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| Birthday Drabbles and Suchlike by annmarwalk | 53 Review(s) |
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| Branwyn | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 12/25/2004 |
| Ann, Thank you again for this wonderful birthday present! Regarding the compatability of martial virtues and womanly arts, Joan of Arc proudly told her interrogators that she was the best spinner in her village! So the two are not mutually exclusive. I liked that this is set in the winter, when the weather would sometimes keep them housebound and there would be more time for fine handiwork. She held up her handiwork, a small jacket as exquisite and intricate as a spider’s web. Aww! It's for Elboron! Branwyn Author Reply: Thanks for reminding me that I hadn't yet posted two of my other Eowyn drabbles, which I think you will also enjoy. I have remedied that now - look for "Two Drabbles Concerning Eowyn". | |
| Branwyn | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 12/25/2004 |
| Ann-- I love this! Gandalf willingly became the instrument of destiny, but it had never occured to me that the instrument might rather wistfully wish for the simpler joys he had forgone. dear Faramir had always been the child of his heart Though they apparently did not spend much time together when Faramir was young, there must have been a deep bond between these two; otherwise, why would Denethor have been so jealous of Gandalf, accusing him of stealing "half my son's love"? Thank you for this! Branwyn Author Reply: There always seemed to be so much more to Mithrandir and Faramir's relationship than what we heard about in "The Return of the King". I'm always on the lookout for discussions of this aspect of the story, and this was inspired by some insightful comments by Raksha the Demon in one of the HASA forums. | |
| Branwyn | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 12/25/2004 |
| Ann-- I read this and love to think that, even when he ranged across Ithilien as a soldier, Faramir felt joy at the beauty and abundance of its wildlife. And now he shares his skill at woodcraft with his grandson, but, happily, he can teach Barahir how to track wildlife instead of orcs! Nestled cozily together, they watched shooting stars streaming like fireworks across the sky. A beautiful end to their day! Author Reply: And a great delight for me to write! Thank you for taking the time to read and comment today. Happy holidays! | |