Reviews for "Oath Renewed"

Mon Oct 25, 2004 12:34 pm

I saw this link on the MEFA awards, not sure how I missed it when it was posted but I am so impressed and enjoyed reading it. I like your style of writing. It is unique in that I feel like I am seein things occur through the authors perspective, it is so vivid and compelling that I seriously felt like I was there watching instead of just reading.

Thanks,
ilistine

Sat Nov 20, 2004 2:37 pm

[So, this is the comment I left for this story in the MEFA voting. Redundant? Yeah. But it's all still true. Smile smiley face

] "How have I never read this story before? I feel like a complete dork, but at least I'm reading it now. Wow, Inglor. This is good stuff! As always, you've captured the spirit, fury, and nobility of those first-age elves, and you've subtly threaded in your Silmarillion knowledge without whacking me over the head with it. Interesting in this piece, though, by the end, the sword has almost become a character on its own. It is invested with such meaning and emotion, and it reflects those feelings: "Gil-Galad grasped the hilt and felt the need for vengeance emanate from the weapon." Creepy, but very cool and very in-keeping with those cranky first-age swords. And of course, as usual, your depiction of Galadriel is utter smoothness. Here you've also added in some wonderful characterizations of Finrod and Elendil, the former both commanding and fated, the latter awed and resolute. If I had a suggestion it would be to make the summary a little more vague... the ending was powerful even knowing the spoiler, but I think it would have struck me a little harder if I hadn't seen it coming."

Wed Feb 16, 2005 9:08 am

I love this story. The history is wonderful. Now, can you do me a big favor?? Can you rewrite the Sil because I get what you are saying so much better than the book? Thanks for saving me the agony of not having a clue what they are talking about in this part of the the Sil, which usually ends with me throwing it in the trash again. Sometimes I get it out. Other times my husband does to save it from certain death. See if you rewrite it, I won't throw it away out of frustration any more! Wink smiley face

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