Reviews for "Alliance"

Wed Nov 03, 2004 12:46 pm

Again, I must say--phenomenol (sp?) description! I loved the idea of Thranduil leading them all off to find an Ent. That strikes me as so Thranduil. And I was as surprised as Elrond by the Orcs. How utterly terrifying and what a good way to show the affects of the war on him. And his pondering over his new responsibilities. Loved Elrond in this chapter.

I also liked the interaction between Celeborn, Galadriel and Celebrian. Their reaction to hearing the war was over and what that means...excellent. I love this story.

Thu Nov 04, 2004 7:30 am

Great chapter! (as always Smile smiley face

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When the orcs seized Elrond, my heart jumped. I thought something really really bad was going to happen. But thank goodness the others came to his aid. I liked that scene. Very realistic... even though the war is over, everything is not safe and rosy yet.

Poor Thranduil. Is he going to lose his sight for good? Probably not, but I liked the idea of him being hurt and still so eager to see the ents and resume to normal life.

I loved the bit where Celebrian talked to her father. I like the way you have portrayed their family dynamics. It is very good description of a relationship between a couple that have been together for ages (literally). Everything is not always sweet and good, but they still care for each other deeply...

So the war is now over... I remember that it took Celebrian and Elrond a long time to get married after it... so I am very interested to see what you have planned for them.

You rock smiley face

Fri Nov 05, 2004 5:16 pm

Another superb chapter, you're spoiling us!

I'm enjoying all the similarities and parallels that you're presenting between Thranduil and Legolas. Thranduil's enthusiasm at seeing Fangorn was as contagious as Legolas' when he first sees this forest in TTT. Elrond's attack was a surprise ... but it only illustrates that Arda is not as safe after the war as everyone would like to believe.

Celebrian's role as the mediator between her parents was amusing and sad at the same time. Amusing because this young elleth seems to be the only means of communication that her poweful parents have ... and sad because of the strain the situation is putting on her.

I can't wait for the moment when Elrond and Celebrian encounter each other again, and hopefully see Celebrian shine as she deserves Wink smiley face

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Wed Nov 10, 2004 11:34 am

Great chapter. I loved the conversation between Elrond and Thranduil. It had me absolutely rolling. And Galadriel and Celeborn's reaction to the end of the war was great. I especially like that they sensed they hadn't really had a complete victory--I totally agree they would have sensed that, especially since, as you point out, Galadriel would feel her ring still had power. But I thought the last part was the saddest. For some reason that "return from the war" scene had me crying. I love this fic and I think it's cool how you linked it to The rest is silence. Good idea. It obviously works.

Wed Nov 10, 2004 2:57 pm

I'm so pleased that you decided to develop Thranduil even more in your "spin off-challenge" fic! You really have created a wonderful characterization of him and it's delightful to see him come to life in such a wonderful light.

The scene between Elrond and Thranduil was my favorite. Without pointing it out, you can see the difference between the older elf and a very young and impetuous Thranduil -- who refuses to follow doctor's orders Very Happy smiley face

. And the comments of the future King of the Woodland Realms sheds some light on why the wood-elves become so suspicious of strangers and keep to themselves most of the time.

Galadriel's scene was also wonderful. It is only logical that she would sense that the One is not destroyed. The communication between Galadriel and Celeborn was very touching to see, especially after the last conflicting chapter.

Keep them coming SW!!

Wed Nov 10, 2004 6:18 pm

I can't believe I haven't reviewed this yet. I love it. Great descriptions and a great plot. I like the way you present the characters. Elrond is great. Very much the way I picture him from reading Hobbit and LotR.

Wed Nov 17, 2004 6:30 pm

Elrond's reaction to returning home was very realistic. The part where he talks to the wife if the elf he helped die made me cry. That was very well done. I enjoyed Galadriel's conversation with Isildur and the Ring's whispering to him. But I loved the conversation between Celebrian and Celeborn. "They died Adar. Twice." Great line!

Thu Nov 18, 2004 9:59 am

I can understand the feelings Elrond felt when he came home. I think it really fits his character. You described it very well. I am guessing that many people who return home from war go through the same. My Granny (may she rest in peace) once talked about something like that. Well, she wan not a soldier, and I am guessing it is thousand times harder for them. You write so well about war, you really show all the gruesome sides of it. It is almost like you had some experience.

The emotions are so full and real in this fic. I do not know how you do it, (and I wish I could do it too Smile smiley face

) but I hope you won´t stop. Now that it has been angst and pain, it will be more that interesting to see what the happy scenes will be like. I think I´ll be crying with joy. That will be a nice change Wink smiley face

I loved the scene where Galadriel and Isildur spoke. Simply amazing. When the ring whispered to Isildur, I actually felt cold shivers.

I hope Celebrian will soon have the chance to ride to Rivendell, but I am guessing you will come up with some kind of obstacles. A shame really... but it will be even better when they finally meet. Big Hug smiley face

Thu Nov 18, 2004 5:43 pm

Oh I love it when your muse is happy. What have you been feeding her? Make sure to stay on that diet. I loved the conversation with the sailors. It's fun to employ languages that one person only know partially to leave them wondering a little and I think it's wonderful that she caught wind that Elrond was 'thinking' about her. And I liked seeing the sailors look on her as people do on Galadriel. I am dying to see these two meet again--I'm dying to see if you are kind and let it play out comfortably or if you are cruel and make them a little uncomfortable at first. It's funny to see these two powerful elves reduced to uncertainty but that is what love does to us.

Fri Nov 19, 2004 10:05 am

*squeal!

Bloody hell! It's Celebrian who's making the move. Somehow fitting. Go girl!

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