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The Measure Of A Man  by Virtuella 8 Review(s)
CeleritasReviewed Chapter: 12 on 1/19/2009
There is nothing wrong with "not doing" kisses--the reunion (well, reconciliation, really) was touching and I loved Deoric's dancing at the end! This is a lovely almost-conclusion!

Linda HoylandReviewed Chapter: 12 on 1/7/2009
I loved this chapter and seeing Deoric come to terms with his new life and he honoured by his king and soon to be queen. I'm so glad Fana has finally spoken.

Author Reply: Yeah, I always like a happy ending. ;-) Thanks for all your support of this story.

LarnerReviewed Chapter: 12 on 1/5/2009
Recognition beyond his imagining; his book for a betrothal gift to the new Queen-to-be, and his love recaptured! Hooray! I am so very glad! Excellent!

I am looking forward to the final chapter! Excellent!

ElflingimpReviewed Chapter: 12 on 1/1/2009
Virtuella, don't be worried about anything in your story,it was the most wonderful one I have read in a long while! Hugs The Imp P.S. Happy New Years to you!!!

Author Reply: I /always/ worry about my writing, but thanks for your kind words! Last chapter will be posted next week.

Agape4GondorReviewed Chapter: 12 on 1/1/2009
Chronicler of the Mark - well done!

Great chapter - I did almost go to the status to see if it was complete. Will wait patiently for the last one.



Author Reply: Thanks, I won't keep you waiting very long!

SoledadReviewed Chapter: 12 on 1/1/2009
Well, it was high time that Fana took things into her own hands. I've been biting my nails for the two of them and am so very happy that things seem to turn out well.

Author Reply: Thanks, I hope your fingernails will recover speedily. ;-)

DreamflowerReviewed Chapter: 12 on 1/1/2009
This is so lovely! Just a perfect penultimate chapter, with only just the tiniest bit of loose end left!

First of all was the letter from Merry! You have no idea how much that made me grin! I am sure that is one letter that Deoric will cherish the rest of his life.

And then getting to present the book to Lothiriel as Eomer's betrothal gift--I had somehow had a hunch that was what was up, but I wasn't sure until it happened!

Finally, his reunion with Fana, and his realization of what an idiot he'd been.

Beautifully done, dear! This story has been wonderfully paced and filled with insight. I do look forward to the wrap-up, but I can hope that someday we might see some new tales of Deoric and his family! I can already see several things I'd love to see you expand on, though I do understand that it might be quite a while before you have time for that.

Author Reply: Thanks! If there's anything you'd really like to see in a sequel, let me know, I've got a list of ideas (though, alas, neither a plot nor a theme yet). This story has been so enjoyable to write that I am certainly not disinclined to pick up the thread again.

curiouswombatReviewed Chapter: 12 on 1/1/2009
Happy New Year to you too! I have read this while my goose cooks - a lovely start to a year for me, and good beginnings for Déoric and Éomer too.

I am happy that there will be another chapter but happy,too, to see them reconciled in this one.

Author Reply: Thanks, I hope you've enjoyed the goose! ;-)

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