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| Home To Heal by Clairon | 30 Review(s) |
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| annmarwalk | Reviewed Chapter: 18 on 3/15/2005 |
| I haven't been leaving reviews after each chapter because I've been busy devouring this at every opportunity!I really enjoy the originality of the plot; the skillful introduction and development of the blue wizards, and the everyday life and details of Fourth Age Minas Tirith and Ithilien. The touches of humor and bawdiness (for lack of a better word)are handled deftly, as are the slight bits of angst (poor Faramir! still longing for his Dad's love) and the contrast of Faramir's own parenting skills. Thanks for quite an enjoyable read! I don't know when you last updated; when will you update next? Ann | |
| Branwyn | Reviewed Chapter: 18 on 1/24/2005 |
| I think Faramir is feeling like an old man with all these young pups trying to protect him, LOL! I was a little shocked by how many people, including some women and boys, the Easterners killed in the raid in Ithilien. Not dealing with nice people, are we? Cirion is, as always, adorable and funny. Liked how Faramir kills two birds with one stone by asking Cirion, who is feeling rather downcast and discouraged, to help Eldarion with his swordwork and other physical training. Hope he doesn't get Eldarion into TOO much trouble. Not so long between chapters next time, please? :-D | |
| Julia | Reviewed Chapter: 18 on 1/24/2005 |
| I have read this story and its prequels over the past few days and absolutely loved them. I have read tons of LOTR fics, and this ranks as one the best I have ever read, and is the absolute best "Fourth Age" fic I have ever encountered. You have done extremely well with keeping the characters and settings in keeping with what Tolkien created, while adding in your own ideas. Please keep up the good work, I can't wait for Eomer to show up and to see what kind of trouble Cirion and Eldarion get into! | |
| Mysterious Jedi | Reviewed Chapter: 18 on 1/24/2005 |
| Excellent, as always. | |
| Branwyn | Reviewed Chapter: 17 on 11/13/2004 |
| Another great chapter! Faramir referring to Aragorn and Imrahil as his "elders" is a hoot (well, Aragorn IS at least 40 years older than Faramir). Loved Faramir's wide-eyed excitement at being given such a wonderful sword (that made me think of the scene in Rivendell, in the movie, where Boromir just has to pick up Narsil and play with it, LOL). Mean old Denethor giving young Faramir such a commonplace sword--and only because the person it was made for had died! I liked Eowyn showing off her ability to read Sindarin (probably not that common among her people). But keep her away from his sword, already--no wonder Faramir was blushing... | |
| maya | Reviewed Chapter: 16 on 11/7/2004 |
| Oh goody- Eldarion's awake, Faramir's leg is OK, and Minas Tirith is celebrating. But wait- of course you had to add that last bit just to remind us that the baddie is still at large, huh? Hurry up with that next chapter, will you please? cheers, Maya | |
| Branwyn | Reviewed Chapter: 16 on 10/22/2004 |
| Ooo, it sounds like Faramir was walking around on a badly maimed leg, doesn’t it? Pallando seems like a bottomless pit; hey, leave some grapes for Faramir! I liked that Arwen was giving her son elven physical therapy—massaging his legs, when he was in the coma, so they would not wither. Amusing that young Eldarion doesn’t want to exhibit any sign of weakness whatsoever in front of Faramir, LOL. Finally, a happy evening at home for the steward and his family, but why do I think this quiet, domestic bliss will not last? A surprising twist that it is Cirion who has the ominous dream, not Faramir (though not at all implausible since that sort of “gift” is said to run in families). I am guessing that the stranger in blue is Pallando’s friend and fellow wizard Alatar. Sounds like he has gone over to the dark side… | |
| Branwyn | Reviewed Chapter: 15 on 10/13/2004 |
| I hate to think of what the cleansing would have done to Faramir if Sauron’s influence had been in the stone…Pallando is annoying in his own special way, though I suppose that just about anyone (except Arwen) would seem young to him. Like how Pallando refers to Faramir’s innate need “to mend what was broken,” which is later echoed when Faramir refers to himself as a mender. Who is the tall, silver-haired elf? If it’s Pallando, then he looks rather better on the other side, LOL. Not surprising that the unassuming Faramir still sees himself as no more than a captain of the rangers. Faramir sees Aragorn as the mortal king infused with the power and wisdom of the elves; wonder how Aragorn sees himself? Yay, Eldarion is back! I predict that he will develop a severe case of hero worship for Faramir (he is about the right age for it). Glad to see that Aragorn has taken Faramir’s advice to heart and will be a little more understanding of his son. Another great chapter! | |
| Branwyn | Reviewed Chapter: 14 on 10/11/2004 |
| Nooo, the dreaded cliffie! Liked Pallando referring to Saruman as an "old buzzard" and displaying a keen professional interest in the other wizard's handiwork. "In awakening under his touch and hailing him as King, Faramir had given him a singular grace..." Beautiful turn of phrase. In effect, Faramir did annoint Aragorn as the king at that moment. "This may sting a little" made me immediately suspicious; wonder if Pallando ever worked as a physician? | |
| Branwyn | Reviewed Chapter: 13 on 10/10/2004 |
| I read a similar interpretation of the effects of the palantir in another story--the writer had the stone cause classic migraine symptoms (headaches, nausea, and visual disturbances), which I think works well. Wonder whether the assassin deliberatley struck with the flat or whether Faramir was just very, very lucky? Liked the euphemistic use of "dance" (well, it is the first and oldest dance, or so they say...). Faramir must REALLY be tired if that backrub put him to sleep, especially with all that weight sitting on him, LOL. | |