. Faramir's story about his hunting dog chasing bubbles was no surprise, and it made me laugh because I blow bubbles at my two cats--but they both run away, the softies! Faramir was a more gentle soul and he and Legolas have discovered that they have more than a 'silly' game in common.Legolas' thoughts on Eowyn were very touching and he will be a good friend to them both. A lovely, lovely story, Le Rouret.Looking forward to the next chapter of 'the Heir Of Meduseld'.Update soon. Ali. Author Reply: Thank you, Ali! And have no fear, "Heir of Meduseld" is cranking away (though I have another sneaky little plot-bunny nibbling at my ankles ... )! | |
| Emily | Reviewed Chapter: 6 on 8/19/2006 |
| That was a lovely story. The language was absolutely beautiful. I love how elven Legolas was--his manners and experience are so different from his companions. It was very refreshing to see an actual distinction in character between men and elves and hobbits. I really admire the characters of Thranduil and his wife. I miss his brash laugh and quick temper, his brilliant smile and embrace that threatens to crush my ribs. And I miss my Lady Mother, her sly twinkling eyes and laughing mouth, her hand upon my hair stroking the sorrow from my heart. This might have been my favorite lines in the entire story. I love how you went away from typical characterizations. Though they never technically make an appearance in this story, their presence and wisdom is truly felt as we see the world through their son's eyes. Well done! Author Reply: Thank you, Emily! I'm a shameless anti-Evil!Thranduil-Fic commando (you ought to read Coriel's fics; she's worse than I am) and try to give the son of Oropher a positive plug whenever I can. How could Legolas have turned out any other way, had he been raised by a cruel and arrogant father? And it was that very thought that drove me to theorize why Boromir and Legolas never seemed to "click" in the books. | |