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| A Treasure Restored by Larner | 21 Review(s) |
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| Elizabeth Wherry | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 9/9/2009 |
| Hey! I love this! Well written as always, yet a short and easy read!!!! Love it larner! :) God Bless, Elizabeth Wherry Author Reply: Oh, thank you so, Elizabeth! Hope all is going well with and for you, and that you remember you are ever encompassed about with love. | |
| Antane | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 8/9/2009 |
| Sorry, I've gotten so behind on stories here but I love that Faramir would have had a book transcribed by a hobbit and given by Gandalf and the reason why the wizard gave it. Always nice to see more about my favorite hobbit-at-heart. :) Namarie, God bless, Antane :) Author Reply: And I rejoice to offer a tale containing him. Thank you so! | |
| Kitty | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 8/4/2009 |
| So Faramir kept these two books hidden in Henneth Annun because of his father? Well, he was forewarned ... Would not have thought of connecting these books with the Palantir – interesting idea! Of course, now Faramir understands so much better what these books mean! It was nice that he returned them, though I was glad Aragorn gave him the one back. I'm sure Faramir will treasure this memento of Mithrandir. And I think in regards to books these two men are kindred spirits. Have to admit that I am glad it was probably the page who stole it. I certainly don't want Denethor to have sunken low enough to take the book from Thorongil's room! And I am glad Lynessë gave both books back to Faramir. Author Reply: There was no "returning" the storybook, as it was never Aragorn's to begin with. It was commissioned with Faramir in mind, as Aragorn had his own copy bound for him by Bilbo himself. I'm with Aragorn--there was no reason for Faramir to have ever considered surrendering it to him. Kindred spirits indeed! And I, too, am proud of Lynesse. Thank you so! | |
| Rani | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 8/2/2009 |
| I can totally see the new King and his Steward bonding over books and lore. And I loved the mention of Hurin, he's one of my favorite fanfic OC from your other story. Author Reply: I am honored, Rani. Yes, a love of books and lore is shared by these two, as it was between Aragorn as Thorongil and Denethor. Hurin is not precisely an original character, although how I perceive him is original, I suppose. He's appeared now in a few stories I've written, from "The Keys of the Realm" and "Ways Round, Ways Through" to "Or Perchance, as the Last Little Star...". "Or Perchance" was originally to be quite a different story, one that refused to be written as I'd begun it with Frodo, Sam, Hurin, Lynesse, and their daughters sharing embarrassing memories together under the cherry trees in the Citadel gardens. Instead, that story split into "New-fangled Ideas" and "Or Perchane," which refuses to allow me to end it before it finishes itself! Heh! Thank you so! | |
| GRUMPY | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 8/2/2009 |
| What a great story. I like it that Gandalf had a book made for each Aragorn and Faramir, made by Bilbo too. And that Aragorn fimally has his book from Elrond returned. Author Reply: Am so glad you appreciate the idea, Grumpy. And how wonderful to hear from you again! Thank you! And certainly Aragorn deserves to have the book Elrond gave him back again. | |
| utfrog | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 8/1/2009 |
| Absolutely beautiful story still and this was my fourth reading. As a librarian, I treasure the power of books and memory of those who love them. Thank you. Author Reply: I am so honored, Utfrog. I'm not a librarian myself, but AM a bibliophile, and I so understand what you're saying! Oh, yes! | |
| Raksha The Demon | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 8/1/2009 |
| Ooh, a lovely Faramir-and-Aragorn story - I can so see them enjoying books together; perhaps even, at some point, playing hooky from duties of state to hang out and read in either Faramir's library or Aragorn's... I'm not totally sure why Faramir decided to give one of his childhood treasures, the book given to him by Mithrandir, to Aragorn - perhaps he thought that since he owed Aragorn his life, a book was one gesture he could make to show his thanks? Now you've got me wondering if Denethor had heard of the Burglar of Erebor from news he had of Dale, and had heard that it was a hobbit, and when, that is if, he connected the story (which he might not have totally believed) to Faramir's dream mentioning the Halfling... Very nice vignette! It's so great to have a long-lost book back. Author Reply: I'm so glad you like it! Thank you so for the inspiration to see it written, Raksha. And you throw yet MORE plotbunnies and nuzguls! Heh! Again, am so glad it pleases you. And I certainly know how wonderful it is to have books returned or replaced.... Joy to you in the new month! | |
| Mairi | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 8/1/2009 |
| I loved this. I'm not sure exactly what it is that makes it so good, but I know that Faramir seems like Faramir and Aragorn seems like Aragorn. Also, the discussion of Bilbo made me smile. Author Reply: Oh, I am so very glad that you feel the characters are written as they should be! Thank you so! And I love slipping Bilbo in when I can, even if it's just mention of him! | |
| Andrea | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 7/31/2009 |
| So, that's how Aragorn lost the book. He must have been happy indeed when it finally came back to him! And Faramir once again proved that he is not only a good steward, but also a true friend to him. I absolutely agree with you that Denethor was "a worthy Man in his own right". But did he really have to burn the chest that once belonged to Thorongil? Author Reply: Yes, it would appear he lost it that way--certainly he has indicated that's how he's decided to think on it. And I suspect he feels as if a piece of his own history has been returned to him, along with an acceptance he'd looked to know from Denethor but hadn't received for a long time. The tale of the chest Denethor had burned was told first in "The Acceptable Sacrifice." No matter how worthy Denethor was, I strongly suspect he had his petty side. Was he seeking to punish Thorongil for having left Gondor and Ecthelion's service so unexpectedly? Was he celebrating the apparent retreat of a rival, or issuing a warning against the return of the one who might seek to supplant him in the rule of Gondor and the hearts of its people, or expressing his outrage that the one he'd at one time thought to enjoy as a near-brother had abandoned him before he had the chance to reconcile once more--or all of the above? Hard to say. However, Belvaramir saw to it that Thorongil's gear was not lost, and was ready to return to him once he finally returned. As for Faramir--well, there's good reason why he is probably the best loved character in the whole of The Lord of the Rings--no matter who our favorite characters are, everyone appears to particularly love Faramir at least a close second! | |
| Celeritas | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 7/31/2009 |
| Thank you so, so much! It was really fun getting to read about the history of these books and of course the places that they eventually ended up. My inner archivist is most satisfied and grateful. Oh, and--I liked getting to read the personalized inscriptions for each book, and to hear of Faramir finally learning what exactly they meant! Author Reply: Well, I'd intended to get this there before noon the other day, but with one thing and another--well, just be grateful you got it! And my own inner archivist was very pleased to find this story writing itself under my fingers on my computer! Heh! And now Faramir does know, and is relieved and happy, I think, to appreciate the histories of the two books and their ties to those he now knows and honors. And congratulations on your anniversary as a contributing member of the fandom! | |