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| Immortal Friends by jenolas | 75 Review(s) |
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| The Karenator | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 10/14/2003 |
| jenolas, Very good. I read this the other day and came back to post a review and I think it's longer or slightly changed from before. Either that or I'm more senile that I thought. I liked what I think was added. There was more depth and explanation of what happened at the tournament. My thought as I read this was that elven males must have their share of testosterone. Just can't turn down a challenge! What's a little deceit when there's a contest to be had? Well, it went bad, just as it could have been predicted. Fortunately, no one was fatally wounded. Looks like the friends are going to be taking an enforced break from one another. Thranduil was a bit peeved. I like the realistic view of these high spirited youths. I know they practiced a bit of deception, but it's good to see Legolas as not perfect, but going through the process of growing and learning just like everyone else...and that includes mistakes. And they had the good sense and upbringing to be ashamed! We are seing the makings of the elf to come. I hope there is more. :>) Author Reply: No you are not senile, I did revise this chapter and added the 'missing' bit about the tournament, thanks to JastaElf for pointing out the need for an 'extended version' :). There is certainly more to come and I think it is definitley possible for young elves to be less than perfect (and elder ones, too, on occasion). | |
| LKK | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 10/14/2003 |
| Very touching, jenolas. The last sentence of the chapter packed quite a punch. Legolas' sadness mixed with anger was a very human response. (If you'll forgive the use of the term "human".) Nicely depicted. I liked how you took a traditional fanfiction convention -- a rift between Thranduil and Elrond -- and gave it a nontraditional explanation. Hopefully that rift won't continue beyond Elisiel's stop at Imladris. LKK Author Reply: I was not really trying for human, so much as the breaking of a close mother/son relationship, even if only by distance. Legolas is still quite young, and may have had conflicting reactions to the unexpected change in his life. As for Elrond and Thranduil...well, I think it likely these very charming and attractive elder elves were far more friendly towards each other than is generally held in fanfiction, if indeed they were ever really enemies! | |
| Dot | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 10/13/2003 |
| Oh good, Thranduil and Elrond have made up. That must have been difficult for Thranduil - he must really love his wife to swallow his pride when she asks. I really like the idea of Glorfindel going to the Havens with Thranduil - I just feel happier knowing he had someone like that to offer strength and comfort...! Tathar is deceiving the king?! What's come over him? He seems to have acquired a daring spirit somewhere. He also appears to have learned his lesson,though. I can understand Thranduil being so angry with him - he probably wouldn't have been if he hadn't come so close to losing his only child so soon after his wife left. I do love these little interludes of yours! Author Reply: I expect that even young elves like to question authority at some point. They both still have some maturing to do. Thanks for your comments, and enjoy. | |
| Dot | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 10/12/2003 |
| Ah, you answered my question about how Elisiel becomes inflicted. That was a really interesting idea. No wonder poor Thranduil lost his head with Elrond, irrational though he may have been. You did a great job showing the way the news affected Legolas - grief to anger and back again. I liked that he tried to put his grief aside to allow his mother more peace at their parting. I can't imagine how difficult it must have been for him to watch her leave - and that part where he suddenly wonders if Thranduil will be affected and leave him too was heartbreaking. Tathar was a wonderful friend here, I thought. He obviously knows Legolas well and allowed him to vent his emotions before trying to make him see the situation from his parents' point of view. Without Tathar it seems Legolas might not have come through this tough time. Oh, and I thought the image at the end was very powerful - of the strong warrior suddenly a little boy again wishing for his mother to come back. Wonderfully written!:) Author Reply: As usual, you noticed the smaller details as well. I am pleased to know that the subtle 'sub' story was recognised, thanks Dot. | |
| The Karenator | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 10/12/2003 |
| jenloas, Wow! This is my favorite so far. You captured the strong emotions well and gave good depth and dimension to your characters. Legolas's struggle was particularly well described. I read many fics and some I think are wonderfully written, but it is a rare one that brings tears to my eyes....I'm just too cold hearted, I guess :>)....but the pain in this family was so tangible that I felt like I was there with them. Really...really liked this one....beautifully written. Karen Author Reply: Thank you, it is pleasing to learn that you were touched by my words. | |
| Sivan | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 10/12/2003 |
| More please. You did it well, yet again. So, when Legolas will be again in the pool? I just curious that's all. More please...please. Author Reply: I see you like the story so far,there is more to come. | |
| LKK | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 10/11/2003 |
| How sweet that Tathar is shy around the elf ladies! Legolas may not approve of his mother's indulging in palace gossip but he definitely shares her penchant for matchmaking. (And he'll eventually learn the importance of listening to palace gossip, I'm sure.) I'm sorry that Elisiel has heard the call of the sea. Will her departure be the subject of an upcoming chapter? Knowing your past writings, I'm sure that chapter will be achingly bittersweet. This chapter, on the other hand, was like a champagne bubble ... light, airy, and filled with rainbows of light. LKK Author Reply: As do we all, Legolas and Tathar have both good and bad times, even in the lovely Woodland Realm. | |
| LKK | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 10/11/2003 |
| Tears welled unbidden in Thranduil’s eyes as the sweet voice of Tathar enquired innocently when they would be going to Mandos to visit his ada and grandada. Such a simple sentence. Such heart-wrenching emotion. Wonderfully written. We were trying to escape grandnana’s wooden spoon. Such a simple sentence. Such humor. Wonderfully written. I'm noticing a pattern here, jenolas. ... A pattern that indicates you are once again writing a great story. :-) LKK Author Reply: Thanks, and I hope you find the following parts to be just as good. | |
| Dot | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 10/11/2003 |
| Aaaw, Tathar is so sweet! He was really frightened at the thought of expressing his feelings to Mirieth, wasn’t he?! And it seems that Legolas enjoys meddling in affairs of the heart just as much as his mother, no matter how disapproving he seemed. I liked the argument scene. They have such a wonderful friendship but it wouldn’t seem entirely realistic if they didn’t have the odd misunderstanding. Elisiel is a great character. She obviously loves her husband and son deeply and seems determined to allow them some happy times despite her own sadness. What awoke her desire to sail West, I wonder? It’s quite sad, really, to think that at such a joyous time Legolas was completely unaware of his parents sorrow. I’m glad he has such a friend as Tathar to help him when the day comes that his mother departs. Author Reply: Yes, evengood friends disagree and have misunderstandings from time to time, and I like Elisiel too. | |
| Dot | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 10/11/2003 |
| This is a great idea of yours. I really liked Tathar in “Lost and Found” so it’s good to see more of him, and it’s also a wonderful chance to get a glimpse of some scenes from Legolas’ life. Plus, the way you’ve pulled the characters together so far is giving lovely depth to life in Mirkwood. The start was so sad! The idea of them all returning and having to break such tragic news to devastated families was so heartbreaking – I even had to take a moment to compose myself when Thranduil ran into his mother’s arms! The signs are already there, though, of what a great king he will be when he sets aside his own grief to comfort others. *snigger* I love Tariel and the relationship she has with the king. I guess he’ll always be a mischievous elfling to her... I think the closeness between Tathar and Legolas is beautiful to see, especially the loyalty they feel towards each other and protectiveness that Tathar seems to feel for Legolas that goes so far beyond prince and subject. Thranduil and Legolas seem to treat Tathar as family and I suppose he feels the same. The taunting of the other elves was very realistic. I’m so glad Tathar stood up for his friend – it seems to have strengthened his bond with Legolas and Thranduil certainly appreciated the sentiment. Author Reply: Thanks Dot. I was not really sure if this idea would 'work' but so far so good, I think. I know I am enjoying finding out more about Tathar and Legolas myself :) | |