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The Fourth Son  by The Ent 1 Review(s)
Kitt of LindonReviewed Chapter: 8 on 3/15/2004
I still get to give official reviews.
It is a great idea of the fate of the Entwives. The whole scene that Valandil finds Thilnar is very 'Tolkienish' so to say.
It is also very interesting how Valandil prays to the Valar. It's just so...original. I mean, it makes Elendil's line look pure in contrast with those that corrupted Numenor.
(I will try to get the part of chapter 9 back later today.)

Author Reply: Yes, you do! And I still enjoy reading them.
Well, they had to go somewhere. It's one of Tolkiens 'lose ends'! Keep reading, they'll be back in the story.
I'm very glad it came across that way, it's supposed to be Tolkienish! Adding to, instead of making up, is my aim. This is loyalty. This is respect.
Once again, that's what it's supposed to do. It's really rewarding to "hear" this kind of thing from someone. I know that what I'm trying to do is coming across, the way I'm trying to get it to come across. The praying bit was kinda rough. I didn't want to use a "by rote" thing, like people might use at the dinner table. It needed to be from his heart. Look at the situation, he's overwhelmed and emotional. It's a situation that no one could be prepared for. Remember, it's not the first time he's prayed. I'm trying to show him as "a praying man" as my Grandpa used to say. Strong belief's , As my Grandpa used to say, you need a strong foundation if you want to be able to stand strong for what you beleieve in.


Author Reply: Yes, you do! And I still enjoy reading them.
Well, they had to go somewhere. It's one of Tolkiens 'lose ends'! Keep reading, they'll be back in the story.
I'm very glad it came across that way, it's supposed to be Tolkienish! Adding to, instead of making up, is my aim. This is loyalty. This is respect.
Once again, that's what it's supposed to do. It's really rewarding to "hear" this kind of thing from someone. I know that what I'm trying to do is coming across, the way I'm trying to get it to come across. The praying bit was kinda rough. I didn't want to use a "by rote" thing, like people might use at the dinner table. It needed to be from his heart. Look at the situation, he's overwhelmed and emotional. It's a situation that no one could be prepared for. Remember, it's not the first time he's prayed. I'm trying to show him as "a praying man" as my Grandpa used to say. Strong belief's , As my Grandpa used to say, you need a strong foundation if you want to be able to stand strong for what you believe in.

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