Reviews (16)

Fimbrethil · 11 April 2025 · Chapter 1: Unripened Fruit

I forgot to say I have never read an Eldarion like this before and I like it. Thanks!

Fimbrethil · 11 April 2025 · Chapter 1: Unripened Fruit

Wow this is a great story! However it would be better without the—er—body parts mentioned. I hope you know what I mean. And I agree with the others, another chapter or so at least containing that evening with Eldarion and D. (B’s brother, I forgot what their names were) would be great. Liked that they played chess and Eldarion was trying very hard to lose, then when he was playing with his father he tried his best to win. Also when they were playing Thorongil and the Corsairs.

PSW · 18 March 2017 · Chapter 1: Unripened Fruit

This story was so much fun! Just how I imagine Eldarion... :-) Thanks for writing!

Cairistiona · 16 June 2010 · Chapter 1: Unripened Fruit

What a delightful story! You've done a marvelous job of bringing Eldarion to life in this. I especially loved his outrage at being called a "stupid poofer" and Aragorn's befuddlement over just what a "poofer" might be, and all the cheek-chewing Aragorn resorts to to keep from laughing or smiling and embarrassing his son is sweet. The entire tale was a joy to read. Thank you for writing it.

Linda Hoyland · 14 June 2010 · Chapter 1: Unripened Fruit

This was a most enjoyable story. Eldarion is very much his father's son and Aragorn a wise and loving father. The boys and their antics reminded me of the "Just William " books.

UTfrog · 12 June 2010 · Chapter 1: Unripened Fruit

I love all your stories during the 4th age. Eldarion is growing to be the child everyone dreams of parenting. Really good job showing honest emotions - father and son. As always, thank you so much.

Larner · 12 June 2010 · Chapter 1: Unripened Fruit

I'm hoping that Dirchen will get the idea now that he'd best NOT defer unnecessarily to the prince! Heh! He's had a time of it, I'm certain, trying to keep from besting Eldarion. Borion and the other boys do sound as if they've been a lot more fun to be with. And poor Daisy! Bless the poor beast! And love Aragorn's willingness to let Eldarion find his own place with the younger boys. Excellent!

Radbooks · 11 June 2010 · Chapter 1: Unripened Fruit

Wonderful! I really enjoyed this story; thanks for sharing it with us!

Estelcontar · 11 June 2010 · Chapter 1: Unripened Fruit

This is the most enjoyable story I've read in a long time. Your Eldarion is very believable, and most certainly his father's son. But how could he not be having such a wise, just and caring father guiding him, and giving him good advice. I see the Reunited Kingdom will continue to be wisely ruled for a very long time indeed. The three boys are so alive, and their adventures so satisfying, I caught myself chuckling aloud a couple of times. Thank you for giving me a most pleasurable evening of reading.

RS · 11 June 2010 · Chapter 1: Unripened Fruit

I've never had so much fun reading a story! This was such a delight! So many laughs in between sentences. Unforgettable statements: " Every third person in Pelargir is named Ingold"; "..ravening beasts were not usually named for flowers.". "She lets Dirchen touch them sometimes when they are alone"---Such a typical boy thing to say! --and a typical boy-reaction. Hilarious! This is so reminiscent of the movie "Stand by Me" where friends do what comes natural to them with so much innocence and a little bit of mischief. The quote from the movie comes to mind, " I never had any friends later on like the ones I had when I was twelve"-- **insert** in Pelargir!" I enjoyed the misadventures of Eldarion and his friends! Thanks for such a wonderful story!

BM · 11 June 2010 · Chapter 1: Unripened Fruit

I loved this and giggled all the way through it! Your portrayal of Eldarion was delightful, and I loved all the Ingolds and the other boys. I also loved your Aragorn. You wrote beautifully, describing things so well that I could picture the whole story in my mind. Wonderful! I'm very glad I decided to try it. Thanks for sharing!

curiouswombat · 11 June 2010 · Chapter 1: Unripened Fruit

Not only the story with more Ingolds than any other ever written, but a wonderful tale of childhood and princedom - I really, really enjoyed it.

curiouswombat · 11 June 2010 · Chapter 1: Unripened Fruit

Not only the story with more Ingolds than any other ever written, but a wonderful tale of childhood and princedom - I really, really enjoyed it.

Estel · 11 June 2010 · Chapter 1: Unripened Fruit

Wow! What a great story! I enjoyed it very much and Eldarion was just adorable. It's only a pity that your story is already complete:( Can't you perhaps add another chapter?? Perhaps his new-found friends can visit Eldarion in Minas-Tirith... The only things I noticed: one time you write "king" and then again "King". I would prefer the latter. That's better looking. And that goes as well for "prince" and "queen". With a capital letter it just looks better. And then there was one sentence from Eldarion, where he says: "My mother, the queen," Well, somehow it doesn't fit. Who else should his mother be? Of course, I know, how you mean it, but here, I would leave that out. But that is only my opinion:) Otherwise the story was truly great and like I said, another chapter would be wonderful:)

daw the minstrel · 11 June 2010 · Chapter 1: Unripened Fruit

There are some really nice insights here. I particularly like the way Aragorn chides Eldarion for unkindness and then gently points out how people need to be able to trust him. Eldarion is a very believable 12-year-old boy, growing toward manhood but still clinging to the last wisp of childhood.

FantasyFan · 11 June 2010 · Chapter 1: Unripened Fruit

This is an absolutely delightful story. Prince Eldarion is wonderfully drawn, and his adventures are engaging and certainly ring true to this mother of two boys! I loved seeing glimpses of the king he will become in the little boy, as well as seeing glimpsed of the little Estel in the king who is now Aragorn. Aragorn's advice is good, and Eldarion looks like he has found (and made) some good friends.