Reviews for "Paradox of the Fourth Age"

Wed Feb 22, 2006 2:50 am

still loving this story Al. Just thought you'd wanna know that. Very Happy smiley face

Mon Feb 27, 2006 8:41 am

"Sauron has entered Minas Tirith," Elrond said in a stunned voice. "He wanted to be the one to end the life of Elessar at last."

Well, that thought alone made my heart fell. Just the thought of Sauron destroying the white city.. *shiver*

"Even the most tranquil among us has reached the limit of anguish," Lady Galadriel murmured. "I wish I could do more to help him come to terms with this, but I find myself without the words to comfort him."

"As do I," he agreed. "There is no longer comfort to be found in Middle Earth."

When I read this, I can only nod in agreement: it is true. When those silent ones finally break, those who always thought it would never happen are left behind in amazement. But also when I read this, I wonder about the subtleness you wove into this piece of writing. Being half-elves, their connection to Middle Earth is different than an elf would experience. 'Normal'elves have grown weary and long for Aman, but the Edain part in Elladan, imho, makes him want to fight the cause Aragorn has been fighting for all his life. The brotherly comment of Elrohir makes me cry. I will give him time after he calms down,"

This line just simply sums it up what I felt as a reader before that: "I never made the choice to forsake my bonds with Estel," Elladan replied. "If Arwen were still alive, Adar would go to Minas Tirith now."

Great writing Alassante! Good piece of foreshadowing!

Oh! Legolas interfering with Laureleanna was a great moment and very insightful by him. The talk later on between him and Elrohir made me smile. I love the way how you slowly build up to the moment where Elrohir does admit loving Laurëanna and claiming her.

Ah and Elladan, feeling confused about how Laurëanna knew Elrohir. But the dream that was granted to him made me shiver. When will he realise that this is exactly why Laurëanna was send back to the past? I wonder the impact it will have on them once he realises what she gave up for the sake of Middle Earth.

A great chapter Alassante, I know you struggled with the length, but honestly it reads so smoothly that you never needed to worry about that. Another thing I want to tell you is that I love 're-reading' Return of the King through your story and the way you write it. A great story and a great author, please update soon! Thumb smiley face

Thu Mar 09, 2006 10:41 pm

Thank you so much for reminding me to come here to read this fabulous story. The terror and possibilities of tragic mistakes make my heart stop. I look forward to more after your evil cliffie. Wink smiley face

Thu Jul 27, 2006 10:19 pm

I am still very intrigued with this story. You are telling both versions alongside each other with skill and believability.

Tue Aug 22, 2006 1:06 am

Firstly, I want to tell you how I'm happy to see this another chapter posted:

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I knew that your muses would return to you Very Happy smiley face

Secondly, I knew that you were unsure about this chapter. And I think this new chapter is awesome.

Laureanna is indeed her father's daughter Wink smiley face

She's so stubborn and strong-willed. Poor Rumil though... He had to listen to Glorfindel's lecture *sigh* And the scene in which she asked him to kiss her was very cute. Rumil is such a sensitive, great friend.

I had tears in my eyes when I read Glorfindel's confession about his death. I simply love your portrayal of him, and I also admire how you presented the love he and Indil shared. They are so adorable. Every time I read the flashbacks in which you describe their life together I feel happy for them, despite the fact that they both had to make so difficult decision and accept Laureanna's return to Middle Earth.

I also like the way you captured Laureanna's fear. I would've never wanted to go to such a creepy, terrifying place Shocked smiley face

It was so good to see that she had the help of those who were around her, especially Gimli Smile smiley face

I'm looking forward to the updates.

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Tue Aug 22, 2006 3:07 am

I was so happy to see the update notice in my inbox this evening. Rumil is so good to Laureanna, even when he has to bring her warnings in her dreams. It's good she has a fair share of Glorfindel's courage and heart to help her continue on her very dangerous and lonely path. Thank you for this chapter and glad you and your muse are communicating again.

Wed Aug 23, 2006 3:00 pm

What a wonderful chapter! I am so glad that you have conquered the writer's block. The brief tenderness with Elrohir was wonderful. So much was implied with that tender touch of the fingers and the slight upturn of the corners of her mouth.

The kiss scene with Rumil was sweet, but he is sweet, too! And poor guy having Glorfindel fuss at him like that over the cliff diving episode!

I am worried for her that she is losing her memory of the things that have changed. I am SOOOOO looking forward to the next chapter!

Keep up the most excellent work! Very Happy smiley face

Thu Aug 24, 2006 9:10 am

I knew you'd be back! And I'm glad, too, because now I can stay caught up with this story instead of pacing myself, and I can nag you for new chapters every chance I get. Wink smiley face

Seriously, keep it up - the further I get into this one, the better it gets, and I say that having been pretty damn impressed with it from the beginning. I love the way you alternate between places and time periods - the different parts always fit together just right, and it's a wonderful way of using the past to shed light on the present (or vice versa, or... well, there's time travel; I don't know how to phrase it Razz smiley face

). You really manage to tug at all kinds of different emotions with these characters (which you know is a big deal, coming from me), and it makes everything more heartbreakingly real. The sexy parts are superb, as always - and I'm developing a great liking for your portrayal of Elladan (which my VV Elrohir muse finds hilariously funny). And the plot... wow. Can I borrow the part of your brain that comes up with these complex storylines? Because I think mine's broken.

Great job! Very Happy smiley face

Sun Aug 27, 2006 3:06 pm

Great Chapter! It was worth the wait. Glad to see you're updating again. Give that writer's block a good kick in the ass for me!!

This is such a great story. I love the way you combine past, present, and future and make it all come together. Very Happy smiley face

Sat Sep 02, 2006 1:27 pm

A wonderful chapters about the concequences of death and living a life. Laureanna's task is fulfilled and the future is secure... but that comes at a great cost, maybe the disappearance of herself to fate? Hmmm intriguing. Now keep your fingers moving over the keyboard and update soon!

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