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for True Bow (Cuthenin)

by fremmet

person JastaElf
schedule January 16, 2006 at 12:00 AM
I could have sworn I left a review for your previous chapter, but I don't see it... :-( I guess it didn't take? Frack.... Ah well, anyway, I am coming at last to tell you this story is so absolutely superb, the characterizations are brilliant, the prose excellent--and I flat-out love the theology behind it all, and the intensely rich background you have created. GOD I hope Thranduil loves his magnificent son.... :-)

Your writing style reminds me of another writer whose stuff I adore--narcolinde (e.robey) who is just brilliant. :-)

I've been reading all along and just enjoying this enormously. I feel so badly for poor Legolas and his burdens... and now the universe seems to be conspiring to keep him and his beloved Glorfindel from, umm, enjoying each other's company... even a bird! LOL! Just lovely... life is in the details, and it is wonderful to see such close attention paid to such things.

I am glad Anarien recommended this tale to all of us over at RMH; and I hope you will get the reviews you deserve, for they are indeed life's blood to a writer! Thank you for sharing your brilliant work with us all!

Now I'm going to leave a review at ff.net as well.... :-)
person Yanic
schedule January 16, 2006 at 12:00 AM
Wow I didn't see that one coming! They're going to Mirkwood! Not that I don't like it, because in all honesty I can't wait for Glorfindel to meet the in-laws. And now there are falcons and battles and kisses! Yes! The kiss! Finally they're getting somewhere, although if I were Legolas I'd have thrown Galdor in a river and had my wicked way with Glorfindel a long time ago. I can't wait to see more wood-elves I love the differences in culture that you have created and i can't wait for the interactions!
person Daphne
schedule January 16, 2006 at 12:00 AM
Me, again, Fred. I had an epiphany at about 11:30 last night. I misspelled seamlessly! I have an exteme dislike for misspellings, being that I'm a court reporter and have to proofread thousands of pages a year. So please forgive me. (bg) Don't you just hate it when those lightbulb moments hit you when you're about to fall asleep?
Later.
person TopazKat
schedule January 16, 2006 at 12:00 AM
Another wonderful chapter with even more details and description of the religion you have worked so hard on. Reading it can be a little confusing at times, but that might because I have no real personal reference point for such a deep belief. I applaud you for having the courage to keep working at it. I must also say that I loved the small exchanges between Glorfindel and Legolas with Galdor in the background acting as chaperone, they were very amusing; espceially the last one. Having a discussion of "who will be on top" after just surviving a scrimage was a wonderful way to release the tension.
person Kitty
schedule January 15, 2006 at 12:00 AM
I love this story and how it varies from the most common scenarios used by others.

You have gave thoughful insight into the culture in which Legolas adheres to but are able to show that there are some aspects that others such as Glorfindel do not agree with, as all cultures and beliefs in todays world are viewed.
It also lovely to see that Glorfindel will of course tolerate and respect this for Legolas though.

Can't wait for more, in particular Tharnduils reaction and to gain more insight into how Legolas is treated by his peolpe and sibling.
person Rivergirl
schedule January 15, 2006 at 12:00 AM
Fred,

Anarien mentioned on a ML that you may be getting a bit blue because of a lack of reviews. Anyway, thought I would pop over and let you know that I am still really loving this story. I will admit I got a little trifle confused in the beginning of this chapter about who was going where. But then I got the idea and things were good. i really liked Legolas's taunting of the orcs and i liked the messenger bird. That was cool. And now diverting off to elf-battles. Yay! Plus, the sexual tension between Glorfindel and Legolas is so thick you can taste it. And I just love how Legolas is now a frustrated virgin with the promised land in sight but he isn't allowed in yet. Poor baby. And now even the bird is a chaperone. *chuckle*

Anyway, thought you would like to now that I have this fic bookmarked and check just about every single day for updates. So believe me when i say I am enjoying it. I stumbled over it late in the game, but am happy to have finally made it.

Take care and keep your chin up,

Rivergirl
person Daphne
schedule January 15, 2006 at 12:00 AM
Hiya, Fred
I'm getting redundant in my reviews, but he last two chapter were wonderful. I am consistently amazed at your depth of research and your ability to weave the story so seemlessly. The action seems to be heating up a bit -- fighting wise, that is. Looking forward to seeing Legolas and his family interact over the turn of events in Imladris.
Hope all is well with you.
Take Care, Daphne
person Kimmy
schedule January 14, 2006 at 12:00 AM
Again, good ^-^... I liked the ending very much ;D........ although I must admidt I've forgot which places it is I find somewhat confusing 0_o.....but I think it's sometimes when things are explained that I have tendences to become lost; as when the cuture about the people Legolas belongs are explained, i think I got a little lost there......I was also wondering how much of that cuture and theire traditions you've come up with yourself? coz it seems really thought through to me.... or if it is some really cuture from somewhere???
person TopazKat
schedule January 4, 2006 at 12:00 AM
Another wonderful chapter. I loved the discussion between Glorfindel and Arwen as well as the later discussion when Legolas, Elrond, and Galdor arrived. I have enjoyed how you take some very important issues and continue to revisit them rather than talking about them once and setting them aside. I do have a bit of constructive criticism for you regarding the format: there was no real clear indication of when we were shifting from the talks and play before the ceremony in the previous chapter to afterwards. The spacing had been the same throughout. The only thing that I would suggest is that when/if you do another chapter that will have two different time periods in it, to separate them with a clear marker. It didn't detract from the chapter overall, but it is a little confusing at first.
person SilentOne
schedule January 3, 2006 at 12:00 AM
I have run out of appropriate adjectives to describe just how amazing this story is. The attention to detail is incredible. The characters are realistic and believable. I was enthralled to see that this had been updated again, and once again you do not disappoint! I love this story, and I love your writing style. I can't wait to see where we go next - those naughty boys just can't keep their hands to themselves! Thank you so much for sharing this story with us!