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| In The Forests of the Night by Fionnabhair Nic Aillil | 14 Review(s) |
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| BKB | Reviewed Chapter: 15 on 2/10/2006 |
| I'm so glad to see that you are continuing to revise your earlier story. It is a great improvement and I hope that you feel, as I do, that it is worth the efforts. It's a logical development to have Eowyn acting as the "older" and more experienced comforter to Arwen in this situation that involves the loss of loved ones. It also allows A & E's relation to grow as A learns that there are some things that humans many understand better than elves. Thanks again, BKB | |
| BKB | Reviewed Chapter: 15 on 2/10/2006 |
| Raksha The Demon | Reviewed Chapter: 13 on 8/31/2005 |
| I loved the interaction between Faramir, Aragorn and Arwen! A lovely notion that Faramir's decision to wed a woman who will die before he does resonates with Arwen's (and Luthien's) choice. And I could just see Faramir almost-daring Aragorn to object to the proposed marriage with Eowyn. I would think that, given the close ties between the Fellowship, and the links they forged to the Rohirrim, that Merry and Pippin would have told Aragorn of Faramir's interest in Eowyn. And many people saw Faramir and Eowyn smooching on the walls; surely Aragorn heard something to indicate that a new alliance was being forged there... | |
| Raksha The Demon | Reviewed Chapter: 6 on 8/31/2005 |
| The image of the exhausted Eowyn lying in her bed with eyes reddened from weeping, as Aragorn bids her a kind farewell, is heartbreaking. And her response to Faramir is quite interesting. There's life under the ice after all. You've written her confusion well, it would be very disconcerting for Eowyn to be in a situation where she is not in physical or emotional danger, and where Theoden no longer needs her aid, and she no longer needs the armor that has served her so well... | |
| BKB | Reviewed Chapter: 13 on 8/31/2005 |
| Welcome back! I had indeed despaired of hearing from you again. Your revision continues to improve a story that was already good. Though it is not necessary, I think that you have made the story better by bring it more in line with the book. That Arwen continues to think of Eowyn as a "girl" inspite of Arwen's increased understanding and respect, rings true. No matter how great their deeds or wisdom, Men must always seem immature to Elves who always have accomplished more during their much longer lives. Thanks again, BKB | |
| BKB | Reviewed Chapter: 13 on 8/31/2005 |
| Jen | Reviewed Chapter: 11 on 1/22/2005 |
| Glad to see a new chapter today. I always loved this part of their story, but I've also enjoyed how you've portrayed what comes next. Can't wait to see the next chapter. | |
| Ilna | Reviewed Chapter: 11 on 1/22/2005 |
| love this story. i'm always so happy to come home and see there's a new chapter. perfect blend of tolkien and narrative. bravo! | |
| Jen | Reviewed Chapter: 10 on 12/14/2004 |
| I love all the new details added to this chapter. I just saw the extended version of the Return of King and was a little disappointed at the brevity of the scene between Faramir and Eowyn. Thank goodness I have this story to make up for all the "missing scenes." Author Reply: I know. I ws sorely disappointed with the extended cut - there wasn't nearly enough of Éowyn and Faramir. The way their relationship was presented in the film annoyed me - there was no sense of the growth that was necessary for their love to develop. It looked completely shallow (even though they played it really well) and it didn't get to the heart of it at all! Sorry for ranting! Anyway, I'm glad this has made you feel better; hopefully I'll have the next chapter fairly soon. | |
| BKB | Reviewed Chapter: 10 on 12/13/2004 |
| Brava! Brava! This is an excellent chapter, especially in comparison to the orginal version. You've added more depth and detail in rendering Eowyn's thoughts and feelings, especially their circular, or rather spiraling nature. It is definately worth the work that you put into it. As always, I'm looking forward to your next instalment. Author Reply: "Spiralling" So, so true. Éowyn needs someone to break her out of her tendency to fall in vicious circles of thought, which don't only undermine her relationship with Faramir, but, I think, help to produce her depression as well. I've always thought that the reason she was so 'cold' towards him was that she simply couldn't be sure that he loved her - that "Speak plainer" comment comes from massive frustration I think. Aragorn's rejection of her, and the fact that Faramir has not actually said anything, combine to make Éowyn doubt what I think she knows in her heart; that Faramir truly, deeply loves her. | |