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| Dabbles in Drabbles by LKK | 78 Review(s) |
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| Avon | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 5/20/2004 |
| That is just such a neat idea. I don't think I had ever picked up on that moment - and now it will haunt me forever ;-) Just a thought - I felt that "where I did. " needed - especially on the repeat - stronger punctuation. I just wanted that emphasis on the point - but it's just a thought so feel free to ignore me ;-) Avon Author Reply: I didn't notice the moment until I fell in love with the twins and went back to read all the places they should have been mentioned. When Tolkien only mentioned Legolas and emphasized his elven nature, I wondered if the professor was saying something about the twins mortality in abstentia. I've been haunted by the thought ever since. So I know how you feel. :) I've thought a lot about your comments on the repeat. I've decided you're right. It needs something. Unfortunately, I haven't been able to come up with whatever that something is. Maybe it'll come to me someday. Thanks for your valuable advice even if I can't implement it yet. LOL | |
| Karri | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 5/19/2004 |
| oh, very nice! I've never really thought about the difference in how Legolas and the twins dealt with the Paths. Author Reply: Glad you liked it, Karri. Ever since I noticed how Legolas was singled out in that sentence, I've wondered if Tolkien was saying something about the twins or if it was merely an oversight on his part. That wondering eventually led to the drabble. Thanks for the review. :) | |
| shirebound | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 5/19/2004 |
| That's *very* effective -- equating the Paths of the Dead to one of Elladan's possible fates. Author Reply: Thank you, Shirebound. I'm glad you liked the comparison. :) | |
| daw the minstrel | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 5/19/2004 |
| Oh wow. The last sentence just took me aback. "The path to the dead." Yeah. That's where he'd be walking if he makes that choice. And he sees the contrast between himself and Legolas. I really like this one. Author Reply: Thanks, daw. I hoped that sentence would have impact. I'm glad you liked the drabble. | |
| daw the minstrel | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 5/19/2004 |
| The night before the arrival in Imladris. I'd never thought of this moment before. Poor Legolas. Author Reply: I picture Legolas traveling from Mirkwood to Rivendell, constantly hoping that he might come across Gollum's tracks in order to recapture him. That must have been a hard journey for Legolas to make. | |
| daw the minstrel | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 5/19/2004 |
| A stone tree. That's a great image for Gimli to have of Legolas. Author Reply: I'm glad you liked the image of the stone tree. I couldn't picture Gimli going completely "native" and picturing Legolas as a living tree. But a tree carved out of precious stone? I could see Gimli picturing Legolas like that. Thanks for the review, daw. :) | |
| Jay of Lasgalen | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 5/19/2004 |
| Another wonderful drabble, very chilling, somehow. It's a joy to read such good work - I know how tricky drabbles can be! Jay Author Reply: Coming from a fellow drabbler, your comments are very valuable to me. Thank you for taking the time to write. I'm glad you found One Sound so chilling. I was hoping for an emotional effect on my readers. | |
| Jay of Lasgalen | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 5/19/2004 |
| Very nice. It's interesting to think that may have been the moment when Elladan considered the possibility of mortality, if he had always considered himself elven. What of Elrohir's thoughts? Jay Author Reply: I asked Elrohir what his thoughts on being afraid at the Paths of the Dead. He rather huffily told me that he thought he deserved his own drabble! I just might have to oblige him if I ever want him to talk to me again. :) Thanks for the review, Jay. | |