Reviews by Alassante

Lilac · Thu Jul 03, 2008 12:47 pm

I hope this challenge reassured you that you could handle writing a noble character like Gilraen. You've written her beautifully and elegantly - it made me a little misty. I liked the extra touch of the twins and Aragorn. Its so strange to think of Aragorn as a baby! And Elrohir throwing him in the air and making him laugh - such a simple, normal, human thing - was touching because I can remember doing that with my own son. Beautifully done.

I Hate You, Goldberry · Thu Jul 03, 2008 12:40 pm

You're the only person who can 'fail' so brilliantly. Challenge smallenge - this poem was the best. And you did break type - you wrote about a character you hated and had never written about so I think that's broken enough! I love the idea of Luthien being all pouty of Goldberry. Imagine the catfight between those two! lol Brilliant Viv.

Striking Out · Wed Jul 02, 2008 9:14 pm

As I said in beta, this is a great drabble. Your drabbles are always wonderful of course I'm not the biggest hobbity person but I really liked Gorhendad in this. But you can stay a pantser since I love your other drabbles too.

A Little Closer to the Edge, My Love … · Mon Jun 30, 2008 3:35 pm

I must echo all that everyone said before. - Finwe - rowr! and this story was both beautifully tragic and hauntingly foretelling. It makes me really think about Miriel as a character rather than just as 'Finwe's wife' or 'Feanor's mother'. To have caught the attention of one such as Finwe then given birth to a son like Feanor - she must be pretty fiery herself. Perhaps she knew in her heart when Feanor was born that she wasn't two standing together with Finwe as you said - she had given part of herself to Finwe and part of herself to Feanor leaving not enough of herself to go forward. Beautiful story Becky.

Like Roses Over a Fence · Mon Jun 30, 2008 11:01 am

I wanted you to have a copy of the MEFA review I left with the story so here you go. =0)

This is a touching story by Ellie that shows how tragic the Kinslaying and Flight of the Noldo and the deeds of the House of Finwe on those left behind. She showed quite well how the three wives Nerdanel, wife of Feanor, Anairë, wife of Fingolfin, and Indis, wife of Finwe felt that it was *their* fault and they had failed their 'men' somehow to have caused this. I enjoyed how each wife had a different voice in this piece and they went from hopeless to having a purpose through confiding in each other their sense of failure. Plus the imagery of the Roses over a fence compared to what they needed to do to repair what was broken and make the first steps in these tasks. I've always liked Ellie's style of writing and how she picks characters that are often times overlooked in the fandom. This was no exception and I really appreciated a little peak in what these ladies might be thinking after the kinslaying. Its a tragic tale. I think it could be told from everyone's point of view and still add something new or a new perspective to it. I also really love Ellie's flowing and engaging story writing. Her fiction never disappoints me.

Care to Ride My Hot-Rod Fell Beast? · Tue Jun 24, 2008 6:24 pm

Here is a copy of the MEFA review (which is longer than the drabble lol)

Hmm, where do I start with this gem of a drabble??? This drabble had me laughing outloud and spewing drink on my screen which often times does happen when reading Viv's humor. (or else you need a hanky. Either way -people stare) Only Viv can pull off this kind of humor with such a perfect blend of beautiful writing and flat out hysterical humor. She's my hero and when I grow up, I want to be able to write like her. And she did it in merely 200 words! Unbelievable. Hearing the Witch King's internal thoughts and how Eowyn just misinterpreted his intention - poor guy just wanted a date with her. Oh and calling Merry teddy!! Made me think of the Ewoks from Star Wars. haha Amazing also is that she gave someone like the Witch King a new 'voice' to me. Now i can not look at that scene the same way. lol This piece is proof that we are writing and reading fanfiction to have fun and it does not need to be all seriousness and canon strict. We can laugh about it, cry about it, or be on the edge of our seat and its all about the enjoyment of writing and reading it. Viv has always been, to me, the ideal fanfiction writer because she makes me *FEEL* something whether its sadness, amused, shocked, scandalized, etc etc she always leaves me impressed and satisfied.

Gently Held · Tue Jun 24, 2008 6:21 pm

Copy of my MEFA review on this so you have it with the story =0)

This delightful look into Arwen's mind about Aragorn makes the inner romantic in me want to sigh or swoon. I have always been a sucker for the romance of Arwen and Aragorn - much more so than Beren and Luthien - and hearing Arwen's view of Aragorn touched me. To her he is not just a king, a leader, a great warrior, or a great ranger. He is flawed and not the most beautiful she has ever see - after all she has lived surrounded by the beautiful First Born elves all of her life. But something so small as his hands, made it so much more realistic to me. Most people in love notice something small and perhaps insignificant to others that stands out to them. Viv has also shown Arwen's more human side in my opinion. The line about stroking his son's hair made me teary eyed then the last paragraph gave me chills.

{So when I press my lips to each raw knuckle and to the toughened pad of each dear finger, he knows not only that I love him. He knows that he holds my fëa, and a doom now uncertain, in his ever gentle hands.}

Gah! how romantic is that?? It makes me want to melt and it definately helps add to my love for Aragorn. Wimpers. And a little teary eyed - her writing always makes me emotional. Not to mention Viv's style of writing just flows exquisitely and leaves you wanting more. I am waiting impatiently for her full length story with Arwen and Aragorn because I think she could write it so it was true to canon, unbelievable romantic, without being too over the top 'romance novel'.

Shall I Compare Thee to a Rotting Corpse · Mon Jun 23, 2008 9:54 am

Completely sick and twisted. I love it! lol What other way could you write orc poetry but sick and twisted?? But at least its artistically sick and twisted Wink smiley face

Tree of Knowledge · Fri May 23, 2008 10:36 pm

I love your drabbles. They're so brilliant. This one was no different - brilliant.

Maid of Wind and Water · Tue May 06, 2008 8:25 am

Oh this is lovely Nancy. I hadn't read this yet and just saw it. How beautiful. You have single drabbles down to an art form though - each word is powerful.

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