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| The King and the Steward by Itarille | 2 Review(s) |
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| Lindelea | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 1/30/2025 |
| Even Lord Erestor of Imladris would have been impressed by how the scribe conveyed his plea as factual reporting, while maintaining a disinterested expression. I agree! This observation made me chuckle aloud. Another laugh: “It took him many days to pack them, since he often couldn’t resist re-reading one before putting it in the box.” He is a kindred spirit! I have a terrible time with organizing or reorganizing if books are involved. And the hobbits are wonderfully written. "four pairs of eyes" and "munching an apple" are great details. "fellow ranger" What a wise tack to take! “I came because I was summoned,” Aragorn said. At Faramir’s askance look, Aragorn continued, “Seek for the sword that was broken. When your brother spoke that riddle, I knew my time had come.” This feels like a turning point of some kind. I would imagine that Faramir heard stories of Thorongil growing up? But now he has the chance to put the name to the face and the actual Man. Aragorn's arguments are sound, and of course he is wise to remember Faramir's earlier resistance, but what I really love is the meeting of minds when Faramir talks about it being good to have a lord. Well done! Looking forward to reading more. Author Reply: Thank you! I'm very glad you think the hobbits were well written. You've written so much about them, you would know :) Yes, I imagined Faramir would have grown up hearing stories about the heroic Thorongil, and in his first encounters with Aragorn he also thought of him as a king out of legend. But now, as you said, he has a chance to know the man. Faramir would cherish (instead of chafe at) having an authority above him. At ease with wielding authority, yet content to submit to another above him, that is how I picture him. I read your excellent mushroom soup story. It's wonderful how the hobbits took care of Boromir. I left a review there, which I believe you don't get a notification for. | |
| PSW | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 1/30/2025 |
| I love that Faramir chose to think on Aragorn’s request rather than to simply comply immediately. It will be better for both of them if he works this through on his own and decides because he thinks it is right, not simply because Aragorn wishes it of him. ‘It’s is a blessed thing to have a lord, my lord.’ There’s a lot in this that bears thinking on - and what a beautiful thing that Aragorn understands him, having his own experience of such a blessing. “would their Chieftain ever return to them, now that he was King of Gondor, Lord of this great city?” This. TBH, I have wondered about his more than once - it does seem … not quite fair to the northern Dunedain somehow. Not that ‘fair’ is a thing to spend much time worrying over, but the line of Chieftains has been theirs for so long, and when he comes finally to his glory they find themselves taking a place behind Gondor. At least it must seem to them. I have considered writing about it, though I do not think it would be a quick project…. Perhaps some day… Anyhoo… enjoying as always! Author Reply: Thank you for reading and leaving a review! As a writer yourself, you must know how wonderful it is to have 1 or 2 persons to talk with about our stories and imaginings. Yes, yes, the Northern Dunedain. Imagine if you are Halbarad's son. Your father (and you yourself) spent your whole life following Aragorn, holding onto the past (the lineage) and hoping for the future (when the king will restore Arnor). Then, the King dwells in Gondor, with only a few months a year in Arnor, perhaps? "It is a blessed thing to have a lord" was inspired by The Imitation of Christ, chapter 9. "It is a very great thing to stand in obedience, to live under a superior, and not be at one's own disposal." Written for those in religious orders, but I believe Faramir would understand it very well. | |