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gensplosion2014-06-19 06:17 pm
espresso_addict) wrote in gensplosion2014-06-19 06:17 pm
The Silmarillion: Across Dark Waters, by Zimraphel
FANDOM: The Silmarillion
FIC LINK: Across Dark Waters
AUTHOR LINK:![[fanfiction.net profile]](/img/userheads/ff-icon-192.png)
zimraphel
RATING/WARNING(S): General | None
WIP?/WORD COUNT: Complete | ~2750 words
MAIN CHARACTERS: Maeglin, Námo, [mystery]
FIC SUMMARY: A look at the passage to Mandos, based partly on Greek mythology and Gypsy folklore, in which Maeglin gets what's coming to him.
RECCER'S NOTES: Maeglin, one of The Silmarillion's nastier Bad Boys, meets his match in this unusual story. Zimraphel has a unique take on the Halls of Mandos, the Elvish afterlife, with a surprisingly successful fusion with Greek myth. Strong characterisations and crackling dialogue, sharp & meaningful, with a lovely edge of wry humour. Maeglin's final comeuppence, and his attitude to it, are simply inspired! The identity of the PoV character is cleverly concealed, with a trail of breadcrumbs enticing the reader to guess. The setting is depicted sparingly yet atmospherically.
FIC LINK: Across Dark Waters
AUTHOR LINK:
zimraphelRATING/WARNING(S): General | None
WIP?/WORD COUNT: Complete | ~2750 words
MAIN CHARACTERS: Maeglin, Námo, [mystery]
FIC SUMMARY: A look at the passage to Mandos, based partly on Greek mythology and Gypsy folklore, in which Maeglin gets what's coming to him.
RECCER'S NOTES: Maeglin, one of The Silmarillion's nastier Bad Boys, meets his match in this unusual story. Zimraphel has a unique take on the Halls of Mandos, the Elvish afterlife, with a surprisingly successful fusion with Greek myth. Strong characterisations and crackling dialogue, sharp & meaningful, with a lovely edge of wry humour. Maeglin's final comeuppence, and his attitude to it, are simply inspired! The identity of the PoV character is cleverly concealed, with a trail of breadcrumbs enticing the reader to guess. The setting is depicted sparingly yet atmospherically.