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| A Deck of Heroes by Larner | 188 Review(s) |
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| Raksha The Demon | Reviewed Chapter: 23 on 12/24/2009 |
| Dry, acerbic Denethor is gushing out the poesy, isn't he?! A true measure of his intense love for his older son; and rather sad, because we know what will happen to that golden boy. Author Reply: Yes, we have the benefit of twenty/twenty hindsight, so can too easily see to what Boromir's promise came. But for Denethor--his son was such a man of action! How could he not have expected miracles? | |
| Raksha The Demon | Reviewed Chapter: 22 on 12/24/2009 |
| A lovely image of moon-crowned Faramir, how fitting for the future Prince of the Moon-land. And Denethor's asking about Boromir's role in Finduilas' vision is very telling indeed - not that he doesn't love Faramir, but Denethor's overwhelming concern, as a Steward and a father, is Boromir. And a nice nod to Finduilas' frailty, mixed with her far-sight, and Denethor's abiding love for her. Author Reply: I am convinced that Denethor did deeply love his wife, and that her early death added a good deal to his reputation as a grim Man. As for Faramir--Am so very glad you find that image lovely and fitting. I was hoping you would! Thanks so! | |
| Raksha The Demon | Reviewed Chapter: 25 on 12/24/2009 |
| May I just squeeeeeeeeeeeeeee????!!!!! Love the linkage of Aragorn's memories of Boromir to his friendship with Faramir, and the linking of their sons in the horn-blowing. I'm a happy Faramirist tonight! Author Reply: No one should forget Boromir, and particularly these two Men or their sons! And I am so glad this delighted you! | |
| shirebound | Reviewed Chapter: 25 on 12/24/2009 |
| Boromir will never be forgotten, by Aragorn or by his city. “Rejoice, my beloved Lord and friend.” I just love that. Author Reply: I so agree, Shirebound. And here all rejoice that the Lords of Gondor indeed return, and I like to think that at that moment Boromir was part of their company. | |
| shirebound | Reviewed Chapter: 23 on 12/24/2009 |
| I was wondering who you would choose for the Sun! It really crushed Denethor when Boromir died. Author Reply: Who else, having put Faramir for the Moon. Am so glad you agree with me! | |
| Dreamflower | Reviewed Chapter: 23 on 12/24/2009 |
| Oh, this is definitely one I can see. Denethor's delight in Boromir and his preference for his older son certainly comes through here! Author Reply: I'm so glad I was able to communicate that so well, Dreamflower. Thanks so much! | |
| Ellynn | Reviewed Chapter: 23 on 12/24/2009 |
| Aww, my favourite Gondorian is in this chapter! :) It is a beautiful description, I can easily imagine Boromir in this wonderful moment. :) Author Reply: I loved writing a positive story with Boromir in it. Am so glad you approve! Thanks, Ellyn? Author Reply: I loved writing a positive story with Boromir in it. Am so glad you approve! Thanks, Ellyn? | |
| Dreamflower | Reviewed Chapter: 22 on 12/23/2009 |
| What a wonderful interpretation! I would never have thought of Faramir! And yet-- it seems so appropriate. Author Reply: I realized that Faramir was the representative of the Moon as I was writing "Stirring Rings" and creating my own prophecy regarding the reinstatement of the kingship; it only seemed right to have him here in that role. Yes, most appropriate indeed! Thanks so, Dreamflower. | |
| harrowcat | Reviewed Chapter: 22 on 12/23/2009 |
| I like being 'in the know' about these visions. They remind me of the one in the bible about Mary. Author Reply: I'd not thought of that one, but it's an apt comparison. And it IS fun to understand what the characters involved don't. | |
| shirebound | Reviewed Chapter: 22 on 12/23/2009 |
| he watched with full joy That's a wonderful image. Author Reply: I suspect Boromir seldom envied any success his beloved younger brother enjoyed. Thanks so! | |