Reviews for "When Trees Are Bare"

Fri Jul 21, 2006 4:35 pm

This is truly a work of art. I love Thranduil in this story (I always love your Thranduil) but this one has an especial emotional impact. The advantage of our foreknowledge of Legolas' strange fate makes it all the more poignant and touching.

Fri Jul 21, 2006 6:46 pm

Beautifully done. I would love to see some kind of continuation or expounding upon of this, i.e, Thranduil's courting of Lalaithiel, their life together before Legolas is borne, how not having any children effected their relationship. I wonder if Thranduil told Lalaithiel what Mithrandir said about the gift of this child, or if he kept that bit of information to himself... I like that you have Mithrandir involved from the beginning, what with Legolas being a gift from him to Thranduil and that Mithrandir knew what who and what Legolas would become. I think a story involving his relationship with Legolas during Legolas' childhood would be interesting as well. Would Legolas have any idea what Mithrandir knows about his future? How would Thranduil feel about any kind of relationship between them given his speech to the Valar in this story? The plot bunnies are running rampant Bunny smiley face

Anyway, thank for sharing this. It was lovely. And I second Ingnoble Bard's opinion of your Thranduil.

Cheers,
Rox Very Happy smiley face

Sat Jul 22, 2006 8:01 am

Lovely. This is a truly lovely piece. The storytelling flows so nicely, the past events and the present weaving together beautifully to create a tapestry. You have written something that is worth reading. I can tell you really know this world, and you have a clear picture of these characters and who they are.

Really, really lovely.

Thu Jul 27, 2006 9:49 am

Wow. I teared up at multiple points, being quite a softie for men with children. I too thoroughly enjoy your Thranduil, who is a character I know little of. I will probably always carry this image of him- cuddling his baby son and defying the gods to take him away- in the back of my mind when I read other Thranduil-centered stories. The flashback was very nicely done, completely seamless, and the "minor" characters were distinctive personalities as well. What a wonderful reading experience! Thank you so very much.

Tue May 29, 2007 8:41 pm

I simply loved it like all your writings .

Sat Jul 21, 2007 3:21 am

This story left me absolutely speechless. Such a beautiful story wrapped into this single-chapter. Amazingly worded!

Tue Feb 24, 2009 11:21 am

This story is the sweetest I have read so far. You are so talented at catching the feelings of the moment. Great job.

HUGs

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