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| The Keys of the Realm by Larner | 82 Review(s) |
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| Nilmandra | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 5/12/2008 |
| I liked this look through Hurin's eyes - his wonder and gradual awakening as to who this northern healer chieftain was, and how the pieces fit together. I was thinking about how Eomund and Theoden were so young when Thorongil was with them that they might not remember, but that surely in the long-lived Dunedain of the South there would be some who remembered him! Author Reply: I agree--among the Dunedain of Gondor there must have been repeated situations in which Thorongil would finally be recognized in their new king. And am so glad you appreciate how Hurin comes to recognize him. And you are just the one I need to speak with--I nominated one of your stories for a MEFA, and your liaisson is concerned that you've not responded to her emails as yet. I'll send her email address separately. And thank you, Nilmandra, for responding to this one. | |
| Envinyatar | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 5/12/2008 |
| Like Meckinock, this is one of my favourite scenarios (curses to PJ for leaving it out of the movies) and I don't think I've read a fanfic version. Certainly not one as well done as this. You've brought Hurin to life with his memories and growing wonder as he tracks down the mysterious Dunedan. I really enjoyed this and I'm delighted to hear there's lots more to come. Author Reply: I agree--PJ done us wrong in this one! And I'm honored. And it's interesting to find myself considering the POV of Hurin, who's barely more than a name and a vague function in the original. Thanks. | |
| Radbooks | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 5/12/2008 |
| Oh, a wonderful beginning! I loved watching Hurin moving through the smoke-filled city on the trail of some mysterious healer as he tried to piece together all of the pieces of the puzzle. His slow realizations of Elros and Elrond and who the twins were and then finally, Aragorn, was fascinating to watch. Thank you so much, what a special gift and a pleasant surprise for me. Author Reply: I'm so glad you like it so far, Radbooks. I'll be posting probably twice a week until it's all posted, which means about four weeks, I think. I felt that Hurin would have proven important to many of the lords of the realm accepting Aragorn as the King; and he was most likely related to Denethor in some fashion. Once folk began bandying about "the hands of the King," I'd think he'd be honorbound to find out just who this person was and what his intentions would be toward the realm. And I'd think he'd wish to see for himself that Faramir was indeed on the road to healing. And thanks so very much for all you've done for me over the years, Radbooks. | |
| Elentarri | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 5/12/2008 |
| Excellent. I hope there is more? :-) Author Reply: Yes, there's more--about eight chapters' worth or so, I think. You know, I haven't really counted! And thanks for letting me know you like it. | |
| Raksha The Demon | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 5/11/2008 |
| Very interesting first chapter - I love Hurin's gradual realization of the Northern healer-Captain's true identity, not to mention that the Elf-twins are Tar-Minyatur's nephews. Wait 'til Hurin realizes that Gondor's Queen is Elros' niece! The bit where Hurin associates the athelas fragrance in Faramir's room with the scents of Ithilien, and then connects it to another time, is very well done. Looking forward to more! Author Reply: I'm so glad you find it so, Raksha. And Faramir is coming up in later chapters. As for the realizations--they are something that takes getting used to--there probably haven't been many if any Elves in Gondor since Amroth was lost; this must be a bit of a shock, finding out these outdwellers are accustomed to dealing with different races on a regular basis. And then, as you noted, the fact the coming Queen will prove direct niece to their very first King! Heh! Thanks so much for the feedback. | |
| eiluj | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 5/11/2008 |
| What a lovely idea! No one *ever* writes about Húrin of the Keys. I also enjoyed seeing Pippin being so garrulously ... Pippish. Author Reply: Hurin doesn't appear to get mentioned often, and I've barely had him appear in my stories to date--felt he deserved to have a longer tale to share with Faramir as the city and nation are made ready for the coming of the King! And am so glad you like Pippin being himself. Poor lad--gets a bit thrown and starts blathering. Heh! | |
| Soledad | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 5/11/2008 |
| Awww, Húrin! Isn't he a delightful one? And another one familiar with the mysterious Thorongil, it seems. *g* I envy you for the ability of writing at such speed, by the way. It's a most useful gift when one has so little time. Author Reply: This story is why I wasn't posting anything LAST week. It was finished a week ago and rushed to RiverOtter, who did her review on Monday and got it back to me; I've been pushing myself writing since then. I have one client I deal with at the moment, and she has digestive problems. I spend a LOT of time waiting for her to finish one task or another, so I squeeze in writing when I can. Heh! | |
| meckinock | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 5/11/2008 |
| The long night of healing after Pelennor has got to be on my top five all time favorite gapfiller scenarios. This was great, Larner. Hurin was a perfect POV character, and I liked how you deftly wove his memories of Thorongil into the current goings-on as he follows the tracks of the mysterious Northern healer. Good detective work, Hurin! And it's always fun to see familiar characters through unfamiliar eyes. His reaction to first Elladan and then Elrohir and Aragorn was really well done. I enjoyed this from start to finish. Author Reply: Am so glad this is a subject that means a good deal to you. Aragorn must have been so tired by the time it was all over; and to have lost his best friend among Men.... I felt I've been ignoring Hurin--about time he got a story of his own from me. There will be more chapters--I'll be posting them every few days until they're all up. | |
| Neilia | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 5/11/2008 |
| Chills! What can I say? Your first chapter is one of breathless discovery and joy! :D Hugs, Neilia Author Reply: Thanks so much, Neilia. It's a time of confusion as reality and legend collide, and appear to do so so well! | |
| shirebound | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 5/11/2008 |
| the brother--of Elros Tar-Minyatur What a shock! You bring us his realizations so beautifully. What a wonderful time this will for Gondor, and all of the West. Author Reply: Yes--it's not just in Rohan that tales and legends appear to spring out of the grass, after all. These have KNOWN all the Kings of Arnor save the very first two, and their father was twin to Elros! That MUST have been an odd thing to think of! A wonderful time, but one that must have seemed like an odd dream in many ways--little time to truly appreciate, and need to work so swiftly to see things done. | |