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| Drawing Straight With Crooked Lines by Fiondil | 24 Review(s) |
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| Aglarendis | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 6/9/2006 |
| Hello Fiondil! I'm sitting here absolutely awe-struck. What a beautiful, poignant, totally in canon story! I had never thought about the idea that Frodo would have been visible when the orcs attacked if Boromir had not done what he did. I hadn't thought that the others would have been together and thus less likely to survive. This now makes perfect sense. God truly does take evil and use it for good. I also had not thought about the idea that Boromir, proud, self-willed Boromir was the first one to call Aragorn king. What a poignant observation. However, my favorite aspect of the story, far and away, was your picture of my friend Namo. All I can say is yes!!! That is what I really believe Namo is like. He is not cold, uncaring, full of doom and gloom. How can he be if he comes from Eru? Thank you for giving him love, understanding, and humor. I hope all who read this story come away with a better understanding of Namo's role as well as Boromir's. What an interesting thought; Eru really does draw straight with crooked lines. Author Reply: Wow! Someone who can actually call the Lord of Mandos a friend *grin*! I'm glad I was able to portray him in a more sympathetic light. I think the "doom-and-gloom" mode is only one aspect of this Vala's role, and not necessarily the most important one. I have long been thinking of the consequences of Boromir's "betrayal" and this is how I saw it. Many of Tolkien's (and P.J.'s) critics claim that the Professor gave us unrealistic characters that are either all good or all evil but nothing in between, like most real people are. But I think Boromir is a prime example of a "shade of grey" character, and Sean Bean does an excellent job of portraying Boromir's conflicted soul. Thank you for your wonderful review. I'm glad my story was not only entertaining but thought provoking. Author Reply: If you haven't already, you might wish to read my story "Lúthien's Gift", in which Námo is featured along with Manwë and Varda. | |
| Eruanneth_Luin | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 6/9/2006 |
| Ai, Fiondil, this is a tale flowing with hope. Yes, PJ did work a wonder with that scene, but your following Boromir into the Halls was done with exquisite brush strokes. Námo came to life for me, his beauty and compassion. But more profound is the realization that, even what we see as random, unrelated event or actions, is all a integral part of the Music of Arda, and the mind of Ilúvatar far above our understanding. It was with tears I read the last lines, and I share his delight; he would await his king, with joy! Author Reply: Thank you Eruanneth for your review. I'm glad you liked my depiction of Námo. He's very intriguing and I don't think he's portrayed very sympathetically by many writers. While Námo can be grim and unmoving when necessary, I find it hard to believe that one who has stood before the throne of Ilúvatar could be anything but joyful, unless they've fallen into Shadow, which this Vala has not. I imagine that when Aragorn finally comes into the hall and finds Boromir waiting for him, it will be a most joyous reunion, celebrated by Eru and the Valar as much as by these two Men. | |
| Linda Hoyland | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 6/8/2006 |
| I enjoyed this very much.You clearly show how everything happened as it was meant to and Higher Powers were at work. Author Reply: Yes, that's the whole point. Everything happens for a reason, whether we know it or, whether we even agree with the reason or not. Boromir had to learn that even "failure" can lead to something better. Glad you enjoyed the story. | |
| Radbooks | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 6/8/2006 |
| I enjoyed this very, very much. Author Reply: Glad you liked it. Thanks. | |