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| A Long and Weary Way: Appendices by Canafinwe | 80 Review(s) |
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| Eirinn Leigh | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 1/5/2016 |
| *This* is precisely the sort of tying-up of ends that had wished to see as I read through Aragorn's quest in 'A Long and Weary Way'. | |
| Linda Hoyland | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 12/11/2015 |
| This was just lovely. I loved this family and their encounter with Aragorn. Author Reply: Thank you! They were such a delight to write. | |
| B. Halcyon | Reviewed Chapter: 5 on 12/9/2015 |
| Correction, I meant my first review in 10 years. | |
| B. Halcyon | Reviewed Chapter: 5 on 12/9/2015 |
| Ah yes, the scene that you had mentioned as the inspiration for this addenda. Prior to your publishing of this I had wondered if your Faramir would see the connection between the star that he recovered and those worn by the Grey Company. Now I know. I do love how Aragorn handled the big reveal. He has that flair for showmanship when it suits him. Here and in instances in ALWW I have found it reminiscent of Doyle's portrayal of Holmes (without the arrogance of course). I also love the little easter eggs you have hiding in your narrative. When you take us into the King's study, you describe the changes made by contrasting it with Faramir's memories of when it had been Denethor's. And then you throw a subtle reference to Elrond, ... "A washstand occupied one corner, and along the wall beside the hearth was a high couch with a plain sheet folded upon its foot." Ever the consummate healer your Aragorn, and seeing that he has adopted his foster father's methods of arranging his study is further proof that he was a student of Elrond. I was struck with how well you presented your insight into the healing approach there in ALWW - Ch.75, so I was happy to see this little nod to our favorite loremaster/healer. Always a pleasure to see your work Canafinwe. You get credit for pulling me out of lurk-mode and posting my first review. Author Reply: I'm so pleased and flattered that you enjoyed this so much! Thank you for taking the time to tell me. I'm still more honoured if you are not a frequent reviewer! I think a King would have to have a spark of showmanship. What a lovely comparison! You have a little Holmes in yourself, picking up on those little touches. Aragorn did indeed arrange his study to reflect that of his foster father. Thank you for your lovely remarks on Ch. 75, as well. I love writing Elrond, and that sequence was especially rewarding to create. | |
| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 6 on 12/9/2015 |
| Delightful to find a family tree included in your appendices! | |
| Sneha | Reviewed Chapter: 6 on 12/8/2015 |
| This was so helpful! I was having a hard time keeping track! | |
| someone | Reviewed Chapter: 6 on 12/8/2015 |
| This is helpful, I have to confess that I had no idea who was who most of the time! That is a huge family to live under the same roof, but that (and also the very fact that it was easy to get confused by them) is part of its charm. Author Reply: I'm glad to know it's charming rather than irritating. It *is* a large family to live under one roof, but Beorn's hall was really quite spacious. ;-) | |
| Cimarron's Girl | Reviewed Chapter: 6 on 12/7/2015 |
| Ah, this is helpful for understanding the complex Beorning family! I like your descriptions of them, particularly of Halla: "Somewhat supercilious, as an eight-year-old should be..." Author Reply: Thanks! Ah, eight-year-olds... | |
| shirebound | Reviewed Chapter: 6 on 12/7/2015 |
| A most impressive family chronicle! What a marvelous world you've created. Author Reply: Thank you so much! Though I didn't create the world, of course: only shaped a little corner of it. | |
| Marianel | Reviewed Chapter: 5 on 12/5/2015 |
| Faramir!❤️ If Aragorn could not have been king all circumstances from Tolkien aside Faramir is the closest to a king in my mind.I have read both books and seen the movies. In the movies I always liked Faramir. I remember when he rode out to Osgiliath to please his father. Faramirs heartache before Denethor became my.A mothers feelings for a son in that scene. Aragorn is gentle and understanding of Denethors ways and it seems Denethor never knew peace.I always pitied him in the books and the movie. It was terrible when he burned himself and Faramir in that scene. As usual you show Aragorns greatness and Faramirs and they truly deserve each other. You make me see them before me when they sit there. Thank you!🌹 | |