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| A Place To Come To by Lindorien | 15 Review(s) |
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| Orophins Dottir | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 1/2/2004 |
| Very powerful. I can really feel the rage that wells up in Faramir. We will not say that we are hating Denethor, but he certainly was complex and difficult. The cruelty of stealing Boromir from his little brother in this way is appalling. What a sick abuse of power. Humble Scribe, etc. Author Reply: I don't know that Denethor MEANT to steal Boromir from Faramir. Perhaps, like Faramir he merely wanted the things to look through and couldn't bear doing it in his son's study. He did leave the letter for Faramir, and the poems. Faramir is putting the worst face on his father's actions. But there could be other, less dastardly reasons. Denethor would have done this shortly after receiving word. It would have been shortly after receiving word of Boromir's death. Grief is a powerful emotion. Who knows what Denethor was thinking -- perhaps I shall have to write it. I always imagine a more canon version of the notification of Boromir's death. I always imagine Faramir going to his father and telling him of the vision he has seen and of the two of them having THAT conversation. Because in canon -- Faramir was in Minas Tirith when the horn sounded. I don't think it says where he was when he saw the vision. I will have to check. | |
| Orophins Dottir | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 1/2/2004 |
| Interesting to see Faramir at least begin to confront his anger with Denethor. I hope this continues for it does seem that it needs to be faced. You have me quite liking Arwen. She has never been a favorite, but I like this aspect of her that you have presented so far. Humble Scribe, etc. Author Reply: Its an unusual depiction of Faramir, as the master of avoidance. So often this aspect of Faramir's life is written as Good Faramir and Evil Denethor fight. Denethor tries to barbecue son and then immolates self. Faramir forgives because he's noble and just that kind of guy. Life continues serene. The poor guy is not even allowed to be a little, um, 'testy' over the whole thing. I see this as being one of those 'life-changing' incidents in a person's life, especially coming on the heels of the end of such a horrific war and getting married. I truly believe that if it hadn't been for Eowyn that Faramir would have done his brief but heartfelt duty as a Ruling Steward. He'd have handed over his rod of office to Aragorn, clapped him upon the back, wished him well, tied a couple of rocks about his ankles and thrown himself into the Anduin. I had fun with Arwen, but I kept her to the edges and didn't actually let her say anything, lest I stick my foot in it. I figured a 3,000 year old being would have SOME clue how to calm a baby. | |
| Orophins Dottir | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 1/2/2004 |
| "Éowyn is at the point in her waiting time when ‘tis best not to go against her mindset. This is a lesson which I learnt at great price whilst we awaited Elboron. Those bruises are healed, but I have no desire to reopen those wounds." Funny. The Karenator has advised me of these times for a new story I am writing. Unlike myself, she also has sons! She says words to the effect of "have male character nod and do what he's told". The intimation being that I shall have to bury his corpse in the next chapter if I do not! Humble Scribe to his Majesty Thranduil Author Reply: Yes, having caused the condition, the very LEAST the male character can do is to nod his head and do what he's told. And move furniture around. | |
| The Karenator | Reviewed Chapter: 8 on 10/22/2003 |
| Lindorien, Well, I continued to follow your road map through Gondor and read this earlier today. It was very moving. You mined Faramir's emotions as deeply as a dwarf will go for mithril. Your explanations about their mother made a great deal of sense. And in his despair, Faramir took a similiar journey. Both his parents had committed suicide and while suicide is not hereditary, it does run in families as a learned coping mechanisn. I think he may have been a bit suicidal at times....he certainly was depressed and not coping well. I think it would have been a surprise if Faramir had not had to struggle with all his losses. His dreams were so well done. I know I've had dreams that were so real that it was hard to tell if they had happened or just bubbled out of my subconscious. So...I choose to believe it was Boromir reaching out to his brother in his time of despair. The arrows in the tree and the bench gave me chills...mostly because I wanted it to be Boromir and for Faramir to hear him. Another point that struck me was Faramir's interaction with Aragorn. Aragorn repeated some of the same words that Boromir had said to Faramir and took upon himself to care for Faramir when he was unable to maintain a hold. Several times, Aragorn pointed out that he had wanted a brother and it appeared to me that this sort of bond or relationship was being forged between the brotherless men. Chosen brothers. I think Boromir would have approved. Lindorien...this was another wonderful, well written, deeply moving piece. Just excellent. :>) Karen Author Reply: Thanks so much, Karenator. Of course, in canon, only Dad suicided, that we know for sure, but how dramatically did he do that? And the rest of his family dead and he so obviously desperate...Faramir hits me as a walking time bomb. I leave it to the reader to decide if the 'dreams' are dreams, visions, ghosts, opium-induced hallucination. They only start after Faramir starts dipping into the pain potion. Most of what Boromir says is a direct lift of things he's said previously in Free Fall or a repeat of thing Aragorn, or even Faramir himself has said. I am happy you picked up Aragorn's repeats of things Boromir has said. It is all rather circuitous. Boromir touches Faramir's heart, Faramir touches Aragorn's heart... I do hope you saw the hope for Faramir in the end. He has not resolved his issues, but Boromir has been restored to him and Dad dismantled to be reassembled in a way that, hopefully, Faramir shall be able to deal with him. The dragons still follow Faramir, but not all of them be fierce. This is as far as I go with the Brothers Gondor. I've no plans for more sequels. I've a few other floating around here -- pre-Osgiliath things. I hope you will read them sometime and enjoy them. But for me, the Brothers Saga ends here. I prefer to think that Faramir got his act together and went on to live a life that was basically content and fairly happy. All the best, Lindorien | |
| Shireling | Reviewed Chapter: 8 on 10/11/2003 |
| Lindorien. I know that I have read this story before, and I hope that at the time I left you a review. If I didn't I will correct that omission now. This is such a powerful and thoughtful story. The characterisations are so cleverly woven, especially Faramir and Aragorn that they feel real. It's not often that a story moves me but this really struck a chord. Thank you making my day. Helen Author Reply: It is I who shall thank you for making my day with your lovely comments, Helen. You did not leave me a review before. In fact, I've had little commentary on either this or its prequel from anybody other than my betas or close friends, so your comments are all the more precious to me. A lot of my own blood was spilled across these pages and I am glad that the story struck you as profoundly as it struck me. I shall stop now, so you won't think I am gushing, but the rest of my day shall be spent with an enormous smile upon my face. thanks so much, Lindorien | |