Reviews for "And in the Darkness Bind Them: Vol I"

Fri Dec 10, 2004 11:37 pm

Wow. This is quite an undertaking. I think you're a very brave woman for attempting this, but I'm glad you are. I'm already hooked. I have my Dramatis Personae printed out and sitting next to my computer. Laughing smiley face

It felt a little bit like reading "Silmarillion" with all the names. Shocked smiley face

I'm a huge fan of the Witch-King (and the Nazgul in general) and unique stories. You've got both here. I look forward to reading more.

Sat Dec 11, 2004 2:54 pm

For cryin' out loud Space, how do you DO that? Wow.

Sat Dec 11, 2004 5:12 pm

Well, I haven't got past the Dramatis Personae, and already I'm hooked... can't wait to see where you'll take us in this story!

I do have a question, though: are you saying that the Mouth of Sauron's name and lineage (son of the sister of Tar-Súrion) are canon? If so, *please* tell me which book that's from, because I've done genealogies of all Tolkien's characters, but haven't read every single volume of HoME. I'd love to know where a juicy tidbit like that came from... and the same for the Witch-king's name and lineage: canon, or your invention?

Off to read the next chapter... I don't often have much time for reading or reviewing, but I want you to know that I will definitely be looking forward to reading each chapter as you post it...

- Barbara

Sat Dec 11, 2004 5:51 pm

Wow! After reading the next two chapters, I know why you call your character list DRAMAtis personae! Do you really want your readers hyperventilating like that? That first chapter, in particular, nearly knocked my socks off with its intensity...

Okay, I'm hooked, hooked, hooked... and I will shamelessly beg you to update soon!

And thanks for the quick reply - yes, the Mouth of Sauron was a Black Númenórean, which (of necessity!) means that he or his ancestors arrived before the Downfall. You might want to add a note after the MoS entry on your character list, just like you did for the sisters of Tar-Súrion, stating that you created the name and lineage for an existing canon character...

BTW, I especially enjoy and appreciate stories whose authors research canon so extensively... Keep up the great work!

- Barbara

Sat Dec 11, 2004 11:50 pm

Jess, this is awesome. Your vivid descriptions are so incredible I feel like I am standing there watching what is transpiring! Fabulous idea, I am hooked. Can' wait for more!

Keek

Sun Dec 12, 2004 5:43 pm

You've done it again. Another excellent story. And that was an unexpected development with the WK, his pigmentation making him even more different. Very imaginative turn. I will be watching this story eagerly for new chapters.

Wed Dec 15, 2004 2:00 am

Wow! Jess, incredible writing. I feel like I am reading a novel I bought at a bookstore. Fabulous depictions and imagery again in these new chapters. The interaction with the boys is great, so typical and yet it's great to see them depicted from the age and time in history. I loved the line about the king of the elves. Awesome story, cant wait for more.

keek

Fri Dec 17, 2004 1:46 am

Oh, dear... You write creepy so... very... creepily.

Note to self: do NOT read a chapter of this story just before going to bed...

- Barbara, totally creeped out (especially after thinking of the, um, dearly departed horse and being reminded of Sauron's mask in the FoTR movie...)

Sat Dec 18, 2004 4:57 pm

Keep the updates coming Jess! This story is too good to wait, am glad you update regularly! It is getting so good, I believe I may become fangirrly over it!

PS I just saw the incest warning usually I get squicked by that( yeah yeah I know i wrote my very own incestish fic go figure), will it be uh seriously graphic? Can you let me know so I ca be prepared. Don't want to miss any of this fic.
Thanks Keek

Tue Dec 28, 2004 12:17 am

Curiouser and curiouser! Marillion's increasing capabilities are getting scary ... that kid is a danger!

- Barbara

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