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| Good Counsel by Lindorien | 5 Review(s) |
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| EomerofEastfold | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 3/11/2004 |
| Well, that was...... interesting. King of gross, but interesting. And thus we come to another one of my little issues: men behaving honorably. The first part of this story reminded me a lot of the people I'm around each day. Everyone thinks I'm weird because I firmly believe in the principle of "One man for one woman," and that a man should only sleep with a woman he intends to marry, or perferably is married to. Therefore, you avoid a lot of unnecessary complications. I know people that have indulged themselves without considering the consequences, and most have rued it in one way or another. It amazes me when the people at work can't seem to believe I don't have a girlfriend (They think I have multiple ones, for some reason), and they suggest I go out and "play the field." But, each time I tell them I intend to remain honorable and only choose ONE woman. Again, I'm the wierd one. Author Reply: Well - they were behaving badly but with wierdly noble intentions. At least Faramir was. His intentions were good. But we all know what path is paved with Good intentions. And yes - this is another one of those wierd 'funny version of the serious story' things. | |
| Kitt of Lindon | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 2/24/2004 |
| Here is my next stop on my reviewing spree. Ha! This is so rude and crude that it is funny. So instead, I used my tomatoes on a sandwich. 'Boromir raised his head from his hands and stared at his brother. He appeared to consider Faramir’s words. “You are correct in this, Faramir. Breaking my arm shall not serve.” Faramir breathed a sigh of relief and allowed his hands to drop to his side. Boromir swooped in like a tax collector and relieved his brother of the implement. “I shall have to break my leg,” he declared.'-I just love that part. I laughed so hard I think my lungs exploded. Now I am off to bed, though I will probably dream of snot. Author Reply: Oh dear. Well, one supposes there are far worse things one could dream of than snot. Tax returns come immediately to mind, as well as lectures on Statistics. | |
| Orophins Dottir | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 12/30/2003 |
| *Snarf! Snicker! Whoop!* I do NOT believe you had the nerve to write this! I absolutely love it. You are truly evil. ". . .but that he had come across an older text that referenced an even older text declaring that what Faramir asserted was the truth. . . ". I am frightened at myself that I knew the answer to this tree thing without looking it up. This is going to haunt my dreams. Obscure elves be one thing but TREES. . .? I shall soon be dating Treebeard. One of my favorite lines: "Boromir cast his brother a withering glare. "I did not know she was a butcher's daughter, Faramir. I thought she was a common whore," Boromir sighed. Lady Pelagir? Lady Lamedon? Doth thou know Bryn of the Elves? She claimeth that if thou wants a good elvish name, thou need only spell something backwards. In Gondor, we simply check maps? Too funny! How could ANYONE be offended? We elves are refined and delicate and I howled. Humble Scribe to his Majesty Thranduil P.S. The researching on obscure points reminds me of posts I have read of late. Now, where could I have seen them. . . Author Reply: Actually, it would not be at all unusual for the Lady's to go by those names. Although it does occur to me that their Mother's would go by those names. I suppose they could be the Young Lady Pelargir. Because her daddy would be Lord Pelargir, as in Lord of that fuedel-state or fiefdom or whatever. I was accused however of the use of Lady Pelargir and Lady Lamedon not being 'Medieval Enough'. As far as 'offending' anybody -- From comments received, I had the impression that some people see the Brothers Gondor as springing fully formed from their mother's womb the ages they are in the story. There was concern that neither of them would ever do these things. I shudder to think of the things I did in youth that I would never consider 'Good Counsel' today, so I do not think it ridiculous to allow these two their own youthful indiscretions. Now then, do I really think the Brothers Gondor would blow snot all over the luscious babes of Gondor? Nope! But that is why this is listed as HUMOUR and not a SERIOUS WORK -- like my Summary Version of the LOTR. I knoweth not Bryn of the Elves -- although her idea hath merit. I just check medical dictionaries when I need a good Elvish name. Either that, or I name 'em after drugs -- These are the twins, Visine and Murine and my cousin Carisprodol. I shall leave your postscript by the side of the road, thankyouverymuch. | |
| Nilmandra | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 10/22/2003 |
| Bad Lindorien! err....I mean, Bad Boromir! But what I really have to comment on is the lack of Bad Denethor! He is a complicated and multifaceted character, and it is nice to see him portrayed as a more fatherly type figure than what we see in RotK. I do hope the butcher's daughter and the Steward's grandchild are properly taken care of, too. *grin* Author Reply: **Hangs head in shame** I know, I know. I know not what took hold of me! I was minding my business writing something very serious and before I knew it, the snot was just lying there. Actually, it was lying there...and there...and there. Oops. In truth, I think we should be blaming Bad Faramir. it was his idea after all. Regarding Bad Denethor. I truly tried to dress him all in black and have him cracking a whip, but he complained the color was all wrong for his complexion and that he threw his back out everytime he flipped the whip, so I had to settle for making him a human being. That likewise upset a lot of people. I am not at all certain why that should be. And you can be quite certain the butcher's daughter made out very well on the deal and the Steward's grandchild shall never want for anything except knowledge of who his real father is. What *I* want to know is how Boromir managed to mistake the butcher's daughter for a common whore. But Boromir is not talking. thanks for the comments, Lindorien **grin** | |
| Elvenesse | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 10/22/2003 |
| I enjoyed this story, and it certainly made me laugh. I love your portrayal of the brothers in all your stories. I'm currently watching Boromir outside Moria, so picturing him doing this as a boy is fun. Congratulations on getting this accepted into Henneth Annûn. Author Reply: Why thank you Elvenesse, I appreciate that. This one had a few people very upset, hence all my disclaimers. But their just young guys after all...gotta let 'em have some fun! thanks for you kind words, I'm really glad you liked this. Best, Lindorien | |