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| Fruit of Life by Lady_Roisin | 4 Review(s) |
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| Silivren Tinu | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 7/3/2009 |
| I loved the gentle way Isildur treats Tindalómë at the beginning of this chapter, and his obvious concern for her and also how realistically you described Tindalómë's shock after losing her family in such a cruel way. The library was a wonderful gift and I think just what Tindalómë needed right then. You already make me love Isildur's family and also Gil-galad, though I have only just met some of the former and have yet to meet the latter! ;-) That book with the Two Trees on the cover must have been so beautiful, I wish I could see it. Isildur's decision to ride to Armenelos really made me nervous, to say the least. *g* I've looked all the places up in The Atlas of Tolkien's Middle-earth and have to say I'm really looking forward to see your description of Armenelos and Nimloth - you make all the places, characters and things come alive for me. I loved Isildur's thoughts about Laurelin and Telperion, the images you conjure up are so beautiful! I liked how Isildur watched Tindalómë in her sleep before he left, and his thoughts while he was doing so. I hope she won't kill him for leaving like that before he gets a chance to wed her. ;-) I enjoyed this chapter just as much as the first one. :) Author Reply: I tend to believe in my version of these tories that Isildur was deeply in love with his wife and that she was an immensely strong woman that he saw as his equal. I think isildur and his unamed wife is one of the tragic stories that Tolkien only brushed the surface of. I try to convey them both in a way that is both believable for Tolkien's realm, but mdern reaers can also relate to. I am happy you liked the way i portrayed Tindalome's grief. In my first draft of this, it was a bit dodgy because I was afraid to let go and put some of my own experience in it, but I'm glad it worked out. I am immensely happy I am mking you enjoy isildur and his family. They're human, and you get to see some of that "less than perfect" human side in my other stories, but I think when it really mattered, they banded together and hld onto one another. I wanted to show Tindalome's acceptance into the family through the gift of the library. It's a gift that no doubt would have meant certain death had any of the King's Mn found it. I'm gladd too you enjoyed the images of the Two Trees. I felt that Aandil had to be one moving story teller to sway his grandson to such a bold action. I always thought it was strange that all of a sudden it seemed that isildur decided to go to a forbidden place, an do somehing that would mean certain dath if he was caught. It wasbasically a suicide mission. I always wanted to look into some deeper reason "why" he would do such a thing, and I always figured it had to be something that hit close to home. This is my interpretation of all that. I'm so very very happy you're enjoying this! Thank you immensely for he reviews! "hugs" | |
| Silivren Tinu | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 7/3/2009 |
| Hi there! I've finally decided to give one of your Silmarillion stories a try. I was a bit nervous at first whether I'd be able to follow the story but forgot all about it before I had even finished the first chapter. I found this chapter incredibly gripping, perhaps even more so because I only vaguely remember what was going on in Numenor at that specific time and what it going to happen and when. I loved your characterization of Isildur - I could see familiar traits in him that remind me of Aragorn, but he's still a completely different character (and *very* different from movie!Isildur). I also liked Tindalómë, she and Isildur seem to be perfect for each other. The atmosphere in this chapter indeed very much reminded me of SW Episode III, only with good actors and realistic emotions. ;-) I loved all the details you've put into your descriptions just as much as the overall dark, threatening atmosphere. It's quite obvious how much courage anyone would need to remain true to himself and his values when faced with a reign of terror like that of Ar-Pharazôn (especially when it involves Sauron). The ending of this chapter was shaking - poor Tindalómë! This was a wonderful beginning, Roisin! :) Almut Author Reply: Hi Almut! Apologies for taking a few days to get back to replying to this. Wow, you have no idea how happy it made me to see you reviewing this story! "major hugs" I admire you for stepping out of your comfort zone and giving my story a chance. I find that a huge honor. Thnk you so much! Now that I think of it, some of this does have the feel of Episode II doesn't it? I try to write my Numenorean stories in a way that folks who are both experts and new to the Numenoreans can enjoy it. I'm so very pleased you liked my isildur. he's a character that is, very obviously, near and dear to my heart. I tend to think that Ar-Pharzon didn't keep to short a leash on his men, and if they burned homes of the faithful, so be it. According to Akallabeth, members of the faithful were sacrificed both in sauron's temple in Numenor, as well as the Numenorean settlements in Middle earth. There really was nowhere for the faithful to hide. I wanted to try to convey with this story how frightening it might have been for the Faithful, the prospect of death at any moent, losing family, friends, everything. There was nowhere to hide for them. Again, thank you very very much for taking the time to read this, and for giving my story a shot. :-) | |
| Celeritas | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 6/17/2009 |
| Okay, this definitely needs more reviews than it's currently getting. >:( There's so much that's good in this--I've already mentioned the marriage laws which are so wickedly underhanded. Isildur's dreams as well are good: is the peaceful one of Nimloth itself or its descendant? And then the horrible action-packed bits! How, I have to wonder, are they going to manage to stay hidden after all of this? More, please!! Author Reply: Hi Celeritas! I'm so sorry I didn't get to this until now. I was away due to health issues. I was very very pleased to come back and find your review though! And I'm for sure honored you think it needs more reviews. I'm sure that things were made very difficult for the Faithful, considering Pharzon was the grandson of one of the King who openly persecuted the Faithful. I left Isildur's dream open for interpretation. Whether it is of Nimloth or its descendant is unclear because I like leaving dream sequences open like that. I'm so happy you liked the action parts. Action is tough to write well and this story will have lots of it. I plan to post part 2 tonight or tomorrow. Thanks so very very much for your kind review. "hugs". | |
| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 6/15/2009 |
| I am thinking unkind thoughts regarding Pharazon's men and their tactics! I only hope there had been some time for escape for her family! Author Reply: I think some of the King's men took matters into their own hands. It's common during times in great strife like this. But Pharzon is descendant from Gimilzor, who openly persecuted the Faithful and removed them from their home. It would have been good for Tindalome's family to escape, but alas, the muses wouldn't allow it. :-( I very much appreciate the review, and forgive the lateness in my reply. I was away due to RL. Thank you so much for reviewing this though! | |