Reviews (16)

periantari · 10 April 2023 · Chapter 14: Epilogue

This was so good- read it in one sitting. I always thought that Faramir required more attention and needed as much healing as Frodo because he lost so much in the War- brother, father, and many close comrades. I am in love with your descriptive writing- so emotional and so close to my heart. Thank you for this!!!! inspires me greatly since i'm working on my own Faramir fic. :)

Agape4Gondor · 24 March 2008 · Chapter 14: Epilogue

My mind goes in two different directions in reading longer tales. I like being along for the ride and commenting on a chapter as it is posted... I like being able to support the author during the time the muse lays us bare... BUT I like reading a story in its entirety. At one fell swoop. With a glass of wine in my hand and a comfortable chair while I watch in horror/amaze/wonder/joy at all the doings of characters who come alive and become friends. This was a lovely, melancholy trip with Faramir and Eowyn. Very well written. Characters sustained and believable. Scenery fitting in well with the story itself, not distracting. Plot tense (as I like it) and fast paced. I read this one in a fell swoop and rejoiced at it. Though my heart went out to the two of them, grieved at their pain, and rejoiced in the ending, I wanted to find a quiet place to weep after I finished. I have never been able to endure the suffering of another, even with a 'happy' ending. Someday I will be healed of that, but in the meantime... the muse loves it. (Can you hear that wicked cackle coming from afar???) Oh well - off to the next part. Blessings and thank you for writing and sharing this.

Cecilia AKA Thilwen · 17 August 2004 · Chapter 14: Epilogue

Dear Shireling, I want to commend you on your story! This is the first of your stories that I have read, and it is a good one! I like the way you switched points of view so as to show what both Faramir and Eowyn were thinking and feeling. You made me think about Faramir in a different, yet not unpleasant way. You also included and portrayed very accurately many of my favorite characters, Frodo, Elrond, Aragorn, and, of course, Legolas! If I might offer one bit of constructive criticism, there were times when I wanted more detail, more dialogue. For instance, what words did Faramir use to break the engagement? Did he use lots of words, or was it done in one short sentence? What was his tone of voice like when he said this? Other than that, the story was great, well worth an afternoon's reading time! I can't wait to read the next story in the series!

Nienna Elanesse · 16 May 2004 · Chapter 12

Men! And a man of Gondor, worse yet! :) Very proud and stubbornly independent of mind, they are. Elrond tries to separate them. He can sympathise with her, and yet, I wonder how he could be of any comfort.

Nienna Elanesse · 16 May 2004 · Chapter 14: Epilogue

"The story has overtaken my life for several months and it has been a pleasure to share it." Lucky you, to have such an indulgent family who gives you the time alone to write! Thank you for the "what if" , the imagined interlude between proposal and the wedding -- and a little bit afterwards! :)

Allie · 29 March 2004 · Chapter 11

I thoroughly enjoyed your story. An interesting look at an often neglected character. I'm glad Faramir was finally able to find some happiness, and that he has his king, uncle and Tamir looking out for him. Very well done story!

Orangeblossom Took · 16 March 2004 · Chapter 11

Excellent story. Poor Faramir, though. Thanks for writing about my favorite guy.

Gentle Hobbit · 9 March 2004 · Chapter 14: Epilogue

I have finally read all the way through (done in one sitting!) and I have to say that my favourite chapter of all is the last one -- the epilogue. I like very much how the whole tone of the narrative changes, and how things weren't "fixed" once they got married. There were still joys and sorrows intermingled, and a crisis of depression, yet overall, a note of hope and joy. I can see that you crafted this story lovingly. It shows.

shirebound · 26 February 2004 · Chapter 14: Epilogue

Ending this tale with Eowyn's POV was a great idea. I do love a happy ending! And it was a stroke of genius to show that Faramir is still having 'visions' or dreams of clarity and insight, as he did earlier in his life. Wonderful. Thank you so much for sharing this story with us.

shirebound · 26 February 2004 · Chapter 13

I'm *finally* getting a chance to read this marvelous tale. Your Faramir is so very human, and full of the same emotions, doubts, and hopes as anyone in his situation would be. What a fascinating story! "I looked up into her eyes, expecting to see sadness or disappointment; but what I saw there were deep pools of understanding and love; it made my heart leap and I felt just the faintest stirring, a tiny flicker of hope. And still she held me tightly against her shoulder. When finally I had run out of words and the tears flowed and would not stop, still she held me, safe in the darkness, cocooned in her arms, cherished, loved." Sigh.

daw the minstrel · 20 February 2004 · Chapter 10

I haven't reviewed this yet although I read it all, and I have to comment on something that surprised me when I read it. At first, I thought this view of Eowyn and Faramir was a distant one, that we would be far from their feelings and actions because we were simply being told what happened in retrospect. But the more I read, the deeper I was drawn into this, until by the end,I was really swept up in the anguish of these two. I also liked the double first person which you handled so skillfully.

Lindelea · 13 February 2004 · Chapter 1

Beautifully written, with so many little touches. I find it difficult to write in the first person, but you have done very well. I particularly liked Faramir's awakening to the smell of fresh bread.

Kit5 · 7 February 2004 · Chapter 5

This is wonderful Helen...my love for Faramir grew in ROTK, though I loved his character in the books. PJ rescued him from the smirky Faramir of TTT and let his real character shine through. And Eowyn...a brave and noble lady. Thank you so much for this story!

liptonrm · 2 February 2004 · Chapter 2

What a sad, believable, intriguing story. I have always been fascinated by Eowyn and Faramir and you have deftly captured such strong emotional possibilities for the dear characters. I can certainly believe that Faramir would wear himself out, both from duty and an avoidance of grief. I adore how Eowyn accepts her strength and is now willing to accept her innate compassion as well. I am looking forward to what will be coming next.

Coriel · 1 February 2004 · Chapter 2

An angle of the aftermath I had never thought much about. A telling glimpse of both Faramir and Eowyn, if from a respectful distance. :)

shirebound · 1 February 2004 · Chapter 2

What a beautifully written story. Faramir spends himself in healing his city, and Eowyn discovers that she, too, is able to offer healing and gentleness in ways she never imagined.