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| In the Heart of a Friend by lwarren | 46 Review(s) |
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| Silivren Tinu | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 2/17/2009 |
| I so hate it when I lose a chapter or story! It's so frustrating. I'm glad you managed to retype it! *hugs* I can understand Garlon so well - I certainly wouldn't mind working on any farm if there's a chance of elven visitors showing up once in a while. *g* Poor Cara! After greeting the elves the way she did it was really courageous of her to tell Darius to go with them. It can't have been an easy decision for her. I would have loved to be able to sit with them under those oaks and partake of that dinner - it sounds really tasty. ;-) A beautiful chapter, Linda, and as always worth waiting for. :) ALmut | |
| Robinscat | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 2/17/2009 |
| I just wanted to let you know how much I am enjoying this story. I feel like one of the children, sitting at the Grandfather's feet. "Don't stop the story nooowww! I want to hear the more." I really liked Thrandruil in the last chapter. You make him so 'real'. I loved the amicably scuffle with his friend. And the teasing, too. Thank you for sharing your gifts. Robin | |
| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 2/16/2009 |
| Bless her for not only relenting but for pressing him to go! Now, to see the hunt! And shortbread to hold an elf within the house? I'll have to remember that! Now, what to attract a certain chieftain of the Northern Dunedain? Heh! | |
| thechevin | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 2/15/2009 |
| Sorry to hear about all your problems with your computer. What a terrible thing to happen. As for the latest chapter I loved the way we saw the farm both close up with Darius and his nephew and from afar by Aravir and Malvagar, his love of shortbread was a real ice breaker with Cara who having got her hormones under control can now see what an honor Darius has been offered. I can't wait to hear about the hunt Thranduil and Baranthor seem very excited by the prospect will Legolas get to go or be present when Darius meets the king? Lovely update thank you so much. | |
| daw the minstrel | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 2/14/2009 |
| Poor Cara! I don't blame her for wanting her husband home, and it's very generous of her to urge him to accept the king's invitation. I like the description of the various farm chores. It makes these people's lives seem real. | |
| daw the minstrel | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 1/18/2009 |
| I love the image of Thranduil as a wolf who's not to be poked! But it strikes me that what you've done extraordinarily well here is develop the minor characters with a few strokes so they feel real. Baranthor, Malvagor, Aravir--they feel like real people with full histories whose iceberg tip is the only thing we see. Author Reply: Thank you, daw! I do enjoy playing with those minor characters and their relationships with the main ones! I'm glad you enjoyed this chapter (I think I've always pictured Thranduil as a majestic wolf of the northern forest - definitely not to be poked!) linda | |
| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 1/12/2009 |
| So, now we have Thranduil involved, too? And he'll have Darius checked out to see if he's a legitimate benefactor, eh? He'd question his own son? Am looking forward to more, Linda! Glad to see you able to be back online and adding to this! Author Reply: I think Thranduil is like any parent whose child comes home with a new friend of questionable (in the King's opinion) origins. He's just checking to be sure this man is on the up and up...besides, the King is just plain curious...and though he was not in the mood to admit it, grateful that Darius intervened on behalf of the elfling and the nearby villagers. Thank you for the kind review, Larner...more coming up in a day or two! *crosses fingers while typing frantically* (You know, that's kind of hard to do! LOL) linda | |
| Silivren Tinu | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 1/9/2009 |
| //A man in his stronghold! The only worse scenario he could imagine involved dwarves.// Oh, poor Thranduil, if only he knew! It's a very good thing he's not gifted with foresight! *g* I loved your description of irascible Thranduil, I definitely wouldn't want to get on his wrong side when he's in that mood. ;-) I thoroughly enjoyed Baranthor's way of dealing with his king. Thranduil's mood changing the moment he heard the letter was from Legolas was sweet. I liked Thranduil's reactions to Legolas' report and his thoughts about his son. Of course he would want to take a close look at Darius. Aravir is an interesting character - what a sad fate! I like the idea of Thranduil and his wife taking all those children in. I hope Baranthor and Thranduil will succeed with their mission of making Aravir smile again. It must be so wonderful to have someone to tell you stories like that! Those children are really blessed. Luckily, we have you to tell us the story, too! :) Almut Author Reply: No, it would not do for Thranduil to know what's in his future! LOL It would put him in a permanently bad mood! Thranduil was fun to write - he's alternately worried about his son, the Captain, the present tone of his beloved forest, and to top it all off, those blasted dwarves are being unreasonable and insulting! Poor elf! As for Aravir...remember him from "The Golden Bell..."? His history is told in a more detailed flashback there. And it was sad, very sad. And Baranthor and Thranduil may think they will lighten him up, but it will take many, many years and a friendship not yet realized for that to happen (though the King and his advisor will never stop trying!). Thank you for the most kind and encouraging review, Almut. New Chapter coming up in a few days, I hope! linda | |
| MMB | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 1/8/2009 |
| This is delightful! Your characterizations of canon figures is spot on, and your OCs are very interesting people in their own right. And it is a delight to read a story this well crafted! I'll be impatiently awaiting your next update. Author Reply: Thank you so much for the review, MMB! I'm so glad you have enjoyed the story so far! The next update is a few days away, hopefully...am finishing up today and then waiting for my beta to wield her red and blue ink!!! :-) Thanks again. linda | |
| Jay of Lasgalen | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 1/8/2009 |
| I'm enjoying this - I like your OCs, and the characterisations of Legolas and Thranduil. I love Baranthor being the only one brave enough to confront Thranduil in his bad mood! Jay Author Reply: Hi, Jay! Thank you for the kind review - I'm so glad you have enjoyed the story! Thranduil in a snit is not something many want to encounter and he has had a bad few weeks! Baranthor, however, knows him well and can act as a buffer for the rest of the palace, as well as a comfort for his friend, that poor, beleaguered King! Thanks again. linda | |