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| Sons of Gondor by Itarille | 2 Review(s) |
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| Mirkwoodmaiden | Reviewed Chapter: 6 on 7/1/2025 |
| Itraille! "“You are kind and gentle, my lord. Let no one make you believe otherwise.” Denethor let out a low, rueful laugh. Finduilas had said something similar many years ago, shortly before she died. Died, after spending her strength to be with him and share his burden. What sort of man would let another woman follow the same path?" *sob* The deep hurt that I have always existed within Denethor is so wonderfully given voice here. (((hugs))) MM | |
| Mirkwoodmaiden | Reviewed Chapter: 6 on 7/1/2025 |
| Itraille! This was wonderful. I love that both Faramir and Boromir helped provide their father with this moment of happiness. So wonderfully written and crafted. "Faramir perceived what was unfolding, and was sad for Denethor. From where he was, Faramir bowed low. Denethor nodded, acknowledging his son’s bow." Ahhh! A lovely moment between father and son. For Denethor this is a large show of affection. I think you wrote in an answer to a previous review that Faramir sets himself apart by giving everything of himself and accepting only what others can give him. I agree. Your depiction of their relationship is warmer than I have written, I love your take on it. I always think that Faramir has only had a sparring amount of love in his life (Boromir, from his uncle's family who live far away in Dol Amroth and Gandalf) and Denethor couldn't give his love to his second son in the way he may have wanted to, but Faramir gives of himself (empathy, compassion, service) his capacity to give is truly amazing. Thank you for writing this moment of happiness for Denethor and the creation of Adanel, strong, intelligent, compassionate and a realistic depiction of the only kind of woman that Denethor could be attracted to was so well done. (((hugs))) MM Author Reply: MM, Thank you so much for your encouraging review! I'm glad you liked the quiet moment between Denethor and Faramir. I imagine Denethor and Faramir to be prudent, restrained men, but capable of bold display of affection at times, as Faramir's kissing Eowyn by the wall showed us. I also imagined that despite Denethor's grimness, Faramir growing up surrounded by people who loved him, such as Hurin of the keys, the Citadel staff who knew him since his birth. Thank you again! | |