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Relapse  by Periantari 2 Review(s)
LindeleaReviewed Chapter: 9 on 8/17/2024
I love Pippin's hobbity solution to Faramir's ills, along with his high estimation of himself as a Knight of Gondor! (LOL)

(Alas, poor Frodo. Such sad memories, yet they are mingled with remembrance of love and care, as well.)

Hah, Merry's idea of collecting the Steward for a hobbit meal chimes well with Pippin's earlier comments about making sure Faramir ate normally that day. The younger cousins are definitely on the same page, as usual.

Oh no! The Black Breath strikes again! (I seem to remember that not many of those afflicted with the Black Breath survived, but I'm not sure if that's just an impression or if it's stated somewhere in the book.) At least Faramir is answering honestly when asked how he is, rather than trying to hide his ills.

I'm glad he has a wise and loving uncle. And King! But I'm wondering if he should be in the Houses of Healing since his condition is so obviously deteriorating and he appears to need constant monitoring at this point? I also wonder if Gandalf might be able to offer healing and courage, considering the Wizard's gifts (and his ring)?

Author Reply: I always thought that the Black Breath was an interesting illness to talk about. Merry, Frodo and Faramir were all afflicted in some way and i would think that they were not the same after that.
Thank you for liking my Pippin and Merry- there will be more of them. :) Thank you for liking Imrahil too- it is my first attempt at him and i feel like he is important in Faramir's healing since he is the closest living family left.
That is a good idea about more Gandalf- i didn't write him too much in here but it's an idea to include in rewrites.

shireboundReviewed Chapter: 9 on 7/18/2024
“Poor Faramir,” said Merry. “We need him to see there are many who care about him

Yes indeed, Merry! Good thinking.

Author Reply: Merry is a wise hobbit.

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