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| A Darkling Plain by Peredhel | 14 Review(s) |
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| Raksha The Demon | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 7/22/2006 |
| Another lovely chapter! It looks like Lothiriel will be the one to tell Faramir the full details of his father's last hours, or at least be with him when he learns about them. I really hope you write that scene. Interesting idea that Denethor and Lothiriel were fond of each other; but it makes a lot of sense if Lothiriel resembles Finduilas. I'd also like to see a scene with a younger Lothiriel and Denethor. Author Reply: Thanks, Raksha. Yes, I think she shall. And . . . someday, I will write that scene. I quake a little at it. I do have a sneaking fondness for Denethor, and I can see him very attached to a stubborn, proud, clever girl like Lothíriel -- no threat (per Faramir) but with qualities he admires. And she is in many ways very like Finduilas. Huh, we may get some in retrospect. This very-young Lothíriel is still afraid of him, so it happened after that. | |
| Linda Hoyland | Reviewed Chapter: Prologue on 7/19/2006 |
| I loved the way you depict the two young cousins.I like to imagine they would be close and their marriages give them a further bond. Author Reply: Thank you. Faramir is some sixteen years her senior, but as adults the gap is relatively meaningless. I, too, like to imagine them as quite close. | |
| Raksha The Demon | Reviewed Chapter: Prologue on 7/17/2006 |
| A lovely beginning to what I hope will be more tales of Faramir and Lothiriel. That they might have a bond in their ties to the sea (Faramir via his name) and their dreams of Numenor in addition to their marriage to the children of Eomund, is an inspired notion. Excellent use of language. Faramir meaning 'Jewel of the Sea' or 'jewel of the seashore' makes much more sense for a son of Finduilas than does 'Sufficient Jewel'. Lothiriel's memories of Numenor, the prayers and the wave, are well-told, even through the prism of a small child's mind. And she's Elvish enough to hear the Song in the sea, hmmm? I wonder how she will eventually fare with un-Elvish Eomer, so far from the sea. Author Reply: Thank you! Yes, more tales; I love them. I'm glad you like the mega-connections there. When I happened across "fára," I was of course thrilled, because it makes so much *sense* when we think of Finduilas' story. The "song in the sea" (fragments of the Aindulindalë) has nothing to do with being Elvish, actually; it's scattered throughout both races, according to the Sil. The sea-longing, of course, is a different matter altogether . . . Yes, Rohan raises some complications. | |
| Bodkin | Reviewed Chapter: Prologue on 7/16/2006 |
| Lovely. I like seeing Lothiriel and Faramir together - sharing the true dreams of the Numenoreans. Faramir did a pretty good job of explaining to one who was really too young to understand, as well. And that moment when their eyes met and they both knew they would lose the one they loved and endure long widowhoods was sad. They are both young and happy and can push it from the forefront of their minds, but, barring death in childbirth, accidents or war, they have seen into the future. Author Reply: Thanks! I like the idea of a connection there, since their fates are so similar. I remember being so pleased to find that they were cousins. I imagine Faramir would be very good at that sort of explaining. Yes, they have. The difference between ordinary Númenóreans and Elrosians spins the tragedy of "Aldarion and Erendis"; the gap between nearly pure Númenóreans (with Elvish blood to boot) and Rohirrim must be just as much so. I see Faramir/Éowyn as a joyous spin on the same theme. | |