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| Steward and Thain by Agape4Gondor | 47 Review(s) |
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| Pipkin Sweetgrass | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 12/1/2010 |
| I just loved this story! You were well within character and the story as well as the writing was well done. I loved Aragorn's take on things...I think perhaps he imagined young Boromir and was quite moved...all in all, a blessing of a story. Thank you! | |
| Soledad | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 5/17/2008 |
| Awww, Boromir-Pippin friendship! *melts into a puddle* That gets me every time. I've begun to work myself through your stories, and it's such a delight to find so many tales about my favourite Man of Gondor. | |
| Pipkin Sweetgrass | Reviewed Chapter: Author's Notes on 4/8/2007 |
| Oh, my goodness gracious, but this gave me chills it was so good. Please, post this at Boromir's Journal? This was just beautifully rendered, and I too have wept, for your words broke my heart... Author Reply: Many thanks for your comments and support during this, Pipkin! I sent you a PM requesting the link for Boromir's Journal - I am most honoured to be asked to include it! | |
| Bodkin | Reviewed Chapter: Epilogue 2 on 4/3/2007 |
| Pippin the Thain. I love his devotion to Boromir - and his grief at failing to save Denethor. However, I'm sure Boromir would have been only thankful that Pippin managed to rescue Faramir - and that his brother was there for the dawn of a new world of hope. Author Reply: I like that thought, Bodkin - Faramir there for the dawn of a new world. And yes - Pip, I believe, was devoted to Boromir - else where would he have gotten the courage to pledge his fealty to the Steward??? I absolutely adore the line in ROTK about Denethor's last night alive and the horror and pity Pippin had for the Steward as he sat in lonely vigil with his 'dying' son! 'No hours so dark had Pippin known, not even in the clutches of the Uruk-hai. It was his duty to wait upon the Lord, and wait he did, forgotten it seemed, standing by the door of the unlit chamber, mastering his own fears as best he could. And as he watched, it seemed to him that Denethor grew old before his eyes, as if something had snapped in his proud will, and his stern mind was overthrown. Grief maybe had wrought it, and remorse. He saw tears on that once tearless face, more unbearable than wrath.' *sobs* - thank you, Bodkin, for your support during this tale! | |
| Bodkin | Reviewed Chapter: 5 on 4/3/2007 |
| Very Pippin, the way he stood up against the wolf. Great courage - foolhardy, sometimes maybe, but gallant. While Aragorn's childhood tale shows him as kind and protective - as well as that danger stalked him even in his safest years. A trap? In Imladris? And such a shame that that Boromir felt unable to reveal any tales of his past. A darkness lies over him already and he cannot see the light - because, even in the Gondor in which he grew, there must have been brotherly tales he could have told. But he can't really find a way out of this pit into which he has fallen. A moment's relief, perhaps, but no happy ending. Author Reply: You're right about the tales Boromir could have shared, but I think, even in Lorien, that his heart ws beginning to sink. Hope had filled him for such a long time - hope that Aragorn and at least some of the Fellowship would accompany him to Gondor - it is becoming more and more apparent that this might not be what was going to happen. A bitter pill - for the man of Gondor to go back home empty-handed. I would hope the ending is happy. For he gave succour to Pippin and he cast aside the control of the ring in the end. | |
| Golden | Reviewed Chapter: Author's Notes on 4/3/2007 |
| Very nice Story. I enjoyed all those Chapters a lot! :) Author Reply: Thank you so much. I enjoyed writing it - well, till the ending. LOL | |
| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: Author's Notes on 4/3/2007 |
| Harsh and unforgiving he became, Denethor. So sad an occurance. | |
| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: Epilogue 2 on 4/3/2007 |
| I'm glad Aragorn was there to stand by Pippin at that moment. They needed one another, and Pippin especially needed Aragorn's reassurance. Author Reply: It's funny when you write, as you probably know, Larner - but Gandalf was the one who I envisioned standing next to Pippin - but up pops Aragorn. AND it was perfect. I think. They did need one another. Aragorn was there helping to heal those hurt during the battle, especially by the Black Breath. And who needed healing too - but too concerned for Merry to ask for himself. Delightful Hobbit! Good man! AND now Pippin's real lord, as King of Arnor and Gondor. | |
| Paladin1420 | Reviewed Chapter: Author's Notes on 4/2/2007 |
| I really, really enjoyed this story. I love your style and the way you present the conversations among the characters. Thank you for writing this. Author Reply: Thank you, Paladin. I most appreciate your support and comments! | |
| Garnet Took | Reviewed Chapter: Epilogue 2 on 4/2/2007 |
| Oh how bittersweet. Knowing that Boromir stopped talking to Pippin after the rapids is heartbreaking. Pippin must have felt the weight of the world on him as he watched Denethor sink deeper and deeper into his madness. Knowing that Faramir survived because of him at least is a small consolation. He had learned so much about looking out for those in need from Boromir. Great job. Author Reply: Garnet - was a fey time. 'No hours so dark had Pippin known, not even in the clutches of the Uruk-hai. It was his duty to wait upon the Lord, and wait he did, forgotten it seemed, standing by the door of the unlit chamber, mastering his own fears as best he could. And as he watched, it seemed to him that Denethor grew old before his eyes, as if something had snapped in his proud will, and his stern mind was overthrown. Grief maybe had wrought it, and remorse. He saw tears on that once tearless face, more unbearable than wrath.' from ROTK He did learn a lot and he taught Boromir a lot too. Blessed Hobbit, blessed man! Thank you so much for your support and your comments. Most appreciated! | |