Reviews for "Favored Son"

Wed Nov 10, 2004 5:24 pm

I really like this Nancy, it gives a new spin on a long used belief that Denethor was unreasonably favoritist, but this gives a justification.

Wed Nov 10, 2004 6:13 pm

I think the explanation of why Denethor thought the way he did was very believable. I can certainly understand his beliefs. From a strictly Tolkien point of view, I like this.

I'm not certain what you mean in the author's note though about this story's relation to current US foreign politics--afterall, Boromir (the favored son) wanted to use the Ring and Denethor went mad. It seems Faramir was the son that triumphed. So does that mean that Denethor's view that either we die or they die is good or bad since the holder of that belief went mad? And what does that say about current US foreign policy and those that think it's us or them? Is that the connection?

It's interesting to contemplate, in any case.

Fri Nov 12, 2004 7:57 pm

Very nice! I have always held the opinion that, as hurtful as Denethor's palpable preferrence for one son over the other was, it had its roots in reason and circumstance, and you expressed that very well! And in a drabble (or so) no less Very Happy smiley face

Thanks for sharing this!

Sat Nov 13, 2004 10:32 am

Wow! Amazing and well written - it was emotionaly touching. It's a new and original way to look at such love and hate for his sons. Well done! Very Happy smiley face

Tue Nov 30, 2004 10:19 pm

Love, hate, war, betrayel--you get all these feelings from this fic. Well done.

Sun Aug 14, 2005 11:15 am

I still love it Smile smiley face

I appreciate old favorites turning up on the front page this way!

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