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| Fairy Tales of Middle-Earth by DrummerWench | 81 Review(s) |
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| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 16 on 7/5/2011 |
| I so rejoice that they have found one another, and that she is restored in mind and spirit. A wonderful adaptation of Beauty and the Beast and a few other tales I have seen. Now--will her orc children come to bear pure spirits as well? Author Reply: Thanks so much, Larner, for your encouragement! I really appreciate your comments! About the orc-children--maybe; one can hope, and she does. The ones she's lost track of--maybe not. Although, they have yeni to work on it... | |
| walker-skye | Reviewed Chapter: 16 on 7/2/2011 |
| I love these. best thing I've read in ages. the variety is delightful. and I can well see the book in Sam's lap. I look forward to more to come. Many thanks. Author Reply: Thanks, Walker-skye! I'm glad you enjoyed the different stories--they do come to me in different moods, locations, styles, etc. I hope there are more coming down the pike, though can't really see more than one or two stories ahead at a time. Thank you for reading and commenting! | |
| Elflingimp | Reviewed Chapter: 16 on 7/1/2011 |
| I just wanted you to know I loved your story..it was neat I didn't know what was gonna happen until the ending, it was a good mystery! Hugs The Imp Author Reply: Hi, Imp! Thank you for reading and reviewing! I'm very happy you liked the story and appreciated the mystery! | |
| Raksha The Demon | Reviewed Chapter: 16 on 6/27/2011 |
| What a nifty version of Beauty and the Beast, set in M-e! I truly did not see that twist coming, but it makes sense, given Orcish history. Nicely done! Author Reply: Thanks so much for commenting, Raksha! I really appreciate it. Re: twist--I am glad to hear it! And I'm so glad you liked it. | |
| Tari | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 3/12/2010 |
| What a beautiful use of spider webs. I could use some myself. I don't recall Tolkien saying anything about how King Thranduil met his wife. Your interpretation is quite lovely. I don't remeber who told me to read your stories and ficlets, but I'm very glad they did. | |
| Tari | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 3/8/2010 |
| Poor thing. He was caught in the web of Gladriel's beauty just as Gimli was. If only he had listen to the warning of the elves before leaving the woods. I think I would have stayed, but who knows? | |
| Lady_Roisin | Reviewed Chapter: Prologue on 1/30/2010 |
| I just started reading this and I am feeling very intruiged. I like this so far and I like the idea of fairy tales and folklore being written by those who lived in Middle-earth. I look forward to reading more. Author Reply: Hi, Lady_Roisin! Thanks for reading and commenting. I'm glad you find the prologue draws you in; I hope you like the various tales! | |
| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 15 on 1/28/2010 |
| A mighty curse, this one! Poor guy! And I don't blame the sea spirit for his curse, not really. Indeed a strange doom! Author Reply: Thanks, Larner, for stopping by to read and comment. And the curse might be a /leetle/ over-the-top, but so are the blessings! | |
| perelleth | Reviewed Chapter: 15 on 1/27/2010 |
| Yay! I was so happy when I saw the laert! And I loved this. A son of Eärendil, much as the sea faring king of Numenor, yet with drops of Homer! Delightful sad tale. I really love it how you are somehow testing -and proving- how Tolkien's world is really rooted in western tradition. The weaving Penelope, the irate sea-spirit who could be Osse, Ulmo dwelling in the wreck of Numenor... it all mingles seamlessly. Beautiful! Author Reply: Hi, perelleth! Thanks for reading. Also, thank you for your thoughtful comments and recognition of the sources for the various elements. I'm so glad it all works! | |
| Celeritas | Reviewed Chapter: 15 on 1/26/2010 |
| Aside from the tone (which, once again, is spot on), I really liked the fusion of the Odyssey, the Cottage of Lost Play, and the Flying Dutchman. Somehow the echoes of our own legends make the Middle-earth elements seem more timeless. Good job! Author Reply: Thanks again, Celeritas! I'm glad you enjoyed the tale. I'm also happy that you found the mashup of real-world story elements and Tolkien's worked! | |