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| While Hope Lasts by MP brennan | 37 Review(s) |
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| Samara | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 2/10/2009 |
| Once again. Amazing. Things seem to really be winding up. My guess is that that poor, sweet little girl is not dead. Haramir will regret not going after her if such is the case. I hope to the Valar she does not die. No child, no little girl or boy should deserve that fate. Yet it does much to make this story realistic and enthralling. Keep up the incredible work. Author Reply: Thank you for another wonderful review! Things are winding up a bit, yes, but there's more action to be had before all are safe and sound. Poor Laleth's fate was one of the last things I decided when plotting this story. I'm glad she drew you in. Thanks so much for the wonderful encouragement. -Brennan | |
| Samara | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 2/10/2009 |
| My God. You are such a joy to read. I love the way you are pacing this fic. It is perfectly well done. You always give us a little more, yet leave us yearning to read more as well. Again, I cannot even begin to tell you how much your imagery touches me. I am severely sight impaired. I had better sight when I was small, though it never was full sight. Your imagery brings back the scenes and memories of seeing things better. You make me see again, and that more than anything makes me adore you. I always respect great authors, and I respect you for this incredible tale. Author Reply: Every once in a while, I wonder why I devote so many hours of my life to telling these tales. Then, I get a review like this, and it makes it all worth it. I'm incredibly moved and humbled that you think so highly of my work. It truly is a labor of love for me, despite the difficult moments, and it's wonderful to know that this story somehow moved you. I truly cannot thank you enough for these wonderful reviews. Gotta go before I make myself cry. I wish you all the best, and hope you enjoy the conclusion of this story. peace, -Brennan | |
| curiouswombat | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 2/10/2009 |
| It continues to be a very powerful story, this. I want to weep for poor Halpharn, and hope he, too finds shelter and someone to care for him. Author Reply: Thanks for the wonderful review. I'm very touched that so many readers have come to care for Halpharn as much as I myself do. I can say without giving anything away that his part in this story is over. This was meant to be a very focused story dealing with Gilraen and her immediate family, so Halpharn finding his place in the world had to be pushed to a later story. I haven't decided for certain what I'm going to do with him--whether he'll get his own story or just a small part in a larger work--but I'm not done with him yet. The conclusion to Gilraen's story should be up soon. I hope you enjoy! -Brennan | |
| Raksha The Demon | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 2/10/2009 |
| Minor concrit: The young woman had told Arandur how she had given up hope of seeing her tiny sons again when Gilraen walked, soot-streaked and shell-shocked, into the makeshift camp with both children in tow. - the term shell-shocked is much too modern for the story, at least in my opinion; it speaks to me too much of World Wars I and II; not to mention that I think shell references bullets, which are not prevalent in Middle-earth in the late Third Age. I really like this story; it's such a good portrayal of the very difficult and endangered lives of the Northern Dunedain. Arandur's discussion of the Dunedain's purpose is quite interesting; I wonder what he and the others thought of the Elf-raised Estel when Aragorn returned to their people, and later, when Aragorn seemed to be off wandering more than he was ruling as Chieftain. I'm not sure that the Southern Dunedain would agree that their main purpose in life was to protect the exiled king, though! Would there be more Dunedain in Aragorn's time if they had been less devoted to maintaining Isildur's line, or allowed sister-sons to inherit? Author Reply: Thanks for the concrit. "Shell-shock" Gheeze. I have a bad habit of writing whatever word pops into my head first without pausing to think about the connotations. Thanks for such a thoughtful review as well. I think you've put your finger on the difference between Northern and Southern Dunedain. Yes, there might be more in the North if they hadn't devoted so much to protecting their chieftain. On the other hand, might there not be a king of Anarion's line still in the South had they focused more on protecting the bloodline? -Brennan | |
| Elflingimp | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 2/10/2009 |
| You are definetly doing it right as far as I am concerned,I felt so bad for the little girl and for her brother, for all he cared for her he will probably never see her again, but I understood he could not be trusted again, I wonder in the future how Aragorn when he is older will feel about this boy who caused Arathorns death. Hugs The Imp Author Reply: Yeah, I wonder too . . . Thanks for the great review! The feedback means a lot to me, especially since this was such a difficult chapter to write. -Brennan | |
| eliza61 | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 2/10/2009 |
| Now this is just wonderful, I am having an absolute horrid day (through no fault of my own) with my kids acting like little orcs when suddenly one of my favorite stories has a new chapter. Hooray!! Only to be left with a cliffee.. I would say that, that was evil but this is simply too marvelous a story. You are doing a marvelous job. I love how you fleshed out your supporting stories and really like your portrayal of Gilraen. Her interaction with her brother and Aragorn are great. *sighs* Now I have to hang on until my next update. back to my little orcies. Author Reply: Glad you enjoyed it! Sorry about the cliffee. The conclusion should be up soon, after which I promise at least *fewer* loose ends. Thanks for all the wonderful feedback! Hope things are going well with the orclings. -Brennan | |
| Jay of Lasgalen | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 2/10/2009 |
| *Sigh* Poor Halpharn. What he did was so terribly wrong, yet I feel sorry for him. But what else could Arandur do? I'm glad Gilraen has finally seen sense and is taking young Aragorn to Imladris. I hope they arrive without incident - but I don't like your note of foreboding for Thorondir. Author Reply: Yes. This was a situation where there was really no right answer--just one outcome that sucks slightly less than the others. Re getting to Imladris . . . well, I hope World Peace is achieved by next Tuesday, but I don't think it's likely;-) And on that cheerful note, the conclusion will probably be up tomorrow! Thanks so much for all your support, and I hope you enjoy the last chap! peace, -Brennan | |
| Samara | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 2/10/2009 |
| My God. You had me bawling like a baby during this first chapter. Your writing is phenominal. Your imagery is beautiful, the descriptions of emotion are heart rending and the conflicts presented are true and terrible. I don't know what I would do if I were ever presented with a decision as poor Gilraen has been, especially not after such a tragedy as that. I also must say, you write little Aragorn wonderfully. He's at that age where he doesn't really understand but does at the same time, and you capture his confusion and grief beautifully. You have a talent and a gift. Never, ever give it up. Author Reply: I'm incredibly touched by this review and your encouragement. This story deals with a lot of difficult subject matter. I guess all I could do was portray it honestly and hope that, as they say, "beauty is truth." Thanks so much for taking the time to leave such wonderful feedback. -Brennan | |
| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 2/7/2009 |
| Perhaps two are now saved, if badly damaged. I hope they find this Herumor--I find I don't like him! Author Reply: Perhaps . . . You don't like Herumor? Can't imagine why not . . . ;) The next chapter will be up tomorrow. In it, things will get better . . . and worse. And that's all I'm saying now. Thanks for all the wonderful reviews! I hope you keep reading. -Brennan | |
| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 2/6/2009 |
| So, that's what happened to the missing girl, and why the brother disappeared when he did--blackmail! And whether or not she likes the idea, Gilraen is on her way to Rivendell, even if the plan isn't yet formed! Author Reply: Thanks for the review! It's good to see readers are picking up on the little details. As for Gilraen and Rivendell, more detail will be up in the next chapter (probably tomorrow). This is a gapfiller, not AU, so you know how it's all going to end, but the manner of her arrival is (hopefully) significant to my interpretation of her character. I hope you keep reading! -Brennan | |