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| Lords and Rangers by jenolas | 34 Review(s) |
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| lindahoyland | Reviewed Chapter: 7 on 10/8/2005 |
| I imagine that the ring may be to blame for the sudden tension between Boromir and Aragorn as soon as they are near it again ? A tragedy these two will never have the friendship that might have been. Very well written. Author Reply: Thank you. I suppose you might be right about the ring, but it is also possbile that Boromir's sense of responsibility came to the fore and he reprimanded the two as he would his own soldiers. Maybe his words were inappropriate, but he certainly spoke them for the right reason, at least in his mind. | |
| Mum's the Word | Reviewed Chapter: 7 on 10/8/2005 |
| I've been enjoying this story, Jenolas, though I've neglected to review until now. Boromir's thoughtfulness in providing the pastries for the Hobbits was very well done -- and very well received. Your inventive idea of the grass-blade sign left for Aragorn was a wonderful detail. Well done! I especially liked this word picture: "Twilight was rapidly falling, the loss of light turning the warm green, brown and golden hues of the forest to cold shades of grey, and allowing the evening mist to dampen the air." Very good description, and a very effective mood change. I also liked this description: "a hint of elvish pride in his sweet voice." I smiled at the whole interchange, and I appreciated your reminder of the sweetness of Elves' voices. Sad as it was to see the easily bruised egos of the Men, you brought their conflict to a very nice resolution. Well done. Blessings and brownies, Mum Author Reply: Thank you for reading and taking the time to post such enlightening comments. It is always good to learn exactly what appeals (or not) to readers, and especially so when a particular quote touches them in some way. Whilst this story is in no way an in depth study, I think it achoeved my aim of provoking readers into seeing that perhaps Boromir was not such a villain, He was a noble man, a lord of Gondor and had a loving heart for his family and a soft spot for the hobbits. Be well, jenolas | |
| Bodkin | Reviewed Chapter: 7 on 10/8/2005 |
| Very subtle, those signs left by elves. And Legolas's arrival might well be irritating. Two's company, after all. And when Legolas is being best friends with Aragorn, Boromir is shoved out in the cold. But at least the hobbits love him. (They haven't quite got past the posturing stage, have they?) Author Reply: I think Boromir is drawn to th enly other Man on the quest, he is still a little uncertain of his place among the others. Hence the wariness when around them, except the hobbits of course who are nothing but openly affectionate and genuine in their words and deeds. I think Boromir finds their honesty both admirable and refreshing. It is always easier to deal with those who let you know exactly where you stand. | |
| Dreamflower | Reviewed Chapter: 7 on 10/8/2005 |
| A very fitting end to their quest for provisions. I liked the encounter with Legolas, and the very faint and subtle hint of movie-verse there (I like such reminders far better than stories that are mostly or wholly set in the film version) and also Boromir's reaction. The scene of reunion was lovely, and I'm so very glad that the hobbits' pastries weren't broken! The apology was also low-key, yet heartfelt. Gandalf's decision to keep the finding of Orc sign a secret from the others also kept this small side-venture squarely in canon. A very nice story indeed! Author Reply: Thanks. When writing, I make an effort to keep 'outside' the scenes as presented on film and in the books. The main story is there for all to read or watch, and I see no reason to include it in great detail, after all it is the little asides that are possible that interest me as a story teller. | |
| Daffy Maiden | Reviewed Chapter: 6 on 10/7/2005 |
| This is sad! Now I need to read your new Boromance to feel better. Of course I was going to read it in any case, seeing as I'm the one who badgered you to write one. ;) Author Reply: I hope you enjoy "Hearts and Flowers". | |
| Daffy Maiden | Reviewed Chapter: 5 on 10/7/2005 |
| I have returned! :D Oooh, now those words have even more meaning... Author Reply: Welcome back! | |
| Bodkin | Reviewed Chapter: 6 on 10/4/2005 |
| He had to be dead. And they avoided saying 'eaten' quite carefully. I liked the connection Boromir spotted between Faramir and Aragorn - they are a pair who are quite well suited to each other, I think. And Boromir is lovely here - taking treats back to the hobbits. Aragorn is right, though - they hobbits won't care two hoots about their condition. They will fall on them so fast they won't even notice. Two anonymous rangers. One in his underclothes. What a vision. Author Reply: Well, both were mindful of the other man's relative innocence in regards to orcs and such, and probably saw no need to offer graphic detail. Yes, the hobbits, and no doubt Gimli and Gandalf as well, will certainly enjoy every last crumb. :) What a vision indeed! Especially if you close your eyes and add the absent Faramir to the mix! | |
| Dreamflower | Reviewed Chapter: 6 on 10/3/2005 |
| Aw, it's sad that the sister's husband was killed by the Orcs, yet it's more realistic than having him found alive and well by our two. A shame, but of course it is just the beginning of the more serious and increasing incursions of Orcs that will grow ever worse until Frodo achieves the Quest. I really love the way you show Boromir and Aragorn growing in friendship, yet acknowledging that their differences have not completely gone away. Author Reply: Yes, exactly my thinking in regards to the unfortunate hunter's fate. I think that had Boromir survived, he and Aragorn would have become good friends, the seeds of which were probably sown during their journey to Amon Hen. Both are strong leaders of men and would not have had their opinions easily swayed by the other, and they may have argued more often than not ( and likely shared an ale or two afterwards to 'calm the waters', so to speak!), but they certainly would have respected each other's differences. | |
| lindahoyland | Reviewed Chapter: 6 on 10/2/2005 |
| This is so sad that the father has been killed and a foreshadowing of Boromir's fate.I like the growing friendship between the two men. Author Reply: Not all endings are happy, unfortunately but I like to think that the two had a few lighter moments amidst the darkness of the times. | |
| Radbooks | Reviewed Chapter: 6 on 10/2/2005 |
| I have really enjoyed this story and the interaction between Aragorn and Boromir. It is very well done. While Aragorn is my favorite character and there are many wonderful stories about him, I am so glad to see a well-written Boromir story. I have always liked him and enjoy reading a story that shows the friendship between the two of them. Author Reply: Thank you for your kind words. I find it both interesting and challenging to explore characters and relationships that are less commonly written about. The development of a friensdship based on the men Aragorn and Boromir are rather than on their roles in life being one of them. | |