Reviews for "Gifts of Life"

Wed Aug 20, 2003 2:21 pm

Very enjoyable - a lovely idea well executed. Very sensitive characterization and expansion - to see Gimli and Merry in a time peace and imagine how their cultures would manifest in gift-giving; excellent! A thoughtful and charming story (only a little awkwardly wordy at the start).

Thu May 20, 2004 3:57 pm

I should have reviewed this interesting, quiet story long ago, so I'll make up for my lapse now! I loved the glimpse at dwarf culture, and the use of two characters who don't interact very often in fanfiction. Oddly enough, I was just thinking a day or two ago that I'd like to track down that story with Gimli and the carving, but I couldn't remember the title or author. Luckily, it showed up as story of the day today!

--Rose

Thu May 27, 2004 4:10 pm

Very touching. I can see the two of them conversing in just that way. And over beer. Great read.

Thu May 27, 2004 8:35 pm

I know I've read this before, but I don't think I've reviewed it. I don't see that it's unnecessarily wordy, in fact you manage to convey a huge amount in such a short piece - friendship, culture, genealogy and hope and regret for varying futures. Very moving, too, and an interesting insight into 2 underused characters. Thanks for this.

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