Lindorien
· 18 January 2004
· Chapter 1: Reflection
I have read this several times, Nancy. I did not comment earlier because I did not understand it. Now that I do, it is truly stunning. I think if you would name Faramir in the first line rather than using a pronoun, it would help immensely.
These are lovely sentiments and visuals. Thanks so much.
Lindorien
Author's reply
Thanks! Stunning is high praise - unless you mean it literally! ;-)
Earlier drafts did refer to Faramir by name, but it felt awkward and a-rhythmic in review. If you have a suggestion as to how and emendment might be worded I'd be happy to hear it - I just can't get it to sound in my head and the sort-of-anonymity of the piece did concern me.
Rochwen
· 13 January 2004
· Chapter 1: Reflection
I liked this. I have always felt that Faramir and Elrond were both very tragic, and yet also not so, in their own turns of fate. It was interesting to read this. :) Well done.
Author's reply
Thanks for your review. It's funny ... I wouldn't have considered the similarities between Faramir and Elrond were it not for the posted plot bunny catching my attention over at Open Scrolls. And the story took a somewhat bitter turn in the writing which I hadn't anticipated at the outset. So, overall a surprising and interesting experience. I am glad it resonated with you, and appreciate your taking the time to tell me so.
Elendiari22
· 12 January 2004
· Chapter 1: Reflection
Wow, this is really profound. It's interesting to get inside Elrond's head. I've never read a fic about him and Faramir before. It's very cool!
Author's reply
Thanks! No, as above, I wouldn't have even breathed their names in the same sentence were it not for the bunny inspiration, but I was intrigued immediately by the similarities and polarities listed. I wrote this sometime after seeing TT in which Elrond certainly comes off as angry and manipulative (a portrayal I never would have imagined from the books), so perhaps it's more dolorous and bitter than one might otherwise imagine.