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| Black Eyes by Lialathuveril | 5 Review(s) |
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| whitewave | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 6/24/2008 |
| I will never get tired of saying that I absolutely loved the quotations at the beginning of every chapter! | |
| whitewave | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 6/24/2008 |
| Laughed out loud at all the outrageous lies that Lothy baited poor Eomer with, but I liked the "discreet arrangements" the most! I could almost imagine Eomer's facial expression--he must have wanted very much to wring her neck. I also enjoyed the good-willed "conspiracy" of her relatives against her designs. Loved this one, is there a level higher than 'favorite'? Author Reply: Eomer showed enormous self-restraint here, didn't he! She really did her best to put him off, but of course she didn't know about his ulterior motives. I do sometimes wonder, though, what alternative ways this scenario could have played out. Say if they had not gone riding the next day. Lia | |
| Alatriel | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 5/31/2006 |
| The aunt reminds me so much of Mark Darcy's aunt in Pride and Prejudice!! What an absolute horror. You are portraying her very well Lia. I guess it's fortunate that Eomer is a mighty warrior. Can you imagine the pool of mush on the floor that any ordinary man would have been reduced to after just one or two scathing remarks from the old cow!!!!!!! I imagine the revenge coming Lothiriels way from Eomer after the remark about having an open marriage. Am actually rubbing my hands with glee hoping that you might touch on that later. What a hoot!!! Yet again we all hold our breath in anticipation of the next chapter, and the next, and the next................ Don't keep us waiting too long Lia, we are hungry for more!! Alatriel. Author Reply: Hello Alatriel, I saw the latest adaption of Pride and Prejudice with (I think) Judy Dench, and that's indeed just the kind of woman I have in mind. The sort who'd terrorize her whole family if you let her! That last remark of Lothiriel's was rather ill-timed, wasn't it. I'm sure Eomer won't just let it drop. You won't have to wait too long now, the next chapter is planned for Friday. I have to warn you though, this is only going to be a short story, 7 chapters and an epilogue to be precise. Thanks for leaving me a review! Lia | |
| Bodkin | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 5/29/2006 |
| Oh dear! That was a dirty blow - and I reckon Lothiriel will feel rather begrimed by it. But you can't win a war without casualties. Now - the foot-crushing and the lack of conversation - and the prevarication about horses - well, that's one thing. Could even be considered a way of getting to know Eomer, but the 'arrangements'... that's going a bit far! Aunt Ivriniel is a bit of a dragon. One with poor taste in clothes and personal adornment. But Lothiriel has been shown an indication of what the other pretty ladies see in the Horse Lord ... still, she's not giving in. And I'm sure she has other schemes in mind. Small boats, perhaps? Rough seas? Delicious sea-treats with an excessive number of legs? (Or none at all.) I'm fascinated to see where her next move will take her. Author Reply: Hi Bodkin, Like I said before she's been reading too many books on warfare. As Hyarmendacil says in his famous treatise: One should strike boldly and without regard to loss or else not at all. I had to chuckle when you enumerated all the other possible schemes - and you do tempt me, especially with those sea-treats - but actually what I think these two need is some quality time together. Being a kind and considering author I see it as my duty to provide them with it in a nice cosy place... Lia | |
| Alison H | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 5/28/2006 |
| Well, first blood in the battle goes to Lothiriel but at what price? Eomer was rightly disgusted by Lothririel's invitation that they be unfaithful to each other once married and I think she's bitten off more than she can chew.Her father will no doubt find out about her behaviour and be properly incensed, not to mention confused about her intentions. That smile of Eomer's could melt the coldest of hearts and Lothiriel was almost swooning until she caught herself--I want to shake her to make her see sense but I also understand her reasons for acting so horribly.She wants to be in charge of her own destiny and I can't fault her for that.She just has to be more tactful and less cruel. Also, kudos to Eomer for standing up to the Aunt from Hell.He certainly kept his temper but I'm glad Imrahil whisked her away when he did. So, no doubt there will be repercussions from Lothiriel's behaviour and I can't wait to read more of this.Poor Eomer, he needs a soul mate and I think he should lick his wounds and try again.Let the battle continue! Update soon. Ali. Author Reply: Hi Ali, I see Lothiriel as starting to panic and ending up saying things she didn't really mean when Eomer just wouldn't give up. You are right though, the price was high. And these things have a way of coming out eventually! As for Eomer finding a soul mate, they have one thing in common at least: they are both very stubborn. But I think he rather likes a challenge. Yes, the battle will continue... Lia | |