Reviews of Thranduil’s Midsummer Night’s Peace Offering

Rous · 25 October 2004 · Chapter 1: Where the Wild Thyme Blows

That was very good. A very nice peek into an otherwise much maligned character. I am glad I followed the link here. Thank you for sharing this. It is too much. I always enjoy finding a good story here. Rous

Author's reply

Hi, Rous. Thanks for your comment - I never could figure out why Thranduil is viewed as such a negative character, when the possibilities for a loving if hot tempered warrior king are so intriguing. Regards - Chathol-linn

ErinRua · 24 October 2004 · Chapter 1: Where the Wild Thyme Blows

Okay, I'm laughing too hard to login, so forgive the 'unoffical' review .... but this is a RIOT!!!! Good grief, this is funny! This is just ... this is ... words fail me. I'd start quoting favorite moments but I'd end up with most of the story pasted in here. This is FUNNY! This is adorable! This is so .... the perfect father-son moment. Amongst all the angst and deep thinking and soul-crunching that usually goes on in Thrandual-Legolas fics, this is a delightful breath of fresh air. I dearly, dearly love seeing *both* of them give vent to that elven frivolity and have such a marvelously silly time together. Not to mention the home-coming, which is a whole new set of snorks and giggles! "I am not hungry, Mother." "Now." ~ *SNORK!!* Simply perfect. :-) And now I'm hungry! Cheers ~ Erin

Author's reply

Well hello Erin! What a happy review! I always thought there were more tales to be told about a well-adjuted family whose characters happen to have some flaws. You can go off in many directions and still have the family relationship to come back to, as an anchor. Now - if you are hungry, Lady Erin, go straight to the kitchens and ask Bessain for a honeycake. If you ask nicely she may give you a mug of brown ale too. She keeps it in a stone jug in the corner. Thanks so much for reading. Regards - Chathol-linn

Isil Elensar · 24 October 2004 · Chapter 1: Where the Wild Thyme Blows

Wonderful story, Cathol-linn! I absolutely loved the father/son bond you let me picture as I read it. I am ever glad that I've never read a Evil!Thranduil story... Wonderful!

Author's reply

It is so good to hear from readers who enjoy a healthy father - son bond! I have a hard time relating to the other view of Thranduil. Not that he is perfect of course. But he's pretty darn good. Thanks for taking the time to read and comment. Regards - Chathol-linn

Lamiel · 1 September 2004 · Chapter 1: Where the Wild Thyme Blows

Sweet, funny, and just a perfect gapfiller for "Elflocks." Lovely work. I laughed out loud at Legolas' reaction to the hiccups. Hee!

Author's reply

Thanks, Lamiel. I've always thought that Thranduil and Legolas had a wonderful relationship, even though Legolas was so different in temperment. Regards - Chathol-linn

Bodkin · 31 August 2004 · Chapter 1: Where the Wild Thyme Blows

This is such a sweet story. I really like the Thranduil / Legolas interaction and the snake. And wine to cure hiccups - and make the haircut seem a clever idea. Elsila's reaction is lovely. Though the amusement might wear off after a few weeks of living with people whose hair has been hacked off.

Author's reply

Hi, Bodkin. It is such a pleasure when a reader takes the time to comment. I've always thought of Elsila as an opposite to Thranduil and Elwen, and an anchor to them both, as is Legolas. I hope that she experienced the passing of time with her hair-challenged men differently than we would. Regards - Chathol-linn

Jay of Lasgalen · 31 August 2004 · Chapter 1: Where the Wild Thyme Blows

What a lovely tale - I love the relationship between Legolas and Thranduil in this. And the Mo Hawk - inspired! I think my favourite part, though is Elsila's reaction when father and son return: “I will cook breakfast for you,” I said, beaming. “Do not stir. You should not handle fire just yet. I can just imagine a rather drunk Thranduil cooking the fish! Jay

Author's reply

Great to hear from you, Jay! Elsila was never the most domestic of Elven wives, but she knew how to handle her menfolk. I appreciate your taking the time to comment. Thansk! - Chathol-linn

Elena Tiriel · 31 August 2004 · Chapter 1: Where the Wild Thyme Blows

Hee, hee, hee. Awfully good timing... Wonder what Thranduil will be doing that evening? Cute story! Nice father-son bonding moments... - Barbara P.S. The avian tonsorial reference was... punny.

Author's reply

Hello, Elena Tiriel. Regarding the pun - please forgive me, but I always plead the Shakespeare defense. Thranduil lost his famous temper countless times over the escapades of Legolas and his sister Elwen, but he always had the most loving relationship with his children. It was so important to him. Thanks for reviewing! - Chathol-linn

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