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| Lords of Gondor by Linaewen | 233 Review(s) |
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| BM | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 2/9/2009 |
| very nicely done! While I'm a Faramir and Aragorn fan, I've always felt sorry for the loss of Boromir. I know, I know--in such a tale as this, to have all the heroes survive would be a bit fantastic, but hey--it's high fantasy! And after all, Theoden, Theodred, Denethor, and Halbarad all died, so what's the harm in letting Boromir survive? :D Anyway, as you can see, I have often wondered how things would change if Boromir were allowed to live, but must say that many of the stories I have found that broached that topic have been less than thrilling. But yours is very believable! You are doing an excellent job so far in blending in the story and a very plausible explanation for Boromir's survival that makes it believable! You've done a great job in getting into the character's heads and I'm looking forward to seeing what else you have planned. Keep up the good work and thanks for posting it! Author Reply: Thank you so much for your lovely review! I am happy you find the tale believable, that is what I most want to accomplish. It's not good enough to have Boromir alive, he has to be alive in a way that actually works. ;-) | |
| Agape4Gondor | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 2/9/2009 |
| Okay – this is going to be a very difficult story to read – even though you’ve already told us Boromir lives – the tension is incredible. You have captured the Man of Gondor so fully – the tiredness spurring him on instead of cowing him. Excellent. I meant to mention the fact that Gondor was on his mind, though shortly, in the last chapter. But here, even in the midst of his pain and fatigue and sorrow, he still turns to his City…. Sadly, the curse he made now haunts him…. As well as his attempt to take the Ring, but Aragorn sees through it all and still sees hope and honor. Bless him! I absolutely adored the respect and friendship that you so awesomely show between these two men. It takes my breath away and brings tears to my eyes. It does seem that there is hope that Aragorn can save Boromir. Excellent chapter! Author Reply: Thank you! I, too, had tears in my eyes as I wrote this chapter. The friendship between Aragorn and Boromir is very important to me, and this was a good situation for it to be revealed. | |
| Agape4Gondor | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 2/9/2009 |
| Hooray! A Boromir lives tale! They are always sorely needed. The first paragraph was so full of tension and action that I caught my breath! Your action words are so brutal and intense. I just sat with my mouth open as I devoured every word. I don’t think I’ve ever read a battle scene so intense. I loved how you went from Boromir to Aragorn to Denethor and Faramir. Each scene was exquisite in detail and emotion and intensity. Yup – intense is the word for this chapter….. Bravo! I can’t wait to read more – very glad you posted two chapters so close to each other! Author Reply: Thanks so much for your encouraging words. I think it was as intense to write it as it was to read it -- maybe that's why it comes across the way it does, I was feeling Boromir's emotion, maybe. ;-) | |