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| The Green Knight and the Heir of Meduseld by Le Rouret | 122 Review(s) |
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| Alison H | Reviewed Chapter: 30 on 12/27/2006 |
| Ahh, it was lovely to see everybody returning home, joyous to be alive.I just love the characters you have created and they make Legolas' world so rich and exhuberent.I had to laugh at Legolas' attempts at match-making---again.He won't give up, will he? Legolas is so sweet. I hope there are a few more chapters left in this story, Le Rouret, as I've enjoyed reading this tale very much.I do hope that you have other stories planned for the future.I must say that your writing style is one of the reasons why I love your stories so much.It's unique and so pleasurable to read. Take care and have a wonderful and creative 2007! Ali. | |
| nightwatch | Reviewed Chapter: 30 on 12/26/2006 |
| Ah, now this is a Christmas gift unlooked for. It's a lovely chapter, full of wonderful description and happiness. It's good to see all going home in peace and plenty, but I find myself saddened to see such a wonderful tale drawing to a close. Will you give us the gift of hope of more tales of the Green Knight and his world? Thank you for all the months of pleasure this tale has brought me. You've crafted such a wonderful world I want to curl up in it and stay there, but I I can't quite figure out how to accomplish that I shall have to make time to visit again, and often :) Blessings of the holidays to you, Skye | |
| Elenora | Reviewed Chapter: 29 on 12/12/2006 |
| Well, I've had a marathon session and read three chapters in a row! So you are overdue for a review! All excellent, as always, but I really loved the last chapter in particular. The greeting and exhultation for Legolas by his elven subjects was wonderful - I loved that part where they pulled him off his horse mid-sentence and passed him around!!! That was a delightful picture. But I truly loved the way you ended the chapter - that really was very, very cleverly done! And it made the resolution seem particularly fitting. I was really impressed by that ending! I did say a couple of "ouches" at Legolas's handling of Andunie...while I could see what was being accomplished by forcing her to turn her "attentions" (what little there are of them!) in another direction, yet I admit to feeling a twinge of sadness at Legolas's claim to having no interest in having a relationship with a female elf. That seems rather sad - and disheartening. But, I suppose, true to canon! Still, from the whole way he manipulated his huntsmistress to "take another look" at Himbalath, I'm assuming from that that Legolas realized she had "strong feelings" for her Lord. Am I correct in that assumption? Anyway, thank you so much for the wonderful read - and for the obvious care and effort you put into cranking out such a well-written, well-thought out story. Your efforts show in the quality of the work. Can't wait for the next chapter! Author Reply: Wow; three at once? I'm impressed! I'm pleased you're liking it - been a long road, and a rocky one, but now that I'm on the downward slope I'm finding it hard to finish it. And yes, Legolas was a tad harsh on Andunie; but then again, he is his father's son, and when he wants something done he's more determined than tactful (as you will see by the end of the next chapter). And again, yes, Andunie had rather lofty ambitions - if you re-read Ch. 22, you will see that when she thinks Legolas can't hear her she refers to him as "a'maelamin" - my beloved - yet when he wakes she calls him "heruamin," my lord. It is a sad fact that this particular universe was a little more in tune with social standing than ours; we wouldn't see it amiss if a lowly huntsmistress had a "thing" for the lord of the demesne; but really, Himbalath is more her speed. Thanks for reviewing, and enjoy! Le Rouret | |
| Camp6311 | Reviewed Chapter: 29 on 12/11/2006 |
| Welcome back, you were missed. Were you successful in completing your novel-in-a-month? Thanks for averting our eyes at the end, I'm with Fastred, I really didn't want to watch either. And now Himbalath has new hope, any chance his lady will completely thaw out in the next couple of centuries? Author Reply: Thanks! Well, NaNo was a "success" in that I hit the 50K mark, but my novel is by no means finished - I estimate it will take at least another 100K to truly "finish." So, when TGK&HOM is finished, I'll tackle it once more. I didn't particularly want to show the readers what a beheading looked like - I'm no David Eddings, after all, to go wallowing in gore! And as to whether or not Andunie will "thaw out" - well, the jury's out on that one, sadly. | |
| SoaringEagle | Reviewed Chapter: 29 on 12/10/2006 |
| Another great chapter! I was so pleased when I saw the update. Fastred is becoming a true prince, it is wonderful to see the character development which you write so well. Author Reply: Thank you! I'm glad you like how he's turning out - not much like the little self-indulgent, whiny 12-year-old of Osgiliath, is he? | |
| Bodkin | Reviewed Chapter: 29 on 12/9/2006 |
| That's a bit of a silly law! Not being able to dispose of treacherous kin can't be a good way of ensuring political stability. Although it's probably a great relief to the kin of ruthless kings. Very clever of Fastred to give that particular tor into Legolas's hold. One less problem for them all to face! And Andunie chose Himbaláth - which is probably a good thing. Author Reply: Strangely enough, there were loads of countries with laws like that, which is why mercenaries were so popular! And yes, Fastred's rather clever - he played well with the law, and with Legolas' own ruthlessness, to protect his country. I know it sounds like an odd thing for the author to say, but I'm rather pleased with how he turned out (by which you may infer he didn't turn out the way I expected when I started the fic). I'm glad you think Andunie's choosing Himbalath was a good thing - I got a few emails from friends, accusing me of "pawning her off"!!!! | |
| Bodkin | Reviewed Chapter: 28 on 10/23/2006 |
| Ouch. That was a bit cruel towards Andunie - but I suppose Legolas doesn't want to be on the receiving end of her unrequited regard. Although attempting to manage her affairs seems more than a little heartless. Still - at least the battle seems to be going well. Now they've just got to get Théalof. | |
| Faramir of Gondor | Reviewed Chapter: 28 on 10/22/2006 |
| I LOVE IT!!! Did Faramir and Eowyn really have kids?? | |
| nightwatch | Reviewed Chapter: 28 on 10/20/2006 |
| Oh, now this was a treat that I badly needed this most horrible of weeks! Must tell you how much I love your characterization of Legolas in this and indeed the individual personalities of all the elves, who also remain elves, distinct from the ways of men. Just wonderful! Welcome to Hammer! Thank you also for including all of the horses, with their appearances and tempers of their own. Somehow I think Hammer is going to be a force of his own to be reckoned with, even though he has only just met his rider. Rah for fierce black horses! (Had one of those, love of my life he was.) And how very much I loved the line about Legolas putting his foot down and something irrevocably squashed. For some reason this amuses me even as it illustrates the power that lurks behind Legolas' usually genial interaction with folks. To quote another fun Immortal "just because I don't fight doesn't mean I can't." SOmehow, in spite of the pain of the moment (and couldn't he have found a better moment to step on Andunie that just before battle?) I suspect this will have a happy ending. In fact, Happy Endings all around! (except maybe Thealof, who looks to be having a most horrible week of his own). I look forward to more of this wonderful story, whenever it should show up in my mailbox. But thank you for this chapter. It really has been a most horrible week, and I really needed this smile :) | |
| Dreamflower | Reviewed Chapter: 28 on 10/19/2006 |
| What a battle! You really have a knack for describing a battle that allows the reader to follow the action without becoming confused, while still conveying the chaos and confusion the characters are experiencing. I loved the banter, as always, with Gimli and Bandy, and the little subplot of Andunie and Himbalath is cute. Legolas the matchmaker. He'll be getting a reputation for that as well as for midwifery! LOL! I can't say I was surprised at Thealof's treachery. But it's a shame that Eomer did not get his own chance at Breawine. Excellent and exciting chapter! Good luck with nanowrimo! | |