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| Brothers at Heart by Radbooks | 4 Review(s) |
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| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 11 on 4/2/2006 |
| Yes, the first of Aragorn's brothers among mortals. The respect Aragorn shows Hirgon as a father and an experienced Ranger is beginning to make itself felt. Am as proud of him as Halhigal is, I think. And Nestad also is serving as a proper mentor to this one intended to be Lord among Men. And to not pursue the orcs must be very frustrating! Author Reply: I think the only way that Hirgon would be able to really 'see' Aragorn for who he is and not as just his father's son is if Aragorn treats him with the respect he deserves. (Not that Arathorn treated him poorly either, even though it felt that way to Hirgon!) Hirgon does have some good qualities, they are just hidden and a good leader will bring them out. I really like Nestad too, he's one of those characters that has just grown on me and become more than what I had envisioned for him, but definitely is a mentor. Aragorn needs people like him around who are not afraid to speak their hearts and mind and yet support him unconditionally. Yes, I think that Halbarad truly was a brother to Aragorn and that is why I was always sad when he died in the books. But it does give me things to write about, doesn't it? :) Orcs are always frustrating and yet sometimes the bad guys get away... sometimes life doesn't always work out as neatly as you would like it to. | |
| Endaewen | Reviewed Chapter: 11 on 4/2/2006 |
| I'm really enjoying this story. In it I can see the development into the characters we know from the books. Author Reply: Thank you for your review, I'm glad that you are enjoying it! | |
| harrowcat | Reviewed Chapter: 11 on 4/2/2006 |
| This has been an interesting chapter Radbooks. I enjoyed it a lot, especially the final interaction between Aragorn and Halbarad and the silly sheep and twins. Author Reply: I'm glad that you enjoyed the chapter, harrowcat. It you only knew how many times that final scene between Aragorn and Halbarad was re-written... :) I'm glad it came off well. Yes, the sheep were silly, they are silly but it was fun to have a not so serious delay in their trip and to have a good reason for Aragorn and Hirgon to interact. Thanks for reviewing. | |
| Amy | Reviewed Chapter: 11 on 4/2/2006 |
| I was almost as glad as the Rangers were to arrive at the outskirts of Dolomar. Orcs and sheep and disgruntled Rangers, oh, my! This account reminded me of accounts of Conestoga wagons travellers as the American West was settled. Moving is such a pain. I can't imagine why one of those rental truck companies advertises "adventure." I'd rather not run into orcs on the way, thank you, just don't let my wagon break down before we arrive! It's sweet to see young!Halbarad frustrated at not yet getting to do everything that full-fledged Rangers do. He and Aragorn are so serious and, I have to admit it, cute! Author Reply: I'll admit that I made a comment to my friend that this part reminded me very much of a western movie as well! :) I was glad to get them to Dolomar and the move over with really very little trouble over all. I remember being Halbarad's age and being frustrated like that over things I wanted to do and couldn't and I see my nieces and nephews coming back from college for the summer and their parents treating them like children again after they've been on their own for 10 months. So I thought I would show that here as they are young even if Aragorn is in such a responsible position and really not that young in a sense. But poor Halbarad has too many people watching over him. :) Things lighten up a bit in the next chapter for them. Thanks for reviewing. | |