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| A Darkness Lies behind Us by Bodkin | 57 Review(s) |
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| Ellie | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 10/1/2006 |
| SIGH...This was so beautiful adn just so...exquisite. You write a lovely Finrod and Amarie. The pain of Finarfin at the reminder that his father loved his second family less than his first and always would, was so very sad. Indis' strength adn Earwen's as well (okay Amaire's too) are all to be admired. Such strong noble courageous women chosen by the House of Finwe. This was wonderful! Well done! Author Reply: I find it very sad that Finwe would be such a supporter of Feanor - even when he was wrong. It says a lot about their relationship - as if Finwe was constantly trying to make something up to his first-born and failing to realise that he was creating divisions between himself and his second family. A well-meaning father perhaps - but not necessarily a very effective one. But Finarfin has Earwen - who has stood by him staunchly. And his mother will not abandon him - emphasis on the will! I reckon Indis must be a very strong woman - and a good mother to her boys. | |
| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 10/1/2006 |
| Yes, the new quest to find himself via love rather than the challenge of war. So glad he agreed to return, and that she awaited him. Author Reply: Finrod seems to me to be an elf with a deep curiosity about the world around him. I think he is one who would certainly be up for the challenge of doing something that no-one had tried before. And I can see him shouldering the responsibility of trying to bridge the gap between those who had left the Blessed Realm and those who had remained. And, of course, finding happiness with Amarie! | |
| Haleth | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 10/1/2006 |
| I am so happy to find this story. Finrod is my favourite Tolkien character and you portray him wonderfully, Bodkin. Amarie, who is little more than mentioned in passing, becomes warm and real. It is hard to imagine what she went through being separated from her true love for so long and knowing the Doom that hung over him. As always, I am looking forward to more. Author Reply: If you look at the journey of the Noldor and the War of Wrath from the western side of the sea, there were so many people left behind who must have suffered separation from their loved ones - separation by distance, by exile, by death. They would have needed remarkable strength to endure - and remarkable faith to believe that, one day, they would be reunited. Thank you. I'm glad you like Finrod and Amarie - and the rest of their families. There will be more ... just not quite yet! | |
| SurgicalSteel | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 10/1/2006 |
| Oh. I like this idea, I'm looking forward to seeing more! Author Reply: Thank you! There will be more - I'm concentrating on this story now. At least until my butterfly brain finds something else to attract it! | |
| Nilmandra | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 10/1/2006 |
| It is in writing like this where your skills really shine, Bodkin. The emotions, the description, the shadows and foresight are woven very poetically together to help us see these elves as real people, in real pain and in real love. Your Finrod is good, but your Amarie shines. She is a shining example of patience and the meaning of real love. Author Reply: I'm so pleased you like Amarie. I find I have the desire to view Middle-earth through female eyes. Aman, too! There is something about Finrod and Amarie that is rather special. Devotion and dedication - and honour and honesty and hope. And they deserve a happy ending. This chapter was mostly written when I was on vacation in July - but I haven't got much further with it yet! But I will. It is now the focus of my attention. Well - except for work and tedious, but necessary, stuff like that. | |
| Elflingimp | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 10/1/2006 |
| OOhhhh! I just loved that,it was so good I almost cried, why do I never want the stories to end? Author Reply: Thank you, Elflingimp, I'm glad you liked it - and there will be more of this, although it's only about four pages at the moment. | |
| daw the minstrel | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 10/1/2006 |
| That's lovely, Bodkin. Finrod comes alive in all his guilt and honor. It's interesting to see Amarie, not quite wed but bonded just the same. Author Reply: Thank you, daw! Finrod is rather a special elf, really. And I don't think he would have taken Amarie with him, even if she would have happily followed him. Too protective. Although Galadriel wouldn't let him get away with it! | |