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| More Things in Heaven and Earth by Branwyn | 41 Review(s) |
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| Agape4Gondor | Reviewed Chapter: 5 on 12/15/2011 |
| ROTFL - Unless you count several months in the river. In the midst of everything, your humor is a delight. Now - will Boromir convince Faramir of his trustworthiness? What will happen to poor Eldahil? Write on! Write on! *g* Author Reply: I wasn't too worried about Eldahil until Lord Branwyn said, "I hope that Hirluin doesn't decide he's a traitor and stick a dagger in him!" I honestly hadn't thought of that. Now I am worried, lol! Thanks so much for reviewing! I have to do my continuing education credits for the year (nothing like waiting until the last minute!) so there may not be another chapter until around New Years. | |
| Agape4Gondor | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 12/15/2011 |
| As I read, I wept with Eldahil. Curse you, Boromir, is right. Difficult reading, but beautifully written. Before the horror of the arrow-drawing, I was laughing about the dead Boromir. And somewhere - in the depths of my soul - I am hoping against hope that the fates or the Valar or whatever sent him back to Gondor, would should mercy and have him yet live??? I know - a fool's hope. Bless you. Great story. Absolutely riveting! Author Reply: Thank you so much for the lovely review! Tolkien is so focused on the happy ending that no mention is made of the grief people must have felt at the deaths of Denethor and Boromir. That always bothered me. Perhaps fate will spare Boromir for some other end, but we will have to see... | |
| Phyloxena | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 12/14/2011 |
| Valar help me, it was funny. In a gruesome and spooky way, but funny nevertheless. Join the dead in the cellar! Author Reply: I think that Eldahil has to laugh at the situation to keep from freaking out (sort of like the dark "foxhole humor" that soldiers use). Thanks for commenting! | |
| Fiondil | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 12/14/2011 |
| Poor Eldahil. That was gruesome work and I don't think Boromir helped. He could have at least pretended removing the arrows hurt a little bit. *grin* Now to see if their plan to getting Boromir to Faramir works. Author Reply: It certainly would have made it a little less weird if Boromir had complained a little. :) "Now to see if their plan getting Boromir to Faramir works." Mwhahahaha! | |
| Fantasia | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 12/14/2011 |
| It is so strange to see Boromir as a walking dead. I always remember your story By the Light of Earendil's Star, I think that was the first fanfic that I read and after that I couldn't stop. In case that I haven't review it before, let me thank you for that. Eldahil was and is a wonfderful caracter, a very loyal cousin. I'm glad that he survived the war. Looking forward for more chapters. I can't wait for Faramir's reaction. Author Reply: Thank you so much for the lovely review! Yes, Eldahil survived the War. Though he is a cheerful sort, I think he would have been hit hard by the deaths of Boromir and Denethor. | |
| Ragnelle | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 12/13/2011 |
| I like the mutual cation between the Haradrim and Hirluin (and Farmair to some degree I guess). It would take time for them to trust each other after years of war. The dream was chilling. Hopefully a warning and not a prophesy. I think I know what was bothering me about no mention of Aragorn in the last chapter. Boromir knew, at the time of his death, that Aragorn intended to claim kingship in Gondor. He would know that his father would not be very happy with that, but he must also have known that Faramir would not be so hostile. Would he not at least wonder whether Aragorn's claim had been accepted, since he knew his father died? I'm not trying to make trouble, or saying you have to change anything, it is just bothering me. Author Reply: Thanks so much for commenting! Regarding the Haradrim, it doesn't help that although many of them were decent people who were misled and abused by Sauron, there probably were some truly evil Haradrim who were worthy of distrust. In the next chapter, Eldahil and Boromir talk about Aragorn (though not a lot since it's a subject both of them want to avoid, though for different reasons--Boromir is still ashamed of his actions at Amon Hen, and Eldahil is unsure of Boromir's reaction to the return of the King). Thanks again for reviewing! | |
| Raksha The Demon | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 12/7/2011 |
| Looks like Hirluin is still taking good care of Faramir, or trying to! Loved the bit with his trading angry looks at Arnuzir's nephew. It will take time for old hostilities to ease. Loved the glimpse of Faramir's daily life as the Steward. I would guess we will eventually see a Faramir/Boromir + Eldahil & Hirluin reunion. The plot is thickening; and what is happening with the pipes and water systems, or what will happen? More soon, I hope. Author Reply: Yes, Hirluin is still watching over Faramir, or as much as Faramir will let him. It will be difficult for both peoples to put aside the past. They have been enemies for their entire lives. I love imagining Faramir finally able to do peaceful and constructive work. It must have been such a joy for him. The reunion of brothers and friends has been posted! (Two chapters in one week--unheard of! But now I have to do my continuing education credits for the year, so the next one won't be up until around New Years). Thanks so much for reviewing! (And please let me know if those dogs are all wrong, lol.) | |
| Adonnen Estenniel | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 12/4/2011 |
| I really liked this glimpse of Faramir at work. The calm before the storm, so to speak. And the bits about Éowyn were interesting as well. Author Reply: Thank you so much! I imagine that he and Denethor were both excellent administrators; Boromir maybe less so, lol--not due to lack of intellect but due to lack of interest. Yes, the storm is coming. :) | |
| Fiondil | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 12/4/2011 |
| An evil dream, indeed, and probably very prophetic. Hopefully, with Boromir there, they will be able to divert disaster while the King is away. Eagerly looking forward to the next chapter, Branwyn. Author Reply: Well, Faramir (and Boromir) have had prophetic dreams in the past. Whether evil will be averted--we will see! :) Thank you for commenting! | |
| Agape4Gondor | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 12/4/2011 |
| Oh! I like how you put the dreams together. As Boromir received a dream calling him forth, Faramir now suffers through a disquieting dream. Lovely. Author Reply: Thanks so much for noticing that! I always thought it was funny how (in the books) Faramir had the prophetic dream about Imladris three times, but apparently Denethor didn't pay much heed because it was only Faramir having the dream. The Valar finally said, "Oh, fer crying out loud!" and sent the dream to Boromir instead. THEN Denethor took notice. | |