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| Relapse by Periantari | 2 Review(s) |
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| Lindelea | Reviewed Chapter: 21 on 7/19/2025 |
| The chapter begins with a cheerful reunion which I enjoyed reading, followed by a busy, productive time that promises healing and hope for the future. But then a change in the weather comes and seems to be a factor in bringing Faramir down. His realization that he should not drink alcohol at such times reminds me of when I learned that alcohol can act as a magnifier of your emotions – if you're happy, it intensifies your enjoyment, but if you're depressed, it pulls you further down into the depths. And by November, the hobbits are back in the Shire with troubles of their own (chasing the last of Lotho's ruffians out), so they won't be able to help. I don't know if Faramir perked up at all at the mention of seeing Beregond, but I certainly did! I love Elessar's concern and practical advice and care. Faramir's plans for the new home and gardens sound beautiful and inviting. Legolas will send elves to help with the gardens? What could be better? (Answer: Nothing that I can imagine!) Holidays are so difficult the first few years after losing a loved one. Poor Faramir. Perhaps he ought to spend the winter holidays in Edoras? Going to Dol Amroth also sounds like a good plan, especially considering Imrahil's care and concern and affection for his nephew. I smiled when I read Remember this is your home too. Never be a stranger here. The description of Faramir's time in Dol Amroth sounds pleasant, restful and healing. (I wonder what the travel time between Minas Tirith and Dol Amroth might be?) (I think something might be missing here? Faramir thought it was strange Aragorn would ask- he had been headache and nightmare free for a while thought he still had some dreams that involved his father but they were not too vivid to make it worth mentioning. Aragorn just asked how the house-building was going, and Faramir answered him, but where does his friend and King ask about the headaches and nightmares? I'll admit, my eyes are tired and are giving me some trouble [I've only been reading for a couple hours but I'm going to have to quit soon for the day], and he might have asked at an earlier point in the conversation, in which case I missed it.) I want to scold Faramir! Aragorn warned him about keeping his dreams to himself! At least he's using the teas and avoiding alcohol. Ah, Beregond. How nice to see you and how you exert yourself to take care of Faramir. Keeping his thoughts centered around Éowyn is a wise strategy. I also love the way you tell part of the story through the letters you include here. I am a little worried about the timeline, though. March 15 could be a difficult (and even dangerous) anniversary for both of them! Author Reply: Thank you so much for a thoughtful review! To be honest, i had so many rewrites for the chapter that centered on the timeline because i wasn't sure i can write till Eowyn comes and the wedding (which we will see shortly) so i'm glad for your two cents because i can consider all of these points when i decide to revise. :) I love Elessar's concern and practical advice and care. Faramir's plans for the new home and gardens sound beautiful and inviting. Legolas will send elves to help with the gardens? What could be better? (Answer: Nothing that I can imagine!) I know- i like that too and i feel like before January of 3020 it's still Aragorn and Arwen who are there for him. I think i wrote Arwen only briefly in here but we will see if she will play a role? Holidays are so difficult the first few years after losing a loved one. Poor Faramir. Perhaps he ought to spend the winter holidays in Edoras? Going to Dol Amroth also sounds like a good plan, especially considering Imrahil's care and concern and affection for his nephew. I think so too! any holiday or birthday is tough without your loved one during grief and it is hard especially it'll be first year without father and brother. I think the distance to Dol Amroth is most likely same time frame but i heard from some research that perhaps it's easier to get to Dol Amroth from Minas Tirith because they go the southern route with the river . (same way that Aragorn traveled to get to Minas Tirith in the Paths of the Dead.) I liked writing Beregond in there. First version didn't have him in there but i'm glad he is there for Faramir in Emyn Arnen. I am a little worried about the timeline, though. March 15 could be a difficult (and even dangerous) anniversary for both of them! Glad you mentioned that- i think i may write something about that too, maybe elongate chapter 21 a bit (or put in epilogue) because the next chapter is slotted for the wedding already. :) Thank you for your thoughtful thoughts as always. <3 | |
| shirebound | Reviewed Chapter: 21 on 7/13/2025 |
| I love reading letters between our beloved characters. And it's so helpful for Faramir to have delightful future plans to keep his mind and heart occupied. Author Reply: Thank you! Yes, i liked that part of the story too. There is much to look forward to for Faramir, I agree. :) | |