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| To Save The Whole by French Pony | 37 Review(s) |
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| elliska | Reviewed Chapter: 6 on 12/16/2004 |
| Sorry it took me so outrageously long to review this chap. I am without Internet access and I have squeaked in one hour on a computer so I am making hay while the sun shines. I was so disappointed to see the 'complete' on this. Well done. I loved the apology and passing of the kingship. Very powerful. And I loved poor little Idril's initial reaction. The gift of the new harp was wonderful. And Idril's joy at being a princess was very cute. She did turn out to be a nice little device, didn't she. Great job. I hope you do more First Age fics. There are so few of them and I love those characters. | |
| Rose B. | Reviewed Chapter: 6 on 12/14/2004 |
| What a wonderful blend of Silm and Little House! I honestly kept picturing the Elves in flannel shirts. And I don't know if that's a good thing or a bad thing. ;) But House Fingolfin is such a healthy family, and I think you've captured the dynamic between the two Noldor clans very well. I was actually able to stay fairly detached from the amputation scene, but you did describe the rescue very well--and Thorondor! Wow! Beautiful style, beautiful setting, excellent gap-filling... all in all, a great story, Pony. I think you struck just the right mix of heart-warming, horrifying, awe-inspiring, and foreboding. Thanks for sharing. :) | |
| daw the minstrel | Reviewed Chapter: 6 on 12/13/2004 |
| Stunning as the moment was when Maedhros surrendered the High Kingship to Fingolfin, I think the big procession approaching was what really would have stopped me in my tracks! At first, I thought geez, isn't that just like the sons of Feanor. Big show, no sense, no consideration. But then I had to eat my words when I found out what they had come to do. I'm glad for Fingon's sake. I have to admit I have wondered how the kingship passed among the Noldor. There are some interesting sideways jogs there. Maedhros's words about how now he could fulfill his vow to regain the Silmarils struck me as a bit forboding. | |
| Karri | Reviewed Chapter: 6 on 12/13/2004 |
| A wonderful story! You have done an oustanding job of developing these character into rounded, credible, personable (some moreso than others) people. I enjoyed the tale very much. :-) | |
| Raksha The Demon | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 12/10/2004 |
| Ouchie! I never thought how physically grueling it would be for Fingon to cut off Maedhros' hand. You wrote the scene very well; and it can't have been easy. That Fingon is one gutsy elf! | |
| perelleth | Reviewed Chapter: 5 on 12/8/2004 |
| I had missed the last two chapters, so it has been quite un update for me! I know it sounds funny but for me the whole piece, even the very rescue, has a peaceful air, something of introspective, reflective mood, as if seen from a distance but through potent binoculars, which helps concentrate our sight in those particular details that tell the tale of family affection, friendship, loyalty and duty. These are good people, who had made terrible mistakes but who still are a good and caring people. I think this is the powerful feeling that lies within, both the tragedy and the hope that they might recover. Congratulations, and specially for some things: Idril, who serves as a cute catalyst for conflicted feelings (mainly Turgon's and Fingon's ) The gory description of Maedhros' rescue (still gives me the shivers), I read it very quickly and then I thought "wow, I had never considered he would need to do THAT!!!" Well thought I think!. The HARP QUESTION! brilliant! (more than twenty years had I wondered about that!)and a SANE MAEDHROS!! that's truly a piece of good news! as much as this sensible Fingon. I hope they both continue to heal in this gentle way. They deserve it. | |
| Karri | Reviewed Chapter: 5 on 12/7/2004 |
| Very good! The sibling support was nicely done, and I greatly enjoyed the reunion between Fingon and Maedhros. The mention of Curufin crafting him a new hand was a nice touch -- the skill of the Feanorians was such that he just might have managed moving finger. :-) | |
| elliska | Reviewed Chapter: 5 on 12/7/2004 |
| I really liked the conversation between Fingon and Maedhros. That was really good character interaction--there is so much history between those two, not the least of which was Maedhros' rescue. You covered that most immediate topic well but you captured the past--the abandonment on the ice--well too. Good dialague there. Good portrayal of the emotions. I also liked little Idril. Good way to get Fingon's most personal thoughts on what he'd done--the most basic level that you could really only communicate with a child because interactions with adults are too complex. This had to be one of the most difficult chapters to write but I think it was the best so far in this story. Really good job. | |
| daw the minstrel | Reviewed Chapter: 5 on 12/6/2004 |
| I was so happy to see this update because I really wanted something good to read tonight. Fingon seems to be healing in more ways than one. I like the observation that because he's home, he has his family to help him. The visit to the cousins must have helped too. Your Maedhros is much more reasonable than the one we usually see in fanfic but he's still cursed, poor thing. But then, they all are really. As always, I like Idril. You do a nice job with this large cast, keeping everyone around and in sight. | |
| elliska | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 11/30/2004 |
| Yeap, that chapter needed the warning alright! :) Absolutely gruesome and realistic. But not just the physical actions--the emotional ones as well. Very well done. I think Fingon would be deeply affected by having to maim (sp?)his dear friend in such a way to save him. Losing a hand back then, especially the right one, meant not using a bow again and possibly not using a sword as well (though we know Tolkien says Maedhros came to wield his sword with his left hand as mightily as he had with his right). Not to mention how just plain horrible it would be to cause that kind of suffering to one you love. I think Fingon's reaction to what he did was right on. And if anything, I think Fingolfin's was restrained. Sure his son did something that would be sung about but geez, that was one hell of a risk. I think I'd hug my kid and then beat him senseless for running off alone to Morgoth's stronghold! Of course these are grown kids (except Idril) but Fingolfin is the lord of his House. And he shows it here well. I like the detail of Fingon apologizing for leaving the harp but telling Idril it helped save a life and Idril being worried that Fingon would feel she betrayed him. That shows, for lack of a better word, their humanity very well and their family bond. Great job. | |