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| The Last Word by jenolas | 6 Review(s) |
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| Daffy Maiden | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 5/29/2005 |
| "Boromir was no innocent when it came to bed play, but he had a sense of decency and modesty." I think it's really important you put that in! "...he drifted into much needed slumber, and a dream of a certain son of Gondor, whose laughter still echoed in his heart and whose eyes glittered with mirth as he held his younger brother’s clothes aloft and threatened to throw the garments into the swimming hole." Perfect. You rock, Jenolas! Author Reply: Thanks. I am pleased you find my little glimpses into Boromir's character to be of some worth, just as the man himself is, as I see it. | |
| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 3/17/2005 |
| We love one another, we brothers and sisters, and tease one another mercilessly, and envy one another at the same time. A wonderful look at these relationships. Author Reply: I am pleased you like my take on the relationship between the brothers. Thank you jenolas | |
| DAYNA | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 3/13/2005 |
| It just gets better and better, Jenolas! Keep it comin'! :) Author Reply: I most certainly will and thanks for the enthusiastic response. jenolas | |
| Dot | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 3/13/2005 |
| I’m really becoming as engrossed in Boromir’s journal as Faramir is! I just love the moments that show the sense of humour he had and the light-hearted manner in which he teases his brother and it’s so fascinating to watch him try to figure out everything that’s happening around him, wanting to know his place in all this. The sense of wonder and slight embarrassment that come across when he speaks of the elves secreting away his clothes is completely endearing. It’s wonderful too to see that Faramir is able to get some enjoyment out of remembering youthful escapades. Arwen certainly made an impression! You always write elves in such a way that their difference to men is obvious but it’s really interesting to see Boromir’s impression of them and realisation of how different they are. The library and galleries sound amazing! Oh to see them! I love the picture of Faramir repeatedly becoming engrossed in his reading. I’m still laughing at the thought of a frustrated Boromir carrying him off to the training grounds. It’s these little additions and extra details that really add to my enjoyment of your stories :-) I don’t blame Boromir for being a little suspicious that he was being left out of things. He comes across as someone very practical and who doesn’t like to be kept in the dark about things that concern him or especially if possible aid is being kept from his beloved people. Faramir is very perceptive about his brother. It’s good that he knows him so well because it will help later, I think, when Boromir’s real struggle begins. In the meantime, I’m really interested in knowing what Boromir thinks of Aragorn after they’ve spent some time together! I suppose in a way this journal might help Faramir get to know Aragorn a little better too. Author Reply: I hope you find the rest of the journal just as fascinating. Boromir is a rather interesting character to write about, espoecially if one remebers who and what he was before the ring began to influence him. Faramir will certainly learn more about Aragorn by reading the book, take care Dot, jenolas | |
| The Karenator | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 3/13/2005 |
| This is a lovely story, Jenolas. The pace is calm and reflective as Faramir learns his brother's inner thoughts. We can feel the sadness of loss and the thrill of discovery as Faramir reads. The emotions of the moment roll from laughter to near tears. Very well done. I've truly enjoyed 'reading' Boromir's journal with Faramir. And seeing Faramir's reaction and thoughts. I look forward to more. Karen Author Reply: Thank you, there is definitely more to come, and hopefully you find it just as calm and reflective as you have so far. (That is a very good descritpion of the style I had adopted for this story, by the way). jenolas | |
| mirthor | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 3/13/2005 |
| Another wonderful chapter, full of much enjoyed insight on Boromir. You continue to represent his thoughts realistically (his sense of humor; his love of his brother; his curiosity, but ultimate love of the practical; not too much arrogance, as many others like to inject into him), while bringing forth events that were merely hinted at by Tolkien, & adding your own ideas. Looking forward to the next installment. Author Reply: It is my intention to explore the 'behind the scenes' stories a little more and I thank you for appreciating my portrayal of Boromir. | |