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| The Eve of May by Itarille | 4 Review(s) |
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| Lindelea | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 11/23/2024 |
| What fun! I kept chuckling as I read. For example... Sam is cooking, this alone is reason enough to come. Is the King perhaps implying that the way to a Lord Steward's and Shield Maiden's hearts is through their stomachs? I believe in an early start, my lord. Faramir makes an excellent Steward and will do quite well as a Prince, I think. Lovely timing in their mutual apologies. And the conversation is thoughtful and thought-provoking. Nicely done. Eowyn's description of Faramir has me beaming. Yes! This is the Faramir I remember loving and admiring from the accounts of him in the original written work. (Movie-Faramir taking the hobbits to Osgiliath was... was... words fail me. Dismaying? Disappointing, certainly.) It is good to see Aragorn somehow lighter, more relaxed, after he has passed through the fire and trial to the reward he labored so long and diligently to receive. Author Reply: You made my day! I'm so glad you had fun reading this chapter. I love and admire Faramir. The character in the movie that bore his name, let us not speak of that. Now that you mention it, Aragorn was rather grim in the book. Perhaps I have written him too relaxed. But that is how I picture him, at least after he fulfilled his quest. | |
| Leithian | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 11/23/2024 |
| This chapter is awesome. I love the interactions between the characters and it all feels so natural. Eowyn's commentary on Faramir's character is interesting and it was good to know that Aragorn cares for Eowyn's well being and looks out for her. So glad that they have dispensed with the awkwardness and will now be better friends. Author Reply: Thank you for your kind words! I'm glad you found the interactions between the characters natural. Of course Aragorn cares for Éowyn's well being--he was that kind of good man, and a good king. And I believe he found her special. | |
| Periantari | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 11/22/2024 |
| I love this conversation because it sounds like a very realistic conversation gap-filler that they may have had. I love how you write our character voices and glad that Eowyn and Aragorn had some resolution . It was interesting how you wrote about them apologizing to each other. GLad that Eowyn acknowledged and thanked Aragorn for healing and saving her. Glad to see Eowyn with closure and to believe that she could feel joy and be happy again. It was also interesting to hear about her praising Faramir for not feeling bitter about having the King replace him in leadership rather feel joyful in the matter. It was quite a transition for Gondor and for the Steward to give up in peaceful way is important. Author Reply: I'm glad you found it realistic. I believe one thing (among many) which attracted Éowyn to Faramir was his indifference to glory, which must have been quite different from what she was used to. | |
| shirebound | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 11/21/2024 |
| It's lovely to read this story again. What a marvelous conversation between Éowyn and Aragorn. They are certain to be lifelong friends. Author Reply: Thank you for reading it again! I like to imagine that Eowyn and Aragorn share a special relationship, though not an amorous one. | |