Reviews by Rhapsody

Artist's Appreciation · Fri Apr 14, 2006 10:26 am

What a treat to read. Your young Lord Celeborn reads as gracefully as you portray him. And that ending... Thumb smiley face

It surely asks for more.

The Elf and Future King · Tue Apr 11, 2006 2:20 pm

They are back, they are back wheeeee!!!! Some time away for those two, to talk about their future, doubts that are between them, letting go of loved ones. Sometimes I just wonder how Éomer can doubt her for still loving Theoden more than him and I can imagine that it is hard for her not to feel a mother alone if Éomer is occupied with ruling his people. Now you leave me wondering, with these doubts taken away and their faith in each other renewed, if that will be strong enough against all the court intrigue you showed us in the previous chapter. So tie that muse to the chair, I am looking forward to chapter 16!

Paradox of the Fourth Age · Mon Feb 27, 2006 8:41 am

"Sauron has entered Minas Tirith," Elrond said in a stunned voice. "He wanted to be the one to end the life of Elessar at last."

Well, that thought alone made my heart fell. Just the thought of Sauron destroying the white city.. *shiver*

"Even the most tranquil among us has reached the limit of anguish," Lady Galadriel murmured. "I wish I could do more to help him come to terms with this, but I find myself without the words to comfort him."

"As do I," he agreed. "There is no longer comfort to be found in Middle Earth."

When I read this, I can only nod in agreement: it is true. When those silent ones finally break, those who always thought it would never happen are left behind in amazement. But also when I read this, I wonder about the subtleness you wove into this piece of writing. Being half-elves, their connection to Middle Earth is different than an elf would experience. 'Normal'elves have grown weary and long for Aman, but the Edain part in Elladan, imho, makes him want to fight the cause Aragorn has been fighting for all his life. The brotherly comment of Elrohir makes me cry. I will give him time after he calms down,"

This line just simply sums it up what I felt as a reader before that: "I never made the choice to forsake my bonds with Estel," Elladan replied. "If Arwen were still alive, Adar would go to Minas Tirith now."

Great writing Alassante! Good piece of foreshadowing!

Oh! Legolas interfering with Laureleanna was a great moment and very insightful by him. The talk later on between him and Elrohir made me smile. I love the way how you slowly build up to the moment where Elrohir does admit loving Laurëanna and claiming her.

Ah and Elladan, feeling confused about how Laurëanna knew Elrohir. But the dream that was granted to him made me shiver. When will he realise that this is exactly why Laurëanna was send back to the past? I wonder the impact it will have on them once he realises what she gave up for the sake of Middle Earth.

A great chapter Alassante, I know you struggled with the length, but honestly it reads so smoothly that you never needed to worry about that. Another thing I want to tell you is that I love 're-reading' Return of the King through your story and the way you write it. A great story and a great author, please update soon! Thumb smiley face

Envious Moon · Sun Feb 19, 2006 10:03 am

See there you have the reason why I don't like Galadriel, using whatever means to get what she wants. And what she caused?

The thought hit him suddenly with an icy cold blast. Celeborn could have this whenever he wanted. And Celeborn would know that the woman he held afterwards loved him deeply. Celebrimbor, on the other hand, felt Galadriel slip out of his embrace and move away, tidying herself and fixing her hair back into place. Triumph faded, making way for the deepest sense of emptiness Celebrimbor had ever endured.

Just to act on his deepest longings, yeah that is something I have seen Galadriel doing again and again: a very strong characterisation Space. Ah and Celebrimbor, betrayed by a product of his mind, just like his grandsire. Where Fëanor died with fire consuming his soul, Celebrimbor is hit by the ice cold feeling Galadriel leaves him with, used for her goals alone instead that she helps him. A great story Space, a good story arch with suspense aplenty. Smile smiley face

Fëanorian Fates Series ~ Part 1 · Thu Feb 16, 2006 8:46 am

There is something to this lament, something unique that calls out to you, stirs you deeply. Like Ghettoelleth said above, the first read made me shiver, but the times I read it again, small things arose to the surface. It is not only the pacing, the words, but the content, the visual you paint for us. First we observe through Eru's eyes what Aqualonde looks like and what just happened. Slowly, together with the All father, realisation sinks in, the concequences of the music woven:

Ravished hroar, empty now of the fëar that
Gave each their individual voice.

Heinous crimes of savagery, unpardonable,
Would ever the hearts be raised again to rejoice?

But then the soothing of the hurt starts, Eru cares for all his children and he creates the Maiar Tilion, to be their guide in, for his children, uncertain road to travel. The ending is so incredibly beautiful, despite what will happen, it carries some hope for all:

Hearken to me, turn your fëar, and lift up your pain to me,
Lay before me your lament.

Simply beautiful Al! An incredibly well-written lament!

Stigmas · Tue Feb 14, 2006 3:37 pm

All seven are so beautiful Robinka, I have a hard time deciding which one appeals to me the most. Every time when I think: ah this is the best, I either read the next or the previous one and... I just can't make up my mind.

Shall I pass you another glass? No...? Why, pray tell?

I told you to be careful.

Oi this part for gluttony, it carries so much... malice and foreshadowing of what is to come...

Yes, you heard me correctly. Do not treat me as if I were a stubborn boy.

A great line that mirror's Turin's pride perfectly.

Death shall become my dearest friend, for naught but forgiveness comforts, and there is, in the whole world, no greater hate than mine!

This line still is magnificent, it makes you wonder if he truly forgives himself or is still wrapped up in his wrath.

Yet I know that every breath adds to his suffering since he has realized he will never be a tear drop on your face.

Oh the pain and sorrow, so tangible here... Crying or Very sad smiley face

Where are you? Why are you running from me? Did I not tell you, have no fear for you can trust me? I am no danger. Please, stop for a moment so I can reach you. Do not run away.

This is giving me the shivers, I can see the whole scene from the book happening, how both want to find each other, but the dragon does not allow them... how bittersweet.

You are a riddle I desire to discover, tenderly revealing all your secrets.

I often wondered what drove Túrin to make his, unknown to him, sister his lover. What drove him to do so? I think the cited line above says it all.

I am no longer a man worthy of forgiveness. Those who could have granted me their compassion died at my hand or by my fateful deeds.

What a great final drabble to make it full circle with the previous ones. His greed to die... powerful Robinka. All seven are incredibly well written and as a whole they fit so well together!

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Reminiscence · Fri Feb 10, 2006 7:58 am

I am just speechless, Rous, when I read this drabble, I can see Celeborn sitting there with the leaf in his hand, missing his love Galadriel after she sailed for Valinor. Every word is well-balanced, a mix of bitterness, resignation and memories.. Just beautiful. Thanks for sharing!

By his side · Fri Feb 10, 2006 7:53 am

*happy sigh* Beautiful Vilwarin, what a lovely drabble about Aragorn and Arwen before he conquers his destiny.

“Still more silver in your hair, how quickly the time passes. Will there ever be an end to our long labours?”

A very moving line, straight from Arwen's heart. Thanks for sharing!

Immortality · Fri Feb 10, 2006 7:50 am

Oh my goodness Lydia, what a beautiful and touching drabble. As for characters, I am thrown off balance a bit by the golden leaves (of Lorien), to be honest I at first thought Amroth, but he drowned in the sea searching for Nimrodel, so maybe Celeborn (the reference to the golden leaves)?

Oh well it doesn't matter, this is a gem of a drabble, just beautiful!

A Precious Gift · Sun Jan 01, 2006 6:00 am

Royally over the maximum amount of words for the challenge, but I guess once you start writing, you simply can't stop (or have a glaring muse or what say you Laughing smiley face

). A beautiful family moment Isil, I hope that I can sleep so blisfully as Indis when we are in that situation.

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