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| The Last Word by jenolas | 2 Review(s) |
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| Dot | Reviewed Chapter: 11 on 4/3/2005 |
| There was something quite poignant about this chapter. I think it’s just that Boromir’s excitement at the prospect of returning home and the way he looks forward so much to seeing his brother again come across so strongly and he never got a chance to do either. I loved that very powerful moment when Boromir feels the history and power of the re-forged sword. It was a nice moment too between Aragorn and Boromir, of understanding, awe and determination. Boromir seems to be growing ever more convinced, though, that there’s more to Aragorn’s decision to claim the throne than it seems. It’ll be interesting to know what he thinks when he discovers what truly lies behind Aragorn’s choice. If he finds out. I don’t blame Boromir one bit for questioning whether it would be good for his people to bring them a king who may not love them as he should. I liked your description of what may have happened when Boromir and Aragorn arrived in Minas Tirith. I think what I liked most was how beloved Boromir is by his people. And it would indeed be interesting to know what Denethor would have done! I just love the thought of Bilbo and Boromir being friends, with Bilbo pleased by Boromir’s keeping of a journal and grateful for his strength in the protection of Merry and Pippin. And what a wonderful gift! Faramir owes that hobbit a lot if his words and gift meant that he now has this journal to bring him closer to his brother. I’m glad there seems to be a few more entries but what an ominous ending! I think Faramir better brace himself for a difficult time if he’s going to continue reading. Author Reply: There are just a few chapters left, and it is becoming increasingly difficult to write such angst, but challenging as well. I guess not all stories have a happy ending, and sadly this is one of them. I am glad you liked the moment with the sword, I think Boromir would have treated it a little more reverently than he did in the movie version. thanks for your comments, Dot. jenolas | |
| Hai Took | Reviewed Chapter: 11 on 4/2/2005 |
| I have just discovered this story and am very fascinated with it! I love Boromir and to see such a personal look at his thoughts and feeling because he was writing to his brother has been wonderful. I like how you have shown him slowly identifying with different members of the Fellowship. That he would get to meet and learn from such people as Glrofindel and Elrond and the admiration when he writes about such people is very well done! I do feel bad that Faramir already knows the end and wont be able to read Boromir's coming back from the darkness. Hopefully he will be able to take comfort from others accounts of his last moments. Of course I'm getting ahead of myself, and you ;) there is much more still to read. I'm looking forward to it and hope that I will be able to always find this story when there's more to read. I'm afraid I have the curious problem in which I tend to loose stories I'm reading. So I will be on the look out for more to this one! Thank you for the insightful look at things from Boromir's POV! Author Reply: I am very pleased you are enjoying this story and hope you continue to do so. Thanks for taking the time to comment. jenolas | |