Reviews for "The Letter"

Sat Dec 03, 2005 12:01 am

Please post the whole thing. As co-challenge dudette, I get to make exceptions like this. Wink smiley face

Really, I loved the brevity of the note: every word seemed to cause him pain, which is understandable. Why didn't he think to accompany her? And yet he says nothing of what this is doing to him, or to their children. Sweet, slicing angst. I love it!

Mon Dec 05, 2005 4:32 pm

Oh Rous, the expanded version is beautiful. With the first version (although I just read others could read it was Elrond), I didn't had an idea who the write was, but actually, for me it didn't matter. When I read the second paragraph I realised the writer was sending a letter to Galadriel and Celeborn regarding Celebrian... and this tiny shiver crawled up my back... What a wonderful piece of writing Rous, thank you for sharing the extended edition Wink smiley face

As for time setting, LOTR would have worked better... Celebrian's fate is in the appendices of LOTR and is not covered in the Silmarillion. But oh well, I don't mind. Such a great ficlet!

Mon Dec 05, 2005 9:19 pm

This is one of those pieces that kind of defy any category listed. I know the Silmarillion was not right, but as it happened before FOTR, I did not feel that was right, either. Maybe we need a list like some of the other sites: FA, SA, TA, FA...and so on. This is the second one I have had to figure out exactly where to put it. But, the important thing is, you read it. Thank you all. This just really tore at me and demanded writing.

Mon Dec 05, 2005 10:44 pm

Usually I respond best to an economy of words (the shorter and sharper, the better), but I can't say that here. I like both versions, and possibly the longer one more (shock!). Thanks for posting it. Smile smiley face

Tue Dec 06, 2005 8:04 am

I'm glad to see this expanded, I especially like the opening line. You added a lot of thought and emotion. I think sometimes a drabble just isn't enough.

Tue Dec 06, 2005 6:05 pm

A nice piece - that particular subject is difficult to handle without being overly despairing or angsty but I think you pulled it off. Only one point about your summary - it's 'Valinor' rather than 'Valinar'. But generally an interesting drabble. Thanks for sharing.
SW

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