 Lamiel 2004-08-30 . chapter 1This is beautiful. Such a lovely mix of introspection and imagery, and the description of the sky and cliffs and gulls is so perfect. The circling back at the end, to the gulls that "peck and play with the length of bowstring almost hidden amongst the grasses" - breath-taking. The symbolism is well balanced, strong without being overbearing. Lovely vignette. Thank you. |
 The Lady Arianrod 2003-08-27 . chapter 1Harrowingly empty and sad... and at the same moment breathtakingly beautiful... although Legolas is not one of my favorite characters, I truly felt the message that you wanted to put across... many people speak of how the Elves that did not leave Middle-earth would feel like, but your story is different. I truly sensed the emptiness in Legolas' heart as he finds himself to be worn and alone, with only the gulls and the sea... This is very forlorn and heart-wrenching, but it is perhaps one of the best stories I've read, for its descriptions and for its depressing, extremely powerful effect... and the ambiguous ending... great job. |