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A Bird in the Hand (PG-13)
by Marta.
Chapters [1]
Reviews [ 2] Warnings [theodicy]
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Thu Feb 28, 2013 2:03 am
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Wow, Marta!
This is an enlightening glimpse of how knowledge and belief change or are lost over time in a culture.... I was so used to being immersed in the timeline of the Lord of the Rings, it was a real stretch -- before reading this -- to think of what cultural memory might remain 200 years later....
Very well done!
- Barbara |
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| Author's replied on Sun Mar 10, 2013 6:51 pm |
| Now you've made me blush. I know how seriously you take canon, and I'm really pleased this piece seemed authentic to you. |
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The Valinor Trail (R)
by curiouswombat.
Chapters [29]
Reviews [ 29] Warnings [canon character death in prologue]
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Wed Jan 16, 2013 2:45 am
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Hi Curiouswombat,
So pleased to see a new Returnverse story... and can't wait to see where you take it! Haldir returning is one thing, but Spike??? That should be interesting!
Looking forward to more!
- Barbara |
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| Author's replied on Wed Jan 16, 2013 3:30 am |
| Thank you. It is really good to know that you are reading and enjoying this. I'll post the next chapter later today. As for Spike... wait and see! |
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Sûlnûr (PG)
by Sulriel.
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Fri Jan 11, 2013 6:01 am
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Hi Sulriel,
Oh, I have not seen this one in years!
I always enjoy the teasing, flirty misdirection of the first chapter. And the second one really pulls at my heartstrings....
Very nicely done!
- Barbara |
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| Author's replied on Tue Jan 22, 2013 11:13 pm |
Thank you so much!!
In the past this one has had mixed reviews because the two sections are such a different tone, but i still enjoy it. I'm glad you did too. |
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Let Them Come (G)
by NancyBrooke.
Chapters [1]
Reviews [ 3] Warnings [None]
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Sat Aug 11, 2012 7:22 pm
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Hi Nancy,
This is a really interesting observation.... I had not thought about how Théoden would still be reeling from the loss of his son during his befuddlement before. It adds a personal note to that powerful scene in the movie.
Nicely done!
- Barbara |
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| Author's replied on Mon Aug 13, 2012 5:49 pm |
| Theoden interests me more and more: he undergoes such a transformation in the films (haven't read the books in a while so I won't speculate). As a parent, I can only imagine thought of Theodred is never far away from Theoden's mind, particularly as Theodred was killed by Saruman's troops while Theoden was under Saruman's spell. Many many many pennies for the therapy jar there. |
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Forsaken Lands (G)
by NeumeIndil.
Chapters [2]
Reviews [ 4] Warnings [none]
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Sat Aug 11, 2012 7:13 pm
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Hi NeumeIndil,
Really enjoyed this drabble! You say much about Strider's both shrewdness and dignity with "This is not such a one.".
And I think his observation that suspicion is not natural to the Rohirrim is spot-on with what Tolkien wrote about them.
And the analogy with the canker on the hoof is particularly apt.
You really show how so much can be said in so few well-chosen words.... Nicely done!
- Barbara |
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For Small Returns (R)
by curiouswombat.
Chapters [10]
Reviews [ 11]
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Thu Jul 28, 2011 6:49 pm
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I thoroughly enjoy all these vignettes in your Return!verse, Curiouswombat. Thanks for sharing with us!
- Barbara |
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| Author's replied on Fri Jul 29, 2011 2:35 am |
| Thank you - I 'm really glad that you are still enjoying them. Especially as I have another one written which I'm going to post tonight or tomorrow as well! |
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Love Token (PG)
by curiouswombat.
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Mon Jun 27, 2011 3:44 pm
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What a lovely vignette! I especially like the fact that Rúmil brought wood from Ithilien with them....
Nicely done!
- Barbara |
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| Author's replied on Mon Jun 27, 2011 4:09 pm |
| Thank you - I'm so glad that you liked it - and especially that last thought. It came to me as I wrote, that he would bring some wood with him and it's good to know that works for other people, too. |
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Golden (PG)
by Jael.
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Wed Mar 02, 2011 5:05 pm
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Ah, so Hal and Jane *did* get married! Ex-cell-ent!!!!
This is a lovely vignette, Jael. I particularly like the idea of Thranduil planting the golden rain tree, just like he remodelled the stables into an artist's loft for Posey. He is always so generous....
You know, I never was into Haldir as a sex object very much, but your story where Jane met him left all sorts of intriguing possibilities.... and I'm so glad they played out the way I'd hoped!
And you give depth to his backstory, of not feeling useful in the Undying Lands. Very nicely done!
- Barbara
P.S. Have you seen the picture in the HASA Resources Library entry for Laurelin? It's at <henneth-annun.net/resources/things_view.cfm?thid=391>. |
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Last edited by ElenaTiriel on Wed Mar 02, 2011 5:32 pm |
| Author's replied on Wed Mar 02, 2011 8:36 pm |
I was never much into Haldir either. But in this story he's like the big cats he talks about. He's kind of spooky -- he'll break someone's camera or point a gun at someone to protect his boss. Someone like that woulde have been bored to tears in Valinor.
Thank you for commenting! |
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The Musician (G)
by Ivy.
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Sun Oct 17, 2010 5:30 am
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Oh, this is lovely! You have captured the haunting, enticing character of music, and the void it leaves when it ends, so accurately with your words....
Very nicely done... thank you!
- Barbara |
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For Small Returns (R)
by curiouswombat.
Chapters [10]
Reviews [ 11]
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Wed Oct 13, 2010 11:33 pm
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Oh, what a lovely thought... to be entertained by two handsome elf-guys! LOL!
I'm going to be so jealous next time I get a cold....
A delightful vignette, Curiouswombat!
- Barbara |
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| Author's replied on Thu Oct 14, 2010 2:32 am |
| Thank you so much - I have to admit that the idea came to me whilst I had the sneezes and a slightly sore throat... but no handsome elves to make a fuss of me. |
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