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| The Rise Of The House Of Telcontar by French Pony | 39 Review(s) |
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| Klose | Reviewed Chapter: 10 on 3/6/2022 |
| I have read this several times over the years, along with your other stories. They always brought me so much comfort - they were the exact types of stories I yearned for upon completing the Lord of the Rings. And still yearn for in my latest re-read! Gen stories which built on the Professor’s world while keeping the characters relatable. This story, like your others, is realistic but optimistic. I am confused/surprised that I never left a review… and now deeply apologetic and regretful. I don’t know if this will reach you, but I write nevertheless with the hope that it does. I hope you’re well even in these dark times, and I just want to say thank you, sincerely, for gifting us with your stories. I’m sure this will not be my last re-read, by any means. | |
| Vi Janaway | Reviewed Chapter: 10 on 5/1/2004 |
| You did such a good job. very realistic. But I am so glad for a happy ending. Vi | |
| Fionnabhair Nic Aillil | Reviewed Chapter: 10 on 3/31/2004 |
| I've been following this story since chapter three (I think) and I have really enjoyed it. I thought the focus on the secret knowledge of women, and Arwen deciding to record it at last was in some ways an oddly feminist idea (I see that as a good thing, but if you don't I didn't mean to cause offence). Anyway the linking of the pregnancy and the trade negotiations was inspired - a great way to show that life doesn't consist of a series of 'great' moments, but is all messed up. I liked the interplay between Ioreth and Doronrîn but I couldn't help but feel that there was a great opportunity for comedy there that was somewhat missed (except for that wonderful moment when Doronrîn called the new born baby fat, and Ioreth had to shut her up) - however I'd like to reiterate that I really enjoyed this story, and wouldn't change it. | |
| eokat | Reviewed Chapter: 10 on 3/31/2004 |
| What an enchanting end. I feel as exhausted as if I had actually delivered the child myself, after reading this. And what a lovely name to give the little princess. A really good story, French Pony, I have enjoyed reading it immensely. Thank you. Eokat. | |
| daw the minstrel | Reviewed Chapter: 10 on 3/30/2004 |
| You are so right! Arwen and the baby were both brave and strong. What a struggle to be born. I am so glad that everyone is happy, at least for the moment. Great story, French Pony. | |
| daw the minstrel | Reviewed Chapter: 9 on 3/30/2004 |
| This chapter must have come out while I was away because I missed it. What a gripping description of labor! I've been there and I know just what Arwen means. But I also feel for poor Aragorn. Thank goodness Faramir is there to comfort him. I was struck by the image of the midwife's bloody hand. What an awful sight for Aragorn. | |
| grumpy | Reviewed Chapter: 9 on 3/24/2004 |
| a wonderful chapter, with a cliffie at the end, what a place to leave Arwin. I loved this chapter from beggining to end. Faramir is a great friend, to come and sit with Aragorn. The king of Gondor, to be banished from his own rooms by anger midwifes. Love it and can't wait for more. | |
| eokat | Reviewed Chapter: 9 on 3/24/2004 |
| Well, what a position to leave Arwen in!!! This is one of the best cliffhangars ever. I love the possesiveness of the midwifes, a man in the room , shock horror. They never seem to realize that a man was needed originally!! Looking forward to the next, please do not leave Arwen hanging around too long. Eokat. | |
| Portia | Reviewed Chapter: 9 on 3/23/2004 |
| Well, that's a nice place to end a chapter! Not that I don't know what happens, but STILL... Aragorn being browbeaten and shoved out of the way by midwives was funny. I do love Ioreth, and Doronrin's growing on me. I loved the Aragorn-Faramir friendship scenes also. | |
| Blue Iris | Reviewed Chapter: 8 on 3/18/2004 |
| Sorry it took so long for me to review but I was pondering on what I wanted to say as I digested the last two chapters. I am very much enjoying this story and there are some moments that truly sparkle. The dialog is splendid and I am getting a real feel for the characters, the rituals, the action. It is all drawing me in. However we are now at chapter eight of a ten chapter story. I really think that this story could successfully be expanded to novella/novel length. You have two good strong threads in Arwen's pregnancy and the trade negotiations with Harad. To me both beg for further exposition and exploration. I do not want to see it end so soon and wonder if you are planning a spin-off on the trade thread. | |