galathil · 19 May 2011 · Chapter 1: The Red Pennant
Sad and so truethful when it comes to battle real or story kind.I hope she finds peace happiness in the future.Love Galathil
The Red Pennant by Violin Ghost
Reviews (5)
Soledad · 3 January 2008 · Chapter 1: The Red Pennant
Wonderful and heart-breaking in its shortness. I always liked to see events from the POV of the simple people, but both Boromir and Faramir are wonderful in their supportive ways.
Author's reply
Thank you. It was very different for me to do this from the POV of OC's who, decidedly, are NOT kings or lords of any kind. I did want to play around with the way the people viewed Boromir and Faramir. I believe they were well-loved by the people. Thank you for taking the time to review! :)
Linda Hoyland · 23 August 2007 · Chapter 1: The Red Pennant
This was a touching story.I first enjoyed reading it at HASA and am pleased to see it here too.
Author's reply
Thank you, I'm glad you liked it. If readers say that one of my stories has touched them, I always feel that I've accomplished what I set out to do. Thanks for the review!
Larner · 21 August 2007 · Chapter 1: The Red Pennant
It is all too familiar a story among soldier's wives and families. I suspect this takes place near the time the Steward's sons had to leap from the Bridge in Osgiliath. Well done.
Author's reply
Yes, you guessed correctly. Though it's a familiar one, I don't think people quite understand how it is to lose someone you love in such a horrible manner -- I don't, if it comes to that, though I do know quite a chunk about losing someone you love (my dad died when I was younger). Thank you for your review. :)
Armariel · 19 August 2007 · Chapter 1: The Red Pennant
Speaking strictly for myself, I think it works, and I know all about not having stories end the way I planned. Sometimes the Muse will bop me over the head saying, "No, THIS is the way it happened!" And I think the sadness works in this one. A happy ending would have rung false. Sometimes one must just tell the truth, whether it is pleasant or not...with tears in one's eyes, if need be. A lovely work and an honest one, thanks! ~~~~{~@
Author's reply
Someone commented once that perhaps this story wouldn't have been as sad if I hadn't thought it would end happily -- that way, my dreams as well as the woman's dreams were crushed (though of course, mine weren't nearly as huge as hers). Thanks for the review. :) ~Violin Ghost