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| Redheredh's Potted Plots by Redheredh | 25 Review(s) |
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| perelleth | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 8/15/2009 |
| OK, I'm back. First i loved the setting, the courtly environment around Aragorn -already Elessar, and he has made good, valuable friends back at court... the whole character study through the POV of a Gondorian knight is a great idea. Also loved the details: the pavillion, the assistant, the trust and closeness implied between the king and Rámon, revealed by how the attendants know how to deal with him and when to leave them alone... and Aragorn feeling comfortable in his role as a king, with the protocol and the signs of status and all that. THen, studying Celeborn's personality through the musings of Aragorn is quite revealing, of the amount of reflection he has always put into his life, eager to learn all that could be of use to him, and also of the Sindarin Lord. A master of prevention, a master plotter, showing, guiding, creating the frame for things to happen and if they do not, then there is an alternate plan then makes only sense, not just with the Celeborn you've been creating but also wit what we know of the character. And Aragorn's interpretation of the exchange between Celeborn and Boromir about Fangorn had me fangirling Celeborn and just wanting to go back to re read, because explained by Aragorn it gains a new angle! And I really loved that Aragorn was capable of perceiving an gauging to what point Celeborn and Galadriel are a perfect match for each other and how deeply they love and respect each other. ANd that he sees that as a model for his own marriage. And... well, everything in it, did I already say that? Thank you very much again. I still owe you a council. It will be coming, I promise. Author Reply: Oh dear! I beg pardon for not acknowledging this second review until now! Thank you for expanding your earlier comments on this tale. :) More thanks for saying it *added*? to your enjoyment of Tolkien's story. And I look forward to a White Council meeting of any sort you might have in mind! :D | |
| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 8/8/2009 |
| I love this look at Celeborn through Aragorn's eyes. How anyone can underrate Celeborn is more than I can understand. Author Reply: Glad you liked it! And I totally agree!! Thanks for the review! | |
| daw the minstrel | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 8/8/2009 |
| I'd never thought about the meaning the Galadriel's and Celeborn's parting words, but this was very insightful about them and about Celeborn too. Author Reply: Well, maybe this was carried out a little farther than the Professor's actual thoughts about the meaning of their words. But, this is a multi-layered work of genius and, as he intended, very applicable. Apparantly, even by its own characters. ;D Thank you for the review! | |
| ellie | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 8/8/2009 |
| How delightful and full of wonderful insights into well-respected characters! well done! Author Reply: Thank you, Ellie! And thanks for the review! | |
| perelleth | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 8/8/2009 |
| OK, I'm officially blown away by this. Have to re read, above all the last part, to be coherent, but, hey, you've been picking up inspiration from the very same place i have been looking for elinghtenment, so there are many things here I really needed to remember! The present, then, is doubly appreciated. Loved this:"Fate is too strong a force to oppose. But, the natural flow of history cannot be easily diverted from its course either. Every design requires wise engineering to succeed." I'll return later, with more reflection. Thank you very much Author Reply: Happy Birthday, Perelleth!! :D I look forward to your further comments. Oh yes... You are very welcome! | |
| illereyn | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 8/7/2009 |
| Wow! There's a lot of thought put into this - you certainly made me pay a lot more attention to those two sentences spoken by Galadriel and Celeborn! And I'm glad Celeborn's character gets a clarification and vindication here - he's so often dismissed. Author Reply: *g* Thank you! Pleased that you liked it. :) Yes, I am a shameless fan-gurl for the Elmoi and especially Celeborn. Thank you for reviewing! | |
| Bodkin | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 8/24/2008 |
| Aññolë ... great word. Two tildes and an umlaut! Rostaro and Camentur being old school-friends! That's just delicious! A right pair of little monkeys, though - they deserved to get into trouble. I never thought of them being similar in age - but I just love the thought. Rostaro is just so gorgeous (and Camentur has a touch of Draco Malfoy about him - aristocratic and arrogant, but with potential) - while the dark sorceress reminds me of elliska's Black Swan. I love Galadriel's Black-Swan-Dragon-Lady (- only Galadriel could cope with Elrovail as a member of her household - anybody else would be intimidated into submission). Although I'm not terribly fond of the toron - he seems a bit full of himself. I rather hope that Rostaro makes mincemeat of him in the future. ... Perhaps Camentur will exert his family influence. (Even if I did forget quite who Camentur was.) I love this pair of stories, Redheredh - and, please write more about Rostaro. I want to know his story! Author Reply: lol! I snickered so hard when I found that! Just the word for a hick (red-necked) farmer's kid to say. Well, I do think Rostero is a bit younger. But, comparing Camentur to Draco? I dunno... A black swan? Gimme a break! A black hawk! But, we have discussed a lot of this already. ;D I do agree with that! C&G are the only ones who could put a leash on her. Menelmo does think highly of his place in destiny. It is going to take more than Rostaro to stop this ambitious servant of the Feanturi. Hey, I forgot how to spell Rostaro's name several time! (I am just glad you did not think I treated one of your characters badly.) *g* Well, you do know more than anyone else... besides me. Thank you so much for the review! | |
| Bodkin | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 8/24/2008 |
| Erestor ensuring that Rostaro gets the very best education is definitely a Good Thing. And 'teenagers' everywhere are such a pain! I wonder if Gail and Rostaro get to meet again sometime. The thought of Rostaro and Elrond's friend's daughter ... just delicious. I am so glad that Erestor found himself a suitable purpose in life while he waited for Elrond to heal. And, actually, the thought of a rather gauche and brattish Rostaro, who expected life to consist mainly of kicks ... I'm sure he will develop more grace and style as the years pass. Delightful, Redheredh. Author Reply: *g* You are ever on the lookout for good-matchs! ...maybe, they will. Who knows... Yes, it is a happy hope that every elf finds a happy life in Eldamar. We all need role-models and life-guides, besides good friends, to become better people. Goodness, else it would be Lord of the Flies. Thank you! :) I am glad you enjoyed it! | |
| Kitt Otter | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 8/20/2008 |
| Hopefully I am allowed to reply a reply… Well, we had two mama goats have babies and bottle-fed the wee ones so to tame them because otherwise they'd never be tame enough to be milked. But the endless cycle of raising kids and milking was, to be put mildly, too big of a commitment. (Ever tried to feed five hungry goatlings with four bottles? Not as cute as some would think!) So now they are just pets; whew, just pets. And goats (as long as they are adults) are easier to care for than even cats. The only real livestock we have are the chickens. Egg-collecting is far more laid-back. As on offside, I am glad to have correctly guessed Elrovail. I suppose her years have made her only more bewitching! -Kitt | |
| Kitt Otter | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 8/18/2008 |
| Yay, double doses of Rostaro! A good way to connect the two stories – that he kept his promise to make a friend. I liked the opening lines, especially “Neither was that good at skulking in the first place”. Blood sacrifices! I liked their “scholarly” argument here. So their skulking was a noble task for knowledge, but really, they should have known better than to try to secretly observe Wood-elves. I was rather curious about it myself and was very glad to have seen… no goat sacrifices!!! (I have several goats and am usually quite fond of ‘em) Oh, or no quendi… that’s good. (Fond of them too). You gave vibrant and almost eerie descriptions on the dance and music. They were so effective at setting the mood. I cannot figure out who the sorceress was; Elrovail, maybe, or who??? Hmm, I guess the overall lesson here is that boys will be boys, to-be-loremasters or not. And that was an amusing but creepy encounter, to be sure. The ending was fittingly fun… *chuckling mercilessly at First Instructor…* -Kitt Author Reply: Yep, related stories is how they turned out. The idea was to setup the anticipated danger then dispell it, then spring it on them unexpectedly and in a different form than anticipated. (You raise goats! Pets or livestock? Do you milk and make cheese?) I am very pleased to have gotten the intended mood going. *BINGO* Yes, that was Elrovail. :) The toron was the future Aratar of Alqualonde, who is referenced in "Beech Leaves". I couldn't let the guys stay freaked out too long before getting them back into trouble mode. ;D Now, could I? Glad you like their little adventure! Thank you for the review; they are always appreciated. | |