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| The Wanderer by Lackwit | 12 Review(s) |
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| Celeritas | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 12/5/2008 |
| I've only now seen this fic, and it's absolutely fascinating! Combining Odysseus and Faramir... I wouldn't have thought it would work but you've made it happen--I've especially appreciated Faramir's perceptiveness of Artholas' conscience--and his pity for him! I hope you can continue to work on this and that you update soon. ~Celeritas | |
| Raksha The Demon | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 12/3/2008 |
| Good to see a new chapter of this fascinating story. I loved Faramir's flashbacks to his earlier life in Ithilien with Eowyn. I don't understand why Aragorn has done nothing about the disarray/disorder/disquiet in Ithilien; and if Eowyn is being pressed to marry against her will, why she has not sought the aid of either Aragorn or her own brother. Looking forward to more! | |
| Laura | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 12/1/2008 |
| This is a very enchanting tale. I'm hooked learning more about Faramir's journey. Spot on characterizations. I hope we see an update soon. | |
| phyloxena | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 11/30/2008 |
| It is an amazing tale. You had me spellbound as a child. Gossiping maids, drunk knights, Faramir the storyteller and Faramir the fair judge, even now wishing for the chance to forgive former friend. And dogs in the hall and squalor in the yard. Amazing. I only hope we don't have to wait another year for the another chapter. | |
| phyloxena | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 5/19/2008 |
| Lackwit, I was going to nominate this story for MEFA, but didn't find you on the list and have no contact information to submit. If you don't mind nomination, could you please send me your email on phyloxena at yahoo dot com? Thank you, Phyloxena | |
| phyloxena | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 5/22/2007 |
| As I'm reading some abridged version of Odyssey to my kids, I stumbled upon this story again and surprised with your choice of model, through I think I can understand it. Odyssey with his numerous betrayals is nothing like moral Steward, but as Faramir is rather modern compared to other Man-heroes of LotR, Odyssey is far more civilized and modern than other monster heroes of Greek epic. And the frame of wanderer returning to reclaim his and himself is surely one to hold my breath. Sorry I'm being incoherent. Love this story. Please, continue. | |
| phyloxena | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 1/25/2007 |
| What a wonderfull twist! The exposition seems rather unlikely, but than -- that Faramir has to go perilous journey after somebody's vision has a poetical justice to it. I wonder what Eowyn does instead of tapestry. | |
| Linda Hoyland | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 1/7/2007 |
| I am enjoying this very much and like this M-e version of Homer.It works well. | |
| BM | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 12/28/2006 |
| I wasn't sure what to think of this story at first, but you definitely have me hooked now! I can't wait to see what happens next! Very good writing, as well--your characterizations are deep and realistic, drawing your readers into the story, and your descriptions and scene settings are so vivid that I can hear and see what is going on in my mind's eye to the point that I lose touch with what is going on around me--all earmarks of an excellent writing style and story. Your plot is intriguing, pulling me in instantly, and I could have screamed when I hit the end of what you have currently posted! Please continue with this story and post the next chapter soon! thanks for sharing such great talent. Author Reply: Glad you are enjoying the tale and that you changed your initial impression :) | |
| Raksha The Demon | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 12/28/2006 |
| Hmmm. I would think that Faramir would be honor-bound, as Steward of Gondor to go first to the King before tackling problems in Ithilien, but I can see how that would impair the plot. Is Eowyn true, or has she given up on Faramir? I wonder if she's taken up weaving tapestries?! More soon, I hope. Author Reply: No matter what, I would have written a way to keep Faramir away from Minas Tirith! :) In determining the direction of the story I actually wrestled with this point for a while and at last decided that the Prince of Ithilien's responsibilities (as a vassal of the king) outweighed those of the Steward of Gondor. IMO Faramir's first duty would be to ensure his land was in order, although of course he would have to keep Aragorn informed. Although he could have raced to Minas Tirith for a quick hello and then zoomed off to Ithilien, I found it plausible that Faramir would feel honorbound to take care of his little problem, i.e. his king gave him this responsibility and never let it be said that Faramir would let his king down. Thanks for the thoughtful reviews. A pleasure to hear from such a Faramir aficianado as you! | |