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| The Valley is Jolly by Canafinwe | 81 Review(s) |
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| Dreamflower | Reviewed Chapter: 11 on 12/5/2009 |
| Aww...it's a shame he couldn't meet the Dwarves...and a certain hobbit. But of course, Elrond is quite right. And I just love the way he managed to make young Estel eager to learn Adunaic! Unknown books to be read are a great inducement, as is the story of his long ago pupil! Author Reply: I'm glad you liked it! I think Elrond must have been an innovative teacher. It is a shame Estel can't consort with Thorin and Company (and especially Mr Bilbo Baggins!), but saftey first! | |
| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 10 on 11/29/2009 |
| A most interesting study, Adunaic. I've always imagined it survived in the north and in Umbar, while Sindarin remained the tongue of Gondor for many centuries. But this works, too. And he's right to want to know all he can learn. Author Reply: I hadn't thought of Umbar! With Sindarin spoken in Gondor (which it was), I think it would have been even more quickly assimilated in Arnor, which had close dealings with the folk of Rivendell, and lay between two Elven realms. I think it's very much like Elrond to adopt a "dead" language. | |
| Inzilbeth | Reviewed Chapter: 10 on 11/29/2009 |
| It's good to see Estel on the mend, though he has my sympathies over Adunaic. What a mouthful that must be to learn! Poor Gilraen, she has been through it with her son. Her sudden breakdown was very real and understandable. Your Glorfindel is a delight, and I love it that he's Estel's playmate. Another great chapter, filled with so many snippets which enrich the telling, like the use of languages and the restlessness of Men. Author Reply: I'm not a philologist, but from what I can gather Adunaic isn't much like the Elven tongues: it must have been a challenge! It's good to know that Gilraen came across as real. I love Glorfindel, so I'm glad you felt I did him justice. Thanks! | |
| eliza | Reviewed Chapter: 10 on 11/29/2009 |
| **sighs*** I feel Estel's pain. I still have nightmares of the Nuns at my catholic school trying to drum Latin into my brain. I had the same sentiment to it as Estel does to Adunaic. Lovely chapter Canafinwe. Author Reply: I think most students faced with "mandatory" language lessons go through this at times. Sorry to raise such traumatic memories! ;-) Thank you for taking the time to let me know that you enjoyed it! | |
| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 9 on 11/28/2009 |
| A solemn childhood in many ways, but filled nonetheless with love and support. And he will prevail in the end! Author Reply: The love and support are of paramount importance! And yes, he does come to a good end, doesn't he? | |
| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 8 on 11/28/2009 |
| I do love seeing Bilbi happy, and that you see Estel much as I do, studying healing and herbcraft from early childhood. A lovely day for both, and Gilraen doing her best to hold to her vow is also wonderful. Author Reply: Really, Estel must have started young! He only had eighteen years under the tutelage of Elrond, but he emerged "Elven wise" and skilled in many arts. Yes, at least Gilraen's trying. I'm glad you enjoyed the chapter! | |
| inzilbeth | Reviewed Chapter: 9 on 11/25/2009 |
| I don't really know who to feel for most here, Estel for the loss of his innocence or Elrond who has already lost so much and knows he must also lose his son to the hard life that lies ahead of him. In spite of the darkness of this tale, you have given us some very beautiful moments between father and son. Author Reply: I rather think Elrond has the heavier burden here. The loss of innocence is inevitable, and Estel has had a charmed childhood, but Elrond's foreknowlegde of the struggles to come must have been a heavy weight to bear. | |
| Dreamflower | Reviewed Chapter: 9 on 11/25/2009 |
| What a sad and thoughtful chapter! The loving relationship you show between Elrond and his little foster son is so beautiful! Author Reply: Thank you. Foresight must at times be a dreadful burden to bear, particularly where one's children are concerned. | |
| Dreamflower | Reviewed Chapter: 8 on 11/25/2009 |
| Oh, I just adore the encounter between Elrond and Bilbo here! Both of them so courteous and yet curious about one another! Bilbo's voice is perfect here-- he knows little of the history of the world outside the Shire, but it is merely a gap in an otherwise good education which he is attempting to remedy. And Elrond is living up to his description of "kind as summer". Just delightful. I also liked hearing Elrond and Estel's conversation through Gilraen's ears-- that was a very clever POV! Author Reply: Heh. I imagine that's just how Bilbo felt: "a gap in an otherwise good education". It's fascinating to explore the dynamics between these two, each a scholar in his own way. I'm glad you liked the opportunity to look through Gilraen's eyes. Thanks for the lovely feedback! | |
| Inzilbeth | Reviewed Chapter: 8 on 11/22/2009 |
| What a thoroughly delightful chapter! I loved Elrond's gentle coaxing of Estel's knowledge of herbs and Estel resolutely providing the answers in spite of still being so weak. Trust Elrond not to miss a trick when it comes to teaching his foster son! And he handled Bilbo [who was a real treat] most skilfully too. It's so good to have these quieter chapters as I have a feeling there is plenty more trouble brewing for Estel! Author Reply: I'm glad you enjoyed it. It seemed like a suitable "teaching moment", and I couldn't have Elrond turn it down! It's fun to explore Bilbo's encounters with Elrond. They have such a mutual respect for one another in "The Lord of the Rings", to say nothing of the very favourable account of Elrond in "The Hobbit". There must have been good reason for such regard! | |