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| Avoidance by Stefania | 4 Review(s) |
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| Linda Hoyland | Reviewed Chapter: 19 on 12/30/2006 |
| I feel for poor Arwen having to learn what happens to human women at such an advanced age! How lovely the babies will be close together ! Author Reply: When I did my annual viewing of the LOTR trilogy films last week, I thought about where in the films Arwen would experience her first period on the human, rather than elven cycle. It would make a good story, wouldn't it, Arwen having mild or non-existent elven cramps, and then suddenly have full-blown menstral agonies every month. Poor thing quickly learns the agony of being human and female. I have to get me a real life !! Thanks for your kind words, Linda. - Stef | |
| chibi_kaz | Reviewed Chapter: 19 on 12/28/2006 |
| Yay! I get back from a computer-less vacation to find a new chapter! Hurrah! But this cannot be the end, because the question has not been fully answered -- when did Eowyn realize she truly loved Faramir? Sure, probably during the proposal, but she never SAID the words, and that's what Faramir wanted to know in the beginning.... Cheers on a job well done! This is a great fic. Author Reply: Hi Chibi - Welcome back. My company is closed this week, which should mean no computers, but I've been spending some of my time reading the lovely fanfics on this site. As far as Eowyn's realization of when she first loved Faramir, well, I do have to have a finale, don't I? And sorry but that realization and the finale is coming up shortly. I knew the story's conclusion would begin with Eowyn and Arwen having their first private conversation. But it took 20 evolving chapters for me to decide the content of that private conversation: Arwen asking Eowyn for medical assistance. The next chapter has Faramir coming to terms with issues with his wife and especially his, ahem, boss. Do F & E live happily ever after? Tolkien doesn't tell us. And since I am intentionally making my characters more realistic (film verse) than heroic, in the style of Tolkien, Faramir and Eowyn have their ups and downs, just like real life couples. Thanks for your support! - Steff | |
| RS | Reviewed Chapter: 19 on 12/26/2006 |
| Hello! This is the first story that I have read that has Eowyn and Faramir as the main characters (I love Aragorn stories, especially with Arwen in them!). But I've been popping my little ol' nose in each update and found myself very intrigued. I've enjoyed this immensely so far. I do wish that PJ elaborated more with Faramir and Eowyn's story as Faramir's character was so endearing. This gap filler is truly excellent and is very satisfying. You've truly kept my interest up. Bravo! Keep up the good work. Happy Holidays! PS - I'm very interested to know your take on Arwen "becoming mortal". I would definitely read that piece. Author Reply: Why thank you, RS. I'm glad that "Avoidance" has held your interest for so long. Regarding Arwen becoming mortal, I've never written anything on that subject other than the little paragraph near the conclusion of "What Eowyn Was Avoiding." I've wanted to do a brief Arwen fic on that subject for awhile. But first, I need to bite the bullet and conclude "Avoidance." I'm glad that you and many other people are still hanging in with me. - Steff | |
| Raksha The Demon | Reviewed Chapter: 19 on 12/26/2006 |
| You've written a plausible version of the great Tolkien F/E scene. I loved the Ioreth commentary and Eowyn's response. One wonders if Faramir and Eowyn will, now betrothed, go off and play "doctor" in some quiet corner. Good re-introduction of Aragorn and Arwen as a King and Queen who are approachable as well as powerful. I liked Aragorn and Faramir's rapport; and Arwen's efforts to reach out to Eowyn. It's quite possible that Arwen's transition to mortality began with the onset of her courses. Author Reply: Hi Raksha - Happy holidays to you! Whew. I'm relieved that you find my "take" on F/E reasonably believable. You say: "One wonders if Faramir and Eowyn will, now betrothed, go off and play "doctor" in some quiet corner." All I can say is, the next chapter will wrap matters up and show what Faramir was avoiding. He and Eowyn's increasing urges to go off in a corner and, uh, cuddle, will certainly drive the poor boy crazy, I suspect. How Arwen realized that she had become mortal has long been a plot bunny biting at my feet. Maybe some day I'll devote a short take to the elleth and her transition. - Steff | |