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| The King's Commission by Larner | 3 Review(s) |
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| Queen Galadriel | Reviewed Chapter: 67 on 3/28/2006 |
| I've read so much that I'm going to have to mention the earliest events only briefly--but I couldn't stop! Now if I can just remember everything... The wedding was beautiful, just what I would have wished for Ruvemir. And it's good to see the children happy with their foster parents, and Lorieth seeming to treat Ririon as her elder brother. Poor little thing, I can understand why. I'd be terrified. That was quite a clever trick to send the Runim with Ruvemir's party and make it seem casual--well done on both sides, too. That Mistress Narieth is quite a character. Goodness! :) But she obviously has a good heart, in spite of being decidedly unladylike. The last farewell between Ruvemir and Ririon was very touching. I'd thought that his and Pando's absence would leave a gap, as it were, but there's not time for it to sink in that they're not there before everything picks up again...and doesn't slow down for a little while. The account of the assault was thrilling (from the POV of the reader), and Rupter makes quite an efficient guard. A guard bull--who would have thought? :) I can't believe the intricacy of that conspiracy! So Varondil was involved in that, and that's how he got all those apprentices! A rogue if ever there was one, and that Landrion is appalling! And now I finally come to what's utmost in my mind now: Oh, those poor, poor boys! Reading of those unfortunate souls who had destroyed themselves in their desperation, and of Varondil's poor wife, trying to grow a child in her garden, and of her natural child, I was surprised to find myself wiping my eyes--it's so heartbreaking! That poor kid, only eight when the man who ought to have been his father but acted anything but, began abusing him in a way that no living creature should be abused, and to suffer so that he would take his own life at twelve...I've heard horror stories before, not unlike that, but never, never that horrible. Strange, though, that Varondil arouses different feelings than the one he reminds me of--Angrapain. I must confess that with that one I would have gladly ordered his execution myself, and I was angry with Aragorn for letting him off easy at first; I longed to get my hands on him myself. But Varondil--I wouldn't come within a hundred miles of him. But they're not really that different: both had a powerful lust for immorality, both had a strong desire for power and/or wealth. I suppose that what makes Varondil in a sense more bearable is that he didn't display his disgusting nature to all and sundry, and that Angrapain seems to have been naturally ill-humoured and really hard-headed, to put it mildly. But I can't pity either of them, much as I know they ought to be pitied, caught in such wretchedness. I only hope that all those poor enslaved apprentices escape their so-called master's torment. I'm rather confused about the doll, though. What exactly happened there--how did that work? Or do I want to know? I find myself interested in this Lianna (forgot to look at spelling again--sorry if it isn't right) and her little daughter. I don't want this story to end, but at the same time I can't wait now to finish this...so that I can start another. :) God bless, Galadriel | |
| Dreamflower | Reviewed Chapter: 67 on 3/5/2005 |
| Well, you already know how I adore letters. The last one made me all teary. This was a great way, by the way, to recap what's gone on in the last few chapters. I love Ruvemir's voice in the letters. We can see so much from a first person POV that does not necessarily come out in narration. And the insight of the King standing for the Valar is lovely. I had not thought of it that way before. But it is definitely in line with JRRT's ideas and theology; the whole "divine right of kings" has much more meaning in it than we can appreciate in these modern, cynical and political times. Author Reply: Yes, sometimes our politics are too secular; and when they do involve religion or faith it is usually in a more manipulative manner. Letters can be so much fun to write. | |
| Kitty | Reviewed Chapter: 67 on 3/5/2005 |
| Ruvemir writes quite beautiful letters, doesn't he? Of course, even if he knew everything what happens, it is way too much to tell in a letter. When he returns to Eriador and visits the Shire, he will have very much to tell the Hobbits. Maybe h should write a book about it, too ;-) I am deeply impressed about what you told me about your family. To help so many children with such problems is no little deed, and it is great you don't complain but think it worth it. Author Reply: Oh, I have complained about it. When the two kids each hit fourteen and a half they both went more than a bit nuts, which drove us nuts. Kept us on an emotional seesaw a good deal of the time. But we stuck with it, which was not always easy to do. Glad you love the letters. Needed just a bit of respite, as today's chapter is quite a contrast. | |