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| The Nan Elmoth Apprentice by French Pony | 16 Review(s) |
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| daw the minstrel | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 12/8/2005 |
| I knew this would be sad. So what are you thinking is the trouble here? Eol seems to love his son in a rather selfish way. Actually I think that might describe Aredhel too. She does leave, after all. Reminds me in a way of that old movie "Kramer vs. Kramer." The mother (Meryl Streep, I think) is being smothered in her marriage and leaves her husband (Dustin Hoffman) and a little kid. The father turns into super dad. Not exactly Eol, I guess. | |
| perelleth | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 12/4/2005 |
| I´m terribly late in reviewing this, but it was a nice surpirse, first to see that you´re back at it that soon, and second, because of the subject, which shall, no doubt, be dark and interesting at the same time. I do not have my Silm here, so I don´t remember if Tolkien gives an indication of precisely the kind of incident that earned MAeglin his father´s name, yet it doesn´t matter. It was perfectly chosen and described, and you manage to give Eöl a solidity as an individual that I had never before considered. Looking forward for more... at my own pace! :-) | |
| daw the minstrel | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 12/1/2005 |
| This will be sad and I can hardly stand thinking about it. Children are all so hopeful and trusting and the world twists some of them out of all recognition. It just isn't fair! | |
| elliska | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 12/1/2005 |
| This is wonderful. First of all, I love Eol. And you worked so much into this chapter. So quickly, this family is so richly characterized. I loved the opening sequence with the firefly and Maeglin later saying 'no being likes a cage' in front of Eol. And the mention of Idril. And Maeglin first getting his name (not mention the reason for the meaning of it). I loved that. And Maeglin's reactions to everything from the food to his mother's name for him to the activities he shares with his parents--so well done. This was a really great opening chapter and I am so looking forward to seeing where you will go with this. These characters are fascinating and you have already made them more so. | |
| Nilmandra | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 12/1/2005 |
| You know, Eol is one of the most strange characters of The Silmarillion. He takes Aredhel by some strange enchantment, though perhaps she is not entirely unwilling, and then has a son he doesn't name for 10 years. It is no wonder Maeglin grows up so strange... and becomes what he becomes. Will you be taking through his life? I like this look at him still innocent and sweet. | |
| Bodkin | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 12/1/2005 |
| So Eol has only just got round to calling his treasured son by any name? That's going to do a lot for his self-esteem! They seem to have a very small household - it's just as well Aredhel has been properly brought up and knows how to make bread, and complete the mending. I'm not surprised she seems a bit snarky. After all 'she was not unwilling' is a whole different ballgame to 'she couldn't keep her hands off him'. It's hardly surprising much of her teaching is rooted in Valinor - however much it irritates Eol - because that's what she knows, loves and misses. If he wants to teach his son other things, Eol needs to involve himself. Not a happy household. Not miserable, but not happy. Caged. Need to be free. | |