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| Sons of Gondor by Itarille | 4 Review(s) |
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| Lady Forlong | Reviewed Chapter: Epilogue 2 on 7/5/2025 |
| This is so sweet, but so sad -- and beautifully written. Author Reply: Thank you! I hoped to convey the "sweet but sad" atmosphere which I felt when imagining Denethor. I'm glad you enjoyed it. | |
| Mirkwoodmaiden | Reviewed Chapter: Epilogue 2 on 7/2/2025 |
| Itraille! I thought I would share a happy story about Denethor and Finduilas that I wrote if you would like. It's called "Building Sandcastles." I don't think I sketch the characters as subtly as but I thought you might enjoy it! http://www.storiesofarda.com/texteditor/chapterpreview.asp?sid=7659&CID=42149 | |
| Mirkwoodmaiden | Reviewed Chapter: Epilogue 2 on 7/1/2025 |
| Itraille! I do not believe I can heap enough praise upon to you to express I love this chapter. Such a deft, subtle touch in dealing with very heartfelt emotions. "“I placed a copy of your Downfall of Númenor inside his coffin,” he went on. “Father kept it on his desk till the end.” Adanel made no effort to stem her tears." and "Faramir rested a hand gently on her shoulder. “You brought joy to Father, Lady Adanel. I thank you.” So nicely written. I love it! (((hugs))) MM Author Reply: Thank you! I had bittersweet feelings when imagining the scene of Faramir and Adanel. I'm so glad thw scene touched someone else :) | |
| Lindelea | Reviewed Chapter: Epilogue 2 on 6/30/2025 |
| I chose to read this chapter first out of the two new chapters you posted today. I will return to read the other one later (and then I'll re-read this one, for the comfort it brings). Afterwards, I hope to leave another review on this chapter to delight in certain details that jumped out at me. That said, the entire chapter was a joy to read. This is a beautiful ending to a thoughtful tale, providing a glimpse into the bright future that Denethor did not live to see. Though he couldn't allow himself to be distracted in hoping for it to come about, his efforts contributed to making it a reality, along with the blood, sweat and tears of many others who did not live to see the downfall of the Shadow and dawning of a new Age but gave their all in resisting the Darkness nonetheless. Wonderfully rendered. Hats off to you. Author Reply: Lindelea, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! I'm glad you appreciate the transition from the bleak days under the Shadow to the bright Fourth Age. And yes, for all his faults, Denethor contributed to achieving that bright new age. Though he almost ruined it by insisting on keeping the One Ring. How are you? Hope you are doing well! | |