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| The Hands of the Healer by Lily Fairbairn | 9 Review(s) |
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| Mojave Dragonfly | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 4/4/2009 |
| Oh, how wonderful this story is! It makes so much sense. It not only explains the canon question of what Denethor had against Faramir, but it restores Faramir to the nobility he always had, but would have to put aside once the King returned. I always kind of regretted that, for him. He would have been an excellent Steward. Thank you for this beautiful story, and for your beautiful use of language. | |
| Senta | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 8/23/2004 |
| I loved this story,it is beautifully written and full of tenderness and you portray the characters well. | |
| Artemis | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 7/12/2004 |
| It makes perfect sense, you know, Aragorn being Faramir's father...why he was so soft-spoken at times...why Denethor hated him (and Thorongil, also)...why Eowyn was attracted to him...splendidly written! I also love your story "Here is the Horse and the Rider"...^^ | |
| Nightingale of Doriath | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 7/6/2004 |
| This was simply beautiful. It's stories like this that renew my faith in fanfiction. Your characterization, description, and dialogue were very well done, and Tolkienesque in the best sense of the word. I really felt that I had stumbled across something Tolkien had written. Aragorn as Faramir's father works well with the plot, explaining why Denethor disliked Faramir (by the way, I thought your explanation of how doubt over Faramir's parentage would gnaw at Denethor was very plausible and realistic) and why the blood of Numenor ran true in Faramir. It even casts a different light on Eowyn's love for Faramir. Eowyn doesn't get Aragorn, but she gets his son who is like him, and yet more suited to her. It's an interesting way to look at it... Anyway, well done. You left me wanting more, both of this story, and of anything else you write. ~Tinuviel | |
| shirebound | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 3/12/2004 |
| Fantastic! This truly explains why the blood of Numenor ran "nearly true" in Faramir. "...Aragorn could only respond, softly, “I have seen the White City, long ago." Wonderful. | |
| fadagaski | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 3/5/2004 |
| There is only one word I can use to describe that fic: WOW. Unbelievably amazing. Your descriptions are Tolkien-esque (a compliment, to be sure!), your interweaving of canon dialogue flawless, your premise unique. This is going on my Favourite's list. I'm so grateful I found this gem! I've never thought of Aragorn with anyone but Arwen, but the way you've written him with Fiduilas is superb. Kudos to you! | |
| sidhe_ranma | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 1/31/2004 |
| Wow, this was one of the nicest Aragorn as Faramir's father storie I've read. | |
| Antigone_Q | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 1/17/2004 |
| I loved this piece! The imagery of autumn, with people passing, and Aragorn recognizing his own mortality was stunning. If Aragorn was going to be with someone besides Arwen, I think doing it in order to lash out against the brevity of life could be reasonable. I can easily see that, living among Elrond and the Elves, he might not have fully realized how short life was until death was very close to him. Your use of language was also exquisite, and I thought you used canon well in building your alternate history. I was especially moved by the scenes between Faramir and Aragorn, and I liked the last line very much. | |
| Patty | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 1/8/2004 |
| Wow! This is great. No wonder I was so attracted to Faramir = but I'd have never thought to put this particular spin on his heritage. Thanks for an interesting, compelling read. | |