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Aspects of Aragorn by Inzilbeth	13 Review(s)
Silivren Tinu	Reviewed Chapter: 12 on 11/12/2009
Poor Aragorn! He more than deserves to go home... or at least, go to a friendlier place with lots of green, growing things where no one tries to kill him for a while. I loved how you described the contrast between the desert and the place Aragorn woke up in. I'm glad there were some good, friendly people even in that hostile land. I think at that point in his life, Aragorn really needs a rest. Author Reply: This was definitely the point to send him on his way home and into the arms of his beloved, don't you think! Thank you so much for reviewing.

Mirach	Reviewed Chapter: 12 on 9/6/2009
Please thank the old man for me. He saved Aragorn’s life, and we even don’t know his name… Author Reply: I most certainly will! I wonder how many others there were over the years without whose kindness our ranger would never have become king.

meckinock	Reviewed Chapter: 12 on 12/14/2008
As king, Elessar extended compassion and mercy to all peoples, even vanquished enemies. One can only suspect that is was on of these early contacts with them, along with his innate character and the teachings of his mentors, that gave him that quality. I liked that seeing the people content with their daily routines made him miss his family and helped him decide it was time to go home. Author Reply: I'm sure it was those many journeys to such varied lands, as well as his own character, that went a long way towards making Aragorn the kind of man he was. He must have been desperately lonely for so much of the time, so I think it quite possible that seeing others enjoying what he could not would have been very hard. Thank you so much for reviewing.

Fadesintothewest	Reviewed Chapter: 12 on 11/21/2008
I read the entirety of these lovely aspects of Aragorn's life with much pleasure. I try not to get sucked up into great stories as I am swamped by work, but with good stories such as these, it is near impossible. I felt Aragorn's thirstiness, the hot sun beating down on him. I am from the desert, oh and I love the desert, but I know it can be cruel. I was happy to read this day in the life of the folks seen as enemies. "The enemy? His sense of duty was no less than yours, I deem. You wonder what his name is... where he came from. And if he was really evil at heart. What lies or threats led him on this long march from home. If he would not rather have stayed there... in peace. War will make corpses of us all." Author Reply: Thank you so much for your review. I've never been to a desert so I'm especially thrilled to hear from somebody who comes from one. I'm very relieved this was convincing and delighted to know you still read my story inspite of work pressures. And that's a wonderful quote, and very appropriate for this chapter. Thank you for reminding me of it.

Ainu Laire	Reviewed Chapter: 12 on 11/20/2008
I especially enjoyed this chapter. It's a good way to look into the hearts of men, and see that even those who belong to an enemy land may be good people too. Wonderful work, as usual. Author Reply: Thank you so much, I'm glad you enjoyed this glimpse into the hearts of men!

Celeritas	Reviewed Chapter: 12 on 11/19/2008
What makes this tale particularly fascinating is that if it weren't for one unknown character and the goodness of his heart, Gondor wouldn't have had its king. A good showcasing of everyday people--and what impact they can unwittingly make. And those desert descriptions were brutal! Author Reply: That's a very good point. When you think of the life Aragorn led, it probably was amazing that he came through all those years of trial unscathed. I wonder how many other unknown characters contributed, unwittingly, to his survival. Many thanks for your review.

Estelcontar	Reviewed Chapter: 12 on 11/18/2008
As I told you twice already, I loved The Spy. It's one of my favourite stories of yours. The contrast between the bleakness and desperation of the desert, which in a way must have been a reflection of Aragorn's mood during his travels in Harad and Mordor, and the delightful, homely scene in the Haradrian village, which made him realize it was time to return home was just about perfect. And in a way it does explain Aragorn's treatment of the prisoners after Sauron's fall. I've found this story very moving. Author Reply: Thank you so much, I'm glad this is one of your favourites. Aragorn was very wise to travel to all these lands and I'm sure that what he learnt there would have swayed his treatment of the prisoners after the war.

Larner	Reviewed Chapter: 12 on 11/18/2008
Beautifully vivid, this examination of a land not his own, his succoring by someone unknown. Author Reply: Thank you so much, Larner.

demeter d	Reviewed Chapter: 12 on 11/18/2008
Vivid images. This piece reminds me of Moses's flight through the desert in the old Cecil B. DeMille movie. He, too, woke in an oasis surrounded by good people. Your written description here creates every bit as real a picture for me as my memories of the movie. And I agree, the people of that village would be where he would start to make peaceful connections after the war. Author Reply: I remember that film too! And thank you so much for your kind words about this chapter. I feel sure Aragorn would have returned to that village after the war. It's the sort of thing he'd do, isn't it?

Cairistiona	Reviewed Chapter: 12 on 11/18/2008
Ooh, I so love this chapter! The details you give on the setting make me feel the sun and scorching sands burning against my skin. And poor Aragorn--you really put our Ranger through it in this one. I'm so glad the unknown goat herder found him! Very nice chapter, up there at the top of the list. Author Reply: I'm so glad you like this one and that it all seemed so vivid and, yes, poor Aragorn. He'll be only too pleased to be on his way back home. Many thanks for your review.

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