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| A Star in Midwinter by Cairistiona | 140 Review(s) |
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| Radbooks | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 12/19/2009 |
| Very well done chapter... to get all of that history to Denlad and still make it interesting to us takes real skill, so nicely done! I really like this young man. I liked him in The Ranger and the Hobbit, but I still haven't found time to read your other one... I must do that soon! And, yes, you made me tear up again... I'm so glad he was able to release some of his emotions like that. He really needed to do that. Author Reply: Thank you, Radbooks! I'll be interested to see what you think of Denlad should you ever have a chance to read "At Hope's Edge", since when I wrote that, he was not as well-formed in my mind as he has since become. Anyway, I'm glad you enjoyed this chapter and that it moved you once again to tears! I may have to send you a box of tissues at this rate. :) Thanks for the lovely review! | |
| Midnight Promise | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 12/18/2009 |
| Hola! So, watched Born of Hope, and I liked it! Lol, when one of the twins throws his brother the bow it made it more personal. . .and more amusing. :) Ugh, I want my student days to be long over too. . .Lol. Aw, Aragorn is so nice! He better be to our boy though. :3 Hmm, does Denlad know how to fight at this age? o_O Haha! ("You’ve always been my favorite brother, Elladan." ) Hehe. Always adore the brotherly love! :D Cheers! MP Author Reply: Thanks, MP... glad you liked the lighter moments in this. I definitely see Aragorn and the twins bantering quite a bit, as any brothers tend to do. As for Denlad fighting, I think he has much to learn first! :) Born of Hope was such a wonderful film... I do hope more like it come out! Thanks for the review! | |
| Inzilbeth | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 12/18/2009 |
| This story is a pure joy! Not only is your Denlad a peach of a character, you also provide some delightful insights into the lives of the Dunedain. I love your take on Dirhael. He seems to be everything you would expect of a man who has seem much suffering yet still lives in hope of better days. And it is always good to see Aragorn at this stage of his life; now an experienced captain but not infallible. As always, an unmissable read! Author Reply: Thank you, Inzilbeth! I'm so glad for your help on this, and also very glad you like the story. I think Dirhael is a fascinating character--he's lived so long and seen so much. I'm very much enjoying him in this, as well as Ivorwen. And yes, goes without saying it's fun to look at this point of Aragorn's life as well. Thank you for the review! | |
| Estelcontar | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 12/18/2009 |
| I was hoping this time Aragorn and his rangers would have a wonderfully calm and cheerful time in your fiction, and enjoy their Mettarë in peace to their little hearts content. Knowing you, though, I should have known this was not to be. What a gloriously wonderful chapter though. It warmed my heart to see this gentle, homely side of Aragorn enjoying peace and quiet in the midst of his kin and his friends. I've been always sure he cherished these peaceful moment above most, and since we don't get to see too many of them in fan fiction it was a joy to see this in your story. I found the sight of Aragorn with Dírhael and Ivorwen most touching, and the bit in which Ivorwen tenderly reaches out to touch his cheek, calling him dear one a most poignant and endearing detail. To see Aragorn romping with the children was a total delight, as was his thoughtfulness and generousness in the scene in which he gathered the presents he was going to give to Denland. I also enjoyed very much the humour you instilled in the scene with Elladan and Elrohir. Now, to expect that they all would have no adventures was too much, wasn't it? LOL I hope you noticed I loved this chapter. Author Reply: Thank you, Estelcontar! And no, with my stories, nothing seems to stay peaceful for long! Adventure is ahead. :) I'm glad you liked these tender moments. I love the thought of Aragorn interacting with his maternal grandparents... how much they must have loved their grandson! And yes, I did notice how much you loved this. *g* Thanks for the review! | |
| Vilwarin | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 12/18/2009 |
| Oh no! That is so mean of you! I was going to say how I loved the scene with the children, the fact that Aragorn drowns in gifts from others and how much he cares for young Denlad. And now that! It must be a hard winter indeed that such shy creatures as wolves come out and attack men! Or are those not normal wolves but something sent by the Enemy? *shudders* Author Reply: I know, I know, I'm a meany! *g* As for the shy wolves... I'm not sure that even "ordinary" M-e wolves are going to behave like our own wolves. M-e creatures all seem to have that wonderful other-worldliness that's so fun to play around with. Thanks for the review! | |
| Silivren Tinu | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 12/18/2009 |
| I certainly wouldn't want to spend Mettarë hunting wolves! *joins Aragorn in grimacing* I hope Denlad will not drop dead from embarrassment and gratitude when he receives all those gifts. ;-) Aragorn's enthusiasm in preparing the gifts for Denlad was sweet. I hope those wolves won't ruin everything now. Loved it! :) Author Reply: Thanks, Almut! I don't think I'd want to spend it hunting wolves, either. I'm not sure I'd want to spend *anything* hunting wolves! *shivers* I'm glad you liked a glimpse of Aragorn playing Santa. *g* Thanks for the review! | |
| Mirach | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 12/18/2009 |
| Ah, the presents! I was smiling with Aragorn in expectation of Denlad unwrapping them. It was really joyful to read this chapter, especially about the children and peppermint sticks. Fourty-eleven of them? ;) And Ivorwen But the end was sobering. No celebration... So it is not such a peaceful story as it seemed at the beginning. It's hard to miss the celebration, but of course, duty comes first... I'm curious what happens, and how the celebration wil go at last. Author Reply: Thank you, Mirach! It was so fun to write Aragorn playing Santa, anticipating Denlad's happiness. And hmm, perhaps there was forty-eleven of those peppermints in his pockets! LOL And yes, sadly, as is often the case even in real life for soldiers, duty comes before celebrating. Thanks for the review! | |
| Linda Hoyland | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 12/18/2009 |
| I love the way you show Aragorn's kindness and care for his young protege. I think they usually sweetened drinks with honey in the olden days. I'm enjoying this gimpse of life in a Ranger village very much. Author Reply: Thank you, Linda! I'm glad you're enjoying the tale. Honey or sugar, either one, poor Denlad doesn't have any to offer his Chieftain. Hope you enjoy the rest of the story--thanks for the review! | |
| shirebound | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 12/18/2009 |
| What wonderful gifts, and what a wonderful Chieftain. I especially appreciate this: "Aragorn felt strongly that the young man needed that formal assurance that here at last were the people with whom he belonged, with whom he could build the rest of his life." I wrote my 'Quarantined' stories around giving young Frodo that assurance, and I always enjoy that theme. Author Reply: Thank you, shirebound! As I see Aragorn, I think creating a sense of belonging, of unity, would be very important to him, being one charged with holding together a scattered people, and then eventually rebuilding a war-torn nation. It's fun to explore that side him, isn't it? Thanks for the review! | |
| Silivren Tinu | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 12/18/2009 |
| Poor Denlad! You make me want to give him a big hug! *huggles embarrassed ranger-to-be* I love Aragorn - he's really great at taking care of his people, and he always seems to have the right words to say to make someone feel better (though at the moment, his words and friendliness probably confuse Denlad to no end). It's just heartwarming to think of what fate has in store for Denlad now, especially compared to what he's been through before. What a lonely and miserable life he's had. This chapter already makes me look forward to reading more! :) Author Reply: Thank you, Almut! I'm certain Denlad appreciates the hugs... even though they're also likely confusing him as much as Aragorn's kindness! *g* Ah, embarrassed, confused, grieving, lonely... he's in a muddle, all right. I'm glad you enjoyed this first chapter--hopefully you'll enjoy the rest just as much! Thanks for the review! | |