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| Untold Tales of the Mark: The Banishment of Éomer by Katzilla | 2 Review(s) |
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| Eilenach | Reviewed Chapter: 65 on 2/13/2007 |
| This is one of the most powerful and well-written chapters in this wonderful story. You make us feel Eomer's anguish as he is first mistaken for Theodred, then must confront Eothain, feels rejected by Theoden, only to reach the bedside of the comatose Eowyn. I doubt he can go any lower; he must feel at this point that the Worm has won. Author Reply: Hi Eilenach, I must apologize for the long delay with the new chapter; I was on vacation for four weeks and upon my return, was extremly busy AND unable to get into the depressed mindset the last chapters of the story feature. But I do hope that the new chapter meets with your approval. ;-> Thank you so much for this review though; I was completely overwhelmed to find that this chapter seemed to hit a nerve not only with you. I feel horrible to make poor Éomer suffer so much though. Thank you for letting me know your thoughts! | |
| Agape4Gondor | Reviewed Chapter: 65 on 2/8/2007 |
| IMHO - best chapter yet! Probably because I thought things were winding down - but the confrontation between Eomer and ALL - and his own feelings were so profound and well-written! Just a couple examples that I loved... 'the city bells silver sound rang' - it is good, in the midst of all that happened to 'hear' these bells. 'man's silent anguish saddened Aragorn' - 'nothing to be done' - so sad... 'befitting his status' - perfect little moment - nice for your readers The whole paragraph about Eomer's reaction to being called 'Theodred' - absolutely hideous for him... first his grief for his 'brother' - then his grief at his people's betrayal... *sobs* 'how was he...ruler...doubted him' - incredible question - how indeed? The whole paragraph of his meeting with Eothain - I do NOT look forward to the next chapter because of this... AND his meeting with Theoden - oh dear! Absolutely devastating moments for this good man, warrior, and patriot! 'but in the end, nobody did.' How heinous for Eomer - and for Eothain. I cannot believe the sorrow, pain, and agony over this. 'a deep chasm impossible to bridge' - yet I hope it can be bridged. 'spiritually abandoned him' - there is nothing more to say - this says it all for the son of Rohan... Again - incredible chapter...... Author Reply: Hi Agape4gondor, I thank you, too, so much for this review, which found me totally unprepared. I was quite surprised to find that this chapter struck such a nerve with readers, even if I am really mean to poor Éomer. There are a few chapters left yet before this tale ends, and now that I have found my way back into the dark atmosphere after a wonderful vacation, I hope the delays in my posting will be history. Best wishes & happy reading! | |