Reviews for The Dooming Wound |
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![]() ![]() ![]() This was just amazing. So much care, love, despair, pain and suffering you put into it. Such emotionality. And the twists! I was not expecting them at all. The spooky one in the end when they found the knife. So he was really there not just in Thranduils dreams. I loved Legolas getting to see him, fair and familiar, there was a peace. And I'm so glad Thranduil found peace also. ...but then Legolas blinked and he was gone...I loved the hope in the ending. Such a creative plot, and so touching. |
![]() ![]() ![]() I am sort of surprised that this has only 10 reviews, though I think the summary might have something to do with that. I kept putting off reading this because I thought it would be just another Mirkwood battle story with to many characters tossed in. I didn't predict it would be such an emotional story. I didn't expect the twist at the end. I thought Thranduil was having a nightmare or vision brought on by Oropher to help him come to terms with what he'd had to do after the Last Alliance. And while there was that, I didn't expect the rest. I will stop putting spoilers in my review now :P Excellent job! |
![]() ![]() ![]() This fic is wonderful, though I assume English is not your first language? Your writing made me a little bit difficult to follow and somewhat confused, but the story was extremely awesome it compensated the difficulties. The story was so intense, so heavy and yet emotional that it clenched my heart so much when reading. At first I thought it was again a hurt!Legolas and worry!Thranduil fic - with which I was deadly tired and didn't want to touch that type anymore - but something in this fic kept my with it as I felt there was something different... Maybe it was for Oropher's spectre. Yes it is. I loved Oropher in this fic so much, though he might only appeared in the form of Thranduil's own obsession of guilt. Even so his great care for his son he left behind was still radiant, long after the death claimed him. It made my eye hurt so much, for Thranduil would be loved and cared so dear. Really thank you for writing this fic. I was looking to read this kind of stories for so long. |
![]() ![]() ![]() A great story. Very well written. |
![]() ![]() ![]() Well that was absolutely wonderful. I loved the twist at the end and of course, everything before. Okay, I'll admit, you had me in tears as Thranduil suffered through what no parent should have to. I also had to laugh at the fact that my breath came in short intakes. Thank Eru this piece wasn't longer, I'd have fainted I think. Seriously, well written and very well conjured. You can indeed toot your own horn now. LOL Ceana |
![]() ![]() ![]() This is a lovely story. I really liked the whole father/son relationship between Oropher/Tharanduil and Thranduil/Legolas. Those two can get so mangled sometimes! You are very talented at writing angst, and the plot twist at the end really caught me by surprise. Very touching. Keep it up! |
![]() ![]() ![]() Excellent tale! Vision within vision takes us down the paths of conscience *and* history in an expert layering of reality! Well done Thranduil and believable father/son dialog. What a fascinating Oropher "back story" and the effect it has on his son: the ghost manifests when Thranduil is unsure - *perfect* "The sins of the fathers -" You do guilt angst *masterfully* and adding that little bit of unresolved mystery with the blade was a beautiful touch. *phew* drama, fear, pain, and finally - healing! *cheering* We love catharsis. Thank you so much for allowing the wraith-bunny to bite. *g* Blessings. Ana Lib Elf |
![]() ![]() ![]() That kept me breathless almost from the beginning - Thank you, a truly spooky tale :) |
![]() ![]() ![]() What a spooky tale this is! When I first realized that it was Oropher's ghost speaking to Thranduil shivers ran down my spine. To be haunted for a millenia . . . and for such a deed! Oh, no wonder Thranduil could not forgive himself. What he must have gone through, living with that all those years. The turnabout in the end took me by complete surprise. I like to think that I have a pretty twisted imagination, but I never saw that coming. The implications are fantastic, and the image of Thranduil plunging the knife to kill the demon, only to find that the demon is within himself . . . wow, what a fantastic twist! I wonder, too, at Legolas' glimpse of Oropher at the end . . . what sort of ghost is Oropher? The sort that humans think of, a manifestation of energy and guilt, or is it Tolkien's homeless fear, rejecting Mandos? And if so, why? Perhaps he has some guilt of his own that keeps him from peace . . . at the very least he must regret his charge at the Gates. I liked your explanation of how and why Oropher charged ahead, too. It makes perfect sense, both his reasoning and the problems it caused for Gil-Galad's plans. This story is so richly layered and complex, it is the sort of tale I want to read over and over again to find all the nuances of meaning. Very nicely done. |
![]() ![]() ![]() Horrifyingly brilliant! You had me on the edge of my seat the entire time and not once did I expect the ending. Great story! |
![]() ![]() ![]() Fantastic! That was just so deliciously dark and angsty! I liked the reasoning behind Oropher's charge at Dagorlad too. Oropher gets such a bad press it was good to read a version that gives him a fairer assessment. |
![]() ![]() ![]() OMG a new story! OMG! *calms self and reads...* OK, this is brilliant. Classic you, and just brilliant. The twist toward the end was something I knew had to be there, but SO did not see coming. This is just brilliant! (I know I keep using the word, but I must, for it is so...) And you have to know I would adore any story where Thranduil is strong and powerful and loves his son. :) The addition of Oropher is even more cool... Thank you SO much for this wonderful tale! |