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| Masters of Horses by Nesta | 11 Review(s) |
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| Darkover | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 7/11/2011 |
| Dear Nesta: You seem to have a talent for writing stories with quite original plots and perspectives, and none more than this one. You did a good job of writing from Elboron's POV, and this perspective on Faramir, Eomer, and the Rohirrim is very well written. This story was very enjoyable to read. Sincerely, Darkover Author Reply: Glad you liked this, Darkover and Wheelrider! I'm rather fond of my Elboron - he's no Faramir but he certainly knows how to appreciate his Dad. | |
| Wheelrider | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 2/17/2011 |
| One of my favorite stories! So many wonderful turns of phrase... | |
| Rian Steelsheen | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 5/31/2010 |
| '‘And what in Middle-Earth,’ moaned King Eomer, ‘am I to say to my sister?’' and a moment latter: 'Father [...] groaned and said, ‘What in Middle Earth am I to say to your sister?’' Well, they do have a point in common! =) I like Anborn and The Demon, as characters. Wonderful story! Thanks for sharing! Author Reply: Thanks, Rian! These two redoubtable men certainly have Eowyn in common. I can't see her ever being a meek or obedient wife, any more than she was a sister - but life would never be dull when she was around. I think Faramir would see their marriage as a partnership of equals. | |
| Raksha The Demon | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 5/19/2010 |
| What a great story! No wonder Faramir finally gained serious respect among the Rohirrim. The Demon is a wonderful character on his own; and I loved the relationship between Faramir and Anborn. But the funniest bit was Eomer and Faramir's shared fear of Eowyn's reaction to Faramir's escapade. Well done! Author Reply: I always loved the way JRRT could hint at characters and relationships without distracting from the main narrative - like the pompous Herbmaster and the kindly Warden. Anborn comes over to me as a reliable but rather self-satisfied character who needs firm discipline, and only respects you if he gets it. Perhaps he's an echo of a sergeant-major Tolkien remembered! I think Eowyn probably could be pretty fearsome at times, but that's one of the things Faramir would love about her. He wouldn't want a meek wife with no will of her own. Many thanks for reviewing! | |
| Linda Hoyland | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 5/18/2010 |
| I loved your account of the rivalry between the boys. Good for Faramir!I could just imagine him taming the Demon. Author Reply: Yes, I think Faramir could tame anything short of a dragon! | |
| phyloxena | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 5/18/2010 |
| A minor question: My only consolation was that Elfwine wasn’t allowed to go either, so we sought consolation in beating each other up. - is that right? Author Reply: Of course you're right! I've amended that sentence. Funnily enough, I was walking the dog this morning when the memory of that sentence popped into my head for no reason at all, and I thought 'Oh crikey, must do something about that!' | |
| Phyloxena | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 5/17/2010 |
| This is so lovely and so true in many ways. Gossip and pranks and family anecdotes were great, and I especially enjoyed more serious remarks - that Faramir had no second nature, for one. Author Reply: Thanks, Phyloxena! One of the innumerable things I love about Faramir is that he's so entirely honest and consistent, yet not rigid and intolerant in his ideas as Denethor and Boromir are (only Gondor counts and we are not interested in anybody else's viewpoint). I find Aragorn's flexibility and ability to effortlessly assume new guises a bit disconcerting, although it was absolutely necessary for his life as a Ranger. | |
| Elena Tiriel | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 5/17/2010 |
| What a treat! I like how you wrote Elboron's very matter-of-fact, very boyish attitudes -- because, of course, who wouldn't want to give their counterpart a black eye? And the escapades are a delight... although I was astounded at how the usually thorough Steward forgot to take down the banner of Ithilien when he rescued his son.... clearly an abnormal oversight on his part! *vbg* And the demon horse... I'm not sure the Haradrim had it wrong, there..... Faramir certainly earned the respect of the Rohirrim with that taming. These are great vignettes, Nesta! Thank you for sharing them.... - Barbara Author Reply: Yes, it was a strange oversight, wasn't it? But it was all said in good humour. And I think Faramir would have wanted very much to be good friends with his son, in a way he could never have been with his own father, so that's how I've tried to portray them here. Many thanks for reading, Elena! | |
| utfrog | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 5/17/2010 |
| Wonderful story! Very real and very funny. Thank you. Author Reply: I'm glad you were amused! You don't get much chance to see an amusing side of Faramir in the book, for obvious reasons, but I was always convinced it was there somewhere. | |
| Fantasia | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 5/17/2010 |
| I haven't read such a delicious tale about Faramir for a long time. Faramir has been my favorite character always and you have the talent to write him just right, perfect. Thank you. Author Reply: He's my favourite too, of course! I'm so glad you found this rang true, Fantasia. | |