Reviews by Rhapsody

The Bonding · Mon Sep 19, 2005 3:20 am

This story surprised me in the sense that I never thought about how Eowyn learnt how to ride a horse, well it is obvious in the books and movies that she can, but this picture is beautifully painted by you Isil. Determination, a strong will and daring to choose for something she really wants: this is an Eowyn I love to see. And so young! Not only is this a strong characterisation, but you are writing a tradition of bonding with a horse, that I find very fitting for this culture. Writing confidentially and passionate, dearest Isil, you write a convincing story that feels true to the book.

Once in a Fair Green Country... · Mon Sep 19, 2005 2:27 am

Space Weavil does it again. I don’t know how, but this story is so full of beautiful descriptions that I am amazed by the elegance and richness of it. It feels like poetry and yet it is only a short story. I can’t help myself to think that I want to read more of this wonderful prose.

By now I am fully convinced (well like if I ever doubted that before) that you are a writer that writes the characters emotions so deeply and profound that the reader truly feels their pain of missing a loved one. No matter if they ever married or not. I love the insight in a life of a Maiar in Valinor you are giving us Space, the way you write the dialogue, let Ëonwe speak for example feel very genuine. When I read this story, I was amazed how much time passed in this small amount of pages and words (yes, again I am blasted away by this unique talent of yours). Time truly doesn't matter for Maiar and Valar does it? I love the way how you illustrate this with the story of Finwë/Miriel/Fëanor. For elves time passes slowly and I was pleasantly surprised how you demonstrated this for the Maiar. Your Olorin is incredibly well and believable written, I feel very sorry for him and yet, I get a warm feeling that he still hopes to meet the one he truly loves, just like how Elrond hopes to be reunited again with Celebrían.

How on earth do you pull this of Space? In one line you catch so much of what is happening in the story, you cover so much in so less sentences and on top of that, you also spent a lot of time in well developed characters: both canon characters and original characters.

Ai.. Elbereth, I can only bow to this magnificence in awe and wonder..

The Bow · Mon Sep 19, 2005 2:21 am

The bow is a beautiful story about a father and a son, but it is written in such way that it covers more then one generation. I love the insight in Thandruil’s life his thoughts, emotions regarding his father and his son and his role in Mirkwood. This is an excellent character piece, written with so much care that I surely hope there will be more. You say you are considering to write more... one can only hope. *nudge nudge*

But seriously Space, I am in awe, again how you can so brilliantly can write a passage of time without any weird flows.. it is so incredibly natural and such a beautiful prose you give us every time. Thank you so much for sharing your work with us!

The Other Day... · Mon Sep 19, 2005 2:17 am

Oh what a well-written story about characters you don’t see that often written: Ents. I am amazed by how this story can both have a humorous feeling and yet, at the same time is a true tragedy. Space, you play with words and write great and entish dialogue. Besides that, you cleverly weave two genres into another making you wonder about how much we truly value nature by for example making the ents wonder why ‘tree huggers’ come and live with them without asking them if they can make use of the hospitality. What gave me the shivers was how you wrote about war and how the ents wondered how those iron birds could drop their eggs that only spread fire. This story makes me wonder: do we indeed run through our lives as mad (wo)men? Your two ents take the time to formulate their thoughts and before you know it: a century has passed. I remember in the movies that Treebeard said: it takes a long time to say anything in old entish, and we never say anything unless it is worth taking a long time to say. This surely applies to these two tree herders. I felt so sad to see that in the end they were felled and that we nowadays do not take time to listen to nature. Who knows if we can find a tree herder nearby?

Again I find a great story written by you! I enjoyed the read a lot, it has a pleasant pacing, and the story envelops to the reader in a pleasant manner with clever and good use of the language. You are an amazing writer Space, very talented!

Take the Little Ones · Mon Sep 19, 2005 2:14 am

What an impressive story Space. You approach this story in such a magnificent manner: it is simply breathtaking. Every word is carefully balanced; the narrative is truly stunning. The way you describe Ost-in-Edhil, the pride and the downfall… for me it fits canon perfectly. As a reader, I feel like if I am truly there, witnessing the events through the main character’s eyes. The grief of Erestor is so tangible and yet he manages to keep himself under control. Until the moment one of the children asks for nana, which was truly heartbreaking. In Tolkien canon, not much is known about Erestor, but the way his history is written in such a short piece is masterfully done.

I am so happy that I found this story because it gives me more insight of Erestor, I like the manner you it, weaving in the flaws of elvenkind and yet leaving hope for the future to come. Well written, carefully constructed in story building, the pacing is excellent and the way you keep the tension in the story: this story is a great piece of work ... no a masterwork.

...and I will follow you, my Captain · Sun Sep 18, 2005 9:34 am

Dear Binka,

what an incredible written piece of prose. Chilling, emotional, haunting, moving... The details you add, the thoughts of someone who is to die and death watching how Haldir falls and observes how the rest around him reacts to what is happening.

The Ranger jumped in from darkness, his rough voice calling your name. He managed to catch you as you collapsed. The man bowed his weary head, the sadness of losing a brother-in-arms on his face.

This is just one of the moments that I could so clearly picture when you wrote these three lines. Amazing Binka. You are so incredibly talented! Never doubt yourself honey!

Surrender · Sun Sep 18, 2005 9:23 am

The long awaited sequel to Alliance. Space: what an awesome story. I like how you weave the memories from the past into the present. The way you describe the emotions of all. The struggle of Galadriel to make amends with the past and showing her motherly care for her only daughter: wanting only the best for her. The part with Glorfindel where Galadriel tries to find some living memory from the past... Thumb smiley face

Your Elrond is fantastic as always, so subtle you write about who he misses, especially the scene with Cirdan: very touching. I can go on telling you what more I loved, but then I would end up repeating your work in one review. I cannot wait what will follow next, but please, don't let us wait too long for the next chapter!

Paradox of the Fourth Age · Sat Sep 17, 2005 2:20 am

Oh what a wonderful chapter. I loved Glorfindel's banter about who actually runs the house; Laurëanna was quite a handful as an elfling, wasn't she? And what a gory detail of Helms Deep after the battle, very impressive. Like Laurëanna, I was a bit caught off guard by Legolas instant mistrust of her arrival (this is meant positively, a strong characterisation of Legolas), but I loved the way in which he slowly accepted where she came from. This bit made me cry: This world was so strange to her and she missed her family. This would be easier with Elrohir beside her. Biting her lip, she tried not to think about the night without him.

In every line, you write about her missing Elrohir: such a deep love shines through, it is so painful to read, and I can barely imagine how it must feel for her. The power of words: you have used it so well in dialogue, especially with Gimli. Ah and Gandalf: he doesn't miss a thing, does he?

A great read Alassante; it was most definitely worth the wait!

Alliance · Wed Sep 14, 2005 3:40 pm

This is I truly enjoyed this story for several reasons. I agree with Celeborn and Galadriel when they see Elrond and Celebrían together that it will take time to get them together. I never ever anticipated on being treated with an excellent story like this. This story makes a thrilling read because it deals more with a romance. The way you write about the last alliance Space, truly stunned me because you wrote it in such detail and perfect storytelling that I really wanted more. It was perfectly balanced and well researched. I loved the care for detail and it made me wonder how much, like Gil-Galad, just like you, must have studied maps, thinking where to place what battalion of an army, commanded by who. On top of that: the characterisation of every canon character involved felt truly genuine and the original characters involved are written thoughtfully.

Back to the couple: you end the story with them together, although not married yet, but you give the reader a very valid reason why it took Elrond and Celebrían such a long time together, but we know at the end that a firm base for this personal alliance is there. I love the way in which you brought the two of them together. Both characters lived in the shadow of a ‘greater’ person for such a long while, but together they know how much worth they truly are for the Eldar. I found out this evening that the story continues in Surrender and I can't wait to read that! A great story Space Weavil!

Fëanor: The Owner's Guide and Maintenance Manual · Wed Sep 14, 2005 6:33 am

Oh excellent! ROFL smiley face

Absolutely hilarious. Very Happy smiley face

If this does not work, try unwrapping a NERDANEL model and placing her with your FËANOR model.

*snicker*

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