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Lengths and Measures  by Thundera Tiger 20 Review(s)
Nieriel RainaReviewed Chapter: 1 on 9/2/2008
I like your Thranduil!! (Well, I wanted to smack him good in FND when he was such a jerk to Legolas about Gimli :o ) He's not mine, but he's still wonderful. The Elvenking rocks! :D

Author Reply: Sorry for the mix-up, NiRi! There are several authors out there who have a different impression of Thranduil than I do, and we've held some friendly debates over who and what the Greenwood King should be. Somehow in my mind, your name got associated with them. Which is in no way a bad thing, by the way. All of these authors are talented and many of them are good friends of mine; we just differ on character impressions. Anyway, my apologies if you were insulted by the unfounded generalization (entirely my fault, sorry again!), and many thanks for clearing up the confusion!

NalediReviewed Chapter: 1 on 9/2/2008
I really enjoyed this - not just for the touching scene between father and son, but also because I like the way you alluded to the tension between Thranduil as king and Thranduil as a father. Right at the end where he allows himself to show fatherly concern was a lovely moment.

Author Reply: Thanks so much for the review, and I'm glad you liked the tension of the dual roles. In my mind, it's something Thranduil struggles with, but I have no idea whether or not that idea ever makes it out in the story. So it's very good to hear from someone that this impression was at least alluded to. Thank you again!

6336Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 9/1/2008
Oh, how hard it is to be both father and king and son and subject. I understand Legolas dislike of the deep, dark places of the earth, how he makes it through the Paths of the Dead I do not know, just the thought of it gives me the willies!
Nicely done,
More please,
Lynda

Author Reply: Thank you very much for the review! Good to hear from someone who can sympathize with the elf. I'm more of a dwarf myself, and I like the underground. :) That makes it harder to write Legolas, though, because I don't share that dislike. So your input is especially good. Thanks again!

Kitt OtterReviewed Chapter: 1 on 9/1/2008
I liked seeing Thranduil's sternness peel away to reveal his fatherly affection; also I liked his intertwined compliments and advice. To be sure, I liked (very) Captain Legolas as well. I can easily see echoes of his unfondness for the lower halls of the Palace in the Glittering Caves incident.
The deepening Dark of the forest is shown well as we gradually learn how much worse it has become.
This line I'll be giggling at all night: "All could rest assured that Dáin would not be soaring over Erebor in the near future." (Ooh, what an image this forms...)
This was an interesting, a little sad but heartwarming story.
-Kitt :)


Author Reply: Hey Kitt! Thank you so much for the review, and I'm glad you liked Captain Legolas. I had fun playing with that aspect of his character. I've always found it interesting that Legolas was so set in his dislike of the Glittering Caves yet had a father who lived underground, so the Silvan upbringing was the explanation I went with. I've seen many others use it, and it seems to explain the situation best. And I'm glad you liked the quip about flying dwarves. That was also my favorite line, mainly for the reason you already listed: an interesting mental image. :) Thanks again!

AdrianneReviewed Chapter: 1 on 9/1/2008
It's wonderful to see a new story from you. I love to read interaction between Thranduil and Legolas especially the way you write it. The subtle tenderness that manages to come through the stoic demeanor of both Father and Son is beautifully portrayed.

Thanks for this satisfying character study.

Adrianne

Author Reply: You're welcome for the character study, and thank you for the review. I'm glad you liked the interactions between Thranduil and Legolas, and I'm glad you thought the shift in the end toward something a bit more heartfelt was done appropriately. That means a lot to me. Thanks again!

docmonReviewed Chapter: 1 on 9/1/2008
I really enjoyed this vignette because it felt like a peek into a larger story. The characters of Legolas and Thranduil are so well developed you can really imagine other scenes with them and know how they'd behave.
I thought it was amazing how, once Thranduil entered the picture, Legolas seemed to regress in age until I imagined him the size of perhaps a 10 yr old. I'm sure that's exactly how he felt before his father.
And no flying dwarves, huh? Excellent line! Excellent story, as always, TT!


Author Reply: Docmon, you are the most amazing beta in the world, and I thank you very much for the review. I'm so relieved that this felt as though it was a snapshot into something bigger rather than an end unto itself. Hey, that could be your job. You could write part 2! :) Sorry, I know we're both a bit saddled with nuzgul at the moment. Anyway, the flying dwarf line is probably my favorite, too. It creates an interesting mental picture if you let it... Thanks again!

Nieriel RainaReviewed Chapter: 1 on 9/1/2008
I do so love your interactions between Thranduil and Legolas. Nice to see the king fade to allow the father to come forth for at least a few moments. Short, but more than enjoyable. Always a pleasure to see something new from you!

:)

NiRi

Author Reply: Thank you so much, NiRi. This review means a lot coming from you, because as I recall, your preference is for a Thranduil who's a little less stern and a little less manipulative. At least, that's what I remember. Please correct me if I'm wrong! Anyway, with that assumption, I'm very flattered that you both read and reviewed, and I'm glad you enjoyed the ending where Thranduil gets to show a gentler side. Thank you again!

daw the minstrelReviewed Chapter: 1 on 9/1/2008
I really like the relationship you show here, TT. I can see the differences between father and son and the tension their roles creates, and yet I can also see the mutual respect and love. Nicely told.

Author Reply: Thank you so much for your review. As far as their relationship was concerned, I was trying for a somewhat lopsided balance that erred on the side of tension. I'm not sure if that's what came across, but the fact that you saw two sides to Legolas and Thranduil lets me know that something worked. :) Thank you again!

RadbooksReviewed Chapter: 1 on 9/1/2008
A most enjoyable tale. Thanks for sharing!

Author Reply: You're very welcome! And thank you for reviewing!

Jay of LasgalenReviewed Chapter: 1 on 9/1/2008
I'm always glad to see you're still writing :)

Legolas is wonderful here - showing his qualities as prince and captain, and a very shrewd archer. He's a natural leader, able to command and assess a situation and adapt as necessary. I like the way he doesn't blame himself solely for the wolf attack - others should have done that job properly.

Thranduil is great too (if a little harsher that I like), and I love Legolas' observations: 'The day that Thranduil doled out unqualified approval would be the day that dwarves learned to fly'. and 'All could rest assured that Dáin would not be soaring over Erebor in the near future'. :)

[Whisper: Any chance of an update on one of the other stories?]


Author Reply: [Reply to whisper: Erm... Probably not in the immediate future. Sorry! All my muses are working over time on a couple of unpublished WIPs, and until they let up, I'm kind of stuck.]

Anyway, thank you so much for the review. I know my version of Thranduil isn't exactly your cup of tea, and knowing that, I value this review even more. You're an amazingly considerate individual! And I'm glad you found redeeming qualities in Legolas. :) In any case, he was fun to write. It's also good to get him on his own home turf and more or less in his element. Thank you again!

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