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Burden of Guilt  by Linda Hoyland 3 Review(s)
Lady JainaReviewed Chapter: 29 on 11/2/2005
Wow! I was so caught up in the story that I hardly noticed the chapter ended! You, as always, have done an amazing job. I am addicted to all the lovely angst your story has! Excellent work!

Author Reply: Thank you so much for your greatly appreciated review.I am always thrilled when a reader enjoys my work.

BodkinReviewed Chapter: 29 on 11/1/2005
I'm only surprised Aragorn hasn't taken to drink. It must be the joy of being a new father that's kept him going.

Eomer. Yeah, well. Head injury. Faramir. OK. Severe injury trauma. But I'm surprised Eowyn hasn't hit one or other yet. Although she might have to get in the queue. They are neither of them being even marginally co-operative. But things will get better!

Author Reply: I think if ARagorn were not so strong a character,he would be sorely tempted !Eomer might benefit from a good thwack but Faramir is still dreadfully frail,the poor ladies !

Thank you so much for your much appreciated review.

French PonyReviewed Chapter: 29 on 10/31/2005
I have to say, I'm getting a little concerned here. Éomer doesn't seem to be at all in his right mind -- one would expect him to be smart enough to have seen the light by now and not hold such a deep grudge against Faramir. Personality changes from the head injury might be causing that, but someone needs to relieve him of his command on doctor's orders pronto.

And Aragorn and Éowyn are showing an astounding collective lack of judgement here. "I thought you were taking care of Faramir!" "But -- but I thought you were!" They are both going way too far in their little pity party here. Faramir needs both of them, but they are just sitting there having attacks of the vapors. Faramir is in no shape to be telling anyone how to take care of him. Someone needs to step in and take over here, and between his King and the woman who offed the Witch-King, you'd think someone would be able to do it. I'm looking at Arwen now, as she seems to be the only one left with a head on her shoulders.

Author Reply: You are quite right,Eomer is not in his right mind at all due to the head injury,but neither could he be deemed insane.We have had kings far crazier than him but no one had authority to say they could not rule. Usually they were murdered when their nobles could take no more.

Eowyn is pregnant and overwhelmed with guilt ,while Aragornis much the same(though not pregnant)He also has a double work load and a new baby.

Things have indeed got out of hand for poor Faramir but everything is set to change soon when people start taking action,which Faramir will not be happy about !You are right about Arwen

Many thanks for your much appreciated review.

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