Periantari · 25 September 2015 · Chapter 1: By the river
I love this a lot ! I always am curious of anniversary fics esp when Boromir is concerned . Love the comfort too that Aragorn provides. The tea was a special Touch to the comfort .
By the River by Linda Hoyland
Reviews (12)
LisaG · 1 March 2010 · Chapter 1: By the river
Quite appropriate that Aragorn should comfort Faramir...he's a kind and caring man, king or not. He would never let his new royal position interfere with providing comfort to another.
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review.I'm glad you found Aragorn's comfort for Faramir fitting.
inzilbeth · 27 February 2009 · Chapter 1: By the river
How right that Aragorn should be able to bring comfort to Faramir at this time. Very nicely done, Linda.
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review.I'm glad you enjoyed my story.
Estelcontar · 26 February 2009 · Chapter 1: By the river
This is a most touching and poignat vignette. You did a great job of portraying Faramir's sorrow, and Aragorn's compassion, kindness, thoughtfulness and sympathy.
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review.I'm pleased you found the story touching.
Cairistiona · 26 February 2009 · Chapter 1: By the river
I really like this. Faramir's sorrow is palpable, and his fears that Boromir suffered. And Aragorn's compassion and servanthood is shown well. Very poignant glimpse of the friendship between Aragorn and Faramir.
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review.I'm pleased you enjoyed this and it worked for you.
Kaylee · 26 February 2009 · Chapter 1: By the river
*hugs Faramir* I'm so glad Faramir has his devoted lord, king, and friend to sit by his side and keep him company on this night of all nights. Alas that Boromir was lost, but with his passing, firm bonds of brotherhood were forged between these two Ranger Captains...not just as King and Steward. I'm glad Aragorn can be the father to Faramir he so lacked, as well, caring for him, and that another anniversary will not pass by without Eowyn joining Faramir first. Faramir has lost father and brother, but Aragorn is willing to help him heal and for that I am immensely grateful. I'm sure Boromir is watching from beyond the Circles of Arda, entrusting Faramir's care to Aragorn. This story was lovely indeed and I think it a fitting tribute not just to Boromir but to the relationship between these two scions of the House of Elendil. Thank you for a wonderful fic, Linda. ~Kaylee
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review and kind words. I love to portray Aragorn as the father Faramir always deserved and wanted.I believe Boromir is still watching over Faramir too and would want Aragorn to take care of him.I'm delighted you enjoyed the story.
Marethiel · 26 February 2009 · Chapter 1: By the river
This was lovely; a very gentle, sweet tale of a brother's love. Thanks so much. ~Marethiel
Agape4Gondor · 26 February 2009 · Chapter 1: By the river
'Come now, your brother is not here, trapped within the circles of the world.' *Weeping copiously!* I am sure I am biased, but I think this is your best ever.... Thank you for sharing it. From a Boromir lover - Agape
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review and kind words. I'm touched that this made you cry. I hoped you would like it when I was writing it as I know how much you love Boromir.
Dreamflower · 26 February 2009 · Chapter 1: By the river
This is nice! I always like how caring your Aragorn is; no detail is too small for him to notice or remember for a friend.
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review.I love to write the caring side of Aragorn and am pleased you enjoy reading it.
Raksha The Demon · 26 February 2009 · Chapter 1: By the river
A sweet and sensitively written reminder of Faramir's love for his lost brother. It's good that Aragorn was there to offer some much-needed kindness and compassion.
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review. I'm pleased you liked this.
Tigger · 25 February 2009 · Chapter 1: By the river
*Today* is the Anniversary of the death of Boromir!?! Considering I finally made it to Rauros today when I added my mileage to my total over at The Eowyn Challenge, that's rather fitting in a way I'd reach it today of all days. Wow!! This was your usual wonderful work Linda. Very much enjoyed this extended version. Especially at the end when Faramir was musing on just how much more he had to learn about Aragorn. Poor thing was so used to being pushed aside or lahed out at over whatever for far too long from Denethor and it only stands to reason he'd still be figuring Aragorn out. This really is lovely Linda. Thanks for sharing it w/us here. :o)
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review and kind words .That is appropriate you have reached Rauros today! I love comtrasting ARagorn to Denethor and showing Faramir blossom with a kindly lord.
Larner · 25 February 2009 · Chapter 1: By the river
I love the expansion on the original, Linda. And both Aragorn and Arwen would understand.
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review. I'm sure they would indeed understand how Faramir felt.