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| From the Shadows by jenolas | 75 Review(s) |
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| Bodkin | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 2/8/2006 |
| Boromir and Haldir! I'm not surprised that Faramir has been feeling as if he's been watched ever since he arrived. I can't wait to find out how this develops! Author Reply: Yes, woohoo for the less commonly starring characters! More soon. | |
| BM | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 2/6/2006 |
| Hey, I have nothing at all against Boromir lives stories, as I have always wondered how things would be different if he became Aragorn's steward. I always figured Faramir would still become prince of Ithilien and Boromir would become steward and rebuilt Osgiliath, the city he loved so well (I'd love to see how badly Boromir and Eomer would tease Faramir about marrying Eowyn and when the children came along.....and I'm sure that Boromir and Eomer would put aside any disagreements they might have to team up for that!). So it's perfectly fine by me that you decide to explore this idea! And you're doing a wonderful job of it, too! You've really got me interested! You've got the characterizations down right and the characters are sharp and realistic--3 dimensional. The plot line is quite believable and each scene has been written very descriptively and realistically--I can easily picture what is going on. You are drawing me in deeply into the story, and these qualities are all earmarks of an excellent story to me! So please keep up the good work! I can't wait to hear how Boromir survived and what Faramir's reaction to him will be, not to mention Aragorn's, and the other fellowships! Please post the next part soon! Author Reply: Thank you very much. Your comments are very much appreciated and I am pleased you are enjoying the story so far. I only hope you continue to do so, I am finding it strangely compelling to explore this scenario(now that I am writing it!) | |
| Dot | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 2/6/2006 |
| This is getting quite dark and creepy! The first half made me feel unsettled enough to jump when a door slammed downstairs while I was reading it ;-) It seems to me that it’s more than just someone – like the elves – watching him; there’s a sense of uneasiness, of something otherworldly. Of magic almost. It’s like Faramir has stumbled into the twilight zone!! You did a great job with the storm. I can really feel the closeness of the air and it adds a sense of urgency and disorientation. For a second I really thought he was in the Houses of Healing – you can imagine my surprise when Haldir appeared! And there are others? Very intriguing. I don’t blame Faramir for being confused. “Fear not, Boromir, your brother will be well in a few days.” Well. Now that was a fall-off-the-chair moment! More please! :-) Author Reply: Scared you did I, Dot? Sorry about that but this fic is a little dark. More confusion for Faramir ahead. | |
| Bodkin | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 2/5/2006 |
| This is a pilgrimage Faramir would make, once matters had calmed down a little. And he would sense his brother there anyway - he has spent far too long brooding on events not to eke every bit of atmosphere from the area. Finding Boromir's pack relatively undamaged must have twisted the knife, too. I'm not surprised his dreams are haunted. Author Reply: Yes it would certainly be a very traumatic experience for Faramir, and he probably knew how hard it would be emotionally, but made the journey anyway... his love for Boromir and need to find closire would not have allowed any other option, in my opinion. | |
| Dot | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 2/5/2006 |
| I read this twice, thinking – huh? What’s she talking about AU?? And then I realised that it’s still in progress…! Sometimes I’m not very bright :-) Ok, so I don’t usually read AU but I do read jenolas and this looks very interesting. This chapter is very atmospheric. There’s a sense of age and memory and even loneliness that’s quite haunting, and of memories that still linger, but there’s also a feeling majesty and a greatness that touched these lands. The eeriness of that feeling of being watched and of Faramir not sure if it’s the ghosts of this place or of his own memories or what is quite unsettling. And I think it’s a very poignant image of Faramir going to this place where his beloved brother died but it’s something that makes sense and the way you show his connection to the place and compare it to Legolas’ feelings in Ithilien really shows the sensitivity of his soul. There’s a very strong sense of Boromir here, though whether it stems from being in this place when Faramir always had such a deep connection with brother or from his own desire to see him again or from something else. It’s a lovely thought that Boromir was bringing gifts home and the journal sounds perfect for Faramir. The nightmares are quite terrifying and Faramir’s feeling of helplessness is painful to see. But the ending was very intriguing – great last sentence! – and I look forward to seeing where you’re going with this. Author Reply: As I said in the A/N, I have never reallly been interested in writing nor reading, for that matter, 'Boromir lives' fics (or 10th Walker ones either) but at the behest of a couple of Boromir fans I decided to make the attempt on this one. I am very encouraged to see that you understand totally the almost ethereal atmosphere, a mix of past and present, that Faramir finds himself experiencing. I was trying to set just such a mood and that you saw that bodes well for the plot I have in mind. I am both flattered and honored that you would make an exception to your usual choice of reading material just because I wrote it...you have certainly made my day! *hugs* jenolas (smiling hapily) | |