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| Droplets by perelleth | 143 Review(s) |
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| Redheredh | Reviewed Chapter: 15 on 8/1/2008 |
| You know who I like best in this story? Earwen! Maybe she played a typical role, but you gave her a warm mysticism. And a bit more! "Obedient to the will that mattered..." Ha! She-who-must-be-obeyed. Like mother, like daughter,eh? ;D I liked how you used the idea or rather the theme that words, the act of speaking aloud, has power. It was like both father and son were trying to find the 'true name' of something; something gone missing... something lost... something yearned for. Best of all, a happy resolution for all parties and problems. At least until Amarie, holding a hot pair of tongs, gets close to Finrod... Birthday Wishes to Daw and Bodkin! Author Reply: Thank-you, Redheredh! Certain things need to be said aloud, if only to deprive them of their their power, and since I wrote such a bitter parting between father and son, with the ring between them, I had the feeling that they should have to talk about it, one time or another. PErhaps I will even manage to get to Amarie! :-) Earwen! Maybe she played a typical role You have a knack for nailing down the things that are playing around in my head...your fault, if I keep following that thread.. :-) | |
| daw the minstrel | Reviewed Chapter: 15 on 8/1/2008 |
| Oh, Perelleth, thank you! This was wonderful. I love father/son stuff to start with and the idea that Finrod needed words just charmed me, as you probably knew it would. I also like the idea (from Lord Dunseny?) that one needs memories for creativity. If that's true, I ought to be full of creativity because I may not be elf-old but I've been around a while. :-) Creativity in a second chance at life. That sounds familiar. Author Reply: I'm glad that you liked it. You have plenty of creativity, sapling ars you are, in elven terms :-), so I hope that we will keep enjoying it for a long time! | |
| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 14 on 7/10/2008 |
| Ah--love meeting Arahad--I haven't come to him, of course, in Stirring Rings. Maybe I'll in time get to him--if I can EVER get the current chapter written, of course! Heh! Love the tree remaining as a memorial to the old king and the new one coming to his new name there. Author Reply: Thank-you, Larner. The long tale of the adventures of the Chieftains of the nrth is surely worth telling. I wish luck in getting there! | |
| Bodkin | Reviewed Chapter: 12 on 7/10/2008 |
| This is lovely. And if ever there was an elf who needed love and reassurance, Ereinion is that elf. I hope his father's words lived with him and offered him comfort throughout the Second Age. (And Fingon and Fingolfin are right. You never really let go - however much you pretend. You would fight dragons for your children, however grown-up they are!) Author Reply: Thank-you, Bodkin! yes, Ereinion would surely treasure those moments... | |
| Tithenaru | Reviewed Chapter: 14 on 7/10/2008 |
| Oh this was wonderful, I was spellbound. Such beautiful writing, yet I fear I will not be able to find the right words to say how much this story touched me. I am hurrying off to find more from you. Tithenaru Author Reply: Thank-you, Tithenaru, I'm glad that you liked it! | |
| Redheredh | Reviewed Chapter: 14 on 7/9/2008 |
| Once again you bring a depth of character to your protagonists, which is very satisfying to one's spirit and heart. I really liked Arahad. Talk about recovering the good from the bad... One thing that caught me off guard was sitting and "such was the grace of the place that no sorrow would last long there". A personal memorial had become a blessed place for more people than those that had personally known the man. Another wonderful aspect of unexpected grace was, of course, the circling back of Celebrian's lesson to ease Elrond’s suffering. As if she had prepared a message of hope for him simply by being herself. This is a lovely, sentimental story that encourages us not only to persevere but to pursue hope. Author Reply: Thank-you,Redheredh! "Unexpected grace" was the trigger of it all... and I really liked the old chieftain myself a lot! | |
| harrowcat | Reviewed Chapter: 14 on 7/9/2008 |
| This is beautiful Perelleth. I am so glad that I dropped by to read. Author Reply: Thank-you for letting me know, Harrowcat. I'm glad you liked it. | |
| Nilmandra | Reviewed Chapter: 14 on 7/8/2008 |
| Oh, Perelleth, thank you. I don't think I can do this justice late in the evening, but you captured so much here - a deep understanding of the two kindreds and what makes them tick; of sorrow and hope and keeping on. Of Elrond seeing Celebrian's 'stubborn resistance and brave departure' in a new light. Of seeing how he is really tied to this old chieftain - that he stayed to fight the good fight, just as the Dunedain continue to do. I don't think he understands the gift of death - not really - for he had to keep on for so many long years when the old chieftain had done his part and gone to his rest. And you show that so beautifully. I think of how tired we are in our short lives and wonder why anyone would want to live forever here. The tree illustrations are beautiful too -and long lasting. We all need more time to sit and think, and look at the wonderful world around us, and consider the liliies. ;>) Thank you - you really brightened my rather painful night. Author Reply: you really brightened my rather painful night I'm glad if I managed to... Iw as aiming at something more light hearted but unfortunately the mood wouldn't strike... and yet this conversation in a wonderful peaceful garden somehow seemed fitting. I hope you get better soon, or at least less pained. | |
| The Karenator | Reviewed Chapter: 14 on 7/8/2008 |
| Perelleth, this is beautiful. Every word of it. It reminded me of the old saying, 'bloom where you're planted'. Despite his infirmities, Arahad had learned to take joy in life's cycles and its natural pull toward balance. His words and example are indeed wise. There's great peace in accepting we can't change everything, and there's great comfort in knowing we are the ruler of our own will. I got teary eyed when Elrond called the child with the apple-stuffed pockets by name. It's not like I was surprised, but the natural progression of the story made me feel like it was. A gorgeous piece. Author Reply: Thank-you, Karen! 'bloom where you're planted' That is a very wise piece of advice, indeed. | |
| meckinock | Reviewed Chapter: 14 on 7/8/2008 |
| Oh, Perelleth. What a beautiful story. Anything I try to say about it will fail to do it justice. Once again you've penetrated deep and eternal truths about life in a poetic and yet completely honest way. It's wonderful the way even Elrond, ancient and wise as he is, finds renewal and understanding from a source he didn't expect. Author Reply: Thank-you Meckinock! Those old chieftains that were fostered as children in Imladris and might then return there in their old age sure would make the elves reflect... | |