Reviews by ellisk

The History Of Legolas – Thranduil and Almwen · Sun Dec 12, 2004 6:52 am

Needless to say I will be watching this story since I love Thranduil and Legolas. You are off to a good beginning. I have never seen anyone portray Thranduil as initially unsympathetic to the Silvan elves and his encounters with the lady were amusing. I'm also interested to see how you characterize Oropher in the initial parts. Looking forward to seeing more. Smile smiley face

Take the Little Ones · Wed Dec 08, 2004 1:26 pm

Wow. That one was rough. Should not have read that at work. I never thought of Erestor with a wife or children. I really want to know what happened to them now. Include them in some future work, please. And not one where they die in the Last Alliance! This was very powerfully written. Great job.

The King's Vineyard · Fri Dec 03, 2004 4:20 pm

It's been a while since I reviewed this. Sorry. I am truly enjoying the tension here. But this chapter, and Legolas, was too funny. I thought Legolas was baiting 'His Majesty' in the last chapter and clearly he was in this one. Too funny--dismissing the maid, leading them into the dressing room and leaving Thranduil to help her undress! But I no longer trust the evil, teasing author. Cella already told Thranduil that she can undress herself. I imagine he is simply going to remind her of that fact and walk away in the next chapter. And if he does and she lets him go, I'm going to scream!! This was a great chapter. Update soon.

Alliance · Thu Dec 02, 2004 11:15 am

Yes, just looking at Thuriniel's review--I forgot to mention how much I enjoyed how you sort of commented on Celebrian's future with your comments about healing a fea. When I was reading this line:

Regarding treatment, she read on, it must first be accepted that in some cases no remedy can ever be found. Once a memory is formed it cannot be erased, and so it would be imprudent to believe that the ill effects of such a memory can be wiped away.

I was really moved thinking, little does she know her own destiny--hers is a case where no remedy could be found and that will be doubly sad for Elrond because he will remember that she helped save him. I think one potential sequel is the often done "Elrond's reaction to Celebrian sailing" -- done from this point of view it would be so sad! Not that it isn't already.

Anyway--that was really well done.

Alliance · Wed Dec 01, 2004 9:32 pm

Though he was a meticulous writer, Elrond did not seem to care for indexes. That was my favorite like in this chapter--just wanted to say thaat before I forgot. I burst out laughing when I read that--I can so see that.

I loved Celebrian reading through Elrond's medical notes to learn how to help him (and you did a great job writing that stuff--it sounded very Elrond and quite elfy/medical)

And I loved seeing them resolve everything and become betrothed and move towards real healing for Elrond. Lovely ending and a great fiction. This will be on my all time favorites list. I will miss it.

Alliance · Sun Nov 28, 2004 6:31 pm

The conversation between Celebrian and Erestor was priceless. I love the way you portray him, so merry and clever. "I am still immune to bee stings." Great retort. And now that we get to the heart of the LaCE Challenge, I love what you have done with it. It makes a lot of sense--if elven healers heal body and spirit, which given the nature of elves it is reasonable to assume they must, then this would certainly be the result. And it would be doubly bad for Elrond since he fought as well. Great job!

Alliance · Sat Nov 27, 2004 7:41 pm

There is something very sweet about seeing two powerful, confident experienced elves stuttering around a confession of love. I imagine no metter how many millennia you live, you only truly profess your love once so it would be very difficult. Naturally this is the chapter we've all been waiting for and I loved it. Great dialogue. But poor Elrond at the end. I'm certain Celebrian's presence will help him but it is sad in the meantime.

Merethesgal (A Masquerade) · Fri Nov 26, 2004 8:11 am

Delicious. It is so wonderful to see them young and happy. As usual I love your descriptions. Very rich.

Alliance · Thu Nov 25, 2004 7:20 am

I loved their meeting. Celebrian was just what he needed even at that tense moment when Isidur's man arrived. I'm so happy she is finally in Imladris and I find it very sweet how shy and tongue tied they appear to be with their little bursts of frankness. Great chapter. I'm dying for the next one to see how this develops.

Alliance · Mon Nov 22, 2004 6:34 pm

Loved the conversations in this one. Particularly liked Cirdan's story about young Elrond (the drinking story and the one about him choosing his profession) and his easy assuption that Celebrian will be what Elrond needs. I loved, "“I knew you to be wise, Erestor, but I did not realise you were this devious.”" That was a great line!

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