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| Droplets by perelleth | 143 Review(s) |
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| MithLuin | Reviewed Chapter: 14 on 2/28/2009 |
| It is interesting to think of the different ways mortals and elves deal with loss and find hope. Alas, apple trees are not longlived, so it was a fitting memorial to a mortal man. Beneath aging apple trees, you can find morels, a rather unique (and tasty!) mushroom. Also, trees are knit together of light and air, using the soil as an anchor and source of water and nutrients. But the air is where they find their carbon. (Not that Arahad would have known that, but it made me think of Vilya and the healing power of the air of that valley.) It is good Elrond found healing, and could then offer it to others. I'm sure his sons needed him. Author Reply: What a wonderful point about Vilya, Mith-Luin, It really stirs imagination, how the natural world is so connected at so many levels with Tolkien's world. Thank-you very much for your review. They are always deeply appreciated. | |
| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 16 on 12/8/2008 |
| Ah, in my version there are many, including Galadriel and Gandalf, who make this request. But this is beautiful, also, in its simplicity and its requirement of humility. The wise cannot see all ends.... Author Reply: THank-you, LArner. I am glad that you liked it. I was following the letters here. | |
| Redheredh | Reviewed Chapter: 16 on 12/7/2008 |
| This was very nice. I like how it fits in with the other episodes about Galadriel and Barahir's ring. A couple of places stood out for me. Galadriel being wary of what Arwen would ask of her in the garden and mentioning the gardens of Lorien. This worked well with the discussion of the differences between estel and amdir. Although, I wish you had actually said 'amdir'. Plus, the idea of being rebelliousness as a statement in favor of compassion for someone else. I really love how the long defeat continued to be entangled around the peredhil. Galadriel's struggle to reconcile her feelings was insightful. She had sought worship and renown, but only by giving it up can she find reward. "...acts of mercy are but a reflection..." That whole paragraph was beautiful. And her wish is granted. A good ending. Author Reply: Although, I wish you had actually said 'amdir'. Darn! I knew there was something missing! To think that twice I was tempted to e mail you the piece! Next time I'm in doubt, you know you will be reading it in advance... Regardinng the rest...somewhere Tolien said that Galadriel was the greatest of the Eldar, and I agree with that. I think that here she was being hammered a bit closer to perfection. When you think of all she had given away in her long life, and how exhausted she ight be after wielding that ring for two ages, you can understand how she would feel unjustly trated, in terms of others being thinking of reward for a smaller one, and apparently disregarding her immense achievements... I suppose that her exhaustino and terrible losses could do that, and yet she could do even a bit nmore, and so she was asked for it, and granted the grace and friendly nudge to achieve even that. I really liked what Tolkien had to say in that letter about the whole issue. | |
| Agape4Gondor | Reviewed Chapter: 16 on 12/7/2008 |
| This was quite powerful - I'll have to go back and read / re-read the rest. I have always felt an anomosity towards Galadriel and Gandalf for their treatment of Frodo and Boromir..... I guess this helps put it into some kind of perspective. The song was inappropriately chosen and that made the piece even stronger - I did so love Legolas intervention. In fact, I love that the whole Fellowship was shown in this - though only through glimpses - even Gloin's son! Arwen was priceless.... Your wording is beautiful throughout this piece - I found myself delighted with this that and the other phrase... one of your strengths! As for the Ring - I had hoped it would be passed onto their son - but I see it probably is best that it returns to its rightful owner. Very intersting piece - full of wisdom - and grace. Author Reply: Thank-you, Agape, for your kind words. I'm glad that you liked it, even if it focus on some of your less than favourite characters... There is nothing to support my version of where the ring ended, but the idea helped stir a number of side stories. | |
| daw the minstrel | Reviewed Chapter: 16 on 12/7/2008 |
| This is another of your many-layered, deceptively simple pieces, Perelleth. I loved the wording of "vault of stars," and the thought that happiness suited Arwen, and Galadriel's amusement that she would be returning to the West with yet another bit of rebellion to offer. The glimpse of Legolas and thoughts of poor Thranduil were touching. I'm always astounded when someone brings home to me just what it means for elves to live so long. Galadriel knew Barahir. Of course she did. But it's still astounding when you think of what an heirloom the ring is. And I love the discussion of the kind of hopeless hope that drew Frodo onward. Faith I guess you'd have to call it. Irrational faith. It's very Tolkien. Author Reply: I'm tickled that you liked the wording, because this piece was so painfully slow to come out! What I love of the elves' longevity is that their lives actually alow us to have a feel of continuity, and of cause and consequence in the history of middle earth! But also, one feels humbled when thinking how much these guys had seen and went through! | |
| meckinock | Reviewed Chapter: 16 on 12/7/2008 |
| This is such an beautiful examination of Galadriel's character and of the theme of sacrifice in Tolkien's works. Sacrifice, even when one has already sacrificed too much. Sacrifice, even when one feels he has nothing left to give. Sacrifice, even when the sacrifice will be unacknowledged and forgotten except by Eru. Though entitled to her bitterness, Galadriel is better off without it. It's good she has Gandalf to help her understand that :-) Would that more of us had a Gandalf around for that kind of thing. Author Reply: Would that more of us had a Gandalf around for that kind of thing. You are so right! It is so easy to lose sight of waht is all about! I was really impressed whe reading those letters about Frodo's ultimate failure, and the extent of sacrifice that the whole history of middle earth had demanded from its players, great and small,even to the lasst minute, and how only complete surrender to the music was the key to redemption! Thank-you very much, Meckinock. I'm glad that you liked it. | |
| shirebound | Reviewed Chapter: 16 on 12/7/2008 |
| you would that I returned to the Blessed Realm under the banners of rebellion yet again? How fascinating and perceptive! This whole story is a marvelous, very realistic progression of events, words, and thoughts. Author Reply: Thank-you, Shirebound. A progression really describes what I was looking for, so I'm glad that it came through! | |
| Bodkin | Reviewed Chapter: 15 on 8/10/2008 |
| I love - simply love 'fretting so regally' and 'Obedient to the will that mattered'. I just adore strong women. Strong and managing - and yet understanding and kind. Finrod so needed to hear his father's thoughts - and Finarfin needed to get past that stupid male resistance to speech. Sending Finrod to find Amarie seems the best idea of all. This is beautifully elegant - like a dance - and so well-phrased. I just love it, Perelleth, and I'm only sorry I didn't spot it earlier. It's left me with a broad smile and a wave of affection for the participants. Thank you! Author Reply: It's left me with a broad smile and a wave of affection for the participants. Ah, then I'm glad I had the cheek to nudge you! :-) You know how much I love your Valinor tales, so I thought I could entertain myself as well, while waiting for the next installment. And Earwen definitely stole the show. May the peaceful feeling of your birthday goes with you for the rest of the year! | |
| Vicki_Turner | Reviewed Chapter: 15 on 8/3/2008 |
| This was one of my favorite Finrod stories. I loved the father-son interaction. The idea of a "ring of words" is so creative. Good job. Author Reply: Thank-you, Vicki, I'm glad that you liked it. | |
| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 15 on 8/2/2008 |
| Aha! At last healing moves forward again, and purpose is restored. Lovely. Author Reply: Thank-you, Larner. | |