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| No Better Name by Cairistiona | 187 Review(s) |
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| Layne | Reviewed Chapter: 10 on 10/19/2011 |
| ((((( Mrs Halbarad ))))) :DD Never mind, Halbarad, Strider's turn will come soon enough, though Arwen's Elvish's cursing would probably be more ... refined, maybe? :DD Author Reply: LOL! Yes, Miriel needs hugs, having to deal with Halbarad! *g* But spare a hug for him to, since she's threatened to sever his Little Big Halbarad from him! :D Hadn't thought about Arwen ripping into Aragorn, but if she did, I imagine it would be very eloquent and in at least three languages! | |
| Lynn H | Reviewed Chapter: 11 on 10/18/2011 |
| Born on Estel's OWN Birthday, when he has the choice of Death - no wonder Death could not take the babe! Happy Birthday Estel & Estel! Author Reply: Estel's own birth month, at least, yes! The 25th is the day the Ring was destroyed and now Owen Estel's b-day, and the 1st is Aragorn's b-day... so let's have a month-long party! *tosses confetti* | |
| Darkover | Reviewed Chapter: 11 on 10/18/2011 |
| dear Cairistiona: To sound like Bowen for a moment--another excellent chapter, and no mistake! This chapter was just as enjoyable as the others. Strider came to the rescue, Halbarad had his inside jokes, Denlad had his childhood mystery solved, and not least of all, the baby was born--all delightful! The passage in which Bowen holds his newborn son was just great, especially your description of the baby and how he made a perfect "O" with his mouth--that is just what tiny babies do, and how they look! Very well written! I also loved the lines; "Bowen's relief was vast. Odd trances and terrible voices were all completely beyond him, but a man tired and hungry, in need of cake, that was something he felt he could handle." I very much like your OCs, and you have portrayed Strider and Halbarad equally well. Moreover, although I admired the fact that Denlad apologized for his earlier cold behavior, it is much more understandable in view of the great likelihood that the creep who beat up Denlad and his mother was Bowen's uncle. I also really loved Bowen's epiphany, when he realizes that not only are the Rangers not a bunch of murdering rogues, but they are good men, who have become friends. Still, between the fact that they are still a strange people by Breeland standards, plus Strider's uncanny abilities, it is understandable that they make Bowen nervous, and that he wishes they would move on soon. Now other Rangers have shown up at his door. I can hardly wait for the next chapter! This story is all the more remarkable for the fact that it grew out of what you originally intended to be a one-shot! Thanks for writing and posting this. Take care! Sincerely, Darkover Author Reply: Thank you so much, Darkover! I don't say it enough, but I love your very detailed reviews... it's nice to hear just what exactly works for you in a chapter (and yes, what sometimes hasn't!). The baby I based on one of my friend's sons... he would just stare so intently at anyone that held him, you wondered what he must have been thinking, and about the time you expected him to smile, he'd yawn and fall asleep, and you'd realize that what he apparently thought was that you were utterly boring! LOL And yes, Bowen is really at sixes and sevens as far as his feelings about the Rangers, poor man. Isn't it funny how a one-shot can grow into something much bigger! Thanks again for the review. :) | |
| Estelcontar | Reviewed Chapter: 11 on 10/18/2011 |
| I see it was after all Bowen's uncle and not Bowen's father who was the villain. I'm glad Denlad has at least come to terms with that part of his past. I'm also very glad that saving young Owen Estel Rushlight's (Loved the name!) life has helped and made it easier for Aragorn to come to terms with the young girl's death. You've managed to tie up these incidents very neatly. I see Bowen is going to be a great father. The scene in which he holds Owen Estel is very sweet and sounds very true to life (Can't get enough of that name. *g*)I also loved Aragorn's reaction when Owen was named Estel. And it goes without saying that the ending was priceless. Wonderful chapter! Author Reply: Thanks, Estelcontar! So glad you liked this chapter... and isn't it interesting how an Elvish and a Mannish name can flow together so well? Aragorn was just really taken aback at Halbarad's suggestion of "Estel" and of Bowen's ready acceptance of it, even with a tiny little dig at the "outlandish" nature of it! *g* Poor Bowen... he'll never really think anything outside of Bree could ever be considered normal! | |
| Mirach | Reviewed Chapter: 11 on 10/18/2011 |
| I knew something will go wrong with the childbirth! (It's quite predictable when Aragorn is around...) I actually realized what happened in the 2nd paragraph, but I just love reading about Aragorn in "healer mode" and in the aftermath =) And it's so sweet that the child got named Estel, and that it was born on March 25th! Author Reply: Thanks, Mirach! Hee hee... yes, it's funny how situations always seem to arise for Aragorn to use his healing hands! Owen Estel will forever have a lot of connections to Strider. :) | |
| shirebound | Reviewed Chapter: 11 on 10/18/2011 |
| Happy Birthday, Owen Estel Rushlight! And born on such an auspicious day. Odd trances and terrible voices were all completely beyond him, but a man tired and hungry, in need of cake, that was something he felt he could handle. Such a good and simple man. A delightful chapter. Author Reply: Thank you, shirebound! I see Bowen as a very good man who prefers his world to be very ordered and well-defined, a lot like a hobbit and a lot like many real farmers, which makes having Rangers showing up at all hours doubly troubling! But at the same time, he has a strong hospitable streak so hopefully he won't be giving these two the Denlad cold-eyed stare! And yes, happy birthday to Owen Estel! It will be interesting to see how his 24th birthday goes. ;) | |
| curiouswombat | Reviewed Chapter: 11 on 10/18/2011 |
| I'm glad that Denlad has some answers - and even a degree of closure I suppose. And soon there will not be a ranger left on patrol for a fifty mile radius of the Rushlights' farm! Author Reply: LOL... yes, Aragorn better get back on his feet before they all show up at the Rushlight Farm! Poor Bowen would go off the deep end, I fear. | |
| Fantasia | Reviewed Chapter: 11 on 10/18/2011 |
| More Rangers indeed! Poor Bowen, his life is getting so complicated with all these rangers coming uninvited to his farm. And he was thinking to have them going and finally have the farm for his family. Wrong. Loved every single sentence. I was in tears with the baby's description, his soft skin, his tiny fist, Bowen's reaction to him. And Strider saved his life! and for sure, he may put his past experience in the past. Poor Denlad, it was after all Bowen's uncle, and they resembled each other, no wonder the memory came alive. It seems now that he is coming to his usual self. Good. Halbarad and his hot toddy, it was funny. And it seems that the cake wasn’t that great. And now, when I read the title of this chapter, I just realize that the whole story was for this purpose and it is so beautiful. Thank you. Author Reply: Thanks, Fantasia! Yes, this is definitely the chapter that ties in most closely with the title of the story and ties in with the overall theme of names in all three stories (when I finally have them all written... the third one is only in the very beginning draft stage, and not very far along even at that). How we look at each other based on our names and how our behavior affects the interpretation of our names and how our names affect our behavior... it's all part of the tale. So glad you liked everything in this chapter! | |
| LisaG | Reviewed Chapter: 11 on 10/18/2011 |
| Although it taxed poor Aragorn, I'm so glad he was able to help little Owen Rushlight...hopefully that will help ease his mind after losing the other child to illness. And how sweet to give Estel as the baby's middle name. :) LOL! Loved Bowen's reaction at the end...more rangers! Author Reply: Thanks, LisaG! Yes, more Rangers! Poor Bowen, just when he thought life might get back to normal. *g* I'm glad you enjoyed this chapter. | |
| Layne | Reviewed Chapter: 9 on 10/18/2011 |
| Looking at the title, I was so afraid that Denlad was going to say that Bowen had been one of his mother's clients! Author Reply: Nope... Bowen's too young, which is a good thing because I think Denlad might have gotten violent instead of just unfriendly had he found out otherwise! | |