Reviews (382)

harrowcat · 22 December 2007 · Chapter 27: Journey: Down South (A. + Gandalf)

Oh welcome, welcome back! And when you return with such a wonderful snippit you are doubly welcome!

Bodkin · 4 January 2007 · Chapter 26: Duty: East or West? (A. only)

'Your Quest stands upon the edge of a knife. Stray but a little and it will fail, to the ruin of all.' Very deep. Full of meaning. But not very helpful! In the end going with gut instinct was probably the best he could do - and it worked out all right in the end!

meckinock · 1 January 2007 · Chapter 26: Duty: East or West? (A. only)

Hehe. Galadriel really knows how to crank the pressure lever, doesn't she? I think sometimes people perceive Aragorn as arrogant because of the periodic Narsil-waving outbreaks of "Aragorn son of Aragorn heir of Isildur Elendil's son of Numenor Elessar Telcontar" but you've really brought out here a much deeper humility and strength that I think is a truer side of his character. Repeatedly throughout the quest he expressed, not arrogance or overconfidence, but doubt and anguish over the responsibilities and choices laid on him, and it's a sign of his strength that even while suffering grief he wasn't crushed or paralyzed by responsibility, but repeatedly rose to the occasion. You've really brought out here the anguish he must have felt in Lorien and again at Parth Galen at the decisions he had to make. Happy New Year, Suvi.

harrowcat · 1 January 2007 · Chapter 26: Duty: East or West? (A. only)

'All that I have done today has gone amiss. What is to be done now?'" That cry is one of the sentences that stands out like a beacon in the book. This is a lovely amplification of it.

Larner · 31 December 2006 · Chapter 26: Duty: East or West? (A. only)

And the final disposition of the Ring was NOT his to deal with; yet without the coming of the northern Dunedain and them accompanying him through the Paths of the Dead so much would have been lost. At the last the choice he made was the right one.

shirebound · 31 December 2006 · Chapter 26: Duty: East or West? (A. only)

Happy birthday, Suvi!!! :D You really bring out the agony of indecision Aragorn went through. He never showed any arrogance in insisting that others follow his orders, or go where he demanded. What a wonderful Ranger-king he would become.

Bodkin · 28 December 2006 · Chapter 25: Hunger: A Quick Bite (A. + OC)

Poor Aragorn. Can't even raid his own larder without having people anxious to serve him. Still - he'll get them round to his way of doing things. In a couple of decades.

meckinock · 25 December 2006 · Chapter 25: Hunger: A Quick Bite (A. + OC)

Wow, there would be an auspicious start to the Days of the King- getting clocked by the cook. He's lucky she recognized him, actually - would have been pretty funny if they had to summon Faramir to vouch for him. I really do agree it would have been very difficult for Aragorn to get used to people waiting on him - and knowing his every move.

Larner · 24 December 2006 · Chapter 25: Hunger: A Quick Bite (A. + OC)

Nor can I see Aragorn wishing to waken someone else just to get an apple at night. And the reaction of the cook is priceless.

Raksha The Demon · 24 December 2006 · Chapter 25: Hunger: A Quick Bite (A. + OC)

I would have expected Aragorn to have to pass guards outside the King's chambers. Otherwise, this is a credible and amusing tale. Loved the bit with the indignant cook, scolding the thief only to find that it's the King himself. Poor lady had quite a shock there. I wonder if she'll start sending apples to the King's bedchamber every night; though I think Aragorn really needed the walk as well as the fruit.

Elflingimp · 24 December 2006 · Chapter 25: Hunger: A Quick Bite (A. + OC)

That was humorus,he's lucky she didnt hit over the head with a pan! LOL

shirebound · 24 December 2006 · Chapter 25: Hunger: A Quick Bite (A. + OC)

That's a lovely scene. I'm sure news of this "odd incident" will have spread throughout the staff by morning! And this is a nice insight into the king who will always still be a Ranger: He wanted to know his new home as well as he had known previous places he had resided in; it gave him some sort of comfort to know his surroundings well.

AspenJules · 24 December 2006 · Chapter 25: Hunger: A Quick Bite (A. + OC)

Oh, this was such fun! I could just see him frozen there at her challenge, feeling like a naughty little boy caught sneaking food. Yet I entirely sympathize with him not wanting to bother another person just because *he* wants something. How annoying it would be to have people expecting to do everything for you instead of just doing it yourself. That would have had to be a huge adjustment for such an independent man, not to mention the staff.

harrowcat · 24 December 2006 · Chapter 25: Hunger: A Quick Bite (A. + OC)

Yep, *grins*, that last sentence just about sums our Aragorn up completely! Happy Christmas!

meckinock · 17 December 2006 · Chapter 24: Dark: Cave-in (A. + Halbarad)

Gotta love a good cave-in story. And with my two favorite characters, no less! They seem to be in a tough spot, but not without their sense of humor, at least. I can empathize that they are not looking forward to the ribbing that will be coming their way when they're rescued. BTW If I've had any part in inspiring you to write about Halbarad, I'm thankful. It's even more fun reading about him than writing about him.

Grumpy · 16 December 2006 · Chapter 24: Dark: Cave-in (A. + Halbarad)

Aragorn and Halbarad would manage to find a bunch of rocks willing to fall down on them the moment they pass by.

Bodkin · 16 December 2006 · Chapter 24: Dark: Cave-in (A. + Halbarad)

Poor Aragorn. That story will no doubt come back to haunt him in the years to come. Just like Maendir's self-wounding legend. Good for a bit of cousinly bonding, though!

websterans · 14 December 2006 · Chapter 24: Dark: Cave-in (A. + Halbarad)

Great fun. Just a nice read, all around.

Larner · 14 December 2006 · Chapter 24: Dark: Cave-in (A. + Halbarad)

How can I complain when I've followed the same route? No, they're not going to live this down soon.

Larner · 14 December 2006 · Chapter 23: Stranger: The Stranger in the Corner (A. + hobbits)

Yes, poor Strider was indeed the stranger. However, that will change....

AspenJules · 7 December 2006 · Chapter 16: Trust: Finding Rest (A. + Frodo + Sam)

I really liked this one! I'm going back and catching up on those I've missed, and so I actually read this one after reading "The Stranger in the Corner" which makes this one even more poignant. Not such a stranger anymore now. And I think both your Aragorn and Sam voices are right on. You did a brilliant Sam. Great job, and good luck with your school year.

harrowcat · 5 December 2006 · Chapter 23: Stranger: The Stranger in the Corner (A. + hobbits)

I am sorry that RL is being tough for you - hope it improves soon. Great chapter though. Would love to see a follow up where Strider suddenly finds that he is no longer a stranger to these hobbits.

grumpy · 4 December 2006 · Chapter 23: Stranger: The Stranger in the Corner (A. + hobbits)

All those years and just a stranger, but he is a good stranger.Good thing that he had that letter from Gandalf.

Bodkin · 4 December 2006 · Chapter 23: Stranger: The Stranger in the Corner (A. + hobbits)

Poor Strider. He spent his whole life being an outsider. And, in some ways, that's what he remained to the end! King, yes - but the only one of his kind, separate from the rest of Gondor. Those of the Fellowship must have been extra important to him - the only people with whom he shared a kind of equality.

RS · 3 December 2006 · Chapter 23: Stranger: The Stranger in the Corner (A. + hobbits)

I hope real life gets better for you and I am truly sorry for your loss. With all the things going on in your life it has not affected your writing ability. This is truly a gem. This made Aragorn's persona more so enigmatic...just so mysterious. Wonderful!