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| A Taste of Honey by Linda Hoyland | 21 Review(s) |
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| Lady_Roisin | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 9/19/2008 |
| I was so happy to see the follow up to the first chapter. I read it right away! I enjoyed this story very much because I do believe it's realistic that even the son of King Elessar had his naughty moments. Noble kings aren't just born that way. They have to learn somehow. Child characters are not the easiest to write for and to portray them in a realistic and believable lght is certainly a mark of a good author. I commend you for taking up the challenge and you pulled it off very well at that. I'm happy that Eldarion confesed in the nick of time. I also liked how you portrayed Aragorn's apology to Indis. I felt that was very true to his own character. I also loved how you had Aragorn remember a similar situation from his own childhood. That was a nice touch. It was a wonderful short story, and reminded me of some lessons I learned also as a child. I love your writing style so much. I would love to add you to my LJ too. Author Reply: Many thanks for your much appreciated review.Your kind comments made my day! I'm thrilled that you felt I portrayed both Eldarion and Aragorn in a realistic manner. I'd be delighted to add you to my LJ friends' list. | |
| Raksha The Demon | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 9/16/2008 |
| Eldarion can't help being a kid, and most kids find it hard to understand that they can't take what they want if they find it available. I have the feeling he will learn, especially since Eldarion doesn't lack for compassion and his conscience is already bothering. Looking forward to more! Author Reply: Many thanks for your much appreciated review. I'm sure Eldarion will learn.He is a good boy at heart. | |
| Inzilbeth | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 9/14/2008 |
| Oh Eldarion is so going to be regreting his actions. It's good to know he's inherited the skills of his parents, even if he isn't using them very wisely just yet. I'm looking forward to seeing how this works out for him; I don't think I would particularly want to be on the recieving end of his father's intense gaze if I had annoyed him. Author Reply: Many thanks for your much appreciated review. I agree I would not like to face an irate Aragorn either!I think Eldarion is already wishing he had never touched the cakes! | |
| Lady_Roisin | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 9/13/2008 |
| Oh my! Eldarion really has gotten himself into quit a pickle hasn't he! It will be interesting to see how this turns out. Eldarion reminds me a lot of myself when I was younger. I feel that you've portrayed a child accurately here. Even the best behaved of children have their naughty moments. Keep up the great work. Author Reply: Many thanks for your much appreciated review. Yes indeed Eldarion has a problem! I'm delighted you felt I portrayed him realistically. I fear I was a very naughty child,far worst than Eldarion!I did once take a chestnut from a shop to my Mother's horror. | |
| Laikwâlassê | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 9/13/2008 |
| the scene is just snatched out of reality. His doings and feelings are so true to life. However what surprised me a bit was Eldarion´s reason behind his hesitation to tell his parents the truth. He is obvisiously afraid of his father. I cannot imagine Aragorn so stern with his children that they could not find the courage to confide in him. I´m quite eager to see how this will work out. Very well written. Lai Author Reply: Many thanks for your much appreciated review. I'm pleased you found the story true to life. I love Aragorn dearlyand he is my favourite character, but he can in the book seem rather forbidding at times, though I do see him as a loving father.All will be revealed soon. | |
| harrowcat | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 9/12/2008 |
| Oh dear. Poor Indris. Looking forward to more Linda. Author Reply: Many thanks for your much appreciated review. I hope to post the conclusion next week. | |
| Virtuella | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 9/12/2008 |
| Well, at least he enjoyed the cakes... A classic set-up, but none the less interesting. I'm curious as to how you are going to work it out. Author Reply: Many thanks for your much appreciated review. I'm pleased you are enjoying the story. | |
| eliza61 | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 9/12/2008 |
| What a charming story Linda, Aah the pitfalls of youth, unfortunately it reminds me of when I decided to "borrow" some candy from my corner candy store. My father (a nyc cop, at that) promptly marched me back to the store where I had to confess my crime and was punished. At least poor Eldarion is feeling guilty. Author Reply: Many thanks for your much appreciated review. I'm pleased you are enjoying the story. When I was Eldarion's age, I took a chestnut from a shop to ask Mum what it was,much to her horror. I never did it again!Thanks for sharing your memoroes. | |
| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 9/11/2008 |
| Alas, the lad is already feeling guilty--although it is good he does so. Now, to find out the consequences of his act. Author Reply: Many thanks for your much appreciated review. I would guess that Aragorn and Arwen's child would have a conscience! | |
| Estelcontar | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 9/11/2008 |
| Linda, Eldarion sounds very true to life. It's hard for children to resist the temptation of favourite sweets. No wonder he's feeling guilty now. Author Reply: Many thanks for your much appreciated review. I'm pleased you felt Eldarion was true to life. | |