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Reviews for Cuil Eden

By : Esteliel
  • From ANON - camimac on September 01, 2009
    Chapter 66


    That high pitched, excited happy screaming you hear is me!!! I'm so happy for Legolas and Glorfindel. Their relationship has gone through an amazing evolution from where it began to where it is now. I am so glad about where it is now. I can hardly wait for the next chapter
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  • From ANON - elftart* on September 01, 2009
    love it
    i am hanging on the end of my seat
    this is one of the best stories ever written, i thank you
    please hurry with update
    elftart
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  • From ANON - avidreader on June 30, 2009
    I liked the prequel and Anestel, though one thing has always bothered me: Legolas is simply too submissive, weak and pathetic. During the first chapters of Anestel, I thought it was understandable since he was going through so much stuff, but during the whole story I was avidly waiting for him to stop being such a weak and pathetic being and to grow a backbone. But he never did. That's the gaping failure in the story. The story would be much more interesting and it would be great if just Legolas could become someone who could be admired, but he isn't. He simple keeps being weak and pathetic and never does anything to make others respect him. Everyone treats him like a whore because he allows Glorifindel to treat him as such. If he doesn't like how others treat him, then he should do something about it, instead of whimpering and crying on Glorindel's chest. That's the reason why I lost interest in the story. Legolas character never developed through all the things he went through. And in canon, Legolas has pride and bravery, so despite of what happened to him in your story I would have expected him to become someone worthy of admiration instead of making me just slightly despise him for his constant weakness.
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  • From ANON - Anon on June 25, 2009
    poor legolas... so sad no one ever loved him. their relationship is so twisted and sickening and yet lovely at the same time.
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  • From ANON - marcia on May 30, 2009
    I was sooo excited to see an update. I had to stop everything and read it right away, twice. I no longer cringe at Gorfindel's actions or want to cry on Legolas's behalf. Their relationship is still unorthodox but it is more balanced and it works for them. I have gotten really emotionally invested with Legolas, Glorfindel and Gil. I just hope that all the political maneuvering doesn't backfire. Glorfindel is getting his priorities straight and will be there to love and guide him along the way so hopefully all will be well. I am thrilled that Legolas is growing, gaining confidence and is poised to start realising his full potential as prince, parent, warrior and lover. I can envision a whole series here... so keep writing please.
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  • From Esteliel on April 20, 2009
    @Rokkis: Thanks for your feedback! I wanted to recommend you give this sequel to Anestel a try, but I see you found it already. :)

    It's not my intention to glorify rape or slavery, yet on the other hand I do love fandom tropes like slavery AUs, so my intention here was to write a story with elements I like and think hot, and yet to find a resolution that is realistic and believable, at least to me.

    If you read on, you'll see that Glorfindel at least is aware of what a crime he has comitted, whereas Legolas - certainly also under the influence of the elvish equivalent to Stockholm Syndrome - tries not to think about their past at all and to cling to his new-found happiness.

    Concerning the fading, as far as I am aware this is but another fandom trope as the (non-canonical) essay "Laws and Customs Among the Eldar" actually only states that a *married* elf who is raped would fade. (P. 228 in my HarperCollins 1994 copy of "Morgoth's Ring")

    Actually, there is another paragraph in that essay that very well sums up my view of Glorfindel and the elves in general: "Many [of the Eldar], as the histories reveal, could become estranged from good, for nothing can wholly escape from the evil shadow that lies upon Arda. Some fell into pride, and self-will, and could be guilty of deeds of malice, enmity, greed and jealousy." Thus, the behaviour Glorfindel and the Noldor show is not at all a contradiction to Tolkien's writing on the elves, especially those shown in the Silmarillion and HoME.
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  • From Rokkis on April 20, 2009
    AH! Finally! Someone did have sense, but damn if it didn't take the longest of times....

    Cheers!
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  • From ANON - marcia on April 04, 2009
    Thank you so much for this update. It was so sweet and completely made my day. Legolas is finally loved, cherished and has found the place where he belongs...at Glorfindel's side.
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  • From ANON - Jo on February 06, 2009
    Yay! I get so excited when I see a new chapter! I'm glad Legolas is able to take the teasing from others and Glorfindel's games without falling apart. I can't wait for the party though.
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  • From audreen on February 04, 2009
    I am so happy that you updated this tale!!! Legolas is finally being loved and cherished as he was always supposed to be. Glorfindel's desires have been fulfilled and he is doting on his love most sweetly. All in all a very satisfying state of affairs and a welcome break from all the angst. You write beautifully and I am your faithful fan.
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  • From ANON - Isabelle Eir on February 04, 2009
    Thank you so much for the update! This only left me craving more! Glorfindel seems to have made the art of er, pleasurable restrain into an art form! "...it was as if your body belonged more to me than it did to you." Such a possessive elf. : )
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  • From ANON - Remy on January 28, 2009
    I can't believe how much I've fallen in love with this story all over again! You're truly an amazing writer and I can't wait for the coming chapters. Thank you for posting such an amazing story on this site! It's one of a kind and one of the best I've read for this category/pairing. Please keep up the good work. I look forward to reading more stories from you in future whenever you find the time to post them.


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  • From ANON - neerdua on December 14, 2008
    I recently watched reruns of LOTR on TV, it reignited my love of the story and the characters. Then I discovered this wonderful and well written series. I had a hard time accepting Legolas as helpless in the begining. Now he has evolved, found love and has a beautiful child and seems on the verge of finding ultimate happiness. I cannot wait to see what further twists and turns his life will take and will be checking daily for updates. You are a gifted and thank you so much!!!
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  • From Qiedia on November 30, 2008
    Please continue! This story is absolutely fantastic!
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  • From ANON - mayleaf on November 09, 2008
    What a fantastic story! I read Anestel and Cuil Eden up to this point, and the evolution of the characters is executed masterfully. Your descriptions are beautiful, the dialogue is believable, and the plot and characters are engaging and real. Your characterizations of Legolas and Glorfindel are particularly flawless. You're obviously very talented! I can't wait to read more! 1,000,000 out of 5!
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