Reviews for "The First Age of the Sun: Triumph"

Fri May 27, 2005 7:31 am

I've found this premise incredibly intriguing. I'm so curious to see how you're going to develop this relationship and I can't wait to see the role that Beren is going to play in all this. Even though the fic is AU, your characterization of the main protagonists is flawless. I especially enjoyed the exchanges between Finrod and Artanis. Luthien is also very well portrayed and just as I imagine her to be: strong, beautiful, and enigmatic.

Your descriptions are detailed without overwhelming the writing, and the pace is dynamic. Your hinting about the burden that Artanis and Finrod carry adds a bit of tension, especially when considering a possible union between both houses -- in canon Thingol deals with a human ... now a Noldor ... the poor guy doesn't get a break, does he Wink smiley face

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I truly enjoyed reading this piece of writing, and I can't wait to see the whole plot developed. Thanks for opening the door to such fascinating possibilities!

Wed Oct 12, 2005 2:19 am

Well, first of all I can hardly believe I haven't read this before. Shame on me. I must have been blind or something. Now I read all the chapters, I can echo others by saying that this is a great 'what if'. Bravo! Both the concept and the delivery are worth paying for. What a clever idea, I'm so curious now how this is going to unfold.
Even if this is an AU story it neatly stays within canon (I find it very difficult to provide, especially when it comes to writing stories based on the Silm). I like your excellent portrayal of the characters. It's much easier to picture them now. You've brought them with knowledge and with a respectful care, IMHO.
Most enjoyable read, this is going to land on my watching list. Consider me fangirly hooked.

Thanks for updating. Eagerly looking forward to reading the next installment Very Happy smiley face

Best wishes,
Binka

Wed Oct 12, 2005 2:24 am

This is a really great chapter. Very nicely written. I can't help being in awe of what a task you have taken on. I can't even pretend to know the ramifications of such a change in the universe of Tolkien. Which makes it all the more interesting, of course. Can't wait to see how this turns out.

Thu Oct 13, 2005 8:48 pm

I know that this story is mostly about Finrod and Luthien, and you portray them very well, but I find myself drawn to your Celeborn and Elu, both of whom are complicated and earthy and essentially Elf, without being particularly pompous. Reading about Celeborn at this time in his life, I find it easy to understand what he has become by the 3rd age. So in short: yes what everyone else has said about the main what-if -- it's compelling -- but *particularly* kudos on the characterisations of secondary and tertiary folks.

Mon Nov 21, 2005 3:52 pm

What a beautiful story you’ve given us so far Inglor. Like a delicate flower, it slowly unfolds itself to the reader. A love slowly starts to blossom, the court intrigue you present to us. I do like your Luthien: a strong elven woman, strong-willed and knows what she wants. I never actually paid close attention to the house of Finarfin and this story is such a treat to read because, somehow, more is going on at the surface then it shows. So, I am going to lean back in my chair and wait patiently for the next chapter to see where this is going. There are so many paths this story can take, so please Inglor, don’t let your readers wait too long!

Mon Mar 06, 2006 11:26 am

Another fine chapter! I like the little budding romances that are sprouting through out the chapter. That last scene between Finrod and Luthien was great. She really is wonderful to be willing to declare that she will stand by him no matter what, in spite of his obvious fear of what he has to say to her.
It can't go well with Thingol, but I wonder how you will resolve this.

Can't wait for more.

Mon Mar 06, 2006 7:39 pm

Excellent chapter, but please, do not make us wait 4 months!!!

Tue Mar 07, 2006 1:21 am

Thank you for updating. Wonderful chapter, certainly worth the wait Smile smiley face

I like the way you build the relationship, and I agree with Ellie, the last scene was remarkable. I can't wait to see Thingol's reaction.

Thank you for this story, and please don't make us wait too long.

Respekt smiley face

Binka

Tue Mar 07, 2006 9:36 am

This is a beautiful story. I don't know how I could have missed it. You've done an excellent job of making the relationship between Finrod and Luthien plausible. I love the insights into Luthien's character. Because there is so much history in the Silm, there isn't a lot of room for character development, so I enjoy Silm fics that expand on all these wonderful characters. I'll be looking forward to the next update. I can't wait to see how Luthien reacts to Finrod's revelation of the Kinslaying.

Roxie

Tue Mar 07, 2006 10:19 am

Really wonderfully written "what if" Inglor. The size of the task you've taken on is absolutely immense, so far you've handled it masterfully... you leave the reader with the very real danger of preferring your version of events! Your characterisation are superlative, the first age and it inhabitants seems to come alive and I'm really really enjoying it.

Thanks for sharing!

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