One Breath by M. Sebasky
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TithenFeredir
· 26 October 2004
· Chapter 1: One Breath
This was beautiful. Your writing is excetional and I love the way you contrast Arwen's former joy against the her grief and isolation. I think this is the best, most original treatment of her end I have yet read. Heartbreaking and lovely.
TF
TithenFeredir
· 26 October 2004
· Chapter 1: One Breath
This was beautiful. Your writing is excetional and I love the way you contrast Arwen's former joy against the her grief and isolation. I think this is the best, most original treatment of her end I have yet read. Heartbreaking and lovely.
TF
Friend of Gondor
· 16 October 2004
· Chapter 1: One Breath
this is really good. there's a lot of great stories here. what a nice juxtaposition! thanks.
Author's reply
I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for leaving a review. This author appreciates it!
Ariel
· 15 October 2004
· Chapter 1: One Breath
Yes, I liked this when I read it on your LJ and it bears re-reading. The interspersed snapshots of her passion are excellent counter to the slower, melancholy of the body of the piece. Captivating and memorable. I almost wish it were longer, but it already has so much impact in this staccato presentation. Lovely - stirring - and powerful. Very nicely done.
Author's reply
Thanks, Ariel. Your insight and thoughts are valued.
It was an exercise in keeping just under 1200 words. I think I went over by a few, but I wanted to keep it short and sweet.
Because you know, the other one is out of control. :)
Thanks again.
docmon
· 14 October 2004
· Chapter 1: One Breath
oh, how heartwrending. A beautiful contrast b/w the vibrant life b/w the two of them, and the death that lingers around her alone. but what a terrifying end she comes to, to linger in this state. Terrifying, and utterly full of despair.
well done. i think i need a tissue...
Author's reply
I'm glad you enjoyed it, if that's the correct word. :)
Thanks for taking the time to review. I do appreciate your insights and kind words.
insignia
· 14 October 2004
· Chapter 1: One Breath
Hi M. Sebasky
I really enjoyed your fic.
I felt realy close to Arwen, as she experiences mortality. Your words floated together seamlessly, evoking a mood of great sadness tinged with realisation of the consequences of the actions of individuals. The flashbacks were quite clear and their positioning made perfect sense to me.
I thought that you portrayed a great sense of an impending doom, which Arwen expected but nonetheless (as we all say now) was a price which Arwen was quite prepared to pay.
Keep up the good work!
Best wishes
insignia
Author's reply
Thanks, Insignia. I appreciate your kind words and the time you spent to review this. I'm very glad you enjoyed the story. Thanks for telling me so.
peace.
M.