Reviews for "The Dark One"

Tue Feb 19, 2008 12:02 pm

Wow! Oh wow! YAY! (eloquent, aren't I Wink smiley face

) Now, after this evidence of my fangirlishness, I can sit back and think about a proper review.

Where to start? Well, Morwen has gotten herself into trouble, hasn't she? Spying around Meduseld isn't a very safe task. But well, she did quite ok until she stumbled upon Boromir and the shadows of her past along with him. What an interesting idea to bring the Captain to the stage just now, I can tell you. And you've done him justice, I think. He's straightforward, mouthy, arrogant and demanding but also charming in that irresistible way that makes it impossible to avert one's eyes from him. And I loved his friendly banter with Theodred and then Eowyn. By the way, Eowyn is my next favorite in this story. Poor lass; not only women's problems suck, but she's just constantly followed by Grima's greedy eyes.

The plot thickens. I love just how the story changes in atmosphere, from horrors and danger when you tell us about the brutality of the life in the Riddermark at the dark time, the lighter tone of Morwen's chatter with the servants and her intimate moment with Gamling, up to the final when she danced. And how she handled the situation was just awwww, risky but effective.

This is a really amazing, fabulous, awesome and captivating piece, Neu. I sweep and deep bow and my hat's off to you, young lady. I would say stop having doubts, but I think you've already seen that this chapter flows wonderfully and is a great continuation of the saga. So, what's next? I'm looking forward to reading the next installment Very Happy smiley face

Splendidly done, my dear. Thanks and tons of ((((hugs)))

Tue Feb 19, 2008 2:30 pm

The piglet is stark and horrible. Somehow, even Morwen's rough past is little compared to what those refugees in the barn have endured. And that's saying something, because Morwen has endured a lot. Now I'm going to have to go back and read the other series installments. Smile smiley face

Fri Mar 28, 2008 3:36 pm

Wonderful! I love your sagas, they are so well written... I really want to own your story in a beautiful hardcover in my bookshelf!

Mon May 19, 2008 4:01 pm

My goodness. What shall I say? What a tale... grim beauty and horrendous pain (those poor people in the barn, that tormented, young woman with the piglet), Théodred (whom I love here), Boromir (whom I'd like to kick where it really hurts) and Morwen, dancing... DANCING. The way you've written that from Gamling's POV is sheer beauty, passionate and vivid, and I can see her move, and see the flames, and smell the smoke, and sense the danger. But do you know what was worst? Théoden, caressing her hands, barely understanding what was going on around him, a shadow of lost greatness. Heaven help us, Gandalf can't come soon enough. You made me cry with pity, and with shame for him, and with sheer, furious rage against the worm.

This is so fantastic. WOW. (Oh - and what I read of the recent tales, your rating is a strong "R" at most. The way you write is poetic eros, not the kind of blatant smut that calls for NC-17. If anyone should complain at the MEFA's, he/ she is a blind idiot).

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