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A Place To Come To by Lindorien	15 Review(s)
Camp6311	Reviewed Chapter: 8 on 3/15/2004
Another powerful story. Faramir's behavoir is just a bit irrational when it comes to his father, mangling his hand because his father dies before he can tell him what became of Boromir's things. Hopefully, Faramir has worked through some of his issues and can approach his memories a little more sanely now. "If you would but make the effort he would run to you. He has been running to you all his life. Will you not catch him?" For me, this line best summarizes the tragic relationship between Faramir and Denethor. They never had a chance to make their peace with one another. Eomer and Theoden did, but these two never did. Author Reply: I'm glad you liked this. Faramir's behavior is more than a little irrational. He's been fighting these ghosts for years, refusing to acknowledge them. He's been a master of avoidance. Many fics gloss over Faramir's reaction to 'the barbecue'. They have him understanding it was the Palantir and then moving on with his life, usually just a few weeks or months after the event. I think the view I paint is a little more realistic. I see deep-seated anger and I see Faramir as the product of a basically depressed family. Such traits tend to be passed along. Faramir is a coper - but his coping mechanism is avoidance. Eowyn's insistence on moving Denethor's and Boromir's things forces Faramir to face his inner dragons and confront them. I'm glad you liked the story. Thanks so much for reading. Lindorien

Kitt of Lindon	Reviewed Chapter: 8 on 3/1/2004
Another moving ending. 'Faramir had his wings.' This was an utterly touching story. Thanks for sharing it. Author Reply: You are welcome, Kitt. Thanks for reading. I hope Faramir got to keep those wings. I like to think he carved out a happy enough future for himself. If nothing else, I hope he was content. Lindorien

Kitt of Lindon	Reviewed Chapter: 6 on 3/1/2004
That is so...I don't know, awesome, sweet, err something about Boromir in Faramir's dreams. Different, but a nice ingredient in the story. Author Reply: are they dreams? Lindorien

Kitt of Lindon	Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 2/29/2004
Faramir's last comment is waaaay too true. - "We never appreciate that which we have until we no longer have it." Poor guy, beating himself up like that. But it is interesting, Boromir's journal that is. (I could never quite picture him having a journal.) Must read more. Author Reply: I thought it likely that he had a journal. Seems that such a thing would have been typical in that place. A journal was probably considered a good thing for teaching grammar and spelling and whatnot and likewise for the discipline of recording one's actions and reasonings. I'm sure Faramir had a few dragons to fight following his brother's death. He gives evidence that it weighs heavily upon him in Window on the West and also in ROTK during the infamous, um, 'discussion' with Denethor. lindorien

Kitt of Lindon	Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 2/29/2004
I would have read and reviewed this last night, but my internet service was acting up. But now that it is fixed (I hope), I can review. I like that Elboron is so like Boromir, and so is a bittersweet reminder of him. Arwen's help with the baby is sweet. But as Faramir, I feel a bit of sadness that she has no children yet. (Lucky us, we know she will.) I think that I may finish the story later today. 'Til then... Author Reply: It bugs me that Tolkien didn't just have Faramir name his son after his brother. It would seem a likely thing, would it not? Elboron contains bits of Boromir, but not the whole name. So I made the son look like the uncle. It was the best I could do. Lindorien

Orophins Dottir	Reviewed Chapter: 8 on 1/2/2004
"Faramir had his wings." I cannot tell you how reading that line moved me. This story was a real gift to us. Thank you. Dottir Author Reply: You just did tell me! You are most welcome!

Orophins Dottir	Reviewed Chapter: 7 on 1/2/2004
"He has been running to you all his life. Will you not catch him?" My throat tightened as I read Boromir's letter. What a sad waste was his death! Have you ever considered doing a story on what made Denethor the way he became, the character we all love to hate? Perhaps, you have already done such a story? Humble Scribe to his Majesty Thranduil Author Reply: I haven't done the story, although I do have more than a few people who are on my tail to write it. My depiction of Denethor is a little unique. You know, I don't hate the man. I don't love him, but I don't hate him. Even if I let Finduilas just 'pine away' instead of suiciding and it involving Faramir, I could come up with reasons -- not necessarily justifications -- of why he is the way he is. Finduilas' suicide is a contrivance, but it fits the story well and serves to explain a lot. However, Faramir and Denethor could arrive at the same sorry path without going there. There is enough just in the recognition that Mithrandir may well have helped, in some ways, to author the issue between Father and Son -- stepping in where he had no business being. Perhaps he did so at a bad time, while the family reeled from Finduilas' death and everybody was trying to find their level again. It is no secret that Denethor mistrusted the wizard, and I must take Tolkien at his word when he says that Denethor worried that he was to be supplanted. Perhaps Denethor didn't like 'Thorongil' sneaking around rather than declaring himself. Perhaps he feared the same would happen with his son? Oh dear, I could go on forever with this. I could definitely feel a fic coming on with this.

Orophins Dottir	Reviewed Chapter: 6 on 1/2/2004
An unusual device but I like Boromir being there for Faramir in this way. Faramir certainly deserves some sort of support at long last. Scribe Author Reply: Faramir has plenty of support. He gets it from Eowyn and from Aragorn and Arwen. He has a beautiful boy who looks just like his brother and another on the way. He is a Prince and holds a position of responsibility only second to the King in a noble and ancient Kingdom. What he doesn't have is the assurance that he deserves all these things. In some respects, he must feel that he and Boromir rearranged the fates and that he lives a life he has no right to live. Faramir has to confront his own ghosts, no matter how much he may want them to lie undisturbed until the sands of time claim them. The question is -- Has Faramir truly conjured Boromir or is this mere fancy on his part and -- Does it really matter which it is?

Orophins Dottir	Reviewed Chapter: 5 on 1/2/2004
What is happening? We must know! We shall scurry forth to the next chapter. I am glad that the place Faramir seems to need so much will not be dismantled. Humble Scribe to his Majesty Thranduil Author Reply: we all need a place to come to. Eowyn was not wrong to make the suggestion, but she was wrong to force Faramir to it. Some things are best left by the side of the road. As to what is happening, the reader must make those decisions for her/himself.

Orophins Dottir	Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 1/2/2004
Like Boromir's journal. Wings of leather and feathers. . .hmm. Methinks I see a pattern of need in Faramir? Dottir Author Reply: Just a little. That line goes right by everybody. Good pickup.

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