sassy · 13 November 2012 · Chapter 1: The Gate of the Year
Love this story. Their friendship is wonderful.
Author's reply
Thank you. I'm so pleased you like the friendship between these two. I love writing it!
The Gate of the Year by Linda Hoyland
Reviews (13)
sassy · 13 November 2012 · Chapter 1: The Gate of the Year
Love this story. Their friendship is wonderful.
Estelcontar · 9 January 2009 · Chapter 1: The Gate of the Year
I finally got to read this story. It's an enchanting New Year's story. I loved to read how Aragorn brought hope and healing to all, including Faramir.
Author's reply
Thank you for your much appreciated review.I'm pleased you enjoyed the story.
nancylea57 · 5 January 2009 · Chapter 1: The Gate of the Year
isn't it neat that the healing hands of the king can be such a simple, gentle reminder that you have a loving friend close by.
Author's reply
It is indeed a blessing.Aragorn must have a wonderful touch.Thank you for your much appreciated review.
Stefaniab · 4 January 2009 · Chapter 1: The Gate of the Year
Hi Linda - A wonderful, thoughtful story that gave me hope in an otherwise bleak new year. This story put me in the position of Faramir, hoping a real Aragorn existed in our world. It made me think of the upcoming inauguration of US president-elect Barack Obama, and how much hope, perhaps unrealistic hope, my particular country places on his shoulders. Obama has his hands full. As for Aragorn, we fan fiction writers have reams of writing to do to present how the Aragorn Elessar administration handles all the trials of a world only now tasting freedom. It's time for me to get back to "Web of Treason!" - Steff
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review.I'm delighted my story brightened the New Year for you.It is a bleak picture in the UK too and the coldest in 30 years! There was a cartoon in my newspaper on your election day with both main candidates deciding they had changed their minds about wanting the job! I'm playing with the idea of another dark Fourth Age story in which not everyone appreciates how lucky they are!
Virtuella · 1 January 2009 · Chapter 1: The Gate of the Year
'tis quite charming and, yes, fluffy, but not too fluffy. ;-)
Author's reply
I@m relieved this isn't too fluffy for you!
Agape4Gondor · 1 January 2009 · Chapter 1: The Gate of the Year
Nicely done - glad for Faramir that someone was there for him.
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review. I@m pleased too that Faramir had someone there for him.
Celeritas · 31 December 2008 · Chapter 1: The Gate of the Year
Beautiful! I loved how Faramir was suddenly touched by the unseen memory of the fire--and then how the King, ever compassionate (and bright enough to figure out that maybe fire would affect him) came to his side.
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review.I'm pleased you liked this story.I always think Aragorn's Elvish heriatage made him perceptive.
Larner · 31 December 2008 · Chapter 1: The Gate of the Year
And a warm, beautiful image it is, of the Yule fire lit and shining joyfully in the restored world, and the King sharing that joy with the Steward who shall ever be as son and brother and friend to him! Lovely, Linda! Thank you!
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review.I'm delighted you enjoyed my story and this early glimpse of the bond between Aragorn and Faramir.
Virtuella · 31 December 2008 · Chapter 1: The Gate of the Year
You draw a nicely differentiated picture of the mood in Gondor at this time. I like how the bonfire as a symbol of hope implicitly represents a contrast to the destructive fires of Mordor.
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review.I'm pleased you enjoyed the story.It always fascinates me how fire can be used for both creation and destruction.
Raksha The Demon · 30 December 2008 · Chapter 1: The Gate of the Year
A sweet and timely story emphasizing Aragorn's role of Envinyatar - Renewer; filling Faramir and no doubt others with the fire of Hope instead of despair.
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review and your help in getting this story ready in time.I believe Aragorn fired Eomer with hope and many others before meeting Faramir.I'm pleased you liked the story.
Antane · 30 December 2008 · Chapter 1: The Gate of the Year
I love that poem - I read it in one of the many Tolkien books I have but can't remember right off which one. It is lovely. Faramir would indeed have such a reaction to Fire and Frodo probably would have also. I love your ending - the love there between King and Steward. How healing for him. Happy Yule! Namarie, God bless, Antane :)
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review.I learned the poem from my beloved late Mother,who heard it on the King's Christmas message in the 1930's. I'm pleased you enjoyed the ending, I do believe Tolkien intended a bond of love between Aragorn and Faramir. May God bless you too.
shirebound · 30 December 2008 · Chapter 1: The Gate of the Year
he had a new lord and a new life. What a lovely and hopeful story. Happy New Year, Linda.
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review,my first on this site.I'm pleased you enjoyed my story.Happy New Year!