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| Cadenza by Rose Sared | 97 Review(s) |
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| TithenFeredir | Reviewed Chapter: 10 on 11/20/2005 |
| The parting of Legolas and Gimli was so sad. And poor Thranduil had no chance against Arwen alone; it was all over when Minuial joined in. Truthfully, I don't pity him a bit. It was hilarious and quite satisfying to see him manipulated so skillfully! ;-) ~TF Author Reply: Ah multitasking women - love 'em. Know when to be all submissive and know when to lean and get your own way. Hah! Rose | |
| TithenFeredir | Reviewed Chapter: 9 on 11/20/2005 |
| I liked the gossiping tree and Legolas' song taken up by the other elves nearby. The bit about elves being like mice, if you see one you've got twenty---if only. Poor Legolas it seems is surrounded by people who don't do well at expressing love: an imperious father, a near-violent lover, a gruff dwarf-friend. At least Ascallon is nice to him... poor guy. But I think Thranduil cares-- he's just unable to reach across the gulf of their differences, or to see that he needs to. ~TF Author Reply: I am glad you understood this - T and L love each other, they are just distant in personality and attitude, like many sons and fathers. The trick with the elves and mice is that first you have to see an elf - bother it! Rose | |
| TithenFeredir | Reviewed Chapter: 8 on 11/20/2005 |
| The scene in Rivendel was so nice. I agree that Arwen has a quiet but potent form of power. The quote of Elrond about moths being the only ones in Imladris who obeyed him without question was priceless. It is an interesting turnabout that Minuial thinks Legolas is fierce. Obviously she respects him as a warrior, but finds him a challenge as a feast-day friend. Did she let it slip that she cares for him? The description of the approaching elf-company was lovely with the belled harness, their song and their combined glow showing through the trees. It must have been an enchanted moment for Earnulf. The scene in Aragorn's sick room had me chuckling in places, like where Aragorn threatens a relapse and Arwen, completely unsympathetic, flicks the tip of his nose. I really like the way you write them together. Now I'm off to the next chapter hoping to see what she has planned for Legolas. It has been so long since my original reading that much of the story seems new again. ~TF Author Reply: I just love the fact that I read so much and have such a poor memory that I can read and re-read my favorite stories again and again and have them come up all new again. I am glad you enjoyed the pretty pictures - more plot soon. Rose | |
| TithenFeredir | Reviewed Chapter: 7 on 11/20/2005 |
| I loved reading the rope-running trick again. But poor Legolas is being put through the wringer once more, this time for Gimli. I'm a bit worried about him. ~TF Author Reply: And so you should be, all these injuries have consequences, hence his not so fun chat with the healer in chapter one of Evensong. He has friends in high places, fortunately. I do appreciate your continuing interest in this tale even though it is not new to you. Rose | |
| TithenFeredir | Reviewed Chapter: 6 on 11/20/2005 |
| Duh, I had not picked up on the fact that the danger was so immediate. It was strange to see Aragorn as fairly helpless, but the assassins planned their strike well and a king by the very nature of his job exposes himself more than a fighting man would. Still it gave me a sick feeling to get his POV of being taken down. I liked the way Legolas went straight to Aragorn and then took charge of things like the lord that he is. The rebels have done some serious damage, but in vain, and payback is going to be heck. ~TF Author Reply: Or even worse than heck! Lordly Leggy gets me going too, I admit rather shamefacedly, to enjoying building him up, if only so I can knock him down again. Naughty author. Rose | |
| TithenFeredir | Reviewed Chapter: 5 on 11/18/2005 |
| That's a neat plan Frecern and Wulfgarn have, but I think they underestimate the stability of Gondor and Rohan as they overestimate their own ability to fill the void they mean to create. Still, it is quite credible for such a plot to brew among those unhappy hill people. Good for the kids, being smart enough to bring their warning, and good for Legolas, just being a gentleman. It just goes to show that it never hurts to be polite to everyone you meet. I'm really enjoying this tale. ~TF Author Reply: Well he really is the flower of chivalry - our fav. elf. To be humble and considerate seems to come to him as easily as being brave and heroic. sigh. Mean baddies, aye? But you never can please all the people all the time and some rebellion seems inevitable, no matter how ill founded or ill fated. Glad you continue to be entertained. Rose | |
| 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 | |
| TithenFeredir | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 11/16/2005 |
| There were the most interesting, subtle contrasts in this chapter. There is the subdued ,ailing, mildly stoned-out Legolas who seems almost serene, and yet admits to being a bad patient who wants to lash out at his healers. He seems to be covering some real distress under that meek exterior. Then Gimli is as gruff as ever but covertly quite tender about his friend. I really liked the way Theresa had him hesitating at the task of cutting the elf's hair. I love it that in Gimli's mind Legolas is a creature who should never suffer harm. That scene at the end where Aragorn and Arwen discuss her affliction was very sad, I think. Given the scene before it in which Legolas and Gimli talk about their races waning before the rise of Men this chapter ends with a strong feeling that the end approaches. ~TF Author Reply: Thanks TF - Ah, elf angst - and I did warn you I was going to do dreadful things to his hair, as a plot device BTW it works wonderfully as a time marker. Doom doom doom, the end of our heros time in m-e hangs over my writing like a knell, perhaps I had better get it written and out of my system, huh? Rose | |
| TithenFeredir | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 11/15/2005 |
| Wow. Either you have a medical background or you did your homework well. Tolman's triage was good. I like it that he accurately predicted that Gliver would faint. That hobbit is quite a handy fellow to have around. I loved Ascallon's behavior. Surely you have experience with horses, and I say that not because of the extraordinary things she did, like lowering herself to bear her wounded master, but because of the little nuances: the way she came tearing up at Tolman, snuffling Gliver and nudging Legolas with her muzzle. Those mannerisms are so authentic. She almost speaks with them. But...darn it, you blew up the elf. Worse yet, you mussed his hair. I must read on in the hope that it will all be repaired. ~TF Author Reply: Well I am an Occupational Therapist by trade, more used to fixing up the results of disaster than treating it acutely, but familiar enough with medical things.(And share an office with District Nurses, who insist on telling me about bodily fluids, ewwww) And you are right, my daughter owned idiosyncratic horses for years - and no doubt will again once she has finished university - I am glad the horses speak to you because there is no doubt in RL they used to speak to me.(rarely politely I must add.) Hehe - oh the wicked things I do to the elf's hair - read on and be shocked! Thanks for the review Rose | |
| TithenFeredir | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 11/15/2005 |
| Oh, poop. Sorry 'bout the empty post. So, Minuial was right about Arwen and her "grey beast". It seemed almost as if she experienced a fugue state to end up on the mountain like that. It must be very disturbing for her and everyone who cares for her. I wonder if Aragorn's healing ability can help her. I loved the unsentimental way you handled the attack on the dwarves and Gliver's perceptions after the orthanc fire. There is nothing but pain brutal reality to such events. Legolas' body no doubt shielded Gliver from much greater harm in the blast. This was very unexpected and properly shocking. ~TF Author Reply: Yes, well what this tale has is a plot and a baddy, something I am sadly lacking on the new one, bother it. All these tales are working up to the one I am writing now so Arwen's difficulties are really signposts. I hope you are not too shocked by violence as there is quite a bit of it in Cadenza - bloodthirsty old thing me - gotta love that hurt/comfort thing tho'. Hah! Rose | |