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| Sons of Kings by jenolas | 4 Review(s) |
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| elliska | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 9/12/2004 |
| If I apologize will you ... That is such a good example of child's logic and it would drve me insane as a parent. I tried that exactly once with my dad before I learned better! It sounds like Eldarion is at a rebellious stage. Unfortunately there are many of them at many different levels. You are right the Legolas would be in a perfect position to help Eldarion if that help would be accepted. Author Reply: I think that with Aragorn and Arwen's approval, Legolas just needs to continue to point out the common ground between himself and Eldarion. This way the child will gain a better understanding of his role as the king's son. | |
| Dot | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 9/7/2004 |
| Oh good, I'm glad you went back to this. Eldarion is a bit of a handfull. I'm going to forgive him to some extent because he's clearly in some pain but still... I like the reference to Arwen at a loss as to why her son is becoming more unreasonable. I guess no mother is quite prepared for the day her sweet child turns into a brat but it must be hard for an elf to deal with a child who has the unpredictable hormones of a human. Wait til the teenage years... Ah, Aragorn is back! I love the way he tells his son that Legolas is not even under *his* rule, not to mind Eldarion's. I thought that Aragorn was very good with him - firm but loving. He really can't have been happy when Eldarion announced "I am the King’s son and he should do as I say!” Eldarion doesn't appear all that repentent to me if he asks his father to delay the contest. Definitely a child with a lesson to learn - but how to teach it? I feel bad for Legolas. He clearly loves Eldarion but must be unused to children's behaviour if he takes his words so much to heart. Darn that soft elven heart of his!I suppose as far as he's concerned, one he loves is angry with him and is hurt by the refusal to grant a request, even though Legolas knows his decision is right. The incident seems to have brought a lot of melancholy to the surface in him. How sad that he is still haunted by the War and the changed person he is now while others, like Faramir, can move on. Actually, what I think I liked most about this chapter is Faramir. It's wonderful to see that he's clearly a part of the family. You write him as respectful, gentle and insightful, which is exactly how I'd picture him. It's great that he seems to have built a friendship with Legolas. I like the idea that he immediately knows where to find the missing elf. I thought it really says a lot about him that he can identify what troubles Legolas and seeks to comfort him. You've created a very easy and open relationship between the two that's a pleasure to read. So, will the two sons of kings reconcile? :-) Sorry this is written in a huge rush - I'm pretending to type up opening hours at work... Author Reply: I like to think that, in the aftermath of the War, there was much comradarie bewteen those who fought together. I am not surprised you see Faramir as I do and I like to think he and Legolas became close friends. As to your question, in an act of SSP my answer is: read on and see! | |
| Karri | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 9/6/2004 |
| The frustration of A&A is understandable. I am glad, though, that Aragorn is being firm. An excellent chapter! (I think this might be a type: “I see in your eyes that your heart remains troubled, but do mot let it. Author Reply: Thanks Karri, I hope you continue to enjoy this story. (Yes, you are quite right, darn keys that are too close at 5am! Correction has been made, thanks). | |
| daw the minstrel | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 9/6/2004 |
| Liked the subtle little reference to "Aragorn's eyes" when Arwen wakens her son. And poor Eldarion seems to be at a bad stage. I suppose being in pain and disappointed doesn't bring out the best in any of us, let alone in a child. Author Reply: Not a pleasant child at the moment, but he has only himself to blame, not that he would admit it, of course! | |