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| A Long and Weary Way: Appendices by Canafinwe | 11 Review(s) |
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| Rowanfair | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 2/3/2017 |
| There is nothing to hold more healing power than forgiveness. | |
| obsidianj | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 11/25/2015 |
| And now the Beornings know who visited them. The house is as full and lively as it has every been. I like it that the war left its mark on the warriors and is not just shrugged off as if nothing had happened. Author Reply: I felt that it was only natural that the warriors should be affected by their experience. Going up against Dol Guldur... *shudder*. And yet, some things do remain the same. | |
| Rowanfair | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 11/18/2015 |
| ...one would wish to sit with them in front the fireplace ... Author Reply: I agree! Beorn's home always did have such a warm, homey feel to it. | |
| Robnrun | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 11/1/2015 |
| I am, as always, enjoying your work and catching up on several chapters. I could leave reviews on both Eagle and here, positively! But, I was caught be something with this chapter. I really liked the use of word order here. There are several points where there is just the echo of the word order found most commonly in Icelandic/Norwegian sagas (when properly translated) and in old English. It only occurs once or twice, but it is enough to give a difference, combined with the name selection, that marks the Beornings as apart from the other people. It may be my own experience reading into it what was unintended. But even so, that is wonderful. Author Reply: Thank you very much! I'm afraid I am not much of a linguist, but I have read Tolkien's published translations (quelle suprise!), and do try to capture some of that flavour with the Beornings. It's lovely to know that it's noticeable, even subtly! | |
| someone | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 10/26/2015 |
| It is good to see that Grimbeorn's whole family survived the war, and it seems that Kvigir is a far better person than the first impression of him. Is paper more expensive than parchment in this age, or is it only far more rare? I really, really like Grimbeorn's reaction to the letter! The news must feel unbeliable, even more so as he actually knows the king. The Beornings know now that the kingship is in good hands. And Baldbeorn's words were wise, they should not have blamed each other when they all thought that someone else should have helped the traveller. Lovely story, thank you! Author Reply: Yes, paper is more expensive than parchment: it's a much more labourious manufacturing process, and the materials are not so readily available. The paper of the period is very different from the cheap pulp product we use today. It's so nice of you to comment on Grimbeorn's reaction! Yes, I'm sure he was astonished and not quite able to believe it. Thanks as ever for the lovely review! | |
| Sneha | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 10/25/2015 |
| So wonderful to read of their elation when they realize who the king was! Lovely lessons in there too. It is almost like I want appendices for your appendices. I want to read about their actual meeting with the king! Author Reply: Oh, don't tempt me! This project could go on indefinitely. Thank you as always for your words of praise and encouragement. They mean so much to me. | |
| Aromene | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 10/25/2015 |
| Nice moral lesson there...;) I am so happy to see this 'after look' at the folk of Beorn. I did always wonder what must have happened to them, after the War was over. And I really like the plot-line you wove in with them and especially all the children during Aragorn's journeys. I'm glad they all know the truth now! Author Reply: It's so nice that you're glad to revisit this family! I thought it would be worthwhile, and it's nice to know you agree. Yes, the truth is out and the lesson has been learned... | |
| DoggieGirl | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 10/24/2015 |
| I love how you are seeing how all these people and Aragorn relate to each other after the war is over. I always wished to know if and how Kvigir would find out that he refused to help a future king. It was beautifully handled, from the sickening realization of what he had done and to whom he had done it, to the attempt at justifying himself despite his remorse, to finally to words of wisdom. They all met Aragorn and responded him to in different ways, and he responded to each of them in ways true to his noble character. I always loved Aragorn's interaction with the children. He seemed such a natural with them and illuminated his own longing for them with Arwen. I loved the line "‘He stank,’ said Delbeorn frankly. Then realizing his words might be misconstrued, added; ‘The ugly thing, not the King.’" It made me smile and I can imagine a kid saying just that. Look forward to more. Author Reply: I'm so glad you like the idea of these stories! It was interesting to explore everyone's approach to Aragorn. It's just wonderful to know you liked his interactions with the children! And that Delbeorn sounds like a real seven-year-old! ;-) | |
| UTfrog | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 10/24/2015 |
| This is even better than the first. You drew out the various memories of all Beorn's house. I just love this. Thank you is insufficient for your hard work. Author Reply: Thank you! What a lovely thing to say. It's so good to know you liked this one! | |
| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 10/24/2015 |
| Una knows her own worth, having seen it reflected in Aragorn's eyes. A joyous moment for all of them, even, after his terrible grief and misery at his own miserous behavior, Kvigir. I rejoice that he remembers each and all by name, but that is the nature of the son jointly of Arathorn, Gilraen, and Elrond. Wonderful chapter! Author Reply: Oh, yes: he knew every little Gamgee by name, and he hadn't met them yet! I'm quite sure he'd remember the young Beornings. I'm so glad you liked the chapter, and I absolutely love your summary of Aragorn's parentage! | |