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| Strangers by MP brennan | 7 Review(s) |
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| Linda Hoyland | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 6/9/2013 |
| I'm sorry to see this series come to an end as I've enjoyed it very much and would love more tales of Harad from you. I especially enjoyed the irony about Thorongil before they knew who Aragorn was. I love your stories and hope there will soon be more.You are a very talented writer. As you asked for concrit "and by luck alone I stumbled upon a certain First Age bauble tucked away on a run-down ranch and so picked up your trail.” I heard the pop of a cork. “Have some wine, Gandalf,” Dakheel said, “It seems you could use it.” "Ranch" and use it" sound very American rather than M-e to this British reader, "Farm" and "need it, or could do with it" would sound more M-e. The rest of the story feels like a lost chapter from Tolkien. Author Reply: Thank you for the lovely review! Thanks especially for pointing out my "Americanisms," they keep creeping in somehow . . . -Brennan | |
| rs | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 6/8/2013 |
| You never cease to amaze me. As usual, the reader ends up wanting more at the end of the story. The conclusion was just heartwrenching *sob*. Your Aragorn is so the Aragorn that I imagine he would be. The images you conjure up (it's not hard for a scene to develop in my mind with your wonderful descriptions), the emotions, the anticipation...everything! I'm still dying to know who the "master of the house" is. For the life of me, I can't figure it out, it seems that it might be someone I should know? Or I could be totally wrong and he/she is a totally new character not yet introduced to your stories and you're just doing this to drive me crazy? I hope I see more of your writings! Author Reply: Thank you for the wonderful review! I'm so glad you enjoyed this tale! Sorry about the red herring with the "master of the house." I wasn't intentionally trying to drive you crazy, but that character hasn't appeared in any other stories yet. I kept it ambiguous so that I would have that character to introduce and develop if I ever manage to write the Aragorn-POV version of this story. Sorry! -Brennan | |
| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 6/3/2013 |
| How difficult to have to face such suspicion, and from one thought of as a friend. It must have been difficult to kill Tariq, but to turn against Aragorn simply because he was identified as Thorongil was not a good turn of affairs. But why did the former boy thief want to tell the whole story now? I find myself wondering as to what in this new comer brought out such frankness. Author Reply: Thank you for the wonderful review! -Brennan | |
| Phyloxena | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 6/3/2013 |
| A great twist. Please, more! Author Reply: Thank you! This story is complete, but I may write more in this "universe." -Brennan | |
| Elentarri | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 6/2/2013 |
| "an invasion from the Last Alliance of Concerned Relatives.” " = Priceless :D Can't wait for your next story. Author Reply: :) Thanks! I'm glad you liked this one. -Brennan | |
| Agape4Gondor | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 6/1/2013 |
| Wow! What a great way to end this. My mouth was open the entire time. You are such an awesome storyteller. Bravo! Can't wait for more tales. Author Reply: Thank you for the awesome review! I'm so glad you liked this story. -Brennan | |
| shirebound | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 6/1/2013 |
| A masterful tale, beautifully crafted. It's as if you've uncovered previously-unknown, hidden manuscripts from days that have slipped into legend. Author Reply: Thank you so much for the lovely review! -Brennan | |