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| Captain Thorongil and The Corsairs by Lindorien | 49 Review(s) |
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| Werecat | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 8/8/2004 |
| You had to stop there? Where's the rest of it? Author Reply: Oh dear. I have to write more? Okay, the rest of it is...in my head somewhere - just waiting to be put to word processor. Problem is, its buried, buried Very Deeply. But as soon as it surfaces, I'll continue. And won't YOU be sorry when I do. hugs, Lindorien | |
| Werecat | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 8/8/2004 |
| “Now what do you suppose Captain Thorongil would do?” Loved that line. Had a very hobbity feel about it, like children ask one another “Now what do you suppose [insert superhero's name here] would do?” Aragorn, supposedly with better sense of orientation than Beruthiel's cats. Pfft. He stopped worrying the cock might crow but rather if he'd get his horn to blow. *stares* Boromir is obviously unaware of the trillions of "blowing the horn of Gondor jokes" in fanfiction. Author Reply: Boromir is completely aware of the trillions of 'blowing the horn of Gondor' jokes in GONDOR. Where do you think fanficiton picked it up? It's why his brother threw that line in. Gentle ribbing and all that. Boromir was really drunk when Faramir and the Ithilien Boys first sang it, so he didn't protest, just laughed until he fell off his stool, landed his cheek on the edge of the bar and needed stitches. What would Captian Thorongil do, is a play on a phrase made up by merchandisers here, 'What would Jesus do?' (WWJD) it appears on all sorts of tshirts and bracelets and whatever. I guess made the inventors a pile of money and spawned all sorts of silly knockoffs (What would Jackie Chan do?) that sort of thing. The latest knock off is (WWLD) What would Lindorien do? For, as is obvious from this fic, Lindorien has no shame. hugs Lindorien | |
| Werecat | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 8/8/2004 |
| “Perhaps not drunk enough.” That line was a killer. Loved that chapter too. Short, perhaps, but a joy to read as always. Author Reply: Perhaps not short enough? Hugs, Lindorien | |
| Leap | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 7/29/2004 |
| Its usually not in me to review (I am a horrible coward) but I stumbled upon this and couldn't help myself. This has got to be the funniest thing I have ever read. Poor Aragorn...but is so fun to see the normally calm Ranger squirm. (There really is no more apropriate word than 'squirm,' don't you think?) But- In the proud tradition of being a know-it-all...Prepare to be correted. "Legolas took the middle position, because of all, he stood tallest." However- In The Fellowship of the Ring, "The Ring Goes South" it is said... "Aragorn was the tallest of the Company, but Boromir, little less in height, was broader and heavier in build." I know. It really dosn't matter. But, as I said, I can't help myself. Waiting for the next chapter! Author Reply: "Aragorn was the tallest of the Company, but Boromir, little less in height, was broader and heavier in build." Ah, well...there's goes my Mithril... I am sore dismayed. **Lindorien ponders other reason Elf could take the middle spot...** I am much pleased, however, that you got up the courage to review. We fanfic authors loves our reviews. We cuddles with them and a warm cup of tea when life gets us down. I'm waiting for the next chapter also. Any ideas? teasing, its halfwritten. It'll get full-written, I promise. Thanks for stopping by, I'm really glad this gave you a giggle. Lindorien | |
| Not A Lurker | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 7/22/2004 |
| I'm not a lurker anymore. Actually, I am, I'm just delurking. Reviewing, interesting little phenomenon. Although you might appreciate it if I actually got to the review... Well, by God, this is funny. All the more funny because you're giving us a clear depiction of the journey along with the songs... as if the story wants to be taken seriously. Except it obviously does not, else Aragorn would not be squirming so much. At least, he was squiriming before Caradhras decided to dump some snow on his head. Oh, yes. Where was I? Nowhere, really. And as I am Nowhere, I'm going to give you a break and stop saying Nothing. Author Reply: All of life is a weird combo of the serious and the funny. Thank goodness there is always humor. Even in the grimest of situations! Glad you're here. Stay. Nice group of people around here. Lindorien | |
| Acacea | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 7/20/2004 |
| and we continues to love it:)) Faramir the songwriter... oh he's good, he's good! And I truly love aragorn's reaction! but I crave more of his meeting with the crosair... hmm... Author Reply: yeah, me too. Any ideas? truthfully - i've decided to pull out the stops and the rating be damned. And, as you well know since you know my writing. there are PLENTY of twists and turns coming! Hugs, Lindorien | |
| flick | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 7/19/2004 |
| I'm enjoying this so much. The characterizations work so well, and you invoke the feel of the journey wonderfully. Loved the memory of Faramir taking care of his brother after battle. Author Reply: Thanks, Flick. I've got this problem though...everybody is expecting a song. I have to actually write a song. I mean, more than the little ones I've been | |
| grumpy | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 7/17/2004 |
| love Boramir's wit, so he has been caught in the cold before. Love the part about Legolas scampering about making encouraging noises. So Aragorn has quit trying to make Boramir stop singing, either that or he is to frozen to do so. looking forward to more Author Reply: Aragorn decided to forego his protests since Boromir was just trying to encourage the hobbits. He'll return surly and crusty about the whole thing NEXT chapter. Lindorien | |
| Lindelea | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 7/17/2004 |
| Ah, your version of Caradhras does so much to... fill in the gaps, so to speak. How nice I managed to talk them into bringing along the wood. Since Mithrandir refuses to light it, the Elf can use it to mark the locations of our bodies, for he alone appears neither touched by the cold, nor stymied by the snow. How does he do that? Scamper along the top of the stuff? Are his bones hollow? Does he eat only feathers? Ah, Boromir, your dry wit is as chuckle-inducing as ever. (Can nearly hear you say Wit? with feigned insult. You were perfectly serious. Of course. Pippin and the soap. That tenacious hobbit, once he takes hold of an idea it is difficult to wrestle it away from him. I know how you could do the Council in this story... have it as a fever dream that Boromir is experiencing some time not long after Caradhras (not a lot of time to work with, I know. Aragorn would have to pull off some sort of miracle fever-cure that they might be in time to escape the wolves). The ironic comments and delirium might be quite diverting. Boromir still hasn't twigged that Aragorn is Thorongil? When will he? When he's dying in Aragorn's arms at Parth Galen? Author Reply: LOVED your idea about 'My Captain, My King'. Kinda in a shining last moment. That would explain PJ's ENORMOUS CANON departure with that line, right? You have Council on the brain, child. on the brain. Aragorn would just throw athelas at Boromir and chant. Not real effective but it reads well. I so know I'm NOT going to be a good girl when I get to the HOH scenes. Using wit is okay, here. This is NOT a humor-free zone. Hugs, Lindorien | |
| AM | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 7/16/2004 |
| Love your Boromir (especially his unkind thoughts). Author Reply: Unkind thoughts? Boromir? Surely you jest! Glad you're liking it. Chapter 5 is coming up. Lindorien | |