Her Eyes Were Like The Sea by Gwyn
Nieriel Raina · 30 November 2006 · Chapter 1
I absolutely loved this! What a brilliantly refreshing take on the sea longing. The only negative comment I could make would be on your author's note at the end which is extremely defensive. Either you have been slammed for this story before, or you fear to be. I find it a shame for your opening note should have clarified that for readers and you should have no need to be defensive over this fabulous story! NiRi
Chathol-linn · 27 June 2004 · Chapter 1
I really enjoyed the exploration of Elven dreams (always an intriguing subject for me) and the use of good poetry to illustrate feelings about connections. A very seductive story. Well done! - Chathol-linn
Duchess · 11 June 2004 · Chapter 1
I got it and liked this very much. Makes an odd kind of sense in a way too. Well done! :)
Ophium · 3 April 2004 · Chapter 1
Very, very sensual fic! I love when a story is written more in between the lines then in the actual text, and you do that wonderfully! And the fact that the woman's seduction is but a metaphora of the sea longing is both brillant (had never thought of it like that) and very well achieve. So, loved it!
Author's reply
Thank you, Ophium! (I must say, I *love* your name.) I rather like between-the-lines things as well. They're difficult to do. I'm glad I pulled it off effectively! I think the sensuality of sea-longing buggered me when I read one of Ithilien's works. I don't remember the title, but it was fantastic, and very sexy. (erm, that sounded wrong... well, it was!). I am glad you liked my metaphor! Thank you for the feedback! ~Gwyn
Beren · 2 April 2004 · Chapter 1
I love that poem and was really pleased to see a story themed on lotr written including it! good job :-)
Author's reply
Really? I think Byron is fantastic. I love finding poetry, and even better, finding poetry that I can pepper throughout fiction! Thanks for the review. ~Gwyn
fael bain · 2 April 2004 · Chapter 1
Hiya Gwyn! Just chanced across this, and thought it a very interesting take on the usual fics about Leggy's sea-longing, love the metaphor, although I don't think you should have had put any disclaimers or explanation for what you did, but then again..... On the other hand, I really like the metaphor, and thought you handled the situation very sensitively indeed, well done! Keep up the good work! x
Author's reply
You didn't like the notes at the end? I'd prefer if it didn't need it, too, but the opposing argument was in favor of those who wouldn't have gotten what I was trying to imply without that... I didn't want to chance anyone seeing it as mindless elf seduction. -_-;; Valar know we have enough of *that* floating around the fandom as it is! I'm glad you liked my metaphor. You flatter me! Thanks for the review, ~Gwyn