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| A Darkling Plain by Peredhel | 15 Review(s) |
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| Itarille | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 8/23/2024 |
| I have read this story many times (the first time was back in 2012), and this remains one of my favourite. I like imagining how the Dol Amroth family rallied around Faramir. I love these lines: Until that Arnorian everyone was so pleased about married, she remained the highest lady in Gondor. Why, the Lord Steward discharged himself this very morning, would not brook any opposition. All I hope is that the authority does not go to his head, poor boy. She nodded, something like a smile trembling on her lips. He will be properly remembered? she asked, her grey eyes anxious. I know that he was not himself at the end, but before that he gave everything to Gondor, and he deserves . . . honour, for that. And he loved you, he did, he was only trying to spare you something worse. I know, said Faramir calmly. It will not be forgotten. | |
| SamanthaPaige | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 4/19/2008 |
| I'm so glad to see a new chapter for this wonderful story! The interaction between these two cousins is great. You have some beautiful and poignant moments; the part in the prolouge where they realize they will long outlive their spouses, and when Lothiriel realizes what the ash on her hands is, in particular. Hope to see more soon! | |
| Phyloxena | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 2/16/2008 |
| Melodramatic L. is fine (and postmodern cool doesn't fit Tolkienverse at all); I just thought some of the contrast was lost with this remark. Can I has more? Author Reply: Ah, thanks; I'm not sure what you mean w/ the 'postmodern cool' though. Oh, and now I see what you mean -- not so much melodramatic in and of itself, but it lessons the contrast between L's hysterics and F's composure? LOL -- I'll try and write something on this at some point. It's been awhile! | |
| phyloxena | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 2/16/2008 |
| Alas -- when I saw the update in SoA list I thought that was new chapter, not the one I kept returning to on EA. This is incredible. Twenty minutes ago, indeed... Will you write how that conversation with Imrahil went? Maybe "the long, lingering look" in the last period was just a little bit melodramatic for this Faramir. Author Reply: Oh, I'm sorry! I forgot that there might be some EA readers over here. *grovels* I was just trying to get everything updated. Thank you very much, though; I'm glad you like it, in its depressing way. No, I probably won't write that conversation, at least not here -- I want to stick to L's POV. This whole story is a bit overdramatic, probably, but I think, given the situation, that merely throwing a long glance at his ancestors' wrecked resting place is pretty low on the melodrama scale. L realising that the ash on her hands is Denethor's body is probably up there, though! It still makes me a bit sick. | |
| Linda Hoyland | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 2/16/2008 |
| This is most enjoyable to see these famous events from a different point of view. | |
| Elena Tiriel | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 2/15/2008 |
| A very interesting story, Peredhel! I like all the obscure bits of canon that you weave into it. Well done! -Barbara Author Reply: Thanks. I love obscure bits of canon! | |
| Bodkin | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 12/9/2006 |
| An interesting meeting - and an interesting conclusion. Maybe Lothiriel isn't quite as wordly-wise as she thinks she is. She might need the comfort that this new acquaintance of hers can offer. (I look forward to her meeting with a tall blond man of Rohan, too...) | |
| phyloxena | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 12/5/2006 |
| I absolutely love it. Lothiriel doesn't approve of Isildur's hair. She will not be his subject! | |
| Bodkin | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 8/28/2006 |
| Perhaps Lothiriel needs to meet Eowyn ... She's a strong-minded young lady, that's for sure. (Must take after her Aunt Ivriniel!) I do like her relationship with Faramir - he needs a loyal cousin like Lothiriel. Author Reply: LOL, she will next chapter. Yes, I think she is, and she has to be. Her aunt Ivriniel! She would be horrified at the thought. I'm glad you like how she relates to Faramir, half awe and half mother-hen-ing. | |
| Rugi | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 8/27/2006 |
| It's not bad to review in two places is it? At least, that way, I can talk about things I forgot to mention. I love your characterization of Lothiriel and, through her, Faramir. There is something unique in the way you portray them. I think it is because you grasp something of their pride and other-worldliness. It sounds weird, but I think many authors make Faramir (and the other Gondorian nobles) too NORMAL in an effort to make them human. Your characters are special AND human which I think is great. I can't wait for the next chapters. Author Reply: Review as many places as you like, Rugi! Thank you -- the "otherworldliness" is just the sort of thing I'm trying to capture. I want the difference between the Gondorians and Rohirrim to be more than dark hair and fair. Making them also human is a struggle, of course (except Ivriniel, of course!). I hope you like them! | |