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| Second Son by Wayfarer | 3 Review(s) |
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| Leaward | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 11/4/2004 |
| Very nicely done. I'd never thought of Denethor having had a vision like this, but it does explain a lot about why he named Faramir so, and his later treatment of him. It was well written and I quite enjoyed it. Thanks! Author Reply: Hi Leaward, Glad you enjoyed it. Thank you! ~W | |
| Raksha The Demon | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 11/4/2004 |
| Excellent story of Faramir's birth! Denethor's love and fear for Finduilas were particularly well-written. One can see how he adores her; and how he is going to be destroyed by her death. I liked Ecthelion's hailing Faramir as "Son of Gondor". It ties into my own concept of Faramir's value and significance to his people... <<"Instantly, the visions that had troubled my dreams came unbidden. By the hands of one who bear my likeness -- who could bear such likeness, save one of my blood? In horrified fascination, I stared at the child. Too much my likeness! Does my Stewardship unravel, ere it begins? I wondered in bitterness, and not for the first time. I required time alone.">> The only flaw I could see was that this very interesting concept of Denethor having envisioned someone who looks like him threatening the Stewardship was not introduced earlier in the story - it was a bit jarring. Did Denethor see Thorongil, who resembles him, come back as Aragorn? Or does he see an adult Faramir become Steward instead of Boromir? Please keep on writing this story - I want more! Author Reply: Hello Raksha, Thank you for pointing it out. My intention was for this to unfold as we progress. And I felt that the bits and hints in the later scenes with Ecthelion and Finduilas would be enough to fill out the missing links on this plot-point's introduction at this juncture, which seemed a perfect place to park it. I'll keep your comments in mind, and see what musie might have to say to address it. Thank you! ~W | |
| French Pony | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 11/4/2004 |
| This is a great beginning. It's complete in and of itself, but the projected scope of all of Faramir's life really opens up the ending and makes it seem wide and infinite. I'd come back to read more stories in this series. One thing that really stood out for me was the recurring image of a barrier. Every time a character wants to go somewhere, something bars the way, and they have to either figure out how to get through or around the barrier or wait until the barrier clears itself up. It's a good metaphor for Denethor's eventual relationship with Faramir. Author Reply: Hi French Pony, I can only say thank you for your very kind review. Your insight about barriers is the type of comments that makes a writer's day - because it confirms that the things I wanted to convey have gotten through. I hope the follow-up will be worthy of your attention and interest. Happy writer, ~W | |