Reviews by MegW7

Cold Comfort · Wed Oct 21, 2009 11:54 am

I loved the way that you used contrast to bring this story to life. First there is the contrast between the outside cold and the warmth of the kitchens. As things evolve between Elrond and Emmelin, they both speak / yearn for the warm touch of another, and yet their encounter leaves them cold inside... as the title indicates, it turns out to be a cold comfort. I also enjoyed very much the dialogue between both of them, the teasing, and the deeper meanings their words take as they face the absence of their mates. Very touching and poignant.

Aftermath · Tue Oct 13, 2009 4:01 pm

Besides the beauty of your prose, what I have enjoyed the most about "Aftermath" is the fact that you have taken your time to make Haldir seem real, and that you have delved enough into the character to help the reader understand why he would act / react to this nameless girl the way he does. I tend to find elf / girl pairings unlikely and most of the time predictable, but this piece of writing is a complete delight in both form and content.

Slouching Toward Gondolin · Mon Oct 12, 2009 2:50 pm

Nice insight into the mind of the orc... my favorite line probably is: "I don’t need some stupid story about how I came to be. I am." Of all the creatures Tolkien gave life to, I find orcs to be the most formidable and tragic precisely because of their origin. That a being as beautiful as an Elf can become a creature of darkness such as an orc is an unexptected twist in the "circle of life." Kudos to you for tackling this daunting exercise and for writing from the perspective of the "enemy."

Forgive me, Legolas, for I have sinned… · Wed Oct 07, 2009 4:10 pm

Intriguing concept... the fine line between reality and fiction blurs, and so does the solid wall between author and character. Personally, I don't think you need to clarify in an a/n who "I" is... it becomes clearer as we read, and discovering "I" (even allowing the reader to take the role of "I" Wink smiley face

makes the reading exercise only more engaging and dynamic.

Tethering Fire · Wed Oct 07, 2009 4:01 pm

This short piece of writing is like looking through a small window into a very intimate moment between Finwe and Miriel. It is so sweet at first glance, yet the knowledge the reader possesses soon turns it into bittersweet and poignant.

Weakness · Tue Oct 06, 2009 2:49 pm

Very nice drabble... you have been able to capture in very few words the tension between honor and desire, the lure of temptation, and the consequent shame that comes with the breaking of vows. You have also presented a very humanized view of the seemingly perfect Aragorn. Perhaps the most intriguing aspect of the drabble is the nameless stranger that lies with him. Leaving her nameless allows for an allegorical interpretation of Temptation... something everyone (even the most noble) is bound to feel sooner or later.

The Huntsman and the Lady · Mon Oct 05, 2009 6:15 pm

(I finished reading it... allow me to catch my breath!) -- It is always so refreshing and sexy to imagine these two enjoying themselves and being naughty... even Galadriel and Celeborn had their fun! Thanks for such a delightful read!

The Huntsman and the Lady · Mon Oct 05, 2009 4:02 pm

Beautiful! So far I have only read the first chapter, but I can already tell that this is one of those rare fictions where canon and some "spice" come together in a perfect mix. Your prose is elegant, the dialogue believable and the characters (mis)behaving in a very delightful way. Thanks for writing!

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