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| The Sword in the Tree. by Linda Hoyland | 26 Review(s) |
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| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 6 on 10/1/2013 |
| Aha! Sufficient the Jewel indeed! But why it was left here remains the question. I hope the King can realize soon how wounded Faramir is, though. And it will be good to have the riddles as to why this sword here and whence it came answered. | |
| Raksha The Demon | Reviewed Chapter: 5 on 5/3/2013 |
| Well, you just know that Aragorn and Faramir can't go to Rohan without encountering trouble! I'd say that a warg infestation was definitely trouble. The plot is thickening by the minute. Hurry up and post the next chapter! | |
| Lady Bluejay | Reviewed Chapter: 5 on 4/28/2013 |
| Didn't you just know that three guards would not be enough -LoL. Good story - I am a sucker for anything well written with Eomer in it. LBJ | |
| demeter d | Reviewed Chapter: 5 on 4/27/2013 |
| "Three guards will be more than enough for a journey in daylight." Sure, unless something serious happens! Righ now, I think bows and spears would be as much or more use than swords. I like the notion just expressed in the review that perhaps someone may now pull it out with intention to join the fight against the Wargs. So Tolkien was inspired by tales of Odin's wanderings. And, the sword looks "familiar" to Aragorn. My vote is on Gandalf leaving Glamdring in that tree. The lady's account of the look on his face makes me think so too. But the question remains, "Why?" I will be watching for what happens next! Notions of men and women's "place" and roles certainly have changed over the centuries. When my first child was born in 1979, my husband was in the delivery room. Afterwards, he called his parents with the news. My big, burly, World War Two, U.S. Navy veteran father-in-law said that "Boy, I would not have had the guts to do that!" Times have changed! | |
| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 5 on 4/26/2013 |
| A good thought to see it sold and the money so distributed. And Faramir refuses to even try? But I suspect that in this moment of crisis the disposition of the sword shall be made plain as someone seeks to take it to use in protecting others. | |
| galathil | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 1/18/2013 |
| Hi Linda:would the man in grey be a certain wizard that we know and love so well? I hope Aragorn,Faramir and the Golden Hall survive Éomer,s worry. Lets hope Lothiriel gives birth soon. Love the story,can't wait for the next chapter.LOL Galathil Author Reply: Many thanks for your much appreciated review.You are good at guessing!I'm so pleased that you are enjoying my story. | |
| Lady Bluejay | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 1/17/2013 |
| I read the chapter before the quote and of course was reminded of one of our most famous legends - The Sword in the Stone. LBJ Author Reply: Many thanks for your much appreciated review.I think a lot of legends revolve round swords in trees or stones. | |
| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 1/15/2013 |
| In the original it was Odin himself who left the sword in the tree, as I remember it. But who in Middle Earth might have done so? Gandalf or Saruman, or a Maia sent by Manwe or Orome, perhaps? Poor Eomer. Good strategy to distract him and keep him busy! Author Reply: Many thanks for your much appreciated review.Your guesses are on the right track and I read somewhere that Tolkien was influenced by the story of Odin as wanderer. Eomer will certainly find plenty of distraction. | |
| MusicDreamer7 | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 12/19/2012 |
| It's been a long time! You've written soooooo many stories since the last time I read your work. I think A Time to Reap was the last one I read. You are still one of the best writers I've ever found when it comes to LOTR fanfiction. I'm loving this so far and cannot wait for more! Author Reply: It is so good to hear from you again! You were my first reader back in 2004 if I recall rightly.Thank you so much for your kind words and I'm delighted you are enjoying this story. I think "Carefully Taught" is maybe the best of the stories you have missed. | |
| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 11/30/2012 |
| The court seems typical, and I don't blame Aragorn for becoming bored. Now, to learn what this situation has to do with a sword in a tree! Author Reply: Many thanks for your much appreciated review. I think Aragorn did well not to nod off! The story is very loosely based on the "Volsung Saga". | |