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| My Sword Trembles - Book Three - 'My Sword' Series by Agape4Gondor | 150 Review(s) |
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| colbysgurl | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 2/8/2008 |
| So Boromir carved a horse for Theodred? awww...I love that. Author Reply: Oh drat - I must not have written that part very well. The horse was a gift from Prince Imrahil, Boromir's uncle, to Boromir at the Mettare before Boromir died. It was carved by one of the renowned craftsmen of Minas Tirith. Faramir thought, because Theodred is a horse-lord, that he would be the perfect one to keep this little treasure. And besides that, Boromir and Theodred were very close friends (from My Sword Sings) and Faramir thought that Boromir would want Theodred to have it, to remember him by. Thanks for reading - have fun! | |
| colbysgurl | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 2/8/2008 |
| hm..so, if I understand this correctly, Boromir and Denathor are both dead? That is why Faramir is under the care of his aunt? This is really good so far. Author Reply: Hello colbysgurl... welcome to Indis' tale. If you want to 'see' what happened before this and how it happens that Denethor is dead - then read the first of the books... My Sword Sings... unfortunately, at the very end of that comes an event that will change Faramir's life even more than the death of his father. Then - if you'd like - you can check out what happened right before this book with My Sword Weeps.... fun with Aragorn and Elves! Thanks for reading and responding and enjoying! | |
| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 7 on 2/8/2008 |
| To go from pranks to overwhelming memories would be terrible indeed. But I'm glad he IS doing some pranks at least, and is allowed to be a child, even if the child must learn right from wrong. Author Reply: Sometimes pranks can hide true feelings... and sometimes, when they're done with a friend, they can be a part of healing. As for the overwhelming memories... I think it's the idea that HE is supposed to sit in his dad's chair - how intimidating... just too much for a little one to take in at one sitting (pun intended)... and poor Indis just didn't look that far.... | |
| elanor winterflowers | Reviewed Chapter: 6 on 1/19/2008 |
| I have not had the pleasure of reading the two "My Sword" stories that precede this one, but I intend to go back and do so. You have created a spine-tingling AU in these six chapters and I want to know how all this came about! Wonderful characters! It is so interesting to see the familiar ones (Theoden, Theodred, Imrahil among others) in earlier days, to glimpse the shadowy Thorongil and meet the stunning Indis. And Faramir is such a dear little boy to be at the center of such dark and harrowing events--a brilliant creation! The style very much suits such a wrenching history: clipped, efficient, factual. Hemingway-esque, deceptively layered! The effect is very powerful and compelling. I suspect I owe you an apology for Left Behind. Denethor's most constant scribe must have found the contents of that story horrifying! You gave me such a lovely review at MEFA--thank you! And know that my intention was not to demonize him, but to show how much of his life and his inherent pride and decency had been compromised by the cunning of Sauron, and his heart broken by the imperatives of duty.I meant it as a sensitive portrait of a tragic ruler, as I think you suspected. Fate was not kind to the poor man! I very much enjoyed reading these chapters and look forward to more! Author Reply: Hello elanor! Thanks for writing. Just a quick note - I started "My Sword Sings" because Indis (Denethor's sister in 10,000 Years) was such a compelling charactr that I felt she deserved her own tale. So though the books might 'seem' to be about Faramir and others, intrinsically, it is about Indis' part in their lives. A huge part. I have found I really admire the woman... as do her cohorts. The tale, however, went to places I didn't expect, and so the second book came along... I NEVER expected this 'Trembles' one - for the next part was supposed to be "My Sword Reigns" - the ending book - but that will be forthcoming someday! LOL Your kind words are MOST appreciated. I am stunned by the adjectives. Thank you. As for 'Left Behind' - it is a stunning tale - the kind of tale that sticks with the reader forever. Faramir and Pippin were profound. As I said in my 10-point review at MEFA, Denethor's actions were plausible. You wrote it well. It is the mindless bashing of the Steward for quick and easy gratification that galls me. You gave him heart and character and decency. Even though he took a path I hoped he would not, it was masterfully written. I thank you for that. | |
| Raksha The Demon | Reviewed Chapter: 6 on 1/18/2008 |
| Faramir does need to grieve; he hasn't had enough time yet and he's certainly suffered too many losses. He also needs one or two companions of his own age or a bit older, who aren't awed by his near-sacrosanct status, if he's to avoid being raised like a hothouse plant - it's a shame that Edoras is too dangerous for him to spend a few months there. And eventually, Indis is going to have to find him a trustworthy caregiver; someone who is patient, firm and kind; she's going to be too busy running Gondor to attend to Faramir all the time. But for now, Faramir can use some TLC. I loved the scene with the boys fooling around with the cookie dough while eating it. Author Reply: It would be perfect if Theodred could stay - the two of them are bound closely. And yet, it cannot be. Also, Targon would be great... but, though he is loyal to Gondor and would do it if Indis asked, his heart is on being a cook and he just couldn't do his apprenticeship with Faramir hanging on his tales... I have an idea... but not sure if I dare run with it... or if I have the expertise to... we'll see. Thanks for reviewing! | |
| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 6 on 1/18/2008 |
| The grief and horror will come back to haunt him again and again. Now, to find the right setting for the healing.... Author Reply: The muse has an idea of where Faramir could go that would be safe and free from horror... but I don't know. We'll see who wins.. me or the muse! | |
| Raksha The Demon | Reviewed Chapter: 5 on 1/5/2008 |
| Good to see Faramir release some of his grief, and start to act like a child again. He and Indis have a long and lonely road ahead of them, I think. Author Reply: Hi, Raksha. Thanks for the comment. I know some readers might become distressed over the oft-mentioned Boromir in these first chapters, but there is no way that Faramir will not be thinking of him. As one of the characters states, Boromir is in the very fabric of the Citadel. Eventually, more and more of the 'child' Faramir will return. | |
| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 5 on 1/5/2008 |
| Yes, the healing comes at last, and for the moment, at least, all begin to calm down again. Author Reply: Ah, Larner - yes, healing comes... but with any wound that is very deep, it must be watched and tended too. Aragorn has started the process; Faramir's family and friends must finish it. If they pay attention! | |
| Neilia | Reviewed Chapter: 5 on 1/4/2008 |
| Good! Faramir is allowed to be a little boy! His Regent is wise and wonderful. The roosters never crowed. That is also good. Things are set in order for the next set of...whatever...more? I like what Indis seid about Thorongil, too. This is going to be very different, intrigingly different. Author Reply: Well, Neilia, the roosters who were there didn't crow - there's a truckload in the rest of the army...... And Faramir - in the midst of everything - will still be a boy... at least, for the moment. Glad you're ready for the ride! Adn thanks for reading, but especially for commenting! | |
| Neilia | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 12/6/2007 |
| Good for Indis. As Regent, she needs to be able to trust her Captain-General completely. HeeHee! I wonder how many roosters will be objecting? Waiting...not very well, but waiting. *big grin* Author Reply: Ha ha! I love the image of roosters! That's what they probably sounded like after she made this announcement!!!! And yes - she must trust her Captain-General. Sorry the wait was so very long! And thanks for commenting and reading! Blessings... | |