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Viv
Joined: 25 Apr 2003
Reviews: 673
Location: Texas
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Sat Nov 20, 2004 1:07 pm
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| This is the comment I left for this story at the MEFAwards: This is not the first time I've read this story, of course, but every time I re-read it, I'm struck overwhelmingly by the professionalism and fluidity of the writing. Truly, this story could be printed and sold. Setting, movement, plot, and characterisation are all right on. I think the thing that sets this story apart from so much LoTRfic, however, is the sleek dialogue. JMac has mastered that show-not-tell writing proverb and woven a compelling tale that never gets bogged down in overdescription or verbose language. So, on a stylistic basis alone, the story shines. But then there's Elrohir. Wow, just wow. I know some readers might be creeped by that piece of the plot, but I found it incredibly touching and a true what-if exploration of what it is to be an elf. Never in this story did I make the mistake of believing that elves were simply very pretty humans. JMac has set them apart, made them magical ... and made them tragic. I think Tolkien would like that. |
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batsojopo
Joined: 04 Apr 2004
Reviews: 6
Location: Texas
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Tue Jan 18, 2005 10:35 pm
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I just stumbled across this story, and I'm glad I did! I couldn't stop until I read the last words of the prologue. It was joyful, but poingnant at the same time, and knowin that Elrond has now lost another child brought tears to my eyes.
What a poingnant and beautifully written story. |
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Vanilmwe
Joined: 13 Jun 2005
Reviews: 12
Location: Belgium
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Thu Feb 02, 2006 3:55 pm
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I just can't stop finding the beautiest of stories when I am in my exams (happened last year also)
so now, I still have to learn some things... But I can assure you: It was worth it!
This is a very touching story. Full of emotions (laughter, fear, braveness, sadness, love...)
I just couldn't stop reading the moment I began this story, and in one struck I read it all!
An grand applause for you!
You made me cry...
I utterly loved it, from the beginning to the end. The way you've written it is with such... yes, proffesionalism as the one above also mentioned.
The whole text, dialogues are perfectly intwinted with each other... A perfect story... |
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Justreads
Joined: 20 Jul 2006
Reviews: 20
Location: Where ever I am
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Thu Oct 26, 2006 8:18 pm
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I stumbled upon your story and read it in one sitting so to speak, started at work and rushed home to continue it.
As stated before in another review I am sniffling and drained by the range of emotions that I have experienced while enjoying your story.
I was totally in shock with Elrohir's entrance and extremely happy with the entrance of child Colin. I am also glad the Elrohir was able to find his way to Kate and Colin and that with their influence he can completely heal.
It was wonderful to spend the day in this world. Thank you for sharing it with us.
Justreads. |
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felis1215
Joined: 14 Oct 2004
Reviews: 119
Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana
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Wed Jan 09, 2008 5:00 pm
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| Absolutely beautiful. |
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