Reviews by Rapunzel

Interrupted Journeys: Part One--New Journeys · Fri Aug 13, 2004 9:45 am

Wonderful. This story is so well thought-out and interesting. I loved the scene with the twins and Elrond. I also appreciate the fact that you portray the different sects of elves as not always getting along. Too many stories portray elves as 'perfect' beings that skip through the forests singing 'tra la la' rather than three dimensional people who have different beliefs and contentions on each side. I also like that you have mentioned the deep bond that physical affection among elves signifies.

And yes, thanks for not making Thranduil a crazed, treasure hoarding, elven version of Caligula!

Trust To Hope · Tue Jun 08, 2004 3:22 pm

Yaaay! Mardil is (apparently) dead! Though it would have been better for him to answer for his crimes, I'm just glad Eomer and Ani are rid of him. Yaay! You write great battle scenes that kept me on my toes. Can't wait to read the rest!

Wanderer · Wed May 12, 2004 2:54 pm

I was really impressed with this chapter, and curious about Maglor's story, since I have not read The Simarrillion yet. I looked him up at the Encyclopedia of Arda, and I must say, this is quite a fitting setting for a story of the last son of Feanor. Wandering the world, never going near his homeland again. How sad and eloquent. I'm intrigued. Can't wait to see what happens!

How I Spent My Summer Vacation · Tue Apr 20, 2004 8:41 am

This was really fun!!! I really enjoyed it.

Rainy Days · Wed Mar 24, 2004 9:51 am

I really love stories about elflings! Tolkien never gives us (as far as I know) much insight into the daily lives of young elves, and I'm always glad when someone writes a fic about one. This fic is darling, and my heart goes out to li'l Legolas without a Naneth. Is it complete? I hope not, 'cause I look forward to reading more!

Bitter Watches · Tue Mar 09, 2004 9:18 am

Excellent writing. Very complelling and I loved the first person POV. I look forward to seeing more of your work.

Elladan's First Word · Sat Feb 14, 2004 2:29 pm

Sooooo cute! I love this story!!! A good idea for a sequel would be the twins reacting to their brand new baby sister, Arwen. Would they be jealous and sullen? How would she eventually win them over?

The virtues of reading the books · Mon Feb 09, 2004 1:01 pm

Great essay, lots of wonderful points made for the benefit of all fanfic writers! Thanks for all your work researching these topics and for addressing them so well.

There were a couple of subjects you skipped over which is present in a lot of fanfics, esp. about dear Legolas. Lots of writers use the plot device of Thranduil forcing his son into a loveless marriage for benefit of his kingdom, or some such reason. Elves didn't do that, they married for love, or if not at least of their own free will.

Also, the vocabulary of the people of ME does not include words like, 'okay' or 'yeah', or 'it's teeth were like, this big', etc. When writing ME fanfic, the dialogue needs to sound more archaic and proper. Writers should not include modern phrases, as they jolt readers right out of the story.

While I'm not a big fan of slash, and I understand why it wouldn't make sense in ME, I also understand why people write it. It's a 'what-if' kind of thing, I think, plus with elves being so pretty and androgynous, it's very tempting to explore that idea. What I don't get and never will is the whole sibling slash, ie Elladan/Elrohir or Haldir/Rumil/Orophin. Why? Why, why, why? Ew.

You've provided a great deal of information I was not yet aware of, such as remarriage, and I am very appreciative of that. I am currently writng a Buffy the Vampire Slayer crossover, and yes, Legolas and Buffy will eventually get together, but the circumstances won't be your run-of-the-mill romances you normally find. I'll be working within the confines of the world that Tolkien created so that their union will make sense.

All in all, it's a great essay, although there were some grammatical, vocabulary and spelling mistakes. I would also like to point out to those who seem to think the author said it was 'okay to flame' other authors, that Elvea said no such thing. The author does not condone flaming and specifically says, "The purists too stubborn to leave will flame a non-reader making major mistakes to hell, something that is also quite cruel. They too might work hard on their fics and have more use for constructive criticism. I don't even believe a flame is of any use in the first place, not is it relevant to the story."

And hey, I happen to like 'pretty-boy Legolas'! So there! Smile smiley face

Don't Panic! · Sat Feb 07, 2004 9:35 am

I, for one, certainly appreciate the real issues one might have to face were one dropped into a medeval-ish world like Middle Earth. A world without tampons, that is. *Sigh* Shocked smiley face

Penny is just lucky she doens't need disposable contact lenses, lens solution and anti-depressants (or other regular medications one would have to take!) I would be a total wreck, but it might be amusing to see the shock register on the faces of ME inhabitants were a character to peel strange, circular objects from her eyes! Tee hee.

Don't Panic! · Fri Jan 30, 2004 12:59 pm

Auugghh! You're leaving us all hanging! Just read Chapter 11, and I need more, darn it! Head bang smiley face

I'm really enjoying this story. I'm dying to know what happens next. Please, please, please update soon! Love this story!

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