sassy · 17 November 2012 · Chapter 1: No Hope for Myself
I really liked this
No Hope for Myself by Linda Hoyland
Reviews (10)
Ellynn · 11 October 2009 · Chapter 1: No Hope for Myself
I like how you portray Aragorn's feelings for his mother; your writing is convincing and touching. I love the idea that it is Arwen who met him first on his way to Imladris after Gilraen's funeral. Arwen's hope, optimism and faith in Aragorn is the best that could happen to him in that moment, and you describe their meeting perfectly. Good work!
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review. This story was inspired by my own love for my late Mother. I always believe that Arwen helped to lift Aragorn's spirits in dark times and am pleased you liked the story.
nancylea57 · 3 September 2008 · Chapter 1: No Hope for Myself
touching, haunting, and very close to my heart; bless you for your insight.
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review.I'm pleased you found this touching as it was written close to my own heart too.
RS · 28 August 2008 · Chapter 1: No Hope for Myself
Beautiful! This is so moving. The passing of a mother is never easy and is one of the hardest to endure. My mother is still with us but I have witnessed her grief when my grandmother passed...so this story hits home. Again I am truly moved by this..and I'm glad that Arwen was there to comfort Aragorn with those beautiful words.
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review.I'm very touched you should find this moving as it was intended as a tribute to my own late Mother. I hope everyone will find an Arwen in their hour of need to comfort them.
Antane · 27 August 2008 · Chapter 1: No Hope for Myself
Sometimes to truly see the light you need the darkness. Arwen's words are wise. Some cannot bear the darkness they see coming, some watch it arise and walk into it to conquer it. Namarie, God bless, Antane :)
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review.I'm pleased you liked the story.Arwen is indeed wise. May God bless you too, Linda
Estelcontar · 27 August 2008 · Chapter 1: No Hope for Myself
I like this story because most of the times nobody says much about the great influence Gilraen exerted in Aragorn's life, and you've let us have a glimpse of that in your last paragraph.
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review.I'm pleased you liked the story.I am always sad that Gilraen is so often ignored as I think she had a great deal of influence on the great man Aragorn became.
Larner · 27 August 2008 · Chapter 1: No Hope for Myself
It is a painful thing to lose a beloved parent. Love the comfort offered by Arwen.
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review.I'm pleased you liked the story, which was written in memory of my own Mother..
Raksha The Demon · 26 August 2008 · Chapter 1: No Hope for Myself
Anyone who has lost a beloved parent will appreciate this account of Aragorn's sorrow after Gilraen's death. He had to wonder sometimes whether the Shadow would triumph, and his mother's passing, after fading, had to depress even "Estel". Sensitively written and convincing.
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review.I'm pleased you found the story convincing as it was meant to have a universal feel to it.
Virtuella · 26 August 2008 · Chapter 1: No Hope for Myself
A very good elaboration on the theme of hope, very apt for Aragorn! The landscape mirrors his feelings sensitively. Excellent job. "He rubs his eyes wearily" - should be past tense.
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review and the correction which I've added.I'm pleased you liked the story which is intended as a tribute to my own Mother as well as Gilraen.
inzilbeth · 26 August 2008 · Chapter 1: No Hope for Myself
I just adore the sentiment in the last line here. Gilraen is often underestimated as a vital influence in Aragorn's life but you capture her significance beautifully.
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review, my first for this story. I'm pleased you enjoyed the story which is meant as a tribute to my own Mother as well as Gilraen.