Reviews (14)

Glory Bee · 30 December 2011 · Chapter 1: Moving On

Just a lovely story Bodkin, I am very happy that you gave Glorfindel a well deserved happy ending. I would have loved more about his wife and son.

Rhyselle · 12 April 2009 · Chapter 1: Moving On

This was just beautiful. I loved the repetition of Glorfindel in the sun, and the differing emotions that each segment elicits. The words have a resonance, and the images that formed in my head as I read were just so lovely. I particularly like the ending. :) Well done!

obsidianj · 25 January 2009 · Chapter 1: Moving On

This is a beautiful tale. It was a long way home for Glorfindel. I liked the motif of Glorfindel baking in the sun and never being quite happy until he is back home.

Ellie · 8 January 2009 · Chapter 1: Moving On

Beautiful. I love the use of sunlight throughout and the constant search for warmth. I'm glad he finally found it within - and wihtout with his wife and son. I love your stories!

mistry89 · 15 August 2008 · Chapter 1: Moving On

This is lovely - Romance with a capital r (and some romance too, it seems). Seeking warmth throughout the ages. So very glad to see Glorfindel have his own happy ending. Cheers!

Dreamflower · 15 August 2008 · Chapter 1: Moving On

This was so amazing! I could almost feel the sun myself as you described him basking and soaking up the warmth--millenia after millenia. I loved the undercurrents of sentiment and deeper emotion beneath the bantering exchanges between Glorfindel and Halatirno--a very male thing, that. It's clear that their friendship is a deep one, but they don't go *on* about it. And how lovely to see him at the end, domesticated and content at last!

Elena Tiriel · 11 August 2008 · Chapter 1: Moving On

Ah, very nice, Bodkin! Glorfindel's emotional growth shines here... and it is lovely to see that he has such a close friend, and especially to see him reunited with his love at long last. I adore Glorfindel, and the recurrent image of him sunbathing in all his golden glory is.... um, rather... distracting..... Well done! ;-) - Barbara

illereyn · 10 August 2008 · Chapter 1: Moving On

The mix of the sunbathing motif and the romantic backstory was interesting and moved it far beyond the usual hero-falls-in-love romance. And how appropriate - he is, after all _glor_findel! Loved the references to all different parts of his story - from the Grinding Ice to Gondolin to Elrond. It's good to know that the hero has his doubts about homecoming as well, sometimes!

Redheredh · 10 August 2008 · Chapter 1: Moving On

Now, that was romance. Not the girlish romance novel stuff, but a tender 'his side' of an elven love story. A vital part of the Hero's tale. Sprinkled with tasty tidbits of humour! ;D I loved the theme of warmth, hearth, and home. Brilliant metaphor. Especially the Ice cold holding back the heat of passion. One heck of cold shower, if you ask me. Unattainable, unrequited love: the stuff of deathly melancholy. But, our hero will not succumb. He lives to fight again another day after another. And in the end, peace and contentment is his reward. Halatimo is a fantastic character too. Kingfisher? I loved how he was the one who found Glorfindel. Or was Glorfindel sent to him? :) A best friend, one of the wonderful simple things in life, that Glorfindel had when he could not have his beloved beside him. Not that extraordinary of an elf, Hal sails but the friendship will endure till they meet again. Time and distance do not matter to him either. Great story told in unsuspectingly touching moments. Oh! How could I not love this!! Happy Birthday, Perelleth!

daw the minstrel · 10 August 2008 · Chapter 1: Moving On

Lovely repetition of Glorfindel's seeking for warmth through the ages. I'm glad you made him happy in the end.

Larner · 10 August 2008 · Chapter 1: Moving On

Ah, to see that healing granted, the warmth--and ability to accept that warmth--fully restored. A marvelous series of vignettes, Bodkin. So beautiful. A keeper.

Nieriel Raina · 10 August 2008 · Chapter 1: Moving On

This is wonderful, Bodkin. I love the glimpses we see of Glorfindel through time, the hints of what he lost, and the overriding theme of basking in the sun.

perelleth · 10 August 2008 · Chapter 1: Moving On

Wow Bodkin, this was great! There is so much that is giving me pause here! But I can very well picture Glorfindel like a large golden cat taking advantage of each spare moment to just stertch and relax under the sun... and muse aloud! ‘You make me think of a cat,’ Halatirno remarked. ‘Given the slightest opportunity, you curl up in the sun and sleep.’ ‘There are worse ways to spend your time.’ This exchange made me laugh. And I really love the slow steady growth in Glorfindel until the final acceptance in Minas Tirith and his realization that he finally felt warm in Valinor. Was he going home? Or was this, for all it appeared to be, the final exile? This, on the other side, made me shiver. So, since it took a life long as his to finally find acceptance and wisdom to find sense in all that happens, I trust that I still have time to learn! :-) Thank you very much. This was beautiful and most timely!

Agape4Gondor · 10 August 2008 · Chapter 1: Moving On

Every time I begin one of your tales, my breath is taken from me. I rejoice and am astounded by the beauty you evoke EVERY TIME... this is a wonderfully compelling story. I loved the sun and the Elf. Beautifully written... I'm putting this in my list of stories to nominate for next year's MEFAs... You write absolutely wondrously beautifully!