Reviews for "Take the Little Ones"

Thu Jul 07, 2005 3:17 pm

The subtext of this story is about imagination, empathy, and understanding. I do not know the backstory, but through your words I'm able to feel it even as these elflings are.

Thu Aug 11, 2005 1:40 pm

This one was so emotional. Very well written.

Tue Sep 06, 2005 2:21 pm

I am touched. Poor Erestor. And how tragic the guilt he felt about their motivations for joining Celebrimbor. In spite of the horror of it all and losing his wife, he walked away feeling somewhat responsible for the choice he made. And returning with the elflings was a reminder of that decision. Wow. Great job. Very Happy smiley face

Mon Sep 19, 2005 2:14 am

What an impressive story Space. You approach this story in such a magnificent manner: it is simply breathtaking. Every word is carefully balanced; the narrative is truly stunning. The way you describe Ost-in-Edhil, the pride and the downfall… for me it fits canon perfectly. As a reader, I feel like if I am truly there, witnessing the events through the main character’s eyes. The grief of Erestor is so tangible and yet he manages to keep himself under control. Until the moment one of the children asks for nana, which was truly heartbreaking. In Tolkien canon, not much is known about Erestor, but the way his history is written in such a short piece is masterfully done.

I am so happy that I found this story because it gives me more insight of Erestor, I like the manner you it, weaving in the flaws of elvenkind and yet leaving hope for the future to come. Well written, carefully constructed in story building, the pacing is excellent and the way you keep the tension in the story: this story is a great piece of work ... no a masterwork.

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