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| To See A World by Nightwing | 26 Review(s) |
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| French Pony | Reviewed Chapter: 38 on 9/9/2005 |
| I hope your child feels better soon. Give her a hug and a cup of chicken soup from me. So Legolas has been set up, but good. And so has everyone else in town. Old Ramhar has clearly been planning this for a long time, and it would not surprise me in the least to learn that he's already figured out that Legolas is blind. Or, for that matter, that he's been watching Aragorn and Legolas since they first arrived at that old cottage. Evil is clever. And the council is probably a little too comfortable and easily led. I'm holding out that Tarnan will be able to see through all the misdirection and figure out what's really going on. He seems like a smart, observant kid, and Alun seems to have taught him well. Once he gets over his shock, he'll probably realize that he saw things that maybe the adults figured he'd miss. If only he can get a chance to talk to Legolas alone and then talk to Alun. Author Reply: Hello French Pony. Nice to see you. Yes, the council was perhaps a bit too easily led. I might try to fix that a bit later on, when the story is finished and I find myself compelled to effect repairs. I see things all over the place that need fixing big time. Crappy sentences, little details, the odd typo. It irks the perfectionist in me. Tarnan is a smart kid, and I'm counting on him to keep his wits about him! We need that boy. | |
| bookworm | Reviewed Chapter: 38 on 9/9/2005 |
| Hi! Lurker de-lurking to tell you I love your story, its well written and the pace is interesting. Also, I hope your child feels better soon, take as much time off as you need. Author Reply: Thnaks for delurking! I love it when people come out. Child is better, the writing has resumed. I fear it will come more slowly than ever, but come it will! I will see it through. | |
| lindahoyland | Reviewed Chapter: 38 on 9/8/2005 |
| I see the plot beginning to untangle clearly now ! Poor Legolas and Alun and Tarnan.I assume Sauron is behind it all ?Gripping as always. I hope your child is soon better,do not worry about writing until she is fully recovered. Author Reply: Sauron, that rotten bugger! He always seems to find evil minions to do his dirty work. My child is better, though she will be in need of special care for a long time to come. But she smiles again, and she plays, and she eats for now. We take it day by day. Thank you for your good wishes. | |
| Legolass | Reviewed Chapter: 38 on 9/8/2005 |
Another great chapter - the plot thickens, and now two hearts are in pain. Sorry to hear about your child as well, Nightwing. I hope it is nothing too serious and that she recovers soon. Author Reply: Hey there! I wanted to let you know I did begin reading "For the Love of the Lord of the White Tree". I got through just the first couple of chapters when things got too crazy here at home and I was yanked away from the wonderful world of fanfic. I do intend to get back to it just as quickly as I can and give you some reviews. It seems to be well-loved by your readers. That's a good sign! My daughter has an anxiety disorder, and things became very difficult for her in late summer. We sought the assistance of prefessionals, and my husband and I are learning all we can about how to help her. Things have calmed down, and so I hope to devote a bit of time once again to my writing. The new chapter is coming together slowly but surely, and I hope to post before the holidays. | |
| Lamiel | Reviewed Chapter: 38 on 9/8/2005 |
| I'm so full of conflicting emotions that I hardly know where to begin. My first reaction to seeing this posting was surprise, and delight. I hadn't expected it so soon, and it was with real pleasure that I started to read the new chapter. Then as Legolas explored his surroundings I began to understand how Ramhar and the others had caught him in their plot, and by the time he found the body I was screaming at him to get out of there. But at the same time I have to give recognition to you for a fantastic build-up -- Legolas has been in the dark, the dungeon and the cart, for so long that I'd almost forgotten he was in fact blind. The slow revelation: the draft from the windows, the feel of the carpet and the linens and the bed and finally the body, was just brilliantly done. And then! Vile, base treachery! I'm furious at Ramhar, and also I have to concede that, for a horrible immoral man, he does do a very good dastardly plot. Framing Legolas for the murder is perfect -- how better to get the people's support to invade Mirkwood? And he wins himself rule of the city all in one masterful stroke. And drugging Legolas, and tying the thread to the washstand -- grr. Why do the villains have to be so darn smart? Reading the conversation between him and Malcovan was like watching a perfectly scripted play, with each piece of the puzzle falling neatly into place. But bringing the boy into it was just cruel. Cruel, Nightwing, even for a mistress of angst such as yourself. Yet it was worth it, from my perspective, just for the image of Legolas with that tear running down his cheek. How on earth can you manage such visuals, when we are in Legolas' POV, and he's BLIND? I am so impressed I can hardly tell you. And at last we have some real revelations about this sorcerer. Oh yes. A servant of Sauron, undoubtedly, or possibly even a worshipper of Morgoth. And I think that explains the Orcs that helped kill Legolas' mother, too. And oh, when he drew his nail down Legolas' cheek "like a chilled blade" -- that sent shivers all down my spine. Everything is in place now, and the enemies have laid their plans perfectly. All except for that pesky ranger out in the wilderness somewhere. He'd better get moving, too, before someone decides they need Legolas to "confess." P.S. I am very sorry to hear that your daughter is ill. My thoughts are with you, and I pray she has a swift and full recovery very soon. You are incredibly generous to share this chapter with us, when you have such more important concerns at hand. Author Reply: Hello Lamiel! Here I am at last, trying to catch up with my dear readers and let them know I have not abandoned them. I have finally been able to begin fleshing out the next chapter and begin putting some words to paper. My intention is to get it out by Thanksgiving, but we both know how easily our plans can be derailed! Thank you for your well wishes concerning my daughter. She broke with an anxiety disorder late in the summer and we have had a real struggle in getting her functioning normally again and learning how to handle her. She was starving herself. Very frightening. Things have improved since then, but much work remains, and we have been warned this could be a lifelong struggle for her. I am still very much occupied with her well-being, but also know that I need to reclaim some "me" time, for my own health and happiness. She is better now, and I'm hoping to allow myself some writing time again. The story may progress at a snail's pace, but progress it will. Thanks again for your concern. | |
| ThePastIsPrologue | Reviewed Chapter: 38 on 9/8/2005 |
| Hello. I'm Ashley and I'm a lurker. *crowd murmurs* "Hello Ashley" I'm so sorry that I don't review every one of these chapters. I cherish...honestly and truly cherish...each and every update. You're one of the few authors that I honestly get excited about seeing an update. I'd normally review on ff.net, but I've lost a lot of respect for them lately, so I've chosen to conduct reviews here. I'm horrified (a silly reaction to a story, I'm sure :)) by the twist your story has taken. As soon as I read that he had a dagger in hand I knew exactly what was happening. You're wonderfully evil...you do know that, right? We're all still holding out for Legolas to be healed (and now rescued. Where are those exhiles when you need em?), and I *know* we were all hoping to hear from Aragorn and his rescuers this chapter. I'm so sorry to hear about your daughter. None of us would dare rile you for devoting your time to her. She'll be in our prayers. If you need anything, just email me. Best, Ash Author Reply: Hello Ashley! Thank you for delurking. And I'm glad you chose to review here. It is much easier for me to respond to readers. FFN seems to be discouraging responses. Here it is encouraged. Finally I have been able to devote a bit of time this story and start work on the new chapter. I hope to keep my momentum going and get it out to you before Thanksgiving. I appreciate your patience and your good wishes for my daughter. Thank you. | |