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| Neath Anor, Ithil, and Gil by Larner | 7 Review(s) |
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| Kitty | Reviewed Chapter: 69 on 11/1/2009 |
| Faramir was always so much more perceptive than his father, or at least he was able to see a bigger picture, not narrowed down by his own pride and arrogance. I like the way he saw the similarities between Eärnur and Boromir; he was quite right, wasn't he? And his imagination of the new king was quite accurate, too. Admittedly I was happy that he got his wish to see a new White Tree in full bloom. Author Reply: Faramir was never blinded by the envy and concern for his own future and how well he did compared to others as was his father. A lack of personal ambition tends to leave people more perceptive and forgiving of others, I have found, than those who are worried others might find them wanting in any fashion. And I, too, am so glad he DID get to see the White Tree bloom! Thank you so! | |
| Raksha The Demon | Reviewed Chapter: 69 on 10/29/2009 |
| What a great birthday prezzie - thanx much! You write thoughtful, reflective Faramir well; he would take the long view and see a bigger picture than his father and brother. At least we know that he will get his wish for a White Tree eventually... Author Reply: Am so very glad you appreciate it, Raksha. Hope your birthday was a joy! And I agree--Faramir sees the patterns apparently repeating themselves, and is not so tied to the thought of himself as becoming Ruling Steward as his father was, or of being the Savior of Gondor as his brother was. And he doesn't feel threatened by the idea of the King returning. And to see the White Tree blooming in the courts of the King must have been such a joy for him to know! Thanks so for the feedback. | |
| Antane | Reviewed Chapter: 69 on 10/29/2009 |
| I love Faramir tales. :) You can already see the love and longing for a king that will be so readily displayed when the king really does return and I love also that my hobbity man was reading, a scholar instead of a warrior, no matter how good in battle and able a leader he was. *hugs him* Namarie, God bless, Antane :) Author Reply: Raksha loves him, too, which is why I wrote this one, of course. And I think that Aragorn, Faramir, and Frodo must have found one another particularly compatible as friends! | |
| harrowcat | Reviewed Chapter: 69 on 10/29/2009 |
| Brilliant Larner. And I learnt such a lot from reading this. Author Reply: Am so glad you feel you did learn from this one. Thank you, Harrowcat. | |
| Linda Hoyland | Reviewed Chapter: 69 on 10/29/2009 |
| I loved this.Faramir has everyone so well summed up and is often enough to dream of a King and a better future, while poor Boromir and Denethor are doomed by their own pride. At least we know that Faramir's dreams come true. Author Reply: If anyone would understand this family, Faramir would. And, unfortunately pride did affect his brother and his father a bit too much. Thanks so, Linda. | |
| Celeritas | Reviewed Chapter: 69 on 10/28/2009 |
| I liked this, right from the start with Faramir's initial thoughts spurred on by the drawing of Earnur. He is right, of course, to worry about his brother, and it's very like him to draw upon the lessons of the past to make conclusions about the present. Of course Denethor is able to do the same, but the conclusions he draws are not the same ones and are flawed. Lovely! Author Reply: I so agree, Celeritas. Thank you so! | |
| Dreamflower | Reviewed Chapter: 69 on 10/28/2009 |
| Ah, Faramir! He is much wiser and more long-sighted than his own father, for he is not wearing the blinders of personal ambition and pride. It is such a shame that Denethor never recognized that quality in his son! And the comparison of Boromir to Earnur is an interesting one. Author Reply: I think Tolkein himself first noted the similarities between Boromir and Earnur; that Faramir should recognize it I felt was very likely. | |