Reviews for "The Trees Remember"

Sun Sep 11, 2005 8:44 pm

Sorry I have been so far behind in reviewing. My watched stories got deleted and I keep forgetting to check for updates amongst the thousands of other things I'm trying and failing to keep up with...

I loved the introduction Colin and the 'stranger.' I will try to be patient to find out who he is. There were a number of things in this chapter that he said or that others said that piqued my curiousity. I know I've said this several times but it is true so... you do a really good job with the pacing and the mystery in this story. Love it. Smile smiley face

Wed Sep 21, 2005 1:06 am

What is the greater value among the Eldar? A joyful life with one whom you love? Or a dusty document in Tirion called Laws and Customs of the Eldar?

Wave smiley face

*let it be a comment for the scene*

I loved Haldir's musings in the bathroom Smile smiley face

by the way.
There's so much more to this chapter. I guess you wouldn't be Vana if you didn't stir up danger in the end of it Wink smiley face

and left your readers without a cliffhanger. I liked the way you ended this. It made me very curious and wonder what would happen to Legolas and others and of course Haldir and Elaneth. Bravo! Eagerly looking forward to reading the next installment.

Thanks
Binka

Sun Oct 09, 2005 9:48 pm

I agree with Robinka, the part about Haldir washing himself...what a visual!!! Cool smiley face

I just now finished this chapter so I'm all caught up.

Still trying to imagine Haldri with short hair....I'm sure he still looks HAWT!!! Wink smiley face

twilla

Tue Nov 22, 2005 9:06 am

I'm so sorry that it took me so long to read and review this new chapter (RL and such *sigh*).
This was a very sad chapter. First of all that the elves saw what people of the modern era were capable of doing to each other. It must have been terrible. I think I wouldn't like any elf to see what humans do to their environment and other humans. Secondly, the Maia had to leave them Crying or Very sad smiley face

And, I like to see you've mentioned Legolas' thoughts about his destroyed bow and looking for the hobbits along with Aragorn and Gimli. Very touching.

I'm looking forward to the next part.

Thanks Smile smiley face

Binka

Wed Nov 30, 2005 9:45 am

Vana,
This is a thrilling chapter. I mean, first the fight, then the captivity, and then I forgot to breathe while reading the conversation between Elaneth and Alatar. You did an excellent job inweaving the history of Jewish people and the biblical motives into your story. And you were right, this chapter gives us answers to many questions. I cannot wait to see the next one, because you left us, again, with a cliffhanger. Bravo!

Thanks
Binka

Sat Dec 03, 2005 3:13 pm

AHH! Gandalf?! I really like this chapter, but I have to admit going "NOOO!" When Alatar spoke about Elaneth, or was that simply a bluff?

Sun Dec 04, 2005 1:47 am

Okay, the elves and the car Laughing smiley face

- priceless. Good job with bringing some humor in this chapter. I love a small insight into Legolas' thoughts during his watch, very poignant. But, ah, the end and the fight! I think I bit into my wrist when Alatar managed to beat the three of them. Again, an excellent characterization of the evil Istar, emphasized by the description of the Reich Chancellery. I knew that this chapter would end with yet another cliffhanger, but you kept me on the edge of my seat nonetheless. Bravo! and please don't make us wait too long, pretty please Wink smiley face

Binka

Tue Dec 06, 2005 11:24 pm

Vana! Remember what you said about throwing a toddler-like tantrum, wishing that the story I am writing was yours? Well, that's just about the reaction I'm getting with this one! It's brilliant! You've obviously done your research - both for world history and Middle-earth history - and have done an excellent job of intertwining the two "worlds". I loved the scene with the three Elves and the car...I laughed so much while reading it. And you built up the relationship between Haldir and Elaneth so well. How do you write with so much backstory? I think my brain would fry. (Well, you've seen my mind spills via e-mail, so you know how disorganized my thoughts are.)

Honestly, what I really like about this story is that it could conceivably fit in to what actually happened. Always a plus.

Keep it up - I expect nothing short of spectacular from my favorite Beta!

~Linaewen/Galadriel8891

Wed Dec 07, 2005 9:28 pm

Vana! Sorry I haven't reviewed in such a long time - I have been reading, though! This last chapter was so creul....I couldn't resist dropping a note to tell you how I'm literally on my tip toes waiting for the next chapter!!!

TG

Tue Dec 13, 2005 11:40 am

Oh my God, what a horrifying chapter!
Evil or Very Mad smiley face

Please post soon, because I need to know they will survive (of course they will!).

Now, I sound so fangirly here, but I'm also gonna say that you've managed to convey all the horror without depictions of blood and gore. I think it's very hard to remain convincing without getting things overdone.

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