Reviews for The Battle of the Golden Wood

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Zephyr Zucchini 2008-02-14 ch 24,	abuseI am in utter awe. You are gifted, utilize that gift
HRT 2007-06-26 ch 1,	abuseThis is the best Tolkien story I've read that wasn't written by Tolkien. You really did an excellent job of capturing all the drama and action, and creating realistic OCs. I thought your portrayal of Celeborn was splendid, and his conflicts with Galadriel very thoughtful. Thanks for writing this!
Kalisona 2007-04-25 ch 24,	abuseI will be quite honest. I read this once before, but I could not find the words to praise it, or describe how I felt at it. laughs softly I know, a writer, a Tolkien lover, not being able to find words. But truly, this feels to me like a continuation of the Lord of the Rings. It feels like Tolkien, to me, and that I do not say lightly. I loved it more than words can say. Galadriel and Celeborn. What an amazing pair of elves, so very other-worldly, so very amazing...You did them justice. And even more so, you got across the emotions they had, something that I never thought to find a writer do. This amazing story is one of a kind, amazing, never to be found again. Your descriptive prowess will never cease to awe me, nor will I ever forget this story. The war was so believable, so very amazing. You expanded on canon, one of the best types of fanfiction, and one of the hardest to find. Yet, amidst all of the elvish feel of Lothlorien, you brought in Oswyn. You gave us eyes to look through, to truly see the beauty, and truth, of the elves, from a mortal's eyes. Are you sure that you are not from Middle-earth? It is so hard to believe that you came up with this beautiful piece without actually seeing the Golden Wood. Thank you, thank you, thank you so many times for writing this. And, when reading the Lord of the Rings is not enough for me, I will be able to read this, and be able to see the Golden Wood for what it truly is. Le hannon, Kali
Marchwriter 2006-03-24 ch 24,	abuseWords cannot describe. ~The Lady of Light~
Marchwriter 2006-03-24 ch 3,	abuse"But tales spoke chillingly of the mercy of the Golden Wood. Few were allowed in, and fewer returned, and of those none were unscathed; wrought strange by whatever power dwelt within. There was nothing the elves might bestow that it was good for a mortal man to receive." [Ah, this one of the most beautiful passages I have ever come across--simply because the danger of entering the Golden Wood is presented. Many authors tend to forget that Lothlorien IS a fortress of sorts, a citadel of one of the last Elven refuges.] "In the corner of his eye, he was aware of a change in the texture of the light - a swift falling of shadows too patterned to be the movement of leaves" [Such poignant imagery--I could see exactly what you meant. And such detail breathes even more life into this captivating tale] "Then the canopies of the trees would toss with a noise like the sea, and light would whirl dizzying over his head, and he felt more removed from the world at every step, haunted by the sweetness of days and places he had never seen; ages long ago gone to dust." [Simply beautiful, and intricate--again the detail is astounding and word choice impeccable. You have really captured the magic of the Golden Wood and made it come to life as Tolkien did. And I do not say that lightly.] Ah, and such an end. ~The Lady of Light~
Arsinoe de Blassenville 2005-07-15 ch 24,	abuseComing upon this story by chance, I was delighted to find a beautiful expansion of the tales of Middle Earth. I was reading the appendices to Return of the King recently, and regretting all the stories that Tolkien never fleshed out. Your story was so well told--the language so rich, well-chosen, and true to the source. Your explication of the "long defeat" image was convincing and poignant. Very well done indeed. Now--I think you should take your talent and create worlds of your own! Thank you for the wonderful read.
RavenLady 2005-04-20 ch 24,	abuseI think I read about a fourth of this a long time ago. Well, I finally read the whole thing. In two sittings, that's how hooked I was. What a gapfiller -- no, that doesn't seem like an adaquate word -- but this adds so much to the original. I was sniffling several times. Very compelling, moving, beautifully written. I wouldn't know where to start if I was going to talk about specific parts, but I just have to say something about the poem at the end -- it echoes the poem in FotR, doesn't it? Perfect.
Mariagoner 2004-11-28 ch 24, anon.	abuseMagnificent. One of the finest triumps of LOTR fanfiction yet. I loved how unexpected this story was, how it told Tolkien's story from such striking and poignant point of views, and how it upended all of our convictions of what would follow Sauron's defeat. Thank you for your hard work!
ElfLover 2004-11-19 ch 1,	abuseI am blown away by the beauty of this beginning. This chapter could very well stand alone and still be a wonderful story. I can only wonder what the next has in store. With the greatest respect, ElfLover
Archaic Scribe 2004-08-01 ch 24,	abuseExceptional story. I have just completed this and another large story by another fanfiction author and am lookind forward to reading more of your work. Your grasp of description brings the characters, situations and environment to such life, one feels as if they are there! I am completely in awe and impressed by your works and find myself struggling to find appropriate words to describe all the detail and knowledge you have poured into this tale...but there are no clever words coming to mind...except that I found this entertaining and it is not a story I will soon forget! Looking forward to reading more of your stories in the future! Well done!
Jazmin3 Firewing 2004-05-17 ch 24, anon.	abuseNice. Very nice. Perfect. And it is perfecly plausible, too. Tolkien was never specific about the attacks on Lórien and Mirkwood, so what you have written could very well have taken place in his mind. VERY nice.
A. Gleason 2004-05-10 ch 10, anon.	abuseI've only recently discovered fanfiction.net, but I have been an avid Tolkien fan for decades. This is an incrediblly well written story. Galadrial is one of my favorite characters, and your writing has transported me back to the lands of Middle Earth so easily, it's hard to decide if I want to read the next chapter of your story first or go back and read the Silmarillion and Unfinished Tales first! Thank you so much for sharing your story, and I hope to read many more from you! Excellent Job!
Artemisa 2004-05-05 ch 24,	abuseThis was great, you write really good.
lalal 2004-04-14 ch 24, anon.	abuseGreat story! I was sad it had to end.
Banba McCuill 2004-03-15 ch 24,	abuseBravo! Bravo! What a bittersweet end to it all and what a true lesson of life that remains timeless. Must we give up what pulls us, what centers us, even for love? Love requires many sacrifices, but Galadriel and Celeborn seem to prove that it is not expected, out of mutual respect, to try to force the one you love best to give up the important things that make them the person they are, their soul. You have really made the characters and the multiple storylines come to life! Who are one of my very favorite story weavers – I doubt Vairë could have done any better! By the way, your poem was fitting and inspiring. The Elvish translation is well-placed, indeed. It lends that "ancient" feel to this beautiful story. Well done!

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