Reviews for "Rider of the Mark"

Thu Dec 08, 2005 2:13 pm

Well, you left me another kind comment on my story and I'm still my lazy, overworked self, hanging behind with a few dozen reviews.

What can I say to your interpretation of my beloved Rohirrim? Actually, I haven't quite made up my mind. Is this a case of "Lord of the Rings meets Monty Python" or rather "Lord of the Rings meets The Marx Brothers"? Probably just a matter of the respective generation.

Who would have thought that Gamling can be that entertaining?

You've definitely managed to create something absolutely unique. And if I learnt two things from your story, then that:

a) never drink tea (or anything else) when reading it,

and

b) it's not easy to clean a tea speckled flatscreen monitor.

Fri Dec 09, 2005 9:42 am

Thank you for updating so quick Zee. I love how these characters interact with each other. Very Happy smiley face

Fri Dec 09, 2005 3:19 pm

Yay! I wasn't expecting an update so soon, but I was very happy to see it. I liked the way Aefre handled the situation with Eadignes and especially how she stood up against her soon-to-be mother-in-law. But I wonder what Gamling was putting off? Something in the bottom of that bag....hmmm...Anyways, a wonderful new chapter, as always. Smile smiley face

Fri Dec 09, 2005 3:38 pm

Wonderful, as always. I love the way you write Gamling. It makes me smile. And I think I frightened the whole library here at school when I started laughing. Good fun. Keep up the great work, I look forward to the next update! Very Happy smiley face

Sun Dec 11, 2005 5:27 am

Woman, you never cease to amaze me - and I have been one of your avid readers for a long time now. Sigh, I still wish that I could write like you. You're unique and the rest can still only try ...... but --- I'm still waiting for Éomer to reappear!

Love, Frigg

Tue Dec 20, 2005 1:32 pm

This is just beyond amazing. Like one of the above reviewers, I don't know what to think of what you've done to the Rohirrim, but I think I like it! Earthy, to the point, down to earth, this is a very different and refreshing take.

Eomer is hot. Theoden is hot! And who would have thought Gamling would be so hot?

On occasion, character development seems to slide a little, but never long enough or far enough for Aefre to become the dreaded Mary Sue or for Gamling to become totally p*ssy whipped. Dropping us inside his head is an unusual and refreshing way for us to actually see through his eyes, all those amazing warring emotions we know men have. Battle hardened warrior; wild teenaged voice, old softie when it comes to the one thing he can't figure out, but wants in his life. Yes he is romantic. As for your OFC, while it is hard to think that Aefre can break down and cry, it is good to see when frustration overwhelms her.

Willan is the perfect foil for her as is Eadignes and Aelwydd. You have created some amazing minor characters and all this about a minor character himself. I must add that even their horses count as other minor characters.

Bruce has how many chapters of this? I hope he continues to read it. This is by far the best piece of fanfiction I've seen in a long time and you have taken what he gave us on screen and created a full-fledged, living, breathing man I want for myself.

Now, when is the next installment?

Wed Dec 28, 2005 3:56 pm

I think I like this story even more then The Bard. I especially liked your version of events in Rohan from the point of view of those left behind when Theoden & co. went to fight in Gondor. The romance and dialogue is very real and entertaining. I'll definitely recommend this story to others and will be eagerly awaiting updates.

Sun Jan 08, 2006 12:35 pm

You give the life of Edoras and Rohan after the war a true immediacy. These are real, live Rohirrim, interacting naturally at all levels (the chambermaids, the roofer at one and the principal characters at another) and firmly fixed within the universe. Funny and tragic by turns too. Masterly (or should that be Mistressly?!).

In case you didn't guess, I'm still loving this and look forward to seeing where you'll take us next in these developing plotlines!

best

eirwen

Sun Jan 15, 2006 8:30 pm

I came in late to this story (you had got to chapter 30!) but had to sit down and read it all in one go once I started. Very nice interpretation of the Rohirrim lifestyle and the characters are very well done. I actually like the interpolation of the 'thoughts' very much. I will be following the rest of the story for sure!

Sun Jan 29, 2006 3:42 pm

Cliffhanger! I love cliffhangers, it makes you think up different scenarios that could possibly be what is going to happen. This story just keeps getting better and better! I love the detail you put into all the characters. I wonder what's going on with Gamling's sister Beornia. Whatever it is, it doesn't sound good.

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