The Healer's Journey by Linda Hoyland
Larner · 30 May 2011 · Chapter 2: Estel Part Two - Baptism of Fire
I rejoice to see the boy coming into his own, learning to trust both his instincts and his training. He has earned that praise from his foster father.
Author's reply
Thank you, I'm pleased you enjoyed this glimpse of young Aragorn's skills emerging.
shirebound · 29 May 2011 · Chapter 4: Part Three Elessar
What a marvelous story, Linda, and a lovely closing chapter. I enjoyed this story very much, and will be sure to re-read it.
Author's reply
I'm so pleased that you enjoy this story,thank you. I decided that one of my BTME prompt stories was actually a part of this and I hope it will make the story a fuller portrait of Aragorn as a healer.
Andrea · 19 October 2010 · Chapter 4: Part Three Elessar
Wonderful story! I found it very fitting that at the moment when Aragorn was exhausted and full of doubts about his abilities, Gandalf came to show him the way. And he was right :-)
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review, i'm delighted that you enjoyed my story.
Larner · 18 October 2010 · Chapter 4: Part Three Elessar
Ah--he calls and Faramir answers, turning from the Light. Wonderful that they can begin their friendship so, and he is able to regain his confidence in such a manner. And I still rejoice that Bergil was able to find the athelas!
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review. I was inspired by Raksha, who was I think the first to hint that Aragorn himself gained through this wonderful healing.It is too easy to overlook Beregond, just a great character.
Laikwalâssê · 18 October 2010 · Chapter 4: Part Three Elessar
Hi Linda, I can only agree to the former review. This is one of the best stories I´ve read about Aragorn becoming the healer we know him to be. Very well done. Thank you. Lai
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review. Your kind words made my day and I'm honoured.I'm so pleased you liked this story.
Estelcontar · 17 October 2010 · Chapter 4: Part Three Elessar
Linda, I've already told you, but it bears repeating. I found this last part the perfect ending for this lovely and touching narrative of the difficult path Aragorn had to thread to become a full-fledged healer. Well done indeed.
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review. I'm pleased that you found this a perfect ending.
Cairistiona · 15 October 2010 · Chapter 3: Part Two Aragorn
Poor Halbarad! But fortunate to have Aragorn tending to him. I liked how the healing trance bit went... I liked the difficulty Aragorn had in calming his own thoughts and the way he more or less grabbed Halbarad and demanded him to come and then dragged him away from the light. I imagine he might develop a less abrupt approach over time, but poor Halbarad got the literal grab-and-go treatment, didn't he! I also like how Halbarad saw Aragorn, in his full glory, but Aragorn didn't believe him. All in all, a very nice glimpse of Aragorn as a "beginner" healer.
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review.I'm so pleased you enjoyed this glimpse of Aragorn's early days as a healer. I'm sure Aragorn will improve over time.I wanted to give Halbarad a little glimpse of what Aragorn would become.
Laikwalâssê · 8 October 2010 · Chapter 3: Part Two Aragorn
what a great story! You really have the gift to draw the reader into the telling. I sat on the edge of my seat while reading this chapter. I like your description very much how Aragorn discoveres his great gift! Thank you. Lai
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review.I'm so pleased that you are enjoying this story and am delighted this had you on the edge of your seat.
Raksha The Demon · 7 October 2010 · Chapter 3: Part Two Aragorn
I really loved Inzilbeth's cavalier treatment of young Aragorn here; it's in-character, she's an experienced healer and he may be her Chieftain but he's also quite young and hasn't proved himself as a healer. Good chapter!
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review. I'm pleased you liked Aunt Inzilbeth.I grew quite fond of her as I wrote it!
Estelcontar · 6 October 2010 · Chapter 3: Part Two Aragorn
Linda, I just loved the way you showed us here how hard the life of the Dúnedain was. It sounded very real. I loved even more to see Aragorn developing into a full fledged and inspired healer. Lovely
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review.I'm pleased you enjoyed this glimpse of Dunedain life and that it felt real to you.
Larner · 5 October 2010 · Chapter 3: Part Two Aragorn
Excellent--his first foray upon his own, and not only did he succeed, but he was revealed as the King Returned in it! And Aunt Inzilbeth is relieved to have both restored to awareness, I am certain.
Larner · 5 October 2010 · Chapter 1: Part one - Estel
Aha--the child begins to show forth his gift, and it is recognized and will be properly trained! And how appropriate that he should use an argument such as this! Heh!
shirebound · 5 October 2010 · Chapter 3: Part Two Aragorn
Halbarad raised his head from his pillows and looked at him. His eyes were full of the love he bore his kinsman and also a mixture of wonder and fear. "My lord!" he whispered. "How did you find me?" Oh, that was wonderful. What a marvelous and powerful chapter. *beams*
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review.I'm thrilled you enjoyed this chapter so much!
Celeritas · 30 September 2010 · Chapter 1: Part one - Estel
Part one was great--truly imaginative, both in having precocious Estel accidentally end up in a healing trance and in Gilraen's skillful deflections of Estel's questions about the line of kings (without actually lying!). I look forward to seeing you continue this!
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review.I'm pleased you are enjoying my story and liked the way Gilraen dealt with her son's questions.I've just posted more.
Cairistiona · 27 September 2010 · Chapter 1: Part one - Estel
I really like this glimpse of how Estel could have discovered his healing abilities. It's very plausible to me that he might accidentally find himself in a healing trance the way you've show him--what a scary experience for a youngster!
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review.I'm pleased you are enjoying my story and round this a plauible account of Estel's youthful beginnings as a healer. I agree it must have been very frightening..
Estelcontar · 25 September 2010 · Chapter 1: Part one - Estel
Linda, I really loved this story of yours. I think it is indeed my favourite of all your stories. You've done a great job of showing Aragorn's growth into a healer.
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review. I'm delighted you enjoyed this so much. It was one I really enjoyed writing as it was a theme I'd long wanted to explore but had never got round to doing so.
shirebound · 25 September 2010 · Chapter 1: Part one - Estel
I very much enjoy reading this look back at young Estel, and how his abilities may have been discovered and developed.
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review.I'm pleased you are enjoying my story.It is very rare I write young Estel, but I was certain he discovered his abilities young.