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| Waterloo by Lady Bluejay | 9 Review(s) |
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| Virtuella | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 11/15/2008 |
| Oh, wow. I'm glad I've found this. Tolkien makes so easy of so many things, probably just because they do not belong in an epic tale, but the rational reader does wonder. Indeed, how many healers did they have, and how many wounded? Where did the victorious Rohirrim sleep and where did they keep their horses? You take care of all these things and at the same time give a breathtakingly intense image of the city under siege. And yet, after all that terror, you finish up with naked Eomer in the princess' bed - admirable! BTW, I will just imagine that the blonde soldier whose hand Lothiriel holds is my Deoric. ;-) Author Reply: I will be honoured for you to imagine him as Deoric! And I did always wonder about the horses - how did they feed them all. They must have been put out to graze, but the grass of the Pelennor would have been ruined. Thanks for reviewing.LBJ | |
| whitewave | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 6/21/2008 |
| Woohoo! Liked the last scene there! Lothy is so lucky! I am positively hooked on Eomer and Lothy. I also liked the scene with Erchirion and his red-haired lady. Putting aside my strong fangirl tendencies, I liked the way you wrote of the very tense and highly-charged scene of the occupants while Gondor was being besieged. The scene when the Rohirrim sounded their battle horns gave me goosebumps (the nice kind). Looking forward to reading yet more Eomer and Lothy stories from you--I'm sure you'll find more romantic angles for them to play in! | |
| atlantisgirl | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 4/25/2008 |
| I found this story very believable. I kept seeing a picture in my mind of the Czar of Russia's daughters. The Princesses nursed men in the war. Having the army quartered in the city, this was very realistic. Considering Tolkien wrote about people he knew in World War 1. I didn't like the title, because the title made me not want to read the story. I was thinking it was going to be some dry war history. Anyway, thanks for giving me hours of enjoyment with your stories. Author Reply: Glad you managed to get past the title. I can't quite see me writing a war history *grins*. I think it is a scenario that has happened throughout history - made a good story, anyway! Thanks for reviewing. LBJ | |
| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 1/7/2008 |
| To think of Eomer invading Lothiriel's such a great time before they were married is highly ironic, and apparently the young lady is finding the idea at least a bit erotic as well! Well, my dear lady, you shall soon enough know the whole of that form very well indeed! Author Reply: I am sure she will. And what better place to find him!LBJ | |
| Willow | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 1/5/2008 |
| Wow, this is really good! I think this is your best story yet. The description of the battle from Lothíriel's point of view is very well done and completely realistic, and I like this Lothíriel a lot, too. And the ending made me smile, of course. I can't wait to read the rest of this! P.S. It's triggered some plot bunnies, too... Author Reply: Why thank you, Willow. Don't tell me there is room for even more stories in that head of yours! LBJ. | |
| Raksha The Demon | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 1/5/2008 |
| Excellent tale of the battle, and the tension in the Houses of Healing, from the tale of a young woman who is stronger than she knows, but goes through a baptism of fire to learn that. The image of Lothiriel trying to sleep while Sauron's forces assail the City is wonderfully conveyed here. There's a canon feel to it all; especially the esteem and care given the battle-weary Rohirrim. Heckuvan introduction of Eomer to Lothiriel, heh-heh. Author Reply: Thank you. I wanted to weave the story tightly around the canon, it's something I enjoy doing. I am sure the Rohirrim were well cared for after their heroic ride and fight. I did always wonder how they dealt with so many horses though. LBJ. | |
| mistry89 | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 1/5/2008 |
| What a reality-check for Lothiriel! From the first paragraph she had to face situations she could not have expected and to deal with them with enough detachment and strength to get through. The lead up to the battle was atmospheric. I like the mention and concern for the horses that appeared throughout - from L's thoughts on Passion, to the battle-weary beasts at the end. Not to mention her first real glimpse of Eomer :) Thank you very much - looking forward to the rest. Cheers! Author Reply: Well I hope you enjoy the ending. One battle is over, the next about to start and Lothiriel has to say her goodbyes. LBJ | |
| Roheryn3019 | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 1/5/2008 |
| I am at a bit of a loss of what to say, but feel the need to say something. The emotion and visuals that you created in the story are unbelievable. You captured the situation perfectly- the uncertainty, the fear, the call of duty... This is without a doubt one of the best fics that I have had the pleasure to read in a while- thank you. Author Reply: Thank you. This has been running through my mind for a long time and I just had to write it even though I am in the middle of a long fic.LBJ | |
| rikki | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 1/5/2008 |
| Wow! It wasn't until I looked up at the bottom of your newest story that I got back to reality. The mood is fast paced and packed with such emotions - despair, hope, deciding not to flee the enemy, living through a seige, feeling that the end of the world is near and then to hear the horns of Rohan and know that you are saved. You were able to show the Houses of Healing in a very real way with the overwhelming work to try to save the soldiers who were send to there when they were too wounded to fight anymore. Lothíriel, a princess, becoming more than a polite aide to bathe the brow of the wounded and holding their hands. I liked the part where she uses her brother to practice her suturing skills. And nakedEomer! That really gets the heart going there. Can't wait for the rest of this story, it has already been bookmarked to read over and over again. Author Reply: Thank you. The part where the Rohirrim arrived with hors blowing was one of my favorite parts of the book. Perhaps my favorite part. I just had to write it. I hope you enjoy the rest. LBJ | |