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| Fey by Thundera Tiger | 13 Review(s) |
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| Silverblaze | Reviewed Chapter: 6 on 7/12/2013 |
| Not a constructive review, just a statement : amazing story by an amazing writer. I have plunged into several of your stories with a great pleasure, and even if I usually don't review, I have to give you my thanks for your gifted writing. | |
| obsidianj | Reviewed Chapter: 6 on 11/17/2012 |
| Wow! That was a spooky tale. You so well conferred Faramir's confusion with his dream and also the little bits of understanding that came to him and to us the readers. Thanks for a riveting tale. | |
| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 6 on 9/14/2011 |
| I was wondering about Aule and Irmo in league with one another; but this is perfect! Yes, Olorin would keep his watch ever over this beloved one! Love the ending! And I was right! Yes! Good marriage of Gondor and poems! | |
| Turvainiel | Reviewed Chapter: 6 on 8/23/2011 |
| Another excellent chapter, and a good ending to the story. Itīs very well written, as always (oh, and donīt worry about the other stories Iīve read. Theyīre all very good, but this one is my favourite, partly because itīs more fast-paced than the others Iīve read. Actually, your story Knife Work was the first fanfiction I ever read, and so itīs thanks to you and the story I discovered fanfiction reading and writing at all;)) There is some things that perhaps you could have changed in this chapter. There is a great lot of information in it and everything isnīt completely easily to understand; I had to read it a second time to understand. It didnīt capture me as much as the earlier chapters did either. It may of course be because I read the others in a row and got into the story very much, and because the moment you realise Faramir is back in Minas Tirith you know that everythingīs probably fine and you just have to find out what exactly happened in the last chapter. And maybe it was simply because I read it too fast the first time, because i enjoyed it a lot more the second time. But I do think this chapter would have gained on being a bit slower paced (even though the quick pace was what I liked with the story) both because there is so much information, and because itīs the last chapter and you donīt want the end coming too fast. The scene with Eowyn could have been longer, and the scene with Gandalf too I think. Apart from that (I would surely not have made it better) itīs a very good chapter and a good ending. You manage to tie up all loose ends, and you explain all these abstract mind/dream/illusion things in a good way. I understood most of it perfectly when I read it slowly, and if I had been better at english I would probably had understood even more. And you included Gandalf! Itīs strange that just because the lovely wizard has been gone for some time in the story I feel like Iīve missed him even, though I can read the books whenever I want... but I loved it, and I didnīt see it coming at all. It was a good twist and it fit perfectly, and made me happy ;) All in all the story is simply great. The best Iīve read for some time - I was beginning to think I had read all good stories there is already, but I obviously hadnīt. So keep writing, you rock! :D Author Reply: Thank you so much for such a wonderful review! I'll definitely take your suggestions to heart. I've got a couple of ideas for tweaking the ending, and many of your suggestions fit right into that plan! I'm so glad you liked the pace of the story, too. It was exhausting to write, but I learned a lot in the process. And you're absolutely right about the pace of the ending. That could be improved, so thanks for your comments about that! I'm glad you liked Gandalf, too! I tried to hint at his identity a couple of times, but they were such obscure hints that I doubt very many people caught it. Again, many thanks for the review! I'm flattered you think so highly of this story! But there are MANY good stories out there by MANY good authors, and there are more being written every day. Promise! | |
| Periantari | Reviewed Chapter: 6 on 8/12/2011 |
| omg awesome end! I love Eowyn coming in the end to tend for Faramir! I liked how you made the twist on how Gimli in the dream is really Olorin! That is quite clever! It was cool you had Gandalf's quote: Your father loved you, Faramir. He remembered it before the end. :) I liked this chapter a lot! Answered a lot of the questions i had and a very fitting end to a very entertaining storY! I never knew about the Mewlips and intend to read about them in the HIstory of ME... Thank you for this! I loved this story very much! Everything was so spot-on! Author Reply: VERY late response from me (sorry, I was on vacation), but I wanted to send out thanks for the review. Oh, and if you're looking for more info on the mewlips, I'd try the Tolkien Reader. Head for the poems in the section of "The Adventures of Tom Bombadil" and one of those poems is titled "The Mewlips." Hope that helps, and many thanks again for the review! I'm glad you enjoyed the story! | |
| Elflingimp | Reviewed Chapter: 6 on 8/11/2011 |
| That was the best tale I have read in a long time, I am glad it had a positive ending...I wasn't sure. Eowyn knew he went thru some darkness it seemed and could relate to it, I loved Olorin being in this tale as well, it was peaceful and sweet, it took the creepy away. Hugs The Imp Author Reply: Thanks so much for the review, and I'm glad I could provide a positive ending. Faramir will be on the mend and he'll get to go one and do fun Fourth Age stuff, so yes, it's definitely positive. Thanks again! | |
| Praveen | Reviewed Chapter: 6 on 8/11/2011 |
| Thanks for your kind reply for my earlier review to chapter 4. So 1. The creatures were Mewlips. I had guessed this by end of chapter 5, but so have some other commentators. In a way though, they are spawn of Morgoth, since I tend to think all evil creatures, which are usually not Eruhini or created by (other) Valar, must have originated from Morgoth. Though, as you say, they are not related to or minions of Sauron. 2. The things Faramir feared we pretty much as I thought. 3. Gandalf. I like the fact that he sent the dreams. He must already have been in the west then, since he says 'we'. I was wondering by end of chapter 5, if the dreams were the work of the Lord of Dreams. They could not be ordinary dreams, since Faramir had begun to have them in waking life. Either they were sent by some one, or Faramir was having halusinations - Mad. That was a strong possibility according to modern science, since he had 'schzitzophrenic genes' from his father - though I can't imagine you actually making him mad. This story was so good, to the extent that I haven't read - haven't had the patience to read - any other ff since. You have set such high standards! I do have remaining questions though. 1. How do Mewlips live under water? The chambers themselves have air in them, it seems. So is the water held off, by magic, in this submerged chambers, creating a water vacuum? So did water rush in, and people temporarily drowned, when the mewlips lost? Did Aragorn and co struggle to breathe for a while and emerged on the surface, like divers, holding Faramir? 2. The end, for all the intensity, seems a bit abrupt. Will you write an epilogue? perhaps showing how the Mewlips are finally driven completely from the Marshes? Thunderous story! :) Totally mad :) <= The best compliments I could think of. Author Reply: My thanks for your review, and my apologies for the lateness of this reply. I was on vacation and had little Internet access! Many people caught the Mewlips as the enemy, which surprised me because I happened upon them by accident one day and chalked them up as some of the most obscure creatures I'd ever heard of. Clearly I need to get busy with my Tolkien research! ;) Glad you liked Gandalf. At this point, he's still two years away from sailing into the West, but he's not the only one keeping tabs on Middle-earth. I actually envision him in the home of Tom Bombadil for all this, but that's just me. You can put him wherever you'd like. As for the Mewlips living under water, I have no good answer for you. I was taking cues from the Barrow-wrights, who have mounds that seem to open and close magically. The water was never very deep in this part of the swamp, and I kind of envision the roots coming up and opening holes that the Mewlips slip into. But again, that's pretty vague. I didn't want to develop the Mewlips too much because even Tolkien didn't delve that deeply into them. As for Mewlips finally driven completely from the marshes, I don't think that's possible. They're kind of like orcs. There will always be one or two still around. ;) | |
| Raksha The Demon | Reviewed Chapter: 6 on 8/10/2011 |
| Well, it's about time that Faramir got a good night's sleep! And if he needs an extra hand to fluff his pillow, I'd be happy to help . Seriously, more lovely hurt/comfort. Faramir certainly seems the worse for wear; damaged lungs are no picnic in this fairly low-tech society. I'm assuming that the shadow Aragorn detected over Faramir's heart was not physical in nature, and had something to do with Gandalf? And it was great seeing Gandalf again! It certainly made more sense for Gandalf to be orchestrating those strange dreams than Gimli. Beautiful Faramir/Eowyn scene, too. I bet she rode hell-for-leather from Emyn Arnen to Minas Tirith; and they are just so good and comfortable together. So the Swamp Demons were Mewlips? Very good choice of antagonists, and darned spooky they were. You've made me a very happy Faramirist with this story. Author Reply: Tardy again. But here at last with a reply! Thanks so much for the review. Glad you liked Gandalf. I've always felt he had a soft spot for Faramir. The poor guy was in far too many no-win situations, and Gandalf could certainly relate. And a "happy Faramirist" is some of the highest praise I could ever hope for, especially coming from you. Thanks so much! If I'm even remotely close to the mark, it's because I try my hardest to mimic the great Faramir writers. ;) | |
| Lindelea | Reviewed Chapter: 6 on 8/10/2011 |
| Hah! I *knew* somehow it was Gandalf, or at least suspected. Read at a gulp, in a tearing hurry, but I hope to come back and read at leisure some day. thanks! Author Reply: Please accept this wondrous cookie of your choice for figuring out the Gandalf angle. There were actually several who did so early on, and I was very impressed. Congratulations! And many thanks for the review! | |
| Adrianne | Reviewed Chapter: 6 on 8/9/2011 |
| Oh, I did not see that coming! Gandalf, Olorin, Mithrandir, by any other name is the wizard of wisdom that we love. And oh, how appropriate that it should be so. Stunning conclusion to a masterful story! I particularly love this line of Aragorn's: "It seems you are not the only one given to creative interpretation of the rules, and we must needs discuss this at a later time." And this from Eowyn: "Gondor estimates travel by the standards of slow horses and cautious riders." And finally this: '"Rest," she tells him. "There is no threat here. Close your eyes, and I will guard your sleep." The burn within his heart ebbs. Stars and moon give the night a gentle glow. Far away, as though through distant mists, he hears her promise taken up by a wandering pilgrim. Rest. Sleep, and I will also guard your dreams this night. Whole and at peace, Faramir sleeps."' And thus content with this tales end, I too will make my way to bed and sleep a peaceful sleep. Thank you. Author Reply: Thank you so much for your review! I'm glad you liked those lines. Eowyn surprised me with how fun she was to write. I was hesitant at first because I'm awkward with romantic couples, but Eowyn was spunky enough to make it entertaining. I'm so glad you liked her lines! Thank you again for your kind words! I truly appreciate them! | |