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| Cadenza by Rose Sared | 5 Review(s) |
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| TithenFeredir | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 11/17/2005 |
| Now, this chapter was a delight to read for several reasons. First of all, that villianous fool Frecern reappears, showing himself for the rat he is as the author of the attack on Gliver's caravan. Apparently he wiggled out of any serious consequences from his behavior in Adagio, but he's really stepped over the line this time and, if I have calculated correctly, has put himself in the way of at least four powerful and dangerous individuals who will earnestly crave his blood when they find out what he's done. I so want to see him thrashed. Second, we get another lovely scene with Aragorn and Arwen. I enjoy seeing her portrayed as capable and wise, ever Aragorn's supporter and seducer. As wise and commanding as he is, he is still at a bit of a disadvantage with Arwen. They come off as a couple who face their trials with love. Very nice. Third, my favorite descriptive passage for this chapter. It just puts you out there in the wild: "...a hawk ghosted up the hill on an updraft, its head turning on the stable platform of its gliding body to scan the grass for prey, its yellow eye cold and intent." Finally, the amusing bit with Denulf and Ealhhild discussing a close encounter with the stuff of legend: “'What did he look like?' (Denulf) asked helplessly. Ealhhild...glanced at her homely husband again and decided to edit a little..." A common solution to a common problem, that. I chuckled over the description of the kids and their behaviior. I could just imagine a suddenly dreamy Aethel spending unusual ammounts of time in that henhouse, and it being papered with elf-posters if such things were available. Earnulf will no doubt continue to confuse the pony with his attempts to ride without tack or by talking to it, and he may start speaking to his mother and sister in strangely gallant terms. Denulf will no doubt occasionaly catch his wife with an enigmatic smile on her face. Elvish fallout. ~TF Author Reply: Thanks TF - Well, they are weird, elves really. All that beauty and gallantry and distance - mind you I wouldn't mind if one fell out of the air into my backyard (I wish). Believe me I miss Frecern as a baddy - he was just such fun to write, and I am glad you enjoy my A/A interactions. Lovely to hear from you, I look forward to your reviews and enjoy them so much. Silly grin Rose | |
| lwarren | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 5/7/2004 |
| *somewhat shame-faced grin* I can relate to the kids and the mom - I frequently "edit" my reactions to the elf with my husband :-), and IF I were the girl, chickens would be the last thing on my mind (*silly grin*). Great chapter - Legolas is apparently on the hunt for information, but isn't he polite? Am enjoying this story shamelessly...thanks! linda Author Reply: Editing is the secret of a happy marriage I reckon Ha. Glad you are enjoying the story. Rose | |
| Jay of Lasgalen | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 5/6/2004 |
| You have a wonderful turn of phrase, and some *very* familiar characters! The teenage girl with sour face and sharp tongue? The teenage boy who takes a lot of filling? I have both! I loved the girl who was in such a daze after meeting Legolas she probably shut herself in the hen house and let the hens out. (I can sympathise there). Jay Author Reply: Thank you, sometimes my phrases come round and bite me on the bum but I do love language. (My kids read over my shoulder and prune adjectives for me - what a problem!) And speaking of kids, write what you know, you know! Glad you are enjoying. Rose | |
| daw the minstrel | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 5/6/2004 |
| I liked each section of this chapter. The Dunlendings are understandable if brutal in their desire for power and wealth, Aragorn is properly overprotective, Legolas is dashing with the axe, and the villagers are homey. We get nice character development. Author Reply: Thank you daw, I keep following these C's and OC's and suddenly find myself with more plot than I ever guessed. Glad you are enjoying Rose | |
| mer | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 5/6/2004 |
| What a rich and wonderful story! Your writing is very captivating and this story looks to be very intersting. I'm not very good at giving long reviews. I just want to let you know I am appreciating your story and your updates in frequent intervals. Author Reply: Blush! I am glad you are enjoying the ride, it certainly occupies most of my time and attention at the moment as my family (and sometimes my work) will attest to! Any review is a good review, it is just nice to know that I am not the only one enjoying myself Rose | |