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| Or Perchance, When the Last Little Star by Larner | 20 Review(s) |
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| Elena Tiriel | Reviewed Chapter: 9 on 1/14/2011 |
| Oh, Larner, what a treat to see a new chapter! I love your tale of Lynessė and Hśrin -- both fascinating characters in your hands, as well as the intrigues at court from Lynessė's PoV. Her observations of Denethor seem especially perspicacious -- and seeing Gandalf so clearly as she did, was a real surprise! Your Anamarieth is such a delight, too. I grinned at the welcome forwardness of a woman of a certain age.... But that Erdeon... well, he gives me the creeps, ą la Grķma Wormtongue. Lynessė better not dine with him, he might poison her.... *shiver* Thank you so much for this gem of a story! - Barbara Author Reply: I'm so glad you are enjoying it, Elena. I've met a few Lady Anamarieths in my life, although I suspect I've seen rather more of the opposite, those who seem to suck happiness out of the place. Erdeon indeed is much in the same mould of Grima, I suspect, but then we must remember that at this point Saruman is beginning to see himself as a political and military power in the making, so he is attempting to put agents in place wherever he can. And thank you so for the feedback! | |
| Rhyselle | Reviewed Chapter: 9 on 1/14/2011 |
| Dearest Larner, thank you so very, very much for gifting us with this newest chapter of this delightful tale! I do so look forward to each new chapter; no matter how long a space between them, they are always worth the wait! The details of the preparation for and execution of the tournament are great, but best of all (as usual!) are your fantastic characterizations of all of the different characters involved in tale. They all feel so very real! :) It was great to see the newest additions to the cast, particularly Forlong's mother! :) I fell in love with her immediately, and hope to see more of her in future chapters or other stories. Well done, my dear! Well done! Author Reply: I think that the Lady Anamarieths of this world help make it a place where we wish to linger, actually. And I am so pleased she made the chapter more pleasant for you. I only hope that the next chapter doesn't take anywhere as long to come! Thank you so! | |
| Lady Bluejay | Reviewed Chapter: 9 on 1/14/2011 |
| What a treat - I thought you had given up on this, but it looks as if it is winding onto new paths.LBJ Author Reply: No, I've not given up on any of my tales, but am doing my best to keep the flow going. Why some seem to take ages to get a new chapter written is beyond me! | |
| Teresa | Reviewed Chapter: 9 on 1/13/2011 |
| Hmmmmmm.....quite a few plots are spinning in Minas Tirith! I liked seeing how milady Butterfly was shown up! She is the same person who makes a play for Aragorn later, isn't she? I'm not susprised the Lynesse would see Mithrandir so clearly; I hope that you show her immpressions of Aragorn, Frodo, and Sam after the end of the war. I wonder if she'd briefly see them as the three brothers in Ruvemir's portrait? It also seems as though Sauruman had hopes of influncing Denethor as he did Theoden; was that a plot in concert with Sauron or just his own plan? I also enoyed seeing Lady Marieth, she's a lovely person. Rigil is a nice young man, and I hope that his courtship goes well. As for his grandmother and Lynesse's mother I hope their plots are spiked big time! The tournement was great, and it was nice seeing Boromir and Faramir relaxing for a while. It was also pleasant to have a glimpse of Theodred! Will you ever write a story showing him with Eomer and Eowyn before the war? Many thanks for the chapter! :) Author Reply: Yes, the Lady Butterfly makes a play for quite a few people, but apparently just keeps giving just a bit too much, leaving her ever flitting about looking for new men to be attracted to, I fear. That Saruman might indeed seek to influence Denethor seems very likely. That Denethor would see through the attempts to manipulate him also seems likely. Am so glad that Lady Anamarieth is charming more than the Steward and his family and Lynesse! She's based on a dear friend from Bath. I'd think both the Steward's sons would do their best to be there for this tournament, and it only seemed likely that Theodred might wish to attend, too, if only to get away from Grima. And I NEVER know what I might be moved to write next, of course. Heh! Thanks so, Teresa. | |
| Soledad | Reviewed Chapter: 9 on 1/13/2011 |
| Oh, Larner, this is fantastic! I love how you write Denethor, but I think my eternal love now belongs to Forlong's mother! And of course Boromir would beat everyone in swordfight. ;) I apologize for not having reviewed more lately - I was heavily involved in other fandoms for a while. But I'm happy you picked up this story again. Author Reply: Am so glad you enjoyed this. Denethor isn't lost yet fully to despair, and I suspect he was, for the most part, a decent father and canny ruler. And am so glad you, too, enjoyed Lady Anamarieth. Such as she do exist in this world, and we need to appreciate them so! And it's always a pleasure to hear from you! | |
| Fantasia | Reviewed Chapter: 9 on 1/13/2011 |
| You are back! love the tournament and every single detail. I'm at work, so no time to comment, but I wanted to tell you how happy I'm for this update. Author Reply: I've not been missing--it's just that the chapters of this story seem so slow to coalesce any more! Aargh! But I so hope the next won't take anywhere as long! And am glad this pleased you. | |
| UTfrog | Reviewed Chapter: 9 on 1/13/2011 |
| Thanks for the update on this story. I really enjoy stories about intrigue in the court, etc. Author Reply: Oh, I'm certain that there were many intrigues going about in Denethor's court--get many people together and you're certain to come across such things, I fear. Thanks so for the comments! | |
| Freyalyn | Reviewed Chapter: 9 on 1/13/2011 |
| How lovely, you've updated this story at last (and I found it here!). I really enjoy your descriptions of Gondor before it becomes so dark and threatened. And you're right, I can see all the complications and complexities spiralling out of what was going to be a short and sweet story about Hurin and Lynesse. And little bits of back stories on Dale and Erebor and the Shire.... Thank you so much. Author Reply: Oh, everything I write is here as well as on HASA and FF.n. It's just a pleasure to get feedback wherever you read! The people in Gondor must have gotten some hints of the northlands, and particularly Bree. I doubt that Gandalf would have been as forthcoming about the Shire or the ways of the northern Dunedain within Denethor's court, knowing the Steward's antipathy against the memory of Thorongil; but he must have been more willing to tell about the Breelands. And as Laketown and Dale were restored they must have found themselves more interested in what might be going on elsewhere in Middle Earth, and Gondor was the biggest political power among Men at the time. And I thank you for all the feedback you've always given me! Thanks so very much! | |
| Szepilona10 | Reviewed Chapter: 9 on 1/12/2011 |
| I am so happy to see this updated! :D You should have heard my squeel of delight when I saw the alert in my inbox! It earned me some strange looks from my little brother! (haha!) Anyway...I loved this chapter! Theodred is one of my favorite Roherium! I loved Rigil's reason to give his wreath to Lynesse! Lady Anamarieth is quite a character! And this review is kinda jumpy, but I'm hyper cause you updated, and tired and anxious about my exams tomorrow...blegh :( Speaking of which I should get to bed as I can't even type straight! Thank you for the chapter! It was a very good destracter! God Bless! ~Szepilona~ Author Reply: Am so glad that I could help startle your younger brother, then--heh! And am glad I was able to include Theodred. He appears to have been greatly beloved in Rohan, and his death at the Fords of Isen must have been hard for his people as well as his father and cousins to bear. And I so hope your exams went well! Good luck with further schooling as well, of course! | |
| curiouswombat | Reviewed Chapter: 9 on 1/12/2011 |
| Always such a pleasure to find a new chapter of this has been posted. I have to admit to being too sleepy to say anything more coherent just now. Author Reply: Am do glad that the chapter pleased you! Now, to get some other works moving along a bit--nudging my muse to work on WIPs for a change! Heh! And thanks for letting me know, CW. | |