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| Whispers of the Dragon by shirebound | 17 Review(s) |
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| PSW | Reviewed Chapter: 6 on 10/24/2015 |
| Very interesting story so far, what with the 'storm' and the 'accidents' -- indeed, who knows what might have happened if Saruman had started to harry them with more than just orcs after Gandalf was gone. I've never really thought about it -- but seems like he might have missed a good chance! I like the idea that Boromir's attempt to take the Ring was born initially in concern not only for his own city and people, but for his companions as well. It seems true to his character -- Boromir was a loyal Man, and I can see him losing himself eventually to that, especially when it comes to those that he sees as needing his protection. Frustration and fear play on him, and the Ring itself jumps in and does the rest ... Enjoying, thanks for writing! Author Reply: Thanks so much! I'm so pleased that you feel the character of Boromir rings true here. It was a long journey, and the Ring had time to exploit any weakness... even one born of nobility and concern. | |
| Grey Wonderer | Reviewed Chapter: 6 on 11/15/2005 |
| Wonderful chapter. I do love Boromir with the hobbits and it is one of my biggest regrets that he fell to the ring and did not survive the quest. I am enjoying him in this tale even though I know he is beginning to feel the pull of the ring. He is still so protective of all of the hobbits. I liked the small talk that he had with Frodo in this chapter. | |
| Pearl Took | Reviewed Chapter: 6 on 11/14/2005 |
| Everyone's feelings are so stressed right now, it's a wonder they aren't all arguing. The tension between Frodo and Boromir is growing quickly. Well Done! | |
| Lady Jaina | Reviewed Chapter: 6 on 11/9/2005 |
| loving it | |
| aprilkat | Reviewed Chapter: 6 on 11/7/2005 |
| I love the way that Pip has so worked his way into all their hearts, especially the two men. But it leaves Boromir even more open to the call of the Ring, and plays upon Frodo's natural guilt. Poor Boromir. *sigh* He is such an honorable man. So sad... | |
| lbilover | Reviewed Chapter: 6 on 11/7/2005 |
| Boromir is such a sad and tragic figure, especially as you write him. I don't think I will ever read the end of FOTR now without feeling a sorrow and sympathy for him that I would not have felt without your scenes between him and Frodo. I also love how you show the Fellowship caring for each, especially Frodo and Sam seeing Aragorn's weariness and making him rest. Very lovely!! | |
| Linda Hoyland | Reviewed Chapter: 6 on 11/5/2005 |
| A very touching chapter I love the way Aragorn cares for Pippin and the other Hobbits care for him.Thank Goodness Pippin is not badly hurt.I am loving this story. | |
| French Pony | Reviewed Chapter: 6 on 11/5/2005 |
| Oh good, Pippin is okay. I love that the rock didn't stand a chance against his hard head. It's such a wonderfully hobbity backhanded compliment. And this is only making Boromir's worries grow worse. The thing of it is, right now he's making an awful lot of sense. | |
| Cuthalion | Reviewed Chapter: 6 on 11/5/2005 |
| Poor Pip... but Aragorn's question about a hangover was delightful. And I loved Sam's and Frodo's concern about Strider's wellness! And this: "Do not take the Ring back to Sauron, Frodo. All will be lost." His arm tightened convulsively around the hobbit and his voice sank to an anguished, almost inaudible whisper. "All will be lost!" Poor Boromir. Oh, poor Boromir. You know, Sean Bean did such a fine job to portray him completely different than I knew him from the books. You show him the same way as I saw him in the movies - thank you. | |
| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 6 on 11/5/2005 |
| The shattered stone seat, the description of the indications of past falls, the makeshift tent over Pippin--all are wonderful details which help us place the story and imagine the background in which it develops. Here now Boromir and Frodo now share a physical symptom in the aching shoulder, one in which Boromir unconsciously becomes more a mirror of Frodo's own experience; and the lies of the Ring are using the apparent vulnerability of the Hobbits to continue to work on the man, just as in my idea of the time the Ring worked on Sam and Aragorn predominantly. When our virtues are distorted in such a way and made into dragons of their own, then we become close to our own falls. | |