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Mirror of Lies (G)
by Alassante.
Chapters [1]
Reviews [ 6] Warnings [none]
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Mon Jul 28, 2008 9:57 pm
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| Poor guy just can't win. I think you did a very good job balancing the complex nature of his misery. |
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Taming the Wildflower (R)
by Sulriel.
Chapters [4]
Reviews [ 15] Warnings [sexual situations; adult themes]
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Sun Jul 27, 2008 6:58 pm
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| I've finally caught all the way up, and that was AMAZING. You've captured something I've always felt was there, somehow, but could never imagine to its fullest extent. Truly superb work. |
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| Author's replied on Mon Aug 04, 2008 10:13 am |
I've finally caught all the way up, and that was AMAZING. You've captured something I've always felt was there, somehow, but could never imagine to its fullest extent. Truly superb work.
Thank you such generous comments. I especially love playing between the lines and tugging at the undercurrents Tolkien wove through but didn't pull to the forefront, and I'm glad that came through for you here. |
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Roac and Roll (PG)
by eiranae.
Chapters [1]
Reviews [ 5] Warnings [Irritable raven]
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Sun Jul 27, 2008 12:27 pm
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This reminds me of a 23-year-old crow I once saw in a local zoo. The sign on the cage said she could "mimic" human laughter, but when she did it, I'm pretty sure she was actually laughing *at* us. I wouldn't doubt for a second that any crow, raven, or the like might be descended from something way more ancient than most people expect, and that they think we're ridiculous. 
Very amusing; a challenge well met. |
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| Author's replied on Mon Aug 18, 2008 12:13 pm |
| I would like to have seen that! When I was researching the ravens, I just couldn't help but wonder what they would be thinking about us now! Glad you enjoyed it. |
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In The Dark (G)
by Aearwen2.
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Sun Jul 27, 2008 12:21 pm
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| This was very well crafted, and I'm impressed with how well you balanced tragedy and hope without either of the two seeming the least bit overblown. Nicely done! |
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Past Deeds (PG-13)
by Marta.
Chapters [1]
Reviews [ 1] Warnings [violence; OC death]
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Sun Jul 27, 2008 11:53 am
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| Very well done; an excellent reflection on the nature of regret and determination. I've always imagined Maglor and his brothers (to varying degrees) thinking more like this about the whole saga than like single-minded vengeance machines, and I think exploring that in its various forms is what keeps them interesting. |
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| Author's replied on Thu Aug 07, 2008 11:57 am |
I think the key is the "in varying degrees" part. Not every Feanorian was a vengeance machine, but I'm not sure I'd be convinced by (for instance) Carnistir being more comfortable with self-introspection than deeds of bravery. Maglor, however, is probably the brother that I see as the most introspective and sensitive which is probably why he is the one I am drawn to.
In any event, I'm glad you found this an interesting read. Thanks for your review. |
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A Beggar of Distinction (G)
by Alassante.
Chapters [1]
Reviews [ 7] Warnings [none]
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Mon Jul 14, 2008 9:45 pm
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| Oh my. I have chills, and I'll have you know my air conditioning is NOT on. It's hard to bring someone from another age back like that without it seeming contrived, but this is not the least bit implausible. It's still very much a suprise, though - I didn't even come close to guessing Maglor's identity correctly until the second to last paragraph, and by then it flowed perfectly into the revelation. Very nice. |
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Taming the Wildflower (R)
by Sulriel.
Chapters [4]
Reviews [ 15] Warnings [sexual situations; adult themes]
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Sat Jul 12, 2008 4:17 pm
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| Oooooh, wow. Wow, I... Wow. *deep breath* Okay, so. I've only gotten into the first chapter so far because a) this is a treat that absolutely MUST be savored, and b) if I get all the way into reading this now, I will completely lose momentum in everything else I'm trying to accomplish right now, up to and including breathing. You've singlehandedly (pun REALLY not intended but I'm leaving it anyway) returned me to my overstimulated hyperfocusing habit of pencil-twirling, which, aside from being an endless source of amusement for my cat, is a sign that I am officially hooked. And I will most certainly be back, because I'm as wrapped up in this one as I could possibly be without actually being the main character(s). Very, very well done. |
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Reflections in the Deep (PG)
by Alassante.
Chapters [1]
Reviews [ 9] Warnings [mild language]
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Sat Jun 28, 2008 5:29 pm
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| Hehehe Love it! |
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Theater of Confusion (G)
by NancyBrooke.
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Sun Jan 27, 2008 10:10 pm
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| Oh, I can just see the barely concealed look of panic! (I get the same look at wedding receptions. ) Very nicely done. |
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Maedhros Rising (NC-17)
by isilelensar.
Chapters [2]
Reviews [ 3] Warnings [explicit sex]
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Sun Jan 13, 2008 5:46 pm
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| I had just made myself a cup of tea before I started reading this, and I realize now that a cold drink would have been more useful. (I also realize I'm hideously behind on my reading to have just found this now.) We loves the smut, precious, we really really do. Very much with the hotness, and in my own mind I always thought "tall" might be more than just a vertical function of skeletal structure. Thank you for illustrating that so deliciously. |
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