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| In Empty Lands by Larner | 285 Review(s) |
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| irene | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 10/30/2008 |
| You worked a miracle -- I've never been overly interested in the Council of Eldond and/or Boromir but now I am. Certainly due to your plotting and writing skills. Absolutely great! (And Elves too!) Author Reply: I am most honored! Thank you! I've written so little of Boromir--it's as if I were being goaded to make up for that fact. | |
| Linda Hoyland | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 10/29/2008 |
| I just loved the idea that Boromir insisted on the errand because he guessed he would not return and Faramir would make the better Steward. Wasn't "Perian" the term they used in Gondor for A Hobbit? How poignant that we know this lovely bed will be Boromir's last proper bed.A lovely bittersweet chapter which I greatly enjoyed. Author Reply: Am glad you appreciate that. Perian in Rivendell and Pheriannath in Minas Tirith--in my universe the PH is used in Gondor and the simple P among the northern Elves. Yes, rather bittersweet indeed. But he's managing to have as full a life as he can, I think! Now--if this one doesn't steal too much time from my other projects! Heh! | |
| Antane | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 10/29/2008 |
| Very interesting words from Boromir to his brother, most interesting perhaps the unspoken ones, that he foresaw that death would be at the end of this errand and he did not want Faramir to die because he was the wiser one. Love Faramir's longing to see more of the world and its peoples. I love him for his gentle spirit and scholarly heart. Namarie, God bless, Antane :) Author Reply: Indeed, death could be the end of it--that he realizes, and he wishes ever to protect his brother. I think both the brothers Mir are wonderful, each in his own way. Thanks so, Antane. | |
| Celeritas | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 10/29/2008 |
| I'm probably just repeating what everyone else has said, but I like how very different (but not less in character!) your interpretation of the motivations of Boromir in going on his journey. Though of course he knew the perils of his mission, the idea of going into it knowing through some foresight that he would not return, and choosing thus because of that foresight, is novel. Of course, he does not die in service to Gondor, as he thinks he would now. By then he will have achieved a higher purpose. Author Reply: He, too, has Dunedain blood and is descended from Mithrellas--I'm certain even our prosaic Boromir had his own tendency toward foresight at times. It's not definite--the one to go MAY not return; he just doesn't wish it to be his brother who might not come back, and I think he's more shrewd about his father than most appreciate. Plus, if the Sword that was Broken can be used as a weapon to protect his land I think he'd move heaven and earth to find it and learn how to use it. Plus, in the end his death did work to the good of Gondor, for he died to protect the Hobbits, and certainly all would have been worse off had Pippin not come to feel the need to pay his debt to the Gondorian warrior as he did. Thanks so for the feedback. | |
| Agape4Gondor | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 10/29/2008 |
| Interesting chapter. I too loved the comparison of voices. And the headboard was a neat touch. I've struggled for years over the decision of who should go - it must have been an extremely difficult time for all involved. I was VERY grateful you did not 'press' the nonsensical fanon that Boromir LIED and did not have the dream. Men of Gondor, according to the Professor himself, do not lie. Author Reply: I absolutely loved the headboard on Frodo's bed in the movie with its beautiful guardian carved into it. That the Elves might have some beds with a swan ship carved into their headboards seemed very appropriate, and particularly for this grandson of Dol Amroth! It would be comfortingly familiar for Boromir, I'd think. No, I do not believe that Boromir lied about the dream. But we are told it was shared by several, but that Faramir had it repeated, indicating perhaps he might have been intended to go instead of his brother. So glad you liked this! Thanks so for the feedback. | |
| Andrea | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 10/29/2008 |
| The conversation between the two brothers was a real eye-opener! First of all there is the question why Boromir went on the journey to Imladris. I hadn't thought much about that other than that he's the older brother. But maybe he really knew or feared that the one who set out to find the answer to their dream would not return. And that person should not be his little brother! Furthermore, it never came to my mind that Boromir might not have wanted to become Steward of Gondor. But you are right, his foremost aim is to protect and defend his land. And the best way he can achieve that is by fighting. He's the perfect soldier, whereas Faramir is the perfect steward. It's only sad that Boromir's fears became true. I wished they could have had another conversation, after the destruction of the Ring! Author Reply: Oh, I, too, wish they could have spoken again afterwards. How much of the Dunedain foresight he might have had is questionable, but both his father and his mother had elvish blood in their veins, no matter how far back that might have been. If he saw any danger at all of his brother not coming back I suspect he would have sought to protect him by insisting on taking the quest himself. Am so glad this set you thinking! | |
| shirebound | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 10/29/2008 |
| What a wonderful detail about Boromir comparing his voice to that of an Elf's. You describe the hospitality of Elrond's house beautifully. Author Reply: I'd think most mortals, meeting Elves for the first time, would find themselves terribly lacking comparing themselves against the other. It must have been both a humbling and often a rankling experience. And I do believe that to enter the Last Homely House would be a most welcoming event! Thanks so for the feedback. | |
| Dreamflower | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 10/29/2008 |
| This is a wonderful interpretation of Boromir's taking the journey from Faramir! I'd never really thought on it fully, before, but it makes so much sense. I really do look forward to seeing much more of this. I am curious as to what you will make of his time in Rivendell--so many different stories have been written about it, and I always love to see another and fresh view! Author Reply: Am glad this chapter made folk think, and that people feel this makes sense. Thank YOU for letting me know. As for his time in Rivendell, you're right--there's so much scope for new experiences there! Will be adding to this, although it's again distracting me from other projects. | |
| 6336 | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 10/29/2008 |
| Ooo! I've heard of breakfast in bed, but supper in bath is a new one on me, saves a napkin though! I have heard it told that the right brother went for various reasons, chack out on of Fiondil's Tapestrys! More please, Lynda Author Reply: It would make a good deal of sense, to bring a meal to enjoy while bathing, or so I'd think. And in the end the right brother did go, and for the right reasons, although they might not always have been the ones Boromir considered, of course. Heh! Will be continuing the series. | |
| Radbooks | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 10/28/2008 |
| Oh, I like this very much, Larner! A great beginning. I enjoy a good Boromir story and I haven't read one of those for a long time. :) Author Reply: Am so glad you approve, Radbooks! This one sort of crept up on me! | |