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| Sons of Kings by jenolas | 4 Review(s) |
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| washow | Reviewed Chapter: 13 on 1/1/2005 |
| I just wanted to let you know how much I was looking forward to reading your story and how disappointed I am that you haven't updated in a long time. Would you please consider finishing this story for those of us who were enjoying it? Author Reply: I apologise for neglecting this story, but between a series of real life issues and a muse that directed me elsewhere for some time, I have not been able to complete this fic as yet. However, I am now returning my attention to it and will post the remaining chapter it in the near future. Thank you for your interest (you are the only one who has asked about it), jenolas | |
| elliska | Reviewed Chapter: 13 on 11/2/2004 |
| Sorry to be so slow to review this one. It's been a rough weekend. Another great chapter that I was very happy to see. The imagery surrounding Thranduil and Eldarion dancing was very nice. :) How sad to see Faramir and his story. And then to see Legolas' little moment of clarity at the very end. Well done. | |
| Dot | Reviewed Chapter: 13 on 11/1/2004 |
| Ah yay, more Faramir and Legolas together. I find I’m growing quite fond of seeing the two of them interact with one another! It seems Eldarion almost rivals the elves in his love of dancing and merrymaking! I had to laugh at how happy Legolas seemed not to be suffering the usual demand for his presence by the maidens! I love how good he is to Sarien, so willing to provide support for someone he’s known nearly all the young man’s life. And what’s up with him anyway? Is it a secret?!! “Belts had been discarded to allow more freedom of movement and now shirts hung open where laces had been loosened by vigorous activity, the fabric clinging to sweat soaked chests, just as long golden locks and shorter midnight black hair clung to faces and necks.” Relaxed!Thranduil is always wonderful to see. And yeah, sweaty!Thranduil too! It must be such fun for Eldarion too, considering the fact that Gondor’s king is unlikely to be so comfortable and open at feasts in Minas Tirith. Actually, Thranduil and Eldarion seem to be growing very close. As a ruler it will be of use to Eldarion to have such close relations with another ruler but more than that, he can learn a lot from this elf and Thranduil himself seems to be enjoying being around a young person again to whom he can offer some guidance. It’s good to see Faramir have some of the spotlight and allow the others to see his great store of knowledge as well as his love for his people and his brother. I’m glad Legolas was able to offer him some comfort when his grief overwhelmed him. What a nice thought, that Legolas is to be gifted with the materials to build his ship. I quite like the fact that Faramir doesn’t avoid the topic either but seems to accept Legolas’ fate just as he accepts his own. And that last sentence was great – that moment of realisation for Legolas that his father knew what he was talking about when he feared for his son’s heart. At least, though, Legolas can look at his father and know that it is possible to survive even that pain. This is just such an engrossing story! And I think I’ve managed to catch up now…;-) Author Reply: Sarien's problem is no secret, and will be revealed in the next chapter...a little suspense never hurts to hold the interest at times..*grin* I have always been partial to Faramir and like to think that his role as friend and steward after the war would have been significant. He was also Prince Imrahil's nephew , so who better to help Legolas with his ship buliding project. I think at some point in every adult's life they find themselves thinking exactly that... "So Mum or Dad really did know what they were talking about when they told/warned me..."(whatever). | |
| daw the minstrel | Reviewed Chapter: 13 on 10/31/2004 |
| I love the picture of Thranduil and Eldarion all disheveled from dancing. I forgot to mention in my review of the last chapter how much I liked the idea that it was Faramir who was Legolas's competitor at archery. Author Reply: A good time was obviously had by both the King and the Prince. Yes, I also thought that Faramir's skill and experience as an archer would provide a challenge for Legolas that Sarien could not match. | |