Reviews for "Cold Comfort"

Fri Oct 07, 2005 3:01 pm

This was one breathtaking short story. I remember straight away, who your Emmelin was, I actually find this so touching to see and read about her again. I love the way you weave angst with romance. The way you show us the kitchen, with bread in the ovens, dough in the bowls... I almost could taste the flavour of dough. This is something I always find back in your stories; the way you write makes it feel you are actually there.

I never thought of this:
Tears welled in Elrond’s eyes but he held them back, and paused to look out over the snowy terraces for a moment until he recovered his composure. To think that he would never hear her laughter again, or see that sparkle in her eyes – the Dark Lord could inflict no harsher punishment. Never to feel her touch, that could propel him into the grasp of ecstasy in but a moment – he closed his eyes and covered his face with his hand, stubbornly refusing to weep.

What an insight in Elrond Space.

This piece made me chuckle, gave me the good vibes of their union, but almost made me cry when Elrond mentioned Celebrian at the end and the manner on how Emmelin reacted on it.. she's so noble, I mean she could have slapped him, but instead she hung on to her dignity, but just the mention that she wept and Elrond could hear it... Very moving. A great piece of work and very very enjoyable!

Sat Oct 08, 2005 8:10 am

OH, lovely! Very very beautifully done, and I think anyone would be a fool to begrudge departure, length or anything else! How wonderfully sad, and achingly real.
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Sat Oct 08, 2005 11:19 am

There is a great plot in this, SW.

We've seen Elrond oh so gentle and self-contained in LoTR that the fact that his wife 'abandoned' him to go to the West almost does not show.

I loved how you portrayed his struggle to hold onto life, to keep a brave face and be useful to others. the OFC was a joy too: I agree with Rhapsody, Emmelin was very noble.

I think, all in all, these two understand each other, where they stand and where they came from. Emmelin's down-to-earth attitude is a good counterpoint to Elrond's idealistic standards; he's an elf-lord, but the lady has the upper hand here, because he was so unbalanced yet. Emmelin had many long years to come to grips with her widowed status and has much to teach to Elrond about keeping the head above the water.

A powerful, poignant piece, and a joy to read. Thank you for sharing.

Sun Oct 09, 2005 11:05 am

This was a great, very poignant and enjoyable story, IMO worth paying for. Beautifully written and a very vivid portrayal of two lone characters who desperately needed help, yet they couldn't help each other.

Thank you for sharing.

Wed Nov 30, 2005 1:13 am

So very real, SW. I loved this. I very nearly cried toward the end, after he whispered Celebrian's name. I could feel Emmelin's pain...

Well worth reading, SW. I'm glad I read this... Thank you for writing it!

Sun Jan 01, 2006 7:01 pm

One of the best Elrond stories I've read! Beautifully written with a lot of care for those details that make the story feel so real that you can feel the solitude, the comfort and the pain... Thank you for a wonderful insight into Elrond's (and Emmelin's) world.

Wed Oct 21, 2009 11:54 am

I loved the way that you used contrast to bring this story to life. First there is the contrast between the outside cold and the warmth of the kitchens. As things evolve between Elrond and Emmelin, they both speak / yearn for the warm touch of another, and yet their encounter leaves them cold inside... as the title indicates, it turns out to be a cold comfort. I also enjoyed very much the dialogue between both of them, the teasing, and the deeper meanings their words take as they face the absence of their mates. Very touching and poignant.

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