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| Of Elves and Men by Eruanneth_Luin | 23 Review(s) |
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| Nerdanel | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 9/8/2005 |
| This is absolutely lovely, Eruanneth! It really made me feel the sorrow, and the kinship, between Bëor and Finrod. I liked how you also portrayed Edrahil (our favourite Steward!) in this story, because I've always liked him. I am very excited to read more, and I hopes it's coming soon (since I've waited so long already:). Blessings, Nerdanel Author Reply: Partings are by their nature largely sorrowful; unexpected partings much more so as I have come to know personally. Yet it also bespeaks great love given on both parts. That the Elven King with the widest and most diverse realm in all Beleriand should have such depth of feeling for one of other kindred, and that the ‘other’ pledge his life and all his days to the service of a ‘foreign’ lord, is remarkable. Happily I too enjoy ‘our favourite steward’ and his limitless devotion to his chosen Lord. Thank you, Nerdanel, for the encouraging review and as always, please have patience with me.:) | |
| TithenFeredir | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 9/8/2005 |
| This is beautiful; the words flow gracefully. The sentiment between all three characters is so gently respectful and loving. I loved this sentence: "Bright as starlight a single tear trailed slowly down his flawless cheek." It is very simple and touching, and it reads like poetry. I look forward to reading the chapters to come. ~TF Author Reply: Though perhaps not a poet, I do love the weaving together of words in flavorful array. When that thought transferred from fingers to computer screen into words, I was likewise pleased (and surprised). Thank you, TithenFeredir, for your review of this poignant moment in history. The flowering of a relationship is but its youth; seldom we can look with wonder upon its ending. | |
| Alassiel | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 9/8/2005 |
| Eruanneth Luin, This is lovely. I have often wondered how Bëor's death would have been perceived by his Elven friends. I think you have caught it exactly—their puzzlement, their grief. After all, both Men and Elves are beings who possess language and skill of hand, not beasts, so how could Elves know that those who were so much like them, at least in fëa, would be so different from them in nature? Thank you for this. I look forward to the rest of your tale. Alassiel Author Reply: As ever I appreciate the comments of those who read these, my small contributions to a (hopefully) better understanding of some of the vast differences, as well as the similarities, between the Elves and Men. Thank you, Alassiel, for your encouragement to continue. Bear in mind that this event took place only six years before the birth of a daughter unto Boromir, Lord of Ladros, and news did not travel swiftly in those days. | |