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| Cities and Wilderness by Larner | 63 Review(s) |
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| Lindelea | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 8/2/2025 |
| Somehow I suspected from the first that an owl was involved, LOL! What a lovely glimpse into Boromir and Faramir's childhood! I also loved Faramir telling his King, "You're going to have to experience it for yourself," more or less. Owls are fascinating creatures, with feathers that are designed for silent flight. The original stealth aircraft! It makes sense that their sons would be close friends and co-conspirators. Author Reply: My other mystery story. it was fun imagining that generations of princes of the realm struggled to solve the same mystery. | |
| Fimbrethil | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 7/29/2025 |
| Oh oh! I think I read about those needles once before! Legolas and Aragorn going to the Dead Marshes and mourning...well, saying it is done. Nice touch. Is there more to this story? Oh Faramir... PS: I have to say, this is the first time I have typed a review on a laptop and it is very nice. Author Reply: I believe that the origin of these special needles was posted in Neath Anor, Ithil, and Gil. One came to Arwen, one to Primula Brandybuck Baggins, and these to a tailor from Dol Amroth. I suspect Gimli was confused at first at his friend's decision to return to the battlefield, but that he was certain Legolas did rightly once he understood the purpose. As for Aragorn, I suspect he anticipated what Legolas might do. Am glad you too appreciate your laptop. I've been using them for years. | |
| Lindelea | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 7/27/2025 |
| Once again, I am struck by the details that bring the scene to life: the swiveling of Arod's ears, the "distant shimmer of reflected light" that denotes the Dead Marshes. I seem to remember that Oropher lost at least one-third of his forces, is that right? Or was it more? And I wonder if the ghostly bodies that seem to lie in the fetid pools will finally sink out of sight and find rest? That would seem a fitting outcome after the defeat and banishment of the Dark Lord. Legolas's acknowledgement (commemoration? remembrance?) of those who died in that earlier battle, including his grandfather and the High King, was touching, and I find the ending of this small glimpse into the aftermath of the recent battle somehow hopeful. Well done! I'm glad you're restoring these stories! Author Reply: I can't remember how many Elves from the ancient Green Wood died there, only that it was a formidable number, what with Oropher anticipating the signal to attack as he did. I have always believed that Legolas would want to assure the fallen that all was at last finished and they could now leave their graves to go on to the realm of Mandos. Am not restoring them precisely in the order originally written. Am starting with those first written in 2010 and going on from there, in alphabetical order according to title. Hope this is enough to get on with. | |