Reviews for "Red Dawn, Golden Flower"

Mon Mar 29, 2004 5:09 pm

slydog said
> Hi
> I hope u dont think that i think that ur story was any less touching because of the different role. It was great and i fust wanted to point that out to non fanatics who dont think tolkien gives fighting roles to his women.

Good point! Despite some articles I've seen on the subject, I have no idea where this myth of Tolkien writing wimpy girls comes from. Those folks obviously haven't looked closely at Eowyn... or Galadriel for that matter (Nerwen indeed).

Do you think I ought to rewrite and include BLT details? Have you spotted any other canon problems that I ought to know about (other than the oops of Earendil being smaller than the average elf toddler)? Feel free to PM me with suggestions. And thanks again... I really do appreciate all the time you've taken to read and review and comment. Smile smiley face

Thu Apr 01, 2004 11:56 pm

hey....again!
I fully agree. Im actually kindof surprised that u suggested that! your story is best the way u want it to be and u shouldnt change it....but it still would be nice to see some of those BLT details dramatised i.e. idril seeing her father die atop his tower or the last tower of gondolin fall. I think if u want to add more u would have to tweak ur story a bit. but y ruin a good thing? Ur a great writer and obviously knowledgable in tolkien so ... y not write another account altogether? I hope to read more of ur canon stories soon. sorry im writing late but i just got home from spring regatta. secret identity really. drunk by night, tolkien reviewer by later that night!

Fri Jun 25, 2004 2:51 am

Glorfindel is one of my favorite characters and I wish there were even more stories out there about him! This is a great story, made greater by the fact that you clearly know what you're writing about! I specifically liked Idril thinking about Tuor and Earendil needing rest and nouresment. It was so true, and something that had never even occured to me while readind The Sil. This story is truly touching and brought tears to my eyes. Again, great story.

Tue Dec 14, 2004 3:28 pm

Another fic I read and never commented on. I love stories that make me cry and you really brought the characters into the room with me. Little Earendil's confusion and fear were made evident by just a few well chosen words and the mommy in me wanted to pick him up and give him a hug. Glorfindel, wow, what an elf. You got him dead to rights, IMHO, I love the way you portray him. I read this again just now, and i really love it.

Fri Jan 28, 2005 3:59 pm

You made me cry. *wipes tears*

Talasi

Wed Feb 16, 2005 3:41 pm

Okay this is the second time you have done this to me this week. I expect you to mail me some virtual Kleenex. This story is so sad. I mean I knew the basics of Glofindel and the Balrog. But I felt like I was seeing it through her eyes. and it was horrifying. You have a knack for putting peope "in" the story. It was so beautiful and Glorfindel was so amazing. Now I know why he gets such good press! Beautiful, poignant, amazing story, Viv!

Mon Mar 14, 2005 12:19 pm

Beautiful story. Crying or Very sad smiley face

Very touching and very 'real' - with little words you manage to show the fall of Gondolin and the emotions of people that struggled through it so well. And Glorfindel is absolutely great.
Made me cry Bawl smiley face

Poor poor Glorfindel.

Fri Sep 02, 2005 4:09 pm

It is very good written. Gave me chills.

Fri Oct 13, 2006 10:58 am

This was superbly written and so tragic and poignant as well. I'm very glad to have found it.

Sun Sep 21, 2008 5:19 am

How is it possible that I have this story on the list of my recommended fics, but I didn't review it...? That's a shame, really. So, to fix it, I'd like to say that this is a truly great, powerful story, poignant, tragic, and vividly written. I love it to bits, and I cried forever over Glorfindel's death. Brilliant story, Viv. Thank you so much for writing it!

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