| Michelle | 05/05/09 11:51 pm | 12: Chapter 11 - To Make Right Again | Signed |
A wonderful chapter! It would have been so easy to leave that out of the story and concentrate on the Nazgûl problem. But this chapter enhances the story a lot. It shows us that for Aragorn his men aren't only cannon fodder (as if we didn't know that *g*), but it also shows us where these men are coming from. And since it's so rare to see strong female characters in LOTR fanfic (why, oh why???), I'm always happy when an author decides to write a strong female OC.
Author's Response: Ooh, thank you! I'm glad you like Neala! I'm a little skittish about female characters, partly because of the risk of being too Mary Sue, but also because, well, I just am better at writing male characters because I find them more interesting, as a whole. But Neala demanded to be included in this story, so what could I do?? LOL And yes, my Rangers aren't cannon fodder... they're an important part of Aragorn's life and times. I like to think that if Tolkien had written more about Aragorn than he did, he might have come up with a lot of very interesting and important companions to Aragorn and that's what I'm trying to do with "my" Rangers. I'm very relieved that they're being well received. Whew. :) Thanks for the review! |
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| Mirach | 05/04/09 01:04 pm | 12: Chapter 11 - To Make Right Again | Signed |
I cried at the beginning of this chapter, and laughed at the end. Your writing is very realistic in conveying emotions, and in the small details that make the story more rich.
Author's Response: Thank you! It's always gratifying to hear from a read that I made them laugh or cry, and that this made you do both is doubly encouraging! I'm glad you're enjoying the story and this chapter touched you. Thanks for the review! |
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| lady_roisin | 02/26/09 07:51 pm | 12: Chapter 11 - To Make Right Again | Signed |
I am such a naughty girl! I read this chapter but forgot to review it! I know it mentioned it before, but I love Neala. I think she's probably one of my favorite OCs in a long while. I really love how you have taken the time to really develop your OCs and make them as rich in personality as the canon characters. I like what you did with Neala too, you made her realistic, and likeable. It was a nice balance. I really like your Aragorn. and I love how he thought about Arwen amidst his surroundings. I like how little things triggered memories. Very well thought out and enjoyable to read.
Author's Response: Thank you, Roisin! I'm glad you like Neala so well, and thank you for the kind words about my OC's. I'm a little OCD about my OC's actually, and really think them out and make sure they're alive and living in all ways in my head before they stride into my stories. I cringe at shallow OC's and don't ever want to inflict that on my readers. And yes, it's those little things that would likely trigger Aragorn's thoughts to turn toward Arwen, poor guy. He had such a long wait for his lady love. Thanks for the review, and I forgive you for forgetting. *grin* |
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