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Too Few Winters  by Shireling 12 Review(s)
Elena TirielReviewed Chapter: 2 on 2/7/2009
A sad but compelling tale, with a hopeful ending. I was in tears when you wrote of the boy's demons (not least because I've suffered from migraine headaches myself), and was pleased that he met such helpful people at the end.

Nicely done, Shireling!

- Barbara

Linda HoylandReviewed Chapter: 2 on 1/23/2009
This was a very moving story and held my interest despite a central OC.I loved the way Aragorn and Arwen unite to help the troubled boy.

Author Reply: Thank you Linda

I really appreciate your support.

Angst and no Faramir, what is the world coming to!!!! *grin*

Helen

cathleenReviewed Chapter: 2 on 1/23/2009
The poor boy - all the guilt he's carried around. Nevertheless, he's done very well looking after himself and I particularly like the way he shows his morals by leaving game in place of the things he's taken. I'm glad they've finally found him and he's being well-cared for. Very realistic premise, too - a boy his age really wouldn't understand how war works and that the killing of his friend was not his fault. Loved Aragorn and Legolas in this too!

Author Reply: Thank you Cathleen

Haleth is now in good hands and though the path forward may yet be rocky at least his guardians will be there to pick him up when he falters.

Hugs

Helen

cathleenReviewed Chapter: 1 on 1/23/2009
Intriguing beginning to this tale, Shireling! I love the descriptive "word painting" you've done, and am very curious about who the child is.

Agape4GondorReviewed Chapter: 2 on 1/22/2009
This was a delightful tale all the way around and I am glad the Muse decided another Eomer tale was not needed, at this time.

I loved the compassion shone to the boy... Especially Arwen's painstaking kindness. It was delightful to 'see' the boy whisper his name to her.

Lovely tale - very nicely done!

Author Reply: Thank you

Perhaps Eomer will get to play a bigger part if the muse ever guides us to more of Haleth's adventures!!

Hugs
Helen

LarnerReviewed Chapter: 2 on 1/22/2009
Oh, indeed I recognize the boy from the film.

An all too plausible occurance, of course. Am glad that Arwen was able to reassure him enough to allow him to talk once more.

Alas for what he has known, but the future appears much brighter for him.

Author Reply: Hi Larner

Yes, poor Haleth was another hapless victim. But his future now holds hope.

Thank you very much for your support.

Helen

utfrogReviewed Chapter: 2 on 1/22/2009
I had wondered if the young man was Haleth and now I know. This was an excellent story - very well done.

Thank you.

Author Reply:
Thank you very much for your kind words.

Aeärwen2Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 1/21/2009
This is beautifully written. Thank you.

Author Reply: Thank you so much, I really appreciate your kind words

Helen

Linda HoylandReviewed Chapter: 1 on 1/20/2009
Poor boy,what a dreadful ordeal,no wonder he is so traumatised!Very well written.

Author Reply: Thank you, Linda

Yes, he is another tragic victim of the battle.

Helen

LarnerReviewed Chapter: 1 on 1/19/2009
An excellent beginning. Love the premise and how Legolas found his quarry. The poor boy, feeling so guilty!

Author Reply: Thank you, Larner

I really appreciate your feedback.

Hugs

Helen

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