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| Under My Wing by Edoraslass | 69 Review(s) |
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| Bodkin | Reviewed Chapter: 47 on 1/14/2007 |
| Beautiful. I love the excited, bouncy loud boys - having the most wonderful day of their lives in the company of real Rangers, and with their own favourite guard to watch over their sleep. I love it that Denethor is out there himself putting up their tent - and that he won't let Boromir get away with arrogance towards Nanny. He goes up in my estimation enormously! Then - Faramir's need for his rabbit is just so typical of a small child ... and his need for Nanny to settle him to sleep. And, come to that, his literalness about trench foot! Yet another absolutely gorgeous episode in the life of Nanny and her charges. And, sad to say, a sign of times to come. I hope you are inspired, one day, to write about a Nanny whose boys have grown up. And about her meeting with Faramir after the war. And ....... Author Reply: Kids who are bouncing off the walls in excitement can be so cute and funny, especially if you can just let them enjoy themselves. his literalness about trench foot Honestly, that may be my favourite bit. The literalness of little kids is something that amuses me endlessly. I will, one day, write them all grown up with Nanny. :) Thanks, Bodkin! | |
| harrowcat | Reviewed Chapter: 47 on 1/14/2007 |
| Ooh a first step into a much wider world. I well remember my first camping trip and you have brought back many fond memories. Lovely to see a softer side of Denethor willing to spend time with his boys. Author Reply: Yes, that first time camping is always exciting, even if you're just in the backyard. :) And Denethor just kind of shoved his way in there! Thanks! | |
| insignia | Reviewed Chapter: 49 on 12/17/2006 |
| Hi, I am enjoying this series, but wonder if you have looked at this chapter recently? The last section is full of typos. Having said that, the whole series is quite charming, and I am looking forward to your next update. Author Reply: Wow, that's some messed-up formatting. Wonder what happened -- I haven't touched this chapter in ages! Anyhow - thank you! This whole thing really is one of my personal favourites to write. And definitely thanks for pointing out the screwy..whatever that was. | |
| Bodkin | Reviewed Chapter: 46 on 12/15/2006 |
| Lots of delicious new chapters at once ... it feels like Christmas! Oh, hang on a moment ... I do so enjoy these stories of Nanny and her charges. She is definitely responsible for turning them out the mature, kind, loving, responsible adults they were. I enjoyed her first sight of Thorongil - I wonder what she thinks when she finally meets the King Returned - and Faramir's clear sight was obvious in him from early youth. Such a treat. Author Reply: I don't know how I missed this comment - sorry! Heh..actually, I do have the vague plannings of Nanny meeting Aragorn one day, but not any time soon. So many things to write! Thanks, Bodkin! | |
| irene | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 12/12/2006 |
| Finally, I've found the beginning of your wonderful tale! I've savoured every chapter I've read until now and I can see now how many are missing. -- What an original and exclusive idea!I love it. I am no native speaker but would say your language and writing are wonderful. Thank you! Author Reply: Thank you! I really enjoy writing this one; it seems to come so easily. And sorry it took me so long to reply - I don't know how I missed your comment. | |
| grumpy | Reviewed Chapter: 44 on 12/11/2006 |
| Great scene between Denathor and Faramir, very usefull to know how to sew. Author Reply: Thanks! Yep, easier to sew on your own buttons than try to get someone else to do it. | |
| grumpy | Reviewed Chapter: 41 on 12/11/2006 |
| Loved Faramir's reasoning on how the dragons got their treasure back. Piling it into a wagon and then taking the wagon is a good idea. Author Reply: Honestly, that's the only thing I could think of when I was pondering the question myself. :) Thanks! | |
| grumpy | Reviewed Chapter: 9 on 12/11/2006 |
| Loved the first meeting of Thorongil and Boramir. Good try on Boramir's part, trying to get the star. Never hurts to ask. Author Reply: Never hurts to ask. At least he didn't try to pull it off Thorongil's cloak, as some kids I know would have! Thanks! | |
| daw the minstrel | Reviewed Chapter: 44 on 12/11/2006 |
| It's interesting to see Faramir figuring out what it means to be a man, a soldier, a son of Denthor and how those things might sometimes operate by different rules. I also liked seeing Denethor as an affectionate (if low key) father. Author Reply: It's interesting to see Faramir figuring out what it means to be a man, a soldier, a son of Denthor and how those things might sometimes operate by different rules Yes, it's a bit sad, too, I think, that he'd already be realizing he'll be held to different standards than other children (including his brother), by not only his father, but the whole country. Thanks! | |
| daw the minstrel | Reviewed Chapter: 9 on 12/11/2006 |
| I enjoyed the meeting with Thorongil, but I have to say what amused me most about this was the way you captured Boromir's speech. "Hello, guards." "Star, please." LOL. What a nice little boy. See, he says please! You really do have a way of writing children, Edoraslass. Author Reply: See, he says please! The little rascal has already figured out that you're more likely to get what you want if you smile really widely and be polite. :) Thank you! I do really enjoy writing the little ones. | |