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| Boromir in Rivendell by esamen | 60 Review(s) |
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| Chigger | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 2/20/2004 |
| Howdy. I loved the first chapter. The thoughts of Boromir were well written and neatly gathered to form a wonderful reading experience. His concentration on his purpose, to get the Ring back to Gondor, was well felt. You can see that he hasn't even given a thought, really, to what needs to be done. It's all me, my, I right now. He came across as a soldier and Steward's son. He has been raised by Denethor and we can therefore forgive his narrow-mindedness :). I know that, had he lived, Boromir would have been one of my favorite characters, so reading this story has started out wonderfully with hope of becoming even more so as it continues. :) But I will cease my prattling here and get on to the next chapter. Author Reply: Hello! Thanks so much for the comments! this is my first fic and all this is pretty new to me. I was worried at first that no one liked the story . . . because I wasn't getting any reviews . . . but now a few are coming in and I am feeling more confident. Boromir and Faramir are fascinating to me. Such fabulous Men . . . and the time at Rivendell is such a special time, when everyone can meet and feel each other out a little bit. I just had to tell this story. I am so glad that you are enjoying it. Lots more action to come. Author Reply: Hello! Thanks so much for the comments! this is my first fic and all this is pretty new to me. I was worried at first that no one liked the story . . . because I wasn't getting any reviews . . . but now a few are coming in and I am feeling more confident. Boromir and Faramir are fascinating to me. Such fabulous Men . . . and the time at Rivendell is such a special time, when everyone can meet and feel each other out a little bit. I just had to tell this story. I am so glad that you are enjoying it. Lots more action to come. | |
| Grey Wonderer | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 2/19/2004 |
| I look forward to more. Love how you have Boromir torn between enjoying himself and his need to get close to the ring. Very well done. Author Reply: Thanks. For Boromir, this story will get better and worse at the same time . . . better, because his lonely heart will get some much-needed hobbit affection and fun . . . worse, because the Ring will work on him more and more. Boromir is a remarkable man, well mannered, incredibly committed to his goal of helping his country, and aware of others' feelings despite a life of rigid rules, constant strain, and very little love. I hope you enjoy what's coming. Thanks again for your encouragement . . . I'm busy making the story better for you! See you later! | |
| Grey Wonderer | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 2/19/2004 |
| Boromir is about to have his hands full I believe. LOL This is quite wonderful. I am enjoying it very much. Author Reply: Thanks again. Your review is a literal answer to prayer. I was beginning to wonder if anyone was out there (except for wonderful Shirebound, who is by all standards a writer's dream angel, so freely giving with her fabulous feedback). Please do let me know how you like the development of the story. The mood will get more intense as Frodo and Boromir interact more. That dang Ring just gets in the way of a good relationship. And again, if you have any little tingles of insights about great things that could happen in this story, please send them on to me. It's not done yet, and so far people have contributed great ideas that have made this story much better than I originally thought it would be. Bless your beautiful reviewing heart. I hope you enjoy the story very much. | |
| Grey Wonderer | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 2/19/2004 |
| Very cute! Loved Boromir's conversation with pippin! I like the way you are showing Boromir as getting used to everyone and as a bit of an outsider. Seems Pippin plans to welcome Boromir a bit a luchtime though. I look forward to more and for some strange reason I really am hungry for bacon. Author Reply: Wow! Someone noticed! I love those moments when a lonely, hurting heart comes tentativley out of its shell and comes alive again from an offer of friendship. Pippin has had a great family and friends to help him be so open . . . he is so naturally friendly and welcoming . . . Boromir COULD have been that same way, if he'd had those same advantages as a youth . . . and we are about to give him a chance to really warm up to the love (as much as a soldier of Gondor can; we have to be realistic about where he's coming from!) Yes, the bacon in Rivendell was awesome. It was thick-sliced, meaty, and marvelously crispy. I would have included all that but it slowed the story down. The bacon from the Amana Colonies in Iowa inspired that thought . . . Come to think of it, the Colonies are a lot like Rivendell in that you come over a hill and there they are, nestled in a wooded valley, with lots of great things to eat and drink. Only problem is, no Elves. Nothing even close. Just buy good bacon wherever you are, and dream. | |
| Grey Wonderer | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 2/19/2004 |
| So far, I like this very much. I am enjoying reading Boromir's thoughts. You have a very good beginning here. Author Reply: Oh, thank you for responding! this is my first fic and I am a little nervous about whether or not people will like it. I see Boromir as a man with a good heart, worn down by the constant strain of the war and his painful relationship with his father, further exhausted by his long journey alone, but with so much strength and committment that he is still fixed on winning his goal. The hobbits bring out the best in him . . . which makes his final story so tragic . . . but in this story, we are going to appreciate his goodness as a valiant Man. Do you have any little ideas crossing your mind right now about what Boromir might do or think about during his stay in Rivendell? I can use all the help I can get in making this a richer, deeper tale. Please send suggestions! Thanks again! | |
| Hai | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 2/18/2004 |
| I like how you have written Boromir! The way the Ring is already getting into his mind and he is thinking about no one needs it as much as Gondor. I like how you have to dwarfs spending time with the hobbits a lot of the time. Looking forward to more, and Frodo meeting Boromir! Thank you! Author Reply: Hello again, Hai! Yes, I have had so much fun playing with the contrasts between Dwarves and Hobbits. That's what I love about writing . . . you can make everyone do what you want them to do. It's kind of interesting to think about how the Dwarves and Hobbits get along so well. I think that Bilbo's and Gloin's relationship is the real basis for all of them keeping company so naturally at Rivendell. Isn't it true that working together through a difficulty really cements a friendship? Art reflects life once again. I hope you like the rest of the story! I'm working hard right now making it better! Happy reading! | |
| shirebound | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 2/18/2004 |
| I do love seeing these days through Boromir's eyes. And what a fun sentence... “So just give him a bit, and he’ll be up when he’s ready, and like I said, don’t come knocking, because it won’t do you no good. I’m not letting anyone in.” :) Author Reply: Thanks for your comment! . . . I remember way back when I started taking creative writing classes, I had to take a poetry class before I could take a short story class. I protested to the professor, saying that I wanted to go straight to prose. But he talked with me about how working on poetry, concentrating on how the placement and sound of the words affects the reader, makes a writer more effective with prose. I think that I do get into the beat and sound of the words sometimes. I have to go lightly, though -- too much of that in one story can be overkill. Mostly I save it for special emphasis at certain moments, or for the ending. With Sam speaking, it just came out. I love these moments so much in LOTR fanfic writing, I guess I just can't help lavishing my very best polish on them. Now that I have written my own fic, I understand how much reviews mean to writers. Many thanks again for your encouragement, and please hurry, hurry back to your keyboard and post your next story . . . I'm waiting anxiously for more of your awesome angst . . . didn't you once say that you write faster if people send you cookies? Or was it Godiva chocolates? I'm not above a bribe for you. Name your price. | |
| shirebound | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 2/17/2004 |
| What a wonderful story already! I'm enjoying this very much. Everything Boromir sees and thinks is from his viewpoint as a soldier and Steward's son, which is as it should be. How odd it must be for him to be in a place where he isn't sure if rank or position even matter. Author Reply: Yes. The man is a soldier, and he loves being a soldier too, unlike Faramir who was pressed into duty in that line of work. Boromir would notice things like what kind of armor and weaponry (or lack of such) a person would carry. And he was strong man, fixed on his goal . . . he would be evaluating everything in terms of Gondor's need. Hopefully, the unfolding story of him discovering the strength of love and friendship, rather than more strenght of arms, will be attractive to readers. | |
| shirebound | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 2/17/2004 |
| Ah, the hobbits are charming him already, are they? Just by being themselves. (That was a very interesting insight about Boromir wondering whether or not to go armed in Rivendell.) Author Reply: Oh, yes, the hobbits charm Boromir just like they charm all of us. My life is so warmed by thoughts of hobbits and their unquenchable approach to challenges and disasters. I just love a good Frodo/hobbit-centric fan fic read (as long as it is not too totally dark or outragiously AU). It calms me down and cheers me up. No wonder we all keep writing. Sorry this reply is late--you know how work and home life goes. May you always be inspired . . . | |
| shirebound | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 2/17/2004 |
| This is a marvelous beginning. Boromir arrives at the Council weary but ready to fight for Gondor in the only way he knows how. Beautifully written! On to chapter 2... Author Reply: Thanks for your comment! . . . I remember way back when I started taking creative writing classes, I had to take a poetry class before I could take a short story class. I protested to the professor, saying that I wanted to go straight to prose. But he talked with me about how working on poetry, concentrating on how the placement and sound of the words affects the reader, makes a writer more effective with prose. I think that I do get into the beat and sound of the words sometimes. I have to go lightly, though -- too much of that in one story can be overkill. Mostly I save it for special emphasis at certain moments, or for the ending. With Sam speaking, it just came out. I love these moments so much in LOTR fanfic writing, I guess I just can't help lavishing my very best polish on them. Now that I have written my own fic, I understand how much reviews mean to writers. Many thanks again for your encouragement, and please hurry, hurry back to your keyboard and post your next story . . . I'm waiting anxiously for more of your awesome angst . . . didn't you once say that you write faster if people send you cookies? Or was it Godiva chocolates? I'm not above a bribe for you. Name your price. | |