Reviews for "Fire and Ice"

Wed Jan 10, 2007 1:49 pm

You know, I've been waiting for the next installment of your wonderful saga, and when you told me you'd written a bit and wanted to share it with me, I got all bouncy. I knew this particular chapter was a difficult one to write, but I can honestly say you've done a great job, like I told you in private, both in presenting an opening chapter of another tale in the set and the continuation of what you've got so far.

I like the bits about the weather - they comply and supply the mood of the chapter beautifully. I like Morwen and Folcwyn's, let's say, argument. And I like your portrayal of Hama - you've uncovered enough details for a reader to get curious about his past and present, but you haven't revealed too much Smile smiley face

I'd like to add, I'm really amazed at how you've worked the motive of a child/family into this chapter and presented it from different perspectives.

Should I say I'm already hooked? Smile smiley face

I'm looking forward to the next part. And am always happy to help you Very Happy smiley face

B.

Tue Feb 13, 2007 8:00 pm

Poor Háma! You know, one of the things I love so much about those Morwen/Gamling-tales is the sober realism you manage to blend with fine characterization and incredibly well written sex. This is what makes the women in Walda's tavern so very "true", and not only the incomparable Morwen, but the twins, too, and now Folcwyn who decides to have her baby instead of taking the risk to get rid of it and not survive the abortion.

Wonderful storytelling, as always.

Cúthalion

Fri Feb 23, 2007 5:26 am

What a surprise! I mean I knew you had another chapter ready, but I didn't quite expect it to go up so soon Smile smiley face

Now, what a delightful chapter, and a most needed entertainment for me (but that's an entirely different story *sigh*). Anyway, back to the subject matter.

You've done a great job with blending some lighter moments and all the angst in this part. It's wonderful that you brought Scarlet, Gram and the wee'one to the stage, and the scene in the tavern was fantastic. I especially loved the talk between Gamling and Gram, but the babe and her antics were amusing too, and Walda, of course, always caring, even though he wouldn't ever admit that Wink smiley face

Then, I feel so sorry for Morwen Sad smiley face

And I really caught my breath at Gamling's simple and straightforward query and her answer. Again, I didn't see that coming at all. Now my mind is full of questions, and you, young lady, better hurry with the next installment, pretty please...?

Lovely, beautiful, touching story. Thank you.

Yours,
Binka

Fri Feb 23, 2007 6:15 am

Hi!
First a question: why are the stories marked as movieverse? I think that as yet they might as well be bookverse. At least if your Gamling is not the same person as in the book. I picture him as not the same Gamling as in Helms deep...
I have read your stories for quite a while as I think they are very good. I like that they are now turning a little more serious.
What will now happen to Morwen and Gamling relation? Will they find happiness together? Will they even live through the war?
Theodren's and Hama's fate are to fall against Sarumans army.
With Gamling and Morwen you are free to chose their fate for your self without going AU.

Your interested reader from Sweden.
Rikard

Wed Feb 28, 2007 5:22 am

First, thank you for updating Smile smiley face

Now, Morwen's having a hard time, poor thing Sad smiley face

. First, Hama's order, then the fight, and she still thinks about Gamling. I like the contrast between the fight and the scene with a bee. It shows that hands can be a weapon or shelter, and you've conveyed that nicely.

The following is my favorite part of this chapter:

“Maybe… some folk just aren’t meant to be together all their lives,” Bliss mused before losing sight of the insect she’d just helped free. Morwen’s eyes wandered up the hill toward the great hall where a great platform had been raised early that morning so the herds of people in the square could see the proceedings better. A brief flash of red caught her eye, but she dismissed it as a reflection from armor or a shield. No use wondering if every single thing was him.

“Perhaps they aren’t,” Morwen replied as they turned toward the tavern again. “Perhaps cherishing what time there was is all we can truly do.”

And *gasp* the end... Now I can't wait to read the next part.

Thu Mar 15, 2007 6:54 am

I hate crowded places and I avoid them as much as I can, so I understand one reason of why Morwen felt punished. Then, Hama knew exactly what would make her suffer and also Walda was aware of how would other people react to seeing her around *sigh* She handled this unpleasant situation really well, until she saw Gamling promoted. Poor Morwen Sad smiley face

Now, my favorite parts of this chapter were: first, the scene with those merchants from the south (LOL, that got me giggling), and then Haleth running into the two girls. Very sweet Smile smiley face

Third, the following: "A stunned Gamling rose at the sound of his name and came forward to kneel before Théoden King. To the surprise of most of the crowd, Théoden smiled and reached for the helmet at his knee while a sour-looking Gríma said nothing, the first time the entire afternoon that the King had done something himself."

The king recalled he was actually in charge, Grima got slapped in the face, and the crowd got stunned. And I think not all is really lost regarding Gamling and Morwen, am I right?

Vivid and intriguing chapter Smile smiley face

Looking forward to more.

Thu Mar 15, 2007 6:51 pm

BAh... I love your stories, keep up this GREAT work... I want to hear the end, and I with my great patient can't wait for reading it through. It is worth paying for, oh yes. Great work, fun that you put old-norse and old-english Razz smiley face

I can help you with more of that as I talk probably one of the oldest languages still talked on earth without big changes Razz smiley face

Well. I want to hear more and I want it now! Great, wonderful and all that.

Drífa sig svo!

Fri Apr 06, 2007 5:12 pm

I love this story - it just flows so well. Good writing, and your characters always act like they should. The little touches you include, such as Gamling's armor on the floor, do a great job of conveying atmosphere.

I think I'm rooting for a happy ending - my desire to see characters suffer great amounts of angst is possibly outweighed by my fondness for your Morwen and Gamling.

I love the sweet way you have written the Haleth/Mathilde storyline; I think I had a silly smile on my face while reading about their meeting.

Anna

Sat Apr 07, 2007 5:02 am

There's nothing more valuable than a good friend who's willing to stand up and say what he/she thinks has gone wrong, and to be a kind of eye-opener, if need be. I just love Hama in this chapter. He's the kind of friend that has enough courage to speak up and point Gamling and Morwen into the right direction, but he'll step aside and only observe what happens next, right? Smile smiley face

Oh, and I like this idea of yours that Gamling got promoted because of his ability to read. Very clever.

Now, Haleth and Mathilde Very Happy smiley face

Such a sweet and touching scene!

And I like what Walda said about Folcwyn's child, and Morwen's reply to Haleth's question of what she was doing in the tavern, and... the entire chapter Very Happy smiley face

Looking forward to more! Thank you tons for the update.
Binks

Fri Apr 20, 2007 4:33 pm

Oh my goodness, an argument. Poor Morwen! Poor Gamling! I had just begun to imagine that a happy ending was in sight as well. Of course, I realised that things like war, orcs, wargs and a bewitched king might get in the way, but I thought they would muddle through somehow. When I read it though, all I could think was Nooooo! I feared it was going to go the way of Thomas Hardy novel or something, but then I remembered that I quite like Thomas Hardy novels and secretly enjoy being tortured by authors with sadistic streaks Very Happy smiley face

. Chapter 5 has given me a glimmer of hope, however, and now I may dream again that it will all work out somehow with many breath-taking ups and downs and surprises between now and then. Yes, in case you hadn't figured it out already, I'm totally hooked by your wonderful characters, well-paced plot and flowing story-telling. I wait excitedly for the next update.

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