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| Sundry Scrolls by Raksha The Demon | 59 Review(s) |
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| Linda Hoyland | Reviewed Chapter: 9 on 1/1/2008 |
| A haunting and deeply moving story. I liked it that Aragorn obviously cares about Faramir.It was a lovely touch that Faramir sees his lost loved ones. A sad story,but ultimately uplifting. Author Reply: Well, you know that I agree with you that Aragorn and Faramir shared great mutual esteem and friendship. Yes, the curtain was starting to roll back for Faramir, the bounds between death and life blurring. And of course, I believe he was reunited with Eowyn and their daughter and Boromir and Finduilas and Denethor and Imrahil, etc. Thanx for the review, Linda! | |
| Branwyn | Reviewed Chapter: 9 on 1/1/2008 |
| Raksha shows us the peaceful close of Faramir's life. Like the ancient Numenorean kings, he seems to choose the moment of his death, leaving when he is in a summer garden, surrounded by his surviving family. The prose is lovely, and the final line is perfect--conveying (to this reader, anyway) the transience that shimmers behind a summer day. Well done! Author Reply: Thanx for reading and reviewing, Branwyn. I didn't really think of whether he chose the moment of his death; it seemed to me to be more of recognizing that this was the time to go rather than try to stay. But that's a very small difference; and Faramir does go out gracefully like the proud Numenorean he always was. And I'm pleased that you liked the prose and the final line; I really wanted to do justice to these last moments of Faramir's life. | |
| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 9 on 1/1/2008 |
| He goes, and gladly, for Eowyn and his brother and daughter and mother--and hopefully his father as well--all await him. Excellent look at the death of Faramir, blessed, quiet, and in the midst of those who love him on both sides of the Veil. Author Reply: Oh, I'm sure that Denethor is awaiting Faramir; so much so that I originally had a different tale in mind, and might still get it out someday. Faramir didn't see Denethor in his vision because that vision included only those who had walked in the gardens of post-War Emyn/Arnen/Ithilien. I tried to make it clear that Boromir, who came after Faramir saw so many of those lost loved ones, was not quite part of that initial vision, but a summoner and at last a fellow traveler. Finduilas wasn't included because Tolkien implied that he barely remembered her; and she wasn't a strong influence on Faramir's life except genetically, having sadly left him too soon. Thanx for the review, Larner; I'm glad you liked the piece. | |
| Jay of Lasgalen | Reviewed Chapter: 9 on 1/1/2008 |
| This is lovely - not at all sad, despite the subject, because Faramir feels such joy in being reunited with all those he has lost. Beautiful! Jay Author Reply: Thanx for the review, Jay - I meant the piece to be bittersweet; in that all Faramir's surviving friends and family will miss him, but that he is ready and glad to take the final journey. I'm glad you thought it beautiful; I wanted to give my favorite of Tolkien's Men a good send-off. | |
| harrowcat | Reviewed Chapter: 6 on 12/31/2007 |
| What a lovely view! | |
| harrowcat | Reviewed Chapter: 7 on 12/31/2007 |
| Oh brilliant Raksha - particularly as I am in exactly the same position! A dear, kind lady from church has gifted me with a white velour jogging suit, a white shirt and a, hideous, brown cardigan. As I am a large lady she has found out my correct size and will expect to see me wearing them! Author Reply: Beware of kind ladies bearing gifts - you might have to actually wear them! You and Faramir now have something in common; strained smiles and kind ladies who mean well. Sounds like your gift-giver is a dear person; though. Glad you liked the story. | |
| harrowcat | Reviewed Chapter: 8 on 12/31/2007 |
| Great stuff Raksha. We see so little of his reactions to Boromir's death. Just as well that it didn't fall to him to tell Denethor Author Reply: Thanx for reading and reviewing, harrowcat! I'm glad you liked the piece. Aragorn's sorrow after Boromir's death is almost the last time we see the human in the Returning King; and I always thought it a great scene. | |
| Linda Hoyland | Reviewed Chapter: 8 on 12/28/2007 |
| You captured Aragorn's emotions beautifully here in this moving drabble. I can well imagine that Aragorn would dread telling Denethor the sad news. Author Reply: I personally think poor Aragorn would rather face a Balrog than bring the news of Boromir's death to Denethor, especially under these circumstances - it had to hurt. Aragorn certainly had a bad day; it's the only time that Tolkien paints him as confused and self-doubting; though thankfully his emotional crisis didn't last very long. | |
| Linda Hoyland | Reviewed Chapter: 7 on 12/28/2007 |
| This was just delightful.You should write comedy more often.I loved the idea of Faramir's aunt sending the M-e equivalent of a reindeer pullover! Faramir is so sweet to suffer the gifts for the sake of his men. Author Reply: I would love to write comedy more often; but the Comedy Muse is even more fickle than her sisters. This is AU!Faramir; and he isn't as practical as his true LOTR counterpart, who would have insisted on not going out to ambush the Haradrim wearing orange with his Ranger greens. | |
| Branwyn | Reviewed Chapter: 8 on 12/27/2007 |
| The thought of having to bring news of Boromir's death to Denethor must have been especially horrible. I like that Aragorn realizes that he will have to explain how he survived unharmed when Boromir was slain, because that is exactly what Denethor asks Peregrin. Very nicely done! Author Reply: It's a sad thing in any case to have to report to someone that their son is dead, but when he was under one's own command and one's own performance that day was less than stellar, it makes it so much harder. And Aragorn had known Denethor, and been treated like a son by Boromir's grandfather. Brrr! Lucky for Aragorn that Denethor was dead when Isildur's Heir came to Minas Tirith. Thanx for the review, Branwyn! | |