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| Or Perchance, When the Last Little Star by Larner | 128 Review(s) |
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| Dreamflower | Reviewed Chapter: 8 on 3/18/2010 |
| How delightful to see another chapter of this! Poor Lynesse-- her mother's still at it! *sigh* And I fear there may be future trouble with "Lady Butterfly" and Lynesse. That's another with an interfering relative-- only she goes along with the manipulation, while Lynesse does not. And Rigil-- with the interest that Hurin and she are taking in him, his future may look a bit brighter. Dare we hope to see some of him in a tale of his own someday? And I have to say, I am very impressed with Lord Bard. He's managed to describe all his part of the world without once referencing the fact that a number of the "small lands" he speaks of are not inhabited by humans! (Though I do wonder: it seems very likely to me that an event as momentous as the Battle of Five Armies would have been heard of, even as far away as Gondor. Surely Ecthelion and his son were aware of who took part in *that*! But perhaps Denethor simply does not wish to bring it up.) Author Reply: It is amazing what we can believe in--and equally disbelieve--when we put our minds to it, is it not? Yes, I suspect there will be a confrontation between Lynesse and Aldunieth eventually. As for Rigil--who knows what may come of him in future stories? We'll have to wait and see, I suppose. And I do believe Bard was chosen to go on this mission precisely because of his skills as a diplomat. Thanks so for your comments--I appreciate them so much! | |
| Szepilona10 | Reviewed Chapter: 8 on 3/18/2010 |
| That was a great chapter! I love Hurin and Lynessë together! How old is Rigil? I have been looking forward to this update for a long time! God Bles! ~Szepilona10~ Author Reply: Rigil is in his mid to late teens. And am so glad you appreciated seeing this posted at last! Thanks, Szepiona. | |
| Sunny | Reviewed Chapter: 8 on 3/18/2010 |
| I see you have managed to pry another chapter of this story out of the Muse. Dare I hope she may become more cooperative about your longer stories than she seems to have been for a while now? Endorë is visiting, I see. And I guess the timing is fortuitious, with so many targets as the matchmaking mama shops for a husband for her daughter – which should have the effect of diluting her efforts, instead of concentrating them on one. ;-) Author Reply: Finally--it has taken so long just to get the last two paragraphs written satisfactorily for this one. Oh, I DO want to get more written on the longer stories, but have no idea as to how successful it will be. Oh, there will be quite a good number of eligible men about soon anough, with the Spring Tournament coming up! Thanks so, Sunny, for you know how I appreciate feedback. | |
| Linda Hoyland | Reviewed Chapter: 7 on 8/5/2009 |
| I loved learning more about the background of the books and it was fun meeting Bard. I fear Hurin will be jealous! I'm currently working on a story about surviving dragons. One of my readers wrote me a comic drabble in my LJ about why there were flies in the Citadel! Superstitions are always interesting.Here we never put new shoes on a table and spilling salt is considered bad luck. I'm eagerly awaiting more of this. Author Reply: I find I rather hope Hurin does become at least a bit jealous--it just might move him to begin becoming more assertive in his wooing! Heh! I hope to get back to this perhaps later this week, or early next week at the latest. It's been a stressful week, this past one! I hadn't heard of not putting new shoes on a table as a superstition, but certainly spilling salt and throwing a pinch over your left shoulder or seeing pins or pennies and immediately picking them up are common enough. And I'm trying to finish my next challenge piece in time to get it back from RiverOtter and post it by next weekend! Have fun, Linda! | |
| Kitty | Reviewed Chapter: 7 on 8/5/2009 |
| Like that bit about Emyn Arnen; it made me happy to know that Faramir's wish was fulfilled some years later. Sneaky Denethor! Oh yes, he dragged Bard along on purpose! And Húrin took it quite gracious, though I suspect he's not so happy about this particular guest. Bard is getting along with Lynessë a bit too well ;) Interesting account about how things are in the north; it was nice to see that Elves, Dwarves and Men are now working together. Author Reply: It appears that Faramir truly loved Ithilien. That he would wish to see Emyn Arnen restored just seems to like him! Just what Denethor's intent was for bringing Bard may not be clear, but he does have his own unique sense of humor. And I suspect that no matter what the feelings Gloin and his son might hold toward Thranduil and his family, Dain has probably done his best to develop, if not cordial, at least mutually respectful relationships with the Elves of the Greenwood. And I suspect Bard was advised not to mention what kinds of peoples they are unless specifically asked--if then. The folk of Gondor have not had much in the way of interactions with Elves and Dwarves for quite some time, after all! Thanks so, Kitty! | |
| Kitty | Reviewed Chapter: 6 on 8/5/2009 |
| I always like to see Húrin and Lynessë together, so I enjoyed that visit. I wonder how long it will take until they realise their feelings ;) How very Boromir to simply drag Húrin along without asking his father beforehand! Not that I have anything against his presence, of course *grin* And the snowball fight was fun. Interesting debatte between Lynessë and Denethor about degrees. Admittedly I'm more with Lynessë here. She's a formidable opponent in that regard, I must say. Though I hope she's careful; I sincerely doubt Denethor will appreciate it for her to have the last word too often. | |
| Soledad | Reviewed Chapter: 7 on 8/2/2009 |
| Hmmm... perhaps the appearance of Bard would wake Húrin wake up a little and finally make his move. Otherwise, they would still be unmarried by the time of Sauron's fall. Author Reply: Oh, I'm certain you have the right of it, Soledad. Heh! Thank you so for the feedback. | |
| Agape4Gondor | Reviewed Chapter: 6 on 8/1/2009 |
| Mistress of the Stillroom - Oh good grief! I definitely want to be the Mistress of the Stillroom!!!! "...his younger kinsman’s desires are more a force of nature..."I REALLY like this phrase and Boromir's entrance and everything about those first moments - exactly what I would have imagined Boromir to be like in such a situation. Sure of himself and his place in the Citadel and welcoming of all - someone you would definitely like to know... And her last question.... she and Denethor will lock horns again, I expect. Good chapter again! Author Reply: Am so very glad you think so, Agape. I am honored! Yes, I do believe that Boromir would be like a force of nature here in his home, with his adoring father and brother both at hand. As for them locking horns again--well, we shall see! Heh! | |
| Radbooks | Reviewed Chapter: 7 on 7/30/2009 |
| Oh, goodie, another chapter! :) I enjoyed it very much, even though I was a little worried about Bard. He was a very nice man, but I was concerned that he might pull Lynesse away from Hurin. However, since Hurin obviously hadn't been paying much attention to her, she should get some attention from other men - she's a very nice person and other people won't take her for granted as he seems to be doing. Hopefully, he won't anymore! :) Thanks so much for sharing. I know it's driving you crazy because it keeps getting longer, but I'm really enjoying it. Author Reply: Oh, yes, this one keeps growing longer! But I intend to finish it! And although Bard is a decent sort, she's NOT really in love with him, and I doubt he's truly attracted to her, either. And if it gets Hurin moving, it may be worth it! | |
| Raksha The Demon | Reviewed Chapter: 7 on 7/30/2009 |
| OMG! Lynesse and Faramir have found a book given by Elrond to Aragorn, left in the White City by Thorongil! It has to be! You have to write something where Faramir returns the book to his new King, maybe while Elrond is still in town. I think young Bard is sweet on Lynesse; and that Hurin is j-e-a-l-o-u-s... Loved the conversation about Dale. One day, after the Ring War, I hope that Faramir would get to go there as Prince-Steward-Envoy... Author Reply: Yes, they have indeed found such a book, and HAVE you looked at the last single story I put up there? DO give it a look! It may be that Bard is indeed sweet on Lynesse, or he may just see her as someone he finds friendly in a foreign clime, or he might have been told by his father that the future King of Dale should perhaps look for a suitable mate who might help cement relationships between Dale and Gondor.... And you do love flinging plotbunnies and nuzguls, don't you? Heh! | |