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| The Heir Apparent by Mirkwoodmaiden | 9 Review(s) |
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| Nurayy | Reviewed Chapter: 18 on 8/27/2021 |
| How much weighs on Aragorn's shoulders. At an age when young people struggle and seek their identity, he has to leave everything behind, all that was familiar and he loved and new well, to find. And accept a new reality. And he masters it all sovereignly. I'm so glad he found a new family, and a new home. And I love how in his heart Imladris and his family there will always be there. All this makes him even more special for the richness he he carries in his being. Author Reply: Nurayy!! I'm guessing that this review was for Chapter Nineteen. After being away from this story for over ten years I decided that this portion of the story needed to be told. Again I am fascinated at what 20 year old Aragorn would have thought about and handled his transition from youngest son of Elrond to the Heir of Isildur. How would his people view him? How did he view himself? What would his re-definition of himself cost him emotionally? But he does find a new home among the Dunedain, acceptance and love. I have another half-finished chapter about Aragorn coming back to see Gilraen, back with her people, one last time before she dies. on this site unpublished. I would like to finish it soon. But I have three stories on-the-go already so it will have to wait! Be well! ((hugs)) MM | |
| Nurayy | Reviewed Chapter: 18 on 8/27/2021 |
| This story is so nicely crafted. The characters shaped out wonderfully. What joy to see the reunion of Aragorn with his Uncle. There has been much pain and longing for so long. After the waiting the longing and feeling of loss and all Erithain endured, finally they are together without secrets. I love how you write Aragorn throughout the story. There is greatness and love in him, so noble. He is so much like his father, and his mother too, his family, you showed a great heritage. The rangers, how you write them, you do them honour. A great people. They have endured so much, they lead a hard life. And still they stay strong and fight and hope, so very admirable. I love how you show also Aragorn's/ Estel's elven side how is of both worlds. This story is a wonderful tribute to Aragorn! And so very deserved. Author Reply: Nurayy! Sorry for the late response. I am so happy that you have continued with this story. It is close to my heart. I took great joy in reuniting Erithain and Aragorn. "I love how you write Aragorn throughout the story. There is greatness and love in him, so noble. He is so much like his father, and his mother too, his family, you showed a great heritage. The rangers, how you write them, you do them honour. A great people. They have endured so much, they lead a hard life. And still they stay strong and fight and hope, so very admirable." Thank you for writing this. My love for Aragorn and my complete fascination with the Dunedain is what drove this story to be written so I am really happy that love for their nobility (both Aragorn and the Dunedain) came through strong in the story! They had to be a great and noble people to have survived as they did. hope you are well!! ((hugs)) MM | |
| Nurayy | Reviewed Chapter: 18 on 8/27/2021 |
| This story is so nicely crafted. The characters shaped out wonderfully. What joy to see the reunion of Aragorn with his Uncle. There has been much pain and longing for so long. After the waiting the longing and feeling of loss and all Erithain endured, finally they are together without secrets. I love how you write Aragorn throughout the story. There is greatness and love in him, so noble. He is so much like his father, and his mother too, his family, you showed a great heritage. The rangers, how you write them, you do them honour. A great people. They have endured so much, they lead a hard life. And still they stay strong and fight and hope, so very admirable. I love how you show also Aragorn's/ Estel's elven side how is of both worlds. This story is a wonderful tribute to Aragorn! And so very deserved. | |
| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 18 on 4/10/2020 |
| Ah, yes, there are stories to hear as well as lessons to be learned. I am sorry that Elrond did not warn Arwen that Aragorn was leaving Imladris, but that she had the chance to bid him farewell in spite of that. And now he is home where he was born, reunited with the Man who knew him best as a small child, not counting his parents. Now to learn his place here. Author Reply: Larner! Elrond's pain is still fresh and some of his actions are not the best or most thought out. When we are in pain we often don't think clearly. I thought he needed to know his uncle so he would have someone to come home to though he previously did not know any of it! MM | |
| sue | Reviewed Chapter: 18 on 3/15/2020 |
| What a great story. Its epic is worthy to stand beside LOTR - filling in the corners as the hobbits say. I have enjoyed it very much. One 'bone' to pick. Gilgilath. That horse must be an old codger at 20! But he has been Estel's faithful Horse. He needs a soft retirement now. Author Reply: Sue! First I am so happy that you like it. "Its epic is worthy to stand beside LOTR" *I blush* thanks! Second, LOL yup I noticed that about Gilgilath as well. I could say as a cop-out answer that he is a Dunedain horse and therefore has a longer life. But truth be told he does need to be retired. Thanks for noticing! :-)) MM | |
| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 18 on 11/11/2005 |
| Finally have finished, and am so glad I stayed with it. Look now for the epilogue. One correction--several places you use "LEAD" when you mean "LED." There were a few other homonyms similarly misused, but this one, for some reason, is one that disturbs me (ALOT is another misuse of language that grates on me). The story is lovely, and love the family dynamics shown. Also the awareness in this chapter of the approach of Gandalf and Aragorn's natural defensive behavior which is relaxed when reassured the newcomer is known after all. And I love how Erethrain has waited so long to hear "Uncle" from his nephew, and his joy when it comes. Thanks for a wonderful tale. Author Reply: Larner! That's so much for reading it! I really came to love Erithain and just thought being the kind of person Erithain was, this separation would have sat heavy on his heart even after a few years had past. I wanted to bring them together again. I have got to watch those spelling and usuage mistakes!!! Grrrr! Author Reply: Or rather "usage" mistakes. Geez!! LOL! | |
| grumpy | Reviewed Chapter: 18 on 11/2/2005 |
| What a great story, from beginning to end. I love how you wrote all the characters, from the Dunadan, to the Elves. Your Estel, was wonderful to read. It is good that he has returned to the rangers. I loved his reunion with his uncle Erithain. Thanks for the good read. | |
| Baggins Babe | Reviewed Chapter: 18 on 11/2/2005 |
| At last Aragorn is reunited with his beloved uncle. All those years of waiting and longing on Erithain's part have now been rewarded. Also delighted to see Gandalf again - how lovely that he should be there with some encouragement at this difficult time in Aragorn's life. Lovely, MM - and you have to admit, I review much more speedily than some I could mention! :-)) | |
| daw the minstrel | Reviewed Chapter: 18 on 11/1/2005 |
| I was so glad to see this tonight. What a nice finish to the story and nice start to the new part of Aragorn's life. Author Reply: Daw! I'm glad that you liked the story. The chapter is a bit shorter than usual but it just felt finished as I typed the last line. There were other things I could have included, but I decided against them. So glad you liked it! MM | |