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| Bound by Duty by Lady Bluejay | 103 Review(s) |
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| Rugi | Reviewed Chapter: 6 on 10/18/2006 |
| I am enjoying how you balance the tension and nervousness that would come from marrying into another culture sight-unseen with the inevitable humor that also comes from being exposed to new cultures and people. It was a nice counter-point to Lothiriel's nervousness to have Gimli and the dog both lighten the mood and extend the tension. I really love how kind your Eomer is - he seems to be making every effort to have Lothiriel's transition be as smooth and painless as possible. And I'm glad she wore her Dol Amroth dress - it was a nicely balanced bid for independence. Lothiriel is great - so ready to do her duty and make an effort (as she would be raised to be) but so human and worried too. Author Reply: I am glad you liked the dress! I have tried to imagine what she would really feel. At lot would depend how Eomer treated her,I think. Anyone would be nervous but not all show it. Thanks for the review.LBJ | |
| Bodkin | Reviewed Chapter: 6 on 10/18/2006 |
| One can hardly blame Lothiriel for her frustration - the attitude of some of the Rohirrim doesn't take her into account at all! Much as they admire Eomer, you would think that some would have the empathy to realise that she has been plucked from her home to be dumped in a strange place - and that she has as little knowledge of Eomer as he has of her. Still - there are probably a few frustrated wannabe queens around who wouldn't care too hoots about that! The frock sounds gorgeous. It will certainly attract a lot of male admiration and female envy. And between the dogs and the elf/dwarf arrival, surely enough has already gone amiss with the ceremony that the rest of the day will pass perfectly smoothly. Won't it? Author Reply: Well I hope it goes smoothly but she is very nervous. She just hides it well.Thanks for reviewing. LBJ | |
| Dreamflower | Reviewed Chapter: 6 on 10/16/2006 |
| Ah, yes! I recognized that particular costume at once from the description! I've always loved the look of it, and was quite discouraged to discover that later research had indicated Norris's rendering was inaccurate. I don't much care--I've always thought it lovely, and it certainly would be the perfect dress for Lothiriel! What an eventful wedding it was! I loved the unflappableness of Eomer and Elessar, LOL! Author Reply: The trouble is - when somebody discovers something - if we wait long enough its often found to be wrong. Like you - I like the dress anyway and I am sure she looked lovely! Thanks for the review. LBJ | |
| Dreamflower | Reviewed Chapter: 5 on 10/16/2006 |
| Aerin tickles me! I love that she has turned into Lothiriel's staunch and firm defender! I'm seeing echoes perhaps of the stories of Denethor's wife Finduilas, and maybe some of Morwen of Lossarnach, which might have influenced how the people of Rohan might percieve Lothiriel. She will have to go some, to convince them she is her own person, and not just a reproduction of some stereotype from Gondor. | |
| Dreamflower | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 10/16/2006 |
| Oh dear! I hope Elfgyuu does not give Lothiriel too much trouble. But at least she has an ally in Bryhtwyn! And I think I'm going to like Hasopad. | |
| Dreamflower | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 10/16/2006 |
| Well, it's fairly clear that Eomer, at least, did not have politics on his mind when he offered for Lothiriel. I loved the part about her horse, and his instant acquiescence to putting her out to pasture, and the discovery of his sense of humor. | |
| Dreamflower | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 10/16/2006 |
| I love Eowyn's forthright conversation. I think that she and Lothiriel will grow to be fast friends. And Aerin looks to be an interesting young lady. She may end up being a handful for her mistress--but I think she will do a good job of keeping Lothiriel's spirits up. Aerin sounds a bit like a female Pippin to me. | |
| Dreamflower | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 10/16/2006 |
| Ah! This one is to be an arranged marriage scenario. I look forward to seeing this play out! | |
| Rugi | Reviewed Chapter: 5 on 10/7/2006 |
| I love how you simultaneously show Lothiriel as a strong, capable person while showing that she is also a little out of her depth and vulnerable. I thought you did a great job when she goes down her list of reasons for agreeing to marry - you show that she is a methodical and practical person while at the same time making her human. I also like that not everyone in Rohan is falling over themselves with delight at the thought of the marriage - the tough housekeeper and the more fair hostess provide a realistic look of people facing a foreign queen. And poor soggy Eomer - standing under a waterfall - hah! I hope he doesn't come down with a cold on his wedding day. It would be rather inauspicious. Author Reply: I am sure he is much too tough to catch a cold! She normally hides her nerves under the capable front - but it's getting hard.LBJ | |
| Inglor | Reviewed Chapter: 5 on 10/7/2006 |
| Ah the anticipation. Not hers, ours. You weave a wonderful web. The details are such that they give a crisp view of the setting yet are not cumberous. One of my favorite things about your writing. Very clever how you have characterized Eomer without him even being in the chapter... and the effect on his soon to be wife. Your writing is spoiling me. Author Reply: Thank you - you will make me blush. It's interesting to discover Eomer from only her eyes and his actions. LBJ | |