Reviews for Strange meeting

Reviews For: Strange meeting

Oshun 2006-05-30 ch 1,	abuseAbsolutely magnificent story. I read your prequel "Black Hour" first and then a discriminating reader tipped me that this one existed as well. There are so many things I liked about it. I have not read a better description of the aftermath of the Battle of the Pelennor Fields (detailed and grim, without being disgustingly graphic). Also loved the careful exposition of what Faramir would have been doing between March and May. The characterizations of Faramir and Aragorn are on point. Your ability to tell such a serious story with just the right touches of light humor drives me mad with envy! I see that both stories have been nominated for the MEFA awards site and will be sure to give them lengthy reviews! Thanks for sharing and congratulations on the awesome accomplishment! Oshun
Altariel 2006-04-07 ch 1,	abuseRereading, and just wanted to say how I love your dialogue. ‘Who’s there? Friend or foe of Gondor?’ The answering voice was tinged with amusement. ‘Friend.’ And thank you for the lark.
Altariel 2006-03-04 ch 1, anon.	abuse‘Why did you bring me back?’ I said, not knowing, until I heard my own voice, what I would say. ‘Two reasons. First, you needed me. Second, I needed you.’ Perfect. Wonderful first conversation, as the start and the style of both friendship and 'working relationship' are set.
Laerien 2006-02-15 ch 1,	abuseThis was very nice! I was very surprised at the beginning, I had no idea where you are leading me... I certainly didn't expect this kind of story! :o) The conversation between Aragorn and Faramir was wonderful. What I loved the most was when Faramir remembered Bergil's words, and asked for Beregond's life. Thank you. I enjoyed this very much!
simbelymyrne 2006-02-12 ch 1, anon.	abuseI very much enjoyed this gap-filler. It is the type of story that I always wished I could have - a story about the first meeting of two strong, intelligent men. Your characters of Faramir and Aragorn were true to Tolkein. Thank you.
RavenRose 2006-02-12 ch 1, anon.	abuseWhat a lovely, well thought response to the dealings between Faramir and Aragorn. I have always been dissappointed in the way Tolkien left out certain scenes. Thank you for filling the gaps. I hope you continue to write for I enjoy your writing. Raven.
Angranse 2006-02-11 ch 1,	abuseAh, I love this enormously. Your writing is so - I don't know how to put it - picturesque. Vivid. Visual. I would like to tell you my favourite parts of this, but there isn't a line I didn't love. (Although, the last line made me laugh out loud.) There's a real sense of movement and change in this. Faramir's smooth progress from distrust and resentment to joy and love is both realistic and touching. This Faramir is both plausible and in character and a delight to read. You know how very occasionally you come across a character that you like, actually like, as if they were a friend? I like this Faramir. I wish I knew him. I didn't get that from the LotR, but I got it from this and Black Hour. So, thank you very very much. I'd love to read more about Faramir and Aragorn, but either way, thank you for this wonderful story.
lindahoyland 2006-02-11 ch 1,	abuseThis was just beautiful and full of good things.I like the idea that Faramir and Aragorn talked prior to the coronation and was touched at Faramir's concern for Beregond. Were you thinking of Wilfrid Owen's poem when you chose your title for this atmospheric story? thanks for a good read.
Redone 2006-02-10 ch 1,	abuseVery nice! Loved the dialogue, and the way their characters shone through - from Fara's thoughts and Aragorn's amused expression :)
steelelf 2006-02-10 ch 1,	abuseThe 'disagreeable neighbors' LOL! Love thist story- LOVE IT!
Raksha The Demon 2006-02-10 ch 1,	abuseA wonderful sequel to Black Hour. I loved the characterisations of Faramir and Aragorn, and the seamless, natural progress of their friendship in their first meeting after the dreamlike healing that Faramir hadn't remembered. Aragorn's understanding Faramir's value and honoring and respecting him is a welcome contrast to Denethor's poisonous treatment of his secondborn. And Aragorn's completing Faramir's healing with words, restoring the balance that had been missing in Faramir's life of late - a wise and compassionate liegelord, and the knowledge that the desperate mission to the outwalls had not been a gallant failure, it had helped saved Gondor. I loved the metaphor of water and wine - what Aragorn gives Faramir is as necessary as water to a thirsty man, even though Faramir had done without for a long time. Great story.
Nienor Niniel 2006-02-10 ch 1,	abuseOh, that's a nice sequel to the other piece! Great idea to have them meet there, and a very well-written conversation! I really enjoyed this very much. Nienor Niniel PS: As you mention the possibility of Faramir going to Cormallen... you don't by any chance plan to write about that, too? ;-D

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