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| The Cursed Queen of Angmar by khazar-khum | 54 Review(s) |
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| Nilmandra | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 9/4/2003 |
| I think this line says it all: 'You are mine to do with what I will.' Has that not been the fate of women for so long throughout history, and still today? And children? Yet that was not entirely true in Tolkien's world, and I am so glad for that. For being of the Dunedain, Ariashal's family is sorely lacking in any consideration for human rights. Indeed, she is as much a pawn as any other token of the kingdom. Her despair comes through clearly despite a historical chapter such as this, where much more is 'told' rather than 'shown'. She is only valued for what she does, not for who she is. She is not loved as any human would wish to be. Four husbands and soon-to-be husbands dead, and she is childless. In a place where that is the source of a woman's value, her lot is sad indeed. Author Reply: Not all the Dunedain--or even the Numenoreans--were above treating women like chattel. The story of Tar-Miriel, last Queen of Numenor, is a sad, cruel tale of rape to force a marriage, followed by years of imprisonment. | |
| Nilmandra | Reviewed Chapter: Prologue on 9/4/2003 |
| You realize that I am having to read ahead elsewhere *grin*. I had only skimmed the prologue the first time, and now I reread it, having read ahead to know a little about the Queen of Angmar. This was absolutely chilling, seeing the wastelands and the abandoned castle through your descriptions. This statement struck me: 'Had not Glorfindel explored these very rooms? He had been unwilling, or unable, to open this door. If the great and wise were reluctant to do so, then surely, they reasoned, this small band of mercenaries could not be blamed for leaving it in peace.' Since I already am rather attached to Ariashal, knowing that it was my mighty and brave Glorfindel who fought the Witch-King is going to create some conflict. If an elf as mighty as a Maia didn't dare open the dare, then one must wonder at the power of the magic behind it. So they tried to breach her grave? Again, having read ahead and now looking back, the power with which he sealed her grave speaks to me of his love for her. I am curious to see if I am right. | |
| Ariel | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 9/4/2003 |
| Oh, good. I am glad to see this here. I started it once before and just never seen to get back to it. Thanks for posting it here. I am putting the review here because your formatting came out all bold type - which I have done before here too - you just have to fiddle with the formatting in the WYSIWYG window. It'll come out. Now, I've got to go read the chapters I haven't yet... Author Reply: Nazgul Dan rescued me, beating HTML(or hatemail, which I prefer) into submission for me. He even showed me how to upload it all by myself, which means he can go play on the other computer while I write. :-D | |
| Coreinha | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 9/4/2003 |
| oooh, I like this so far, what an interesting concept! I can't wait to find out what happens next :) XOXO Cor Author Reply: Sorry it took so long to reply--it took me a few days to figure out the ritual involved in replying to reviews! I am glad that you like the story. The genesis of this story was a dream, and the gist of that dream is the prologue. It was going to be a nice, quick little thing. Ha! Ariashal & he beloved husband have other ideas, and now I'm just along for the ride. Keep reading, keep writing, and I hope you like what you see. khazar | |