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| Destiny's Child by Mirkwoodmaiden | 50 Review(s) |
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| demeter d | Reviewed Chapter: 18 on 1/18/2023 |
| A nice blending of book, movie, and your own telling. In the book, of course, Theodred died at the Ford, telling his surviving men, "bury me here, I will hold the Ford until Eomer comes". I think the movie's showing him brought home brings him a bit more real to the viewers who had not seen him until then. Then, it gives Grima a chance to emphasise to Eowyn that she is more and more alone. You give both Theodred and Eomer the chance to appeal to Eowyn to keep fighting for them. Now, you have Eomer hauled off to the dungeon, as in the book. I have wondered since the movie, why would Grima dare to merely banish his primary remaining competition after Theodred? Of course, it gives his eored, instead of the men of the Westfold, the chance to ride to the rescue at Helm's Deep later. But now, you have him where the book put him. And you have captured that brilliant moment from the movie where Eowyn scans the horizon and watches the flag falling in the wind, at the other end of her eye-line Aragorn watches the same flag toss along the ground. And yes, three horses and four powerful fighters to the rescue! Author Reply: Demeter d! Hello! I hope you are well! Thank you so much for the review! This section has been hard to write because I am trying to blend book, film and my own gap-filling story into a cohesive flowing whole. So many divergent paths are taken as you lay out so well. Some scenes that I love so well in the film such as Eomer's charge down the hill to the King to soaring music always chokes me up but while it works so well visually which is of course why PJ filmed it the way he did it denies me the chance to write about it in the book Eomer gives Theoden his sword after Hama has retrieved him from the dungeon. Conversely Theodred dying at the fords as in the book denies me a chance for that last painful conversation between Eowyn and Theodred and I needed that because in my story I had built a strong bond between Eowyn and Theodred and I wanted that last conversation. That last paragraph in my chapter where Eowyn sees the ripping flag (I love scene) gave me the perfect opportunity to blend my gap filling story with the film! Thanks again for the review! ((Hugs)) Be safe!! MM | |
| demeter d | Reviewed Chapter: 18 on 1/18/2023 |
| A nice blending of book, movie, and your own telling. In the book, of course, Theodred died at the Ford, telling his surviving men, "bury me here, I will hold the Ford until Eomer comes". I think the movie's showing him brought home brings him a bit more real to the viewers who had not seen him until then. Then, it gives Grima a chance to emphasise to Eowyn that she is more and more alone. You give both Theodred and Eomer the chance to appeal to Eowyn to keep fighting for them. Now, you have Eomer hauled off to the dungeon, as in the book. I have wondered since the movie, why would Grima dare to merely banish his primary remaining competition after Theodred? Of course, it gives his eored, instead of the men of the Westfold, the chance to ride to the rescue at Helm's Deep later. But now, you have him where the book put him. And you have captured that brilliant moment from the movie where Eowyn scans the horizon and watches the flag falling in the wind, at the other end of her eye-line Aragorn watches the same flag toss along the ground. And yes, three horses and four powerful fighters to the rescue! | |
| shirebound | Reviewed Chapter: 18 on 1/18/2023 |
| Éomer forestalled his intended actions and merely brushed her temple with a brotherly kiss and whispered, “Let us sally forth my warrior-hearted one.” His heart filled with admiration for her strength that bolstered his own. I love the strongly-bonded relationship you emphasize between these two. Horses approaching the gates, at last! Author Reply: Shirebound! Hello! So good to see your name again. I hope you have been well. ((hugs)) I am really happy Eomer and Eowyn's relationship shows through so well. I think back to that incredibly powerful scene in the ROTK film when Eomer finds Eowyn on battlefield at Pelennor! So moving. In the book when Eowyn has been enveloped by the Black Shadow Tolkien writes that it is Eomer and not Aragorn who can bring Eowyn back from the shadows. Only a strong bond of love and affection can bring that about for Eowyn. Thanks for as always taking the time to review! ((hugs)) be safe! MM | |
| Nurayy | Reviewed Chapter: 17 on 7/8/2022 |
| Dear Mirkwoodmaiden I imagine how difficult this was to write. But you did it wonderfully. With all the heartbreak and tragedy. Wow, it cuts deep. From when Éomer sees his Cousin injured on the horse from far, to how they lock eyes in silent knowledge and accepance, to when Éomer pleads him to stay just a little longer, to not yet leave him. The pain is overwhelming. But different than them both Éowyn cannot accept it.Her despair breaks my heart. How hard it is to just know you can't do nothing more than to be by his side and ease his passing. I hate Grima so much in that moment as he comes to urge them away from their dying Cousin. And poor Théoden is not in any state to realize what is happening, that his son is about to go from him forever without having a chance for farewell. Thank you for a very well-written chapter! Be well! Author Reply: Nurayy! Thank you! This section of the story has been particularly hard to write. I wrote it in small spurts it made the emotional depth and pain easier to deal with. I tried to make the emotions as true to each character as I could. People handle grief differently. I hope I succeeded. Must dash. Falling asleep((hugS)) MM | |
| shirebound | Reviewed Chapter: 17 on 6/30/2022 |
| Théodred locked eyes with his younger cousin; the truth shared silently and accepted. What a moment, for both of them. You're filling in this story so beautifully. Author Reply: Shirebound! Thank you so much! I do love writing gap filler stories! And this one needed to be told! I'm glad it is coming across well because these have not been easy chapters to write!! Hope you are well! ((hugs)) MM | |
| Lindelea | Reviewed Chapter: 17 on 6/30/2022 |
| Ooo, lovely to see a new chapter, but too tired to read right now (just finished working and my eyes are done for the day, but I couldn't resist peeking at SoA with longing because I so want to finish some chapters and post the darned things, and I find motivation in seeing new chapters posted to the site though my workload is such that I don't have time or energy even to read this week. I can hope, anyhow). I just wanted to send a good word, let you know I've been thinking of you and hoping all is well. I am looking forward to reading this when I have knocked out the current project. Very motivating to contemplate! Hugs, Lin Author Reply: Lin! So lovely to hear from you! At least the money is coming in even if you don't have time to read. Hope everything is good with you! We are fine here! Although we are looking to by a house right now! Very stressful. Read when you can! Lovely to hear from you! (((hugs))) MM | |
| Galathil | Reviewed Chapter: 16 on 5/20/2022 |
| Hi Mirkwoodmaiden! Nice you have you back! Missed your stories and can't wait for you to finish this one. All the other stories you will write. Galathil Author Reply: Galathil!! Thank you so much for the note! Really happy that you are liking the story. It has been a labor of love. Smiles! MM | |
| Galathil | Reviewed Chapter: 16 on 5/20/2022 |
| Hi Mirkwoodmaiden! Nice you have you back! Missed your stories and can't wait for you to finish this one. All the other stories you will write. Galathil | |
| shirebound | Reviewed Chapter: 16 on 5/12/2022 |
| What a dreadful time for all of them. I appreciate how you're showing the bond and trust between brother and sister, and it's a blessing that Éowyn has Holdith with whom to share her deepest fears. Author Reply: Shirebound! So happy as always to see your words! Yeah...this is a tough time for all involved and it is going to worse before it gets better for Eomer and Eowyn. *sigh* I am glad the strong bond shows between them. I too am glad that Eowyn has Holdith. We all need someone we can open up to. Thanks for taking the time to write. It means so much to me! Be well! Stay safe! ((hugs)) MM. | |
| Nurayy | Reviewed Chapter: 16 on 5/10/2022 |
| Yes the light that we know will come is making it all more bearable for us to read or to write. Nevertheless I love reading and writing the tragedy. It stirs so many feelings and in a way it is making the light when it comes even brighter. These extremes are enhancing each other and make it so intense. I love that. Author Reply: Nurayy! Hello! I know exactly what you mean. Before the pandemic hit I wrote many angst-ridden stories. During the height of the pandemic I wrote only stories where my characters were happy. Now is kind of a halfway between the two. LOL. Writing is as always a fascinating process. Stay safe, be well! ((hugs)) MM | |