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| A Red Sun Rises by Katzilla | 1 Review(s) |
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| Lindelea | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 5/4/2026 |
| Haha! Firefoot sounds like quite the character! I like the descriptions, which help me form a clear picture as I read. Steam rising from the sweaty horses! Great detail! The leaders seem very efficient. Also, His instincts screamed at him that they could not afford this break reminds me of the woodman and the axe; instinct says to keep chopping and just get the job done, while wisdom (and experience) counsels that the chopping will go faster and with better results if you stop to sharpen the axe periodically. (It almost seems unfortunate that the Rohirrim are too honorable to rid themselves of Gríma, even if it means taking some underhanded action. But then they'd be no better than the servants of Shadow.) Éothain sees clearly, indeed. "a puppet for the destruction of the Mark" is an apt description. Yup, Gríma is infuriating. I can barely stand to read about him at all. The tension thickens... Author Reply: Lol, if you think Firefoot sounds like a character here, you will have to read the sequel to this story, Untold Tales of the Mark. Somehow, he evolved to a full-blown character there. I had great fun writing him and his master bickering like an old, well-attuned couple. You are right with your tale of the woodman and the axe; unfortunately, oftentimes I also fall prey to just working myself ragged without a break, because my conscience will not allow me to make one. And yes, how much sadness and drama could have been prevented if somehow had just got rid of Gríma. But he is the King*s advisor, so for as long as Théoden doesn`t command it, he is safe. I understand your emotions regarding Gríma, but I don't have good news for you: there is a whole lot more evilness coming from him in this story... Thank you for commenting! | |