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The Phrygian Flute  by nrink 2 Review(s)
maya_arReviewed Chapter: 8 on 8/14/2004
Hey nrink- nice to see you here! Welcome! I've been meaning to re-read _Phrygian Flute_ and post some thoughts after our last conversation about continuity. Will do that this weekend.
cheers,
Maya

RAKSHA THE DEMONReviewed Chapter: 8 on 8/12/2004
Wow. Best chapter yet. Soul-searing in every sense of the word. You really caught the pain and love between Denethor and Faramir; it was heartbreaking to see them actually connect, only to be torn apart by Denethor's bitterness on realizing that Boromir was truly dead, and Denethor's cursed pride in feeling that no one could come close to Boromir and Faramir should not presume to comfort his father, or be comforted by him. Brrr. Denethor is really starting to brew that cup of bitterness now.

Liked the Gaiman quote. Faramir was wise to throw the note into the brazier rather than sending it to Father; Denethor is in no mood to be told to "live" by anyone, least of all the son who isn't Boromir.

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