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| A Bride for a King by Madeleine | 6 Review(s) |
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| Tari | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 3/9/2011 |
| This is my favorite chapter of the series by far. Amrothos is a hoot. I'd love to know someone like him. You did an excellent job of descibing the choas of thoughts going thru Lotherial's mind. Excellent job! | |
| whitewave | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 6/29/2008 |
| I enjoy the seamless way you switch to Eomer's and Lothy's POV's and it was great to read about how she felt about the whole business. The itneraction between Lothy and her two brothers was most engaging, I am now an Erchirion and Amrothos fan girl as well: Amrothos' mini-speeches are very entertaining. Loved the way they tortured Lothy and her reaction to the news. I laughed out loud at the frogspawn line--so priceless. | |
| Kitty | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 1/15/2006 |
| Sorry für die späten Reviews, aber ich bin im Moment ein wenig im Streß! Es ist ziemlich offensichtlich, daß die gute Lothíriel verliebt ist, auch wenn sie es nicht mal vor sich selber zugeben will. Naja, wahrscheinlich weiß sie noch gar nicht, *was* für ein Gefühl es ist, das sie da hat! Oh Amrothos! Das nennt man wohl „mit der Tür ins Haus fallen“, was er da gemacht hat! Wirklich, er hätte es Erchirion überlassen sollen, der es Lothíriel jedenfalls etwas schonender beigebracht hätte. Gerade weil es für sie so ein Schock war, daß ihr Vater sie vorher nicht mal gefragt hat. Auf jeden Fall hast Du die Emotionen, die jetzt in Lothíriel toben, sehr gut beschrieben, und besonders schön fand ich ihr Glücksgefühl bei der Erkenntnis, daß Éomer ihr tatsächlich eine Wahl läßt. Er ist eben doch ein Ehrenmann. Author Reply: Das nennt man wohl gemeinhin die Holzhammermethode, und Amrothos ist ganz bestimmt ein überzeugter Vertreter derselbigen. Und was das Verliebt sein betrifft: Lothíriel hat ja nun einmal eine Vorliebe für wissenschaftliche Methodik, und was die Liebe betrifft, noch keine Möglichkeit des klinischen Grossversuchs gehabt. Wie soll sie also da wissen, wovon die Rede ist? | |
| daw the minstrel | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 1/9/2006 |
| You do such a wonderful job with little details like the 1000year old manuscript that Amrothos fans her with. And Eomer proposes! That's so great. They're really quite different in temperament. She's usually so rational and he's quite physical. He's smart though and careful. And she's capable of passion. They'll be good for one another. But oh the thought of leaving everything and moving to Rohan where even the language is different! That must be daunting even if it's what she's expected. Author Reply: I'm addicted to details. I read a lot about Medieval history and pick up many little things, keeping them in mind, hoping I can use them one day. And I love it when the readers pick them up. | |
| Bodkin | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 1/7/2006 |
| I do like Amrothos. And Erchirion. Lothiriel has two very bright and likeable brothers there! Although it could be said that Amrothos is typically the youngest son - he doesn't have to be too serious and practical as he is neither heir nor spare. However - he could have let Erchirion get the word in first! And why couldn't Imrahil pen a brief note to his daughter? Really, telling the big brother to do his dirty work isn't very tactful. (Perhaps that's where Amrothos gets it from!) Amrothos is right that Lothiriel's tendency to stop breathing when under pressure is a touch worrying - but this must be a pretty big roller coaster. First unexpected feelings for Eomer - then a betrothal - and only then discovering that she has been betrothed to her lust object! Eomer has done rather a good job with that proposal, though. Simple, direct, honest - and designed by a man with a strong-willed sister, who doesn't want to be on the defensive when he meets his bride. Not gushing. But then, their relationship is hardly at that level. Such fun! Author Reply: I don't think that would have been the brightest idea, writing her a letter: "Daughter dearest, I just arranged your betrothal." I suppose Imrahil wanted Erchiron to bring the news to Lothíriel in a sensitive way, but there was one thing he hadn't reckoned with: Amrothos. That was a grave neglect on his part, indeed. You should always reckon with Amrothos. | |
| Nilmandra | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 1/7/2006 |
| I love that Eomer managed to turn her on her head yet again. Such a concept, asking her for her consent! :D Author Reply: Asking for her consent gives him the feeling he is still in control; and gives her the feeling that her wishes matter. But it is most likely Imrahil who holds all the reins. | |