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| A Long and Weary Way: Appendices by Canafinwe | 80 Review(s) |
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| Sneha | Reviewed Chapter: 5 on 12/4/2015 |
| That was beautiful! You got Faramir's nature down to a pat (like your Arwen and Elrond), eager to please and hoping for friendship! I loved the idea of Aragorn of getting whatever he wants to eat, it must have been quite an experience to be waited on hand and foot as opposed to being reviled by everyone! He deserves it! Hopefully there will be an Imrahil chapter next! As always your tale brightens my day and just adds to my love for lord of the rings. I never thought of using the Palantir as an abuse of power | |
| Cimarron's Girl | Reviewed Chapter: 5 on 12/3/2015 |
| Oh, the long-awaited moment of revelation to Faramir! I was so excited when I realized who was the subject of this appendix. And... be still, my heart... you're planning to write a piece where Imrahil recognizes Thorongil in the new king? I really loved the glimpse of Imrahil that you gave us in "The Sell-Sword and the Prince," so I will be thrilled to see such an addition to your writings. Back to the subject of this particular scene, I think it is marvelous! Faramir is such a conflicted character, and you really captured this beautifully in his thoughts and in his uncertainty about dealing with his new liege lord. I was especially struck by the line "Still he longed, for all he knew it was naught but greed on his part, for friendship." It makes me feel so sorry for him... but it is so appropriate a line for his figure, and it makes me glad that Aragorn is his king; I'm sure Aragorn wants to be friends almost as much as Faramir does. Likewise, it was good that Aragorn could assuage Faramir's sense of guilt and clarify the details of Boromir's death; it is the beginning of true healing at long last. As always, thank you for sharing your work with us here... It really brightens my day every time I see an update and get to read another selection of your beautiful language and imagery. :-) Author Reply: Aaah, I'm glad it was good, after such a long wait! I agree: Faramir has so much to cope with, and especially at this point in his life. You are right, too: Faramir is not the only one who sometimes "longs for friendship". :-) I am sure these two are destined to be the closest of confidantes. It's fantastic to know you're eager for the Imrahil story! I love his character, and his instant acceptance and loyalty. It's heartwarming that you liked my take on him in "Sell-Sword"! A grown Imrahil will be wonderful to write. | |
| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 5 on 12/2/2015 |
| Better--I apologize for what may have seemed unwarranted criticism, but I fear I did find it confusing. Thank you for your patience! Author Reply: No, never apologise for honest feedback! It really wasn't clear enough, and I never would have noticed without your remark. I think the passage is much improved for it, and I'm so very, very grateful! THANK YOU! It's the best gift a writer can receive: constructive feedback that helps her to improve. | |
| obsidianj | Reviewed Chapter: 5 on 12/2/2015 |
| This is such a lovely scene. Faramir and Aragorn at the beginning of their friendship and working relationship. Yes, they "knew" each other before, but now they know. I like how Aragorn is able to ease Faramir's trouble and grief. Seeing Denethor's use of the Palantir as treason is a new idea for me. I never thought of it that way. Author Reply: Thank you! In retrospect especially, there is an element of treachery to Denethor's choice. It was not intentional, not wilful, but all the same I feel Faramir must have been very conflicted. I'm so glad to know that you liked the scene, and Aragorn's ministrations to his Steward's wounded being. Cheers! | |
| Aromene | Reviewed Chapter: 5 on 12/2/2015 |
| Oh, I'm so very glad we got to see this moment! I'd almost forgotten about it (the beginning of Aragorn's journey was a while ago), but glad to be reminded. So many things resolved in this appendix and I'm thrilled that Faramir's found peace at last about his brother and father. Author Reply: It *was* long ago, wasn't it? I loved to have this opportunity for Faramir to explore and ease his grief. He lost so much in the War, and the healing of those wounds needed to begin. I'm delighted you liked this appendix. Thank you! | |
| someone | Reviewed Chapter: 5 on 12/2/2015 |
| There were some new, interesting views in this. I've never before thought that Denethor's experiments with the palantir might be close to treason. On the other hand, he got some useful information, but on the other, he also let himself be virtually poisoned by the enemy, and it might have destroyed Gondor. It's really hard to say if the information was worth it. Poor Faramir, I had never thought that he might feel as if he had no right to grieve. It's really ironic that, after so many hard years, Aragorn can now get almost anything fresh from the kitchen, at any time. It was funny to "see" him staring at the little pastry, most likely thinking of that tree bark in your other story. I also really liked "Faramir's nose wrinkled reflexively, forgetting the dignity of its rank." and the memory of Gollum's fish! I think this is the start of a very good friendship, and doubtless Faramir will soon find out how Aragorn knows his father (and will hear a lot of interesting stories from those times). Did Imrahil already recognize him? May I ask when this takes place? Clearly Faramir already knows Aragorn and has worked with him, but Elrohir and Elrohir have not gone to Rohan with Eomer. Author Reply: It's always such a compliment to be told I've brought a new line of thought to a reader, especially as everyone on this site has such a deep love of and familiarity with the Professor's wondrous universe. You're right: Denethor's use of the palantir is no simple matter to judge. He had more right to do so than Saruman, which is why he was able to resist so much longer. And yet... clearly the costs were terrible, and would have been so much higher but for Beregond and Pippin! I enjoyed that little irony, and I'm sure Aragorn was as well. Yes, a far cry from pine bark: dainty and decorative sweets handmade for his table. I wondered if anyone would notice Faramir's disobedient nose. ;-) I'm actually intending to write a piece where Imrahil realizes the King's former identity... but yes, by the Coronation I'm quite sure he would have worked it out. As for when this takes place, excellent question! It's May 4, the fourth day of Elessar's reign and still a few days before the departure of the sons of Elrond. They have not been working together long, but Faramir and Aragorn are so well-suited to do so that they've fallen into step very swiftly. Faramir has not yet been made Prince of Ithilien, either: business for tomorrow or the next day. | |
| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 5 on 12/2/2015 |
| Ah, to have such a connection! A good start to a long friendship and a most productive working relationship. And love how the star came back to Aragorn through Faramir's mercy. (Although the Star of the Dunedain and the Elessar were two different tokens. Remember who it was who gave the Elessar brooch into his hand ere he and the Fellowship headed down the Anduin, the token of the love between him and she who would become Queen left in her grandmother's keeping in case he should come that way and need the strength embodied in that token to carry him through the final battles with Mordor.) Author Reply: Yes, I know: he was wearing the Star at his shoulder (holding his mantle) and the Elessar beneath, on his breast as pure adornment. When the mantle fell back, the Elessar could be seen more clearly. I'm glad you liked the piece, and the Star's journey. thank you! Author Reply: I think I made the passage about the Elessar clearer: thank you so much!! | |
| UTfrog | Reviewed Chapter: 5 on 12/1/2015 |
| Oh Canafinwe, this is all I hoped it would be! You so beautifully captured the beginning friendship of two noble men. I cannot thank you enough. Your work is powerful. Author Reply: Thank you: I am so glad you found it so! It's always such a joy to write these wondrous characters. | |
| shirebound | Reviewed Chapter: 5 on 12/1/2015 |
| What a marvelous and healing conversation. *applauds* Your brother was a worthy man, Faramir, and you are no less worthy. In him I would have had a valiant Steward in war. In you, I see that I will find a wise Steward with whom to forge my peace. That's perfect. I'm so impressed with your writing. Author Reply: How sweet of you to say! Thank you. It was good to be able to have these two honour Boromir's memory amid all the rest. | |
| obsidianj | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 11/25/2015 |
| Oh, another story where Aragorn can thank the people that helped him along the way. I love it that you revisited Osberth and Annis. Author Reply: That was a lot of fun. I love children, and Osbehrt gives such an interesting perspective from which to write. | |